HD 2349 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act electrifying regional transit authorities

This bill requires Massachusetts regional transit authorities to transition their bus fleets to electric vehicles by 2035, with specific procurement targets: 40% electric buses by 2028, 60% by 2030, and 80% by 2032. It prioritizes electrifying routes serving environmental justice communities (defined as areas disproportionately affected by pollution) and mandates annual reporting on progress, including reasons for using fossil fuel vehicles. The Department of Transportation must create a support office by 2026 to assist with planning, procurement, and worker retraining for employees impacted by the shift. Transit authorities must also conduct community outreach with environmental justice populations and include fossil fuel infrastructure details in public reports.
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