Transportation (Pedestrian Safety)

in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

HD 5270: An Act relative to visibility and safety in biking

By Representative Tarsky of Needham (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bonnie Ruggiero and Richard Ruggiero relative to visibility and safety in biking. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on biking visibility/safety standards under Transportation, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per support indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1462: An Act to improve parking and pedestrian safety

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1462) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to improve parking and pedestrian safety by installing parking bollards. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill installs parking bollards to improve pedestrian safety, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure safety per topic definition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1288: An Act to reduce congestion and encourage shared rides

This bill modifies Massachusetts laws governing ride-hailing companies (like Uber and Lyft). It requires these companies to report monthly ride data by location and charge a 6.25% fee on most pre-arranged rides, except those booked through public transit or paratransit programs. Municipalities can now impose a $2.25 congestion fee per ride (funds directed to public transit, bike/pedestrian projects, and EV infrastructure), while prohibiting local governments from adding extra licensing or operational rules for these companies. The bill also mandates clear fare estimates showing price differences between shared and single-occupancy rides.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds directed to EV infrastructure align with clean energy investment indicators, explicitly advancing energy infrastructure goals despite primary focus on transportation.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects fees to public transit, bike/pedestrian, and EV infrastructure; reduces congestion via municipal fees while encouraging shared rides.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Pedestrian Safety Public Transit

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2657: An Act relative to excavation restoration on public ways

This bill requires anyone excavating public roads, sidewalks, or curbs (with a permit) to fully restore the surface to its original condition or better at their own expense. They must use the same materials and match existing markings like crosswalks and bike lanes, following Department of Public Utilities rules. The excavator remains responsible for any damage to the restored surface for one year after work is completed. This directly affects utility companies, contractors, and other entities performing underground work on public rights-of-way.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires excavators to fully restore public roads/sidewalks to original condition with matching materials, protecting transportation infrastructure integrity and safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1988: An Act to review the municipal Chapter 90 transportation funding program

This bill creates a nine-member "Chapter 90 Commission" to review Massachusetts' municipal transportation funding program, which reimburses towns for road and pedestrian infrastructure projects. The commission, including representatives from municipal associations, regional planning groups, and the Highway Association, plus Governor-appointed members, will assess if the current funding formula effectively and fairly supports road maintenance across communities of varying size, geography, and financial capacity. It must evaluate whether the formula allows infrastructure to be maintained in good repair and consider regional and socioeconomic factors. The commission will submit a report with recommendations to adjust the formula within one year of the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates commission to review and improve transportation funding fairness, ensuring effective road maintenance support across communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Transportation Funding

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3178: An Act to build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns

HD 3178 establishes a state-funded matching grant program (the "Equitable EV Facilities Matching Fund") to help cities and towns finance parking facility projects with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The bill requires eligible projects to reduce downtown surface parking, provide affordable EV charging in dense housing areas, support housing growth, and follow urban design standards. Municipalities receive reimbursement for project costs (ranging from 30% to 80% based on local median income) after completing work that meets the fund's standards. This program directly affects local governments seeking to modernize parking infrastructure while advancing EV access and downtown walkability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState-funded matching grant program allocates budget resources to finance EV parking projects, advancing public infrastructure spending within fiscal management framework.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds EV charging infrastructure to promote electric vehicle adoption, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure through grants, requiring reduced surface parking and affordable charging to lower emissions and support clean transportation.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly requires projects to 'support housing growth' and provide affordable EV charging in dense housing areas, directly advancing housing development goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes state-funded grants for EV charging infrastructure in parking facilities, promoting sustainable transportation and walkable downtowns per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Pedestrian Safety

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 968: An Act to improve parking and pedestrian safety

This bill requires owners of new commercial buildings (with $1 million+ construction/rehab costs) to install physical barriers between parking areas and sidewalks or building fronts. These safety features - like bollards, walls, or planters - must prevent vehicles from entering pedestrian zones or hitting structures. It also creates a safety advisory group to develop best practices and allows insurers to offer discounts for compliant properties. The rules apply only to commercial developments permitted after July 1, 2022, and must comply with existing accessibility standards.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly improves pedestrian safety in transportation infrastructure by requiring physical barriers in commercial parking areas, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 2419: An Act to improve pedestrian safety

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2419) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update Massachusetts Department of Transportation manual for determining pedestrian clearance times at signalized crosswalks. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill updates DOT manual for pedestrian clearance times, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2413: An Act relative to pedestrian safety

S 2413 would increase penalties for drivers who cause pedestrian accidents by raising fines from $200 to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for a second offense. This bill directly affects drivers found liable for hitting pedestrians in Massachusetts. The key provision amends Chapter 89 of state law to adjust these specific penalty amounts for repeat violations. The bill has passed the House and is currently pending before the Transportation Committee for further review.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for pedestrian accidents, enhancing road safety standards within transportation infrastructure as directly tied to driver accountability and pedestrian protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 3731: An Act to enhance pedestrian safety

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3731) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly aims to enhance pedestrian safety, a core transportation safety measure, directly advancing infrastructure safety standards within transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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