Transportation

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 8, 2026

H 3705: An Act to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the MBTA

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3705) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly aims to improve MBTA efficiency/cost-effectiveness, directly strengthening public transit operations per its title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2440: An Act promoting fare equity

S 2440, introduced by Senator Michael F. Rush, is a bill to promote fare equity in public transportation. It aims to establish fair pricing structures for transit services, directly affecting riders and public transit agencies. The legislation seeks to ensure accessible and affordable transit options without specifying detailed mechanisms. (Note: The provided abstract lacks specifics on implementation or affected groups beyond general fare equity goals.)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes fair pricing for public transit, ensuring accessible/affordable options - directly advancing transportation equity and accessibility goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2452: An Act relative to health and transportation

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2452) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to timely and efficient transportation to medical services. Transportation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures timely transportation to medical services, directly improving patient access to healthcare as per support indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates timely transportation access to medical services, enhancing healthcare access via transportation infrastructure.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 4054: An Act establishing a microtransit fund

By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4054) of Leigh Davis for legislation to establish a microtransit fund. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes microtransit fund, directly funding public transportation infrastructure under Transportation topic.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3637: An Act implementing free public transit

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3637) of Mike Connolly relative to implementing free public transit. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly proposes implementing free public transit, directly expanding access and funding public transportation services under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 2433: An Act electrifying Regional Transit Authorities

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2433) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to electrify Regional Transit Authorities. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyElectrifying transit authorities advances renewable energy infrastructure and reduces fossil fuel dependence in transportation, aligning with clean energy promotion indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly aims to electrify Regional Transit Authorities, advancing sustainable public transit infrastructure through modernization and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3667: An Act commuter rail expansion

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3667) of Colleen M. Garry relative to commuter rail expansion. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly proposes commuter rail expansion, directly advancing public transit infrastructure under transportation policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3726: An Act aligning the Commonwealth's transportation plans with its climate goals

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3726) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to establish a process to conduct emissions impact and vehicle miles traveled impact assessments for projects and mitigation measures. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires emissions impact assessments for transportation projects to align with climate goals, reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires emissions and VMT impact assessments for transportation projects to align with climate goals, promoting sustainable transportation planning.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2441: An Act to create no cost parking at MBTA commuter rail stations

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2441) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to create no cost parking at MBTA commuter rail stations. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates no-cost parking at MBTA commuter rail stations, directly encouraging public transit usage and improving transportation infrastructure access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 8, 2026

H 3707: An Act strengthening transit infrastructure security

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3707) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the procurement of rolling stock for the use of public transportation by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly strengthens transit infrastructure security and funds MBTA rolling stock procurement, directly advancing public transit infrastructure.95% confidence

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