Transportation

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5589: An Act financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges

This bill allocates $2.1 billion in state funds to improve Massachusetts' municipal roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. It directly affects cities and towns by providing reimbursement for road construction/reconstruction (up to $400 million based on local mileage), bridge/pavement repairs, and climate-resilient projects. Key mechanisms include requiring municipalities to certify completed work before reimbursement, prioritizing long-term capital plans, and linking transportation funding to housing development projects. The bill also includes $200 million for rail modernization and $200 million for parkway safety and resilience upgrades.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $2.1B for municipal road/bridge improvements and infrastructure, directly funding transportation projects per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 2844: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Financial Services to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to increasing motor vehicle liability insurance requirements.

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to relative increase motor vehicle liability insurance requirements, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2844).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill proposes study to increase motor vehicle liability insurance requirements, enhancing transportation safety regulations and financial accountability standards.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2025

HD 5403: An Act relative to restrictions on highway breakdown lane travel

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to restrictions on highway breakdown lane travel. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestricts breakdown lane misuse for highway safety, enhancing transportation infrastructure management90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 3808: An Act relative to the enhancement of child safety

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3808) of Tommy Vitolo relative to motor vehicle inspections of safety lights on ice cream trucks. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety light inspections on ice cream trucks, enhancing vehicle safety standards under transportation regulations.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2025

H 3664: An Act establishing a pilot program allowing for in-person payment of daily parking fees at certain commuter rail stations operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3664) of William C. Galvin relative to establishing a pilot program for the payment of parking fees at certain commuter rail stations. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPilot program for in-person parking payments at commuter rail stations enhances public transit accessibility and convenience.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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signed · Massachusetts · House Feb 4, 2026

H 4663: An Act authorizing the Town of Milford Select Board to appoint a highway surveyor

By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4663) of Brian W. Murray (by vote of the town) that the select board of the town of Milford be authorized to appoint a highway surveyor in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes appointment of highway surveyor for road infrastructure maintenance, directly supporting transportation infrastructure management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3554: An Act achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title 'achieving a green future' and infrastructure investments directly promote renewable energy development and clean energy funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title 'achieving a green future' and focus on infrastructure/workforce investments directly align with environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title and summary reference 'workforce investments' in green infrastructure, implying funding for job training and worker development in emerging sectors, aligning with labor support indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on infrastructure investments for a green future, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through sustainable projects like public transit and eco-friendly systems.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 2385: An Act regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2385) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits unsafe turns at red lights, directly enhancing road safety standards under transportation policy.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 15, 2025

HD 5222: An Act relative to racing on public ways and penalties for unlawful motor vehicle competitions

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven George Xiarhos and others for legislation to establish penalties for racing on public ways and unlawful motor vehicle competitions. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes penalties for dangerous racing on public roads, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per topic definition.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 4658: An Act establishing parking cash-out

This bill requires employers with 50 or more employees to replace parking benefits with a "parking cash-out" option. Employees can choose to forgo driving alone to work and instead receive cash or transit benefits equal to the current market price of parking (calculated using public rates within a quarter-mile or set minimums). Employers must document parking costs, adjust them annually using the Consumer Price Index, and inform employees in writing about their rights. It does not apply to employers with fewer than 50 employees, those with union contracts requiring parking, or jobs requiring vehicle use.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands employee commuting benefits by requiring cash/transit alternatives to parking, increasing flexibility and financial options for workers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates employers to replace parking with transit benefits, promoting public transit use and reducing car dependency per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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