An Act relative to transportation resiliency planning

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to evaluate how its roads, bridges, and mass transit systems might be affected by climate change. It mandates that the department create detailed plans to identify risks and calculate the costs of making these transportation assets more resilient against events like flooding and extreme heat. The law specifically asks that these plans consider the needs of environmental justice communities and include strategies to keep services running during climate-related disruptions. Additionally, the department must complete these initial assessments within 18 months and update them every two years, reporting progress to state lawmakers.