An Act to review the municipal Chapter 90 transportation funding program

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to form a nine-member Commission to study the state's municipal Chapter 90 funding program, which provides financial assistance to towns for road and pedestrian infrastructure projects. The Commission will include representatives from various community organizations, planning agencies, and the highway association, alongside three members appointed by the Governor and a chair from the Department of Transportation. Over the course of one year, the group will analyze whether the current funding formula is fair and effective, taking into account differences in geography, population density, and local financial resources. The Commission is required to submit a final report with specific recommendations on how to adjust the reimbursement system to better maintain local infrastructure.