An Act to evaluate transportation resiliency and progress towards meeting carbon emissions reductions benchmarks

This bill requires Massachusetts transportation departments to conduct climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation cost analyses for all highway systems and mass transit infrastructure. It mandates that these assessments identify climate risks (like flooding or extreme heat), prioritize adaptation solutions, and evaluate impacts on environmental justice communities. Transportation agencies must complete initial assessments within 18 months and update them every four years. The law directly affects the Department of Transportation and its divisions, requiring them to plan for infrastructure resilience while tracking progress toward emissions goals.