An Act improving the Massachusetts Department of Transportation project efficiency

SD 2509 establishes a special commission to study and recommend ways to improve the efficiency of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) project timelines. The commission, composed of transportation officials, state auditors, lawmakers, municipal representatives, and industry experts, will examine MassDOT's planning, permitting, procurement, and construction processes to identify delays and inefficiencies. It will compare Massachusetts' project timelines with other states, assess regulatory barriers, and explore public-private partnerships, with findings due to the Governor and legislature within one year. This bill does not make direct policy changes but creates a process for future recommendations to streamline MassDOT projects.