Transportation (Roads & Highways) in Massachusetts

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 31, 2026

H 5504: An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts certain parcels of land in the town of Hingham for highway purposes

By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) that the town of Hingham be authorized to grant certain parcels of land in said town to the Commonwealth for highway purposes. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 29, 2026

H 5541: An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to take easements over certain land located in the city of Woburn and the town of Burlington held in trust by the city of Boston for the Mary P. C. Cummings Testamentary Trust for highway purposes

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire specific land parcels in Woburn and Burlington that are currently held in trust by the City of Boston for highway improvements. The acquisition includes temporary construction areas and permanent easements needed for an intersection improvement project at Cambridge Road and Bedford Road. To comply with state constitutional requirements regarding land conservation, the bill incorporates land previously set aside by the Town of Burlington as mitigation for a nearby storage facility development. The Department of Transportation will be responsible for covering all costs related to engineering, surveys, and legal fees required to complete the land transfer.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 6208: An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts certain parcels of land in the town of Hingham for highway purposes

This bill authorizes the town of Hingham to transfer specific land parcels currently managed by its select board to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for use as a highway. In exchange for this land, the town will receive an approximately 8-acre portion of another property to be managed by its conservation commission, along with cash compensation equal to at least 110 percent of the transferred land's fair market value. The funding from the compensation must be placed in a dedicated fund for land conservation within the town, while the state department agrees to cover all costs related to the legal and engineering work needed to complete the land transfers.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 11, 2026

HD 6215: An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts certain parcels of land in the town of Hingham for highway purposes

By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) that the town of Hingham be authorized to grant certain parcels of land in said town to the Commonwealth for highway purposes. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 29, 2026

H 5400: An Act authorizing the city of Boston Department of Parks and Recreation to grant permanent easements over certain land in the city of Woburn and town of Burlington for highway purposes

By Representatives Haggerty of Woburn and Gordon of Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty, Kenneth I. Gordon and Michelle L. Ciccolo that the city of Boston be authorized to grant permanent easements over certain land in the city of Woburn and town of Burlington to the Commonwealth for highway purposes. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

signed · Massachusetts · House Jun 11, 2026

H 5375: An Act financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges

This bill allocates $1.2 billion in state funds to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for long-term improvements to municipal roads, bridges, and rail systems. The funding supports construction and reconstruction of local roads, lifecycle management of bridges and pavements, and transportation projects that facilitate housing development. Additional money is designated for safety modernization of parkways and upgrades to commuter rail vehicles. The legislation requires municipalities to follow state procedures and submit proof of completed work to receive reimbursements, while also encouraging cities to develop long-term capital plans.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 30, 2026

HD 6021: An Act authorizing the city of Boston Department of Parks and Recreation to grant permanent easements over certain land in the city of Woburn and town of Burlington for highway purposes

By Representatives Haggerty of Woburn and Gordon of Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty, Kenneth I. Gordon and Michelle L. Ciccolo that the city of Boston be authorized to grant permanent easements over certain land in the city of Woburn and town of Burlington to the Commonwealth for highway purposes. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

HD 6061: An Act relative to the transportation of vessels in the villages of Marston Mills and Osterville in the town of Barnstable

This bill amends existing state legislation to allow vessels to cross over State Highway Route 28 in the town of Barnstable. Specifically, it authorizes the transportation of boats at various intersections within the villages of Marston Mills and Osterville. The amendment modifies Chapter 390 of the acts of 2024, incorporating language added in 2025 to clarify these crossing permissions. This policy change directly affects maritime navigation and transportation within the specified areas of Barnstable.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Ports Roads & Highways

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5977: An Act authorizing the grant of easements in or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston

This bill authorizes the City of Boston to grant a highway easement over approximately 3,654 square feet of Joslin Park to facilitate construction of a new cancer hospital and related roadway improvements. In exchange, the city will abandon its easement rights over several portions of public streets totaling about 5,000 square feet and receive those same areas from the property owner as land for public park use. The transferred land will be managed by the Parks and Recreation Commission for public recreational purposes, while the property owner retains subsurface utility rights. The bill ensures that the total land area given to the park department is at least equal to the park land being used for the hospital project, maintaining compliance with state constitutional requirements for public land preservation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Hospitals Roads & Highways

in committee · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 5279: An Act financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges

This bill authorizes over $1 billion in funding for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to improve municipal roads, bridges, and related infrastructure across the state. It allocates specific amounts for construction and reconstruction of local roads, bridge and pavement lifecycle management, transportation projects supporting housing development, and rail vehicle upgrades. Municipalities must follow state procedures and provide certification of completed work to receive reimbursements, while the department will prioritize projects based on local road mileage and consult with other state agencies on housing-related transportation initiatives. The legislation also amends several existing appropriation items to increase their funding levels to support these expanded transportation improvement programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Appropriations Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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