Transportation (Roads & Highways)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1643: An Act protecting motorists and emergency personnel

This bill amends traffic law to add a new rule allowing vehicles to use the lane adjacent to the right lane (the lane closest to the curb) in construction zones when the Department of Highways has erected signs permitting it. It directly affects motorists driving in construction areas and aims to improve safety for both drivers and emergency personnel responding to incidents. The key provision requires specific highway department signage to authorize this lane usage, providing clearer guidance during roadwork.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by clarifying construction zone lane usage with required signage, protecting motorists and emergency personnel per traffic law amendment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1837: An Act to assure safety, efficiency and accountability in transportation projects through public inspections

This bill requires state and local government employees to perform all construction and safety inspections for transportation projects funded by state or federal money. It directly affects public infrastructure projects like roads and bridges by mandating that inspections - including bridge checks, quality control, and contract oversight - must be conducted by public employees, not private contractors. The key provision eliminates private contractors from these inspection roles for publicly funded projects. This aims to increase accountability and safety oversight in transportation work.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates public employees for safety inspections in transportation projects, enhancing accountability and safety standards per bill's explicit focus on project safety and efficiency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1640: An Act to rehabilitate regional roadways

This bill (HD 1640) is a technical amendment to an existing law (Section 50 of Chapter 6C of the General Laws) that governs roadway funding. It adds a specific provision allowing state funds to be used for "rehabilitation and improvement of corridors on which regional economic activity generates significant truck traffic." The bill does not create new funding or programs; it simply updates the legal language to explicitly include this type of roadway project under eligible uses of existing funds. This is a procedural change affecting how current roadway funds may be allocated, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables existing state funds for rehabilitating truck traffic corridors, advancing road infrastructure maintenance without new funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Roads & Highways

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2025

HD 4323: An Act financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges

This bill allocates over $2.3 billion in state funds to improve Massachusetts' local roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. It directly affects cities and towns by providing reimbursement for eligible projects like road reconstruction, bridge repairs, culvert upgrades, and pavement resurfacing, with funds distributed based on local road mileage. Key provisions include requiring municipalities to submit certification of completed work, encouraging long-term capital planning, and mandating that projects incorporate climate resilience and accessibility improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. The funding is primarily sourced through state bonds, with reimbursements processed within 30 days of request.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.3B state funds for infrastructure, directly increasing public spending on essential transportation projects through budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $2.3B for road/bridge infrastructure improvements, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects as described in bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 166: An Act relative to wrong-way driving

This bill requires Massachusetts' Department of Transportation to create and implement a program preventing wrong-way driving on limited-access roads (like highways). The program must include safety technology, road design changes, and capital improvements, developed with public safety officials. It mandates a detailed plan - covering budget, timeline, and specific safety measures - to be submitted to legislative committees and posted online by June 30, 2026. The bill directly affects drivers on Massachusetts' limited-access roadways and sets a clear deadline for the state to act.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates DOT safety tech, road design, and infrastructure improvements to prevent wrong-way driving, directly enhancing transportation safety measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 12, 2025

HD 2730: An Act relative to renewing and expanding the Accelerated Bridge Program

By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4130) of Leigh Davis for legislation to establish an accelerated bridge program to finance the repair, replacement and maintenance of structurally-deficient bridges through the use of certain bonds. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds bridge repair/maintenance via bonds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 53: An Act financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges

This bill allocates $1.5 billion in state funds for municipal road and bridge improvements, directly affecting Massachusetts cities and towns. It provides reimbursement for eligible projects (like road reconstruction and bridge repairs) after completion, with funds distributed based on local road mileage. The bill also includes $500 million for bridge/pavement programs, $200 million for small bridge/culvert upgrades, and $185 million for congestion-reduction projects like bike lanes and pedestrian paths. Funding will be issued via state bonds, repayable from the General Fund by 2065, with municipalities required to submit project completion certifications.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5B for municipal infrastructure, increasing state budget spending on public works.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $1.5B for municipal road/bridge improvements, including specific funding for infrastructure projects, bridge repairs, and congestion-reduction initiatives like bike lanes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 3751: An Act to rehabilitate regional roadways

By Representative Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3751) of Norman J. Orrall for legislation to rehabilitate certain regional roadways. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds roadway rehabilitation, a direct infrastructure improvement under transportation policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 24, 2025

S 2181: An Act to promote safety, efficiency and accountability in transportation projects through public inspections

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2181) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote safety in transportation projects through public inspections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly promotes safety in transportation projects through public inspections, aligning with transportation safety enhancement indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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