Amendment #940, as changed to H3400

Long Island Bridge Cost Feasibility Study

Mr. Ayers of Quincy Mr. Ayers of Quincy moves to amend the bill by inserting after section 53 the following section:-

SECTION 53A. Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, the department of public health, in conjunction with the Massachusetts department of transportation and the department of environmental protection shall conduct a study relative to the rehabilitation of the bridge to and facilities on Long Island in Boston Harbor.  The study shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a cost-feasibility analysis comparing alternate means of transportation to Long Island, including but not limited to ferry service; (ii) an environmental impact analysis of the rehabilitation of the Long Island bridge; and (iii) potential reuses of the facilities on Long Island.  The study shall be filed with the clerks of the House of Representatives and Senate on or before October 1, 2015.