Budget Amendment ID: FY2016-S3-195

TRP 195

Long Island Bridge Cost Feasibility Study

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:-

SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, no state funds shall be expended to rebuild or rehabilitate the Long Island bridge to Long Island in Boston Harbor until: (i) a cost-feasibility study is performed comparing alternate means of transportation, including but not limited to a ferry service; (ii) an environmental impact study is performed; and (iii) a re-use plan is drafted for Long Island.