Budget Amendment ID: FY2016-S3-41

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Waterfront Transportation Commission

Ms. Forry moved that the proposed new text be amended by adding the following section:-

SECTION XXX. Item 6622-1383 of section 2F of chapter 79 of the acts of 2014 is hereby amended by striking out the words “taking into consideration the recommendations of the 2014 South Boston Waterfront Transportation Plan”.

(B) There shall be established an advisory commission to consult on the design and engineering of the transportation improvements along the south Boston waterfront area of the city of Boston. The commission shall make recommendations as necessary on the expenditure of funds for transportation improvements in the area as provided for in item 6622-1383 of section 2F of chapter 79 of the acts of 2014.

(C) The commission shall consist of 9 members; 1 of whom shall be the senator from the First Suffolk district or a designee; 1 of whom shall be the representative from the Fourth Suffolk district or a designee; 1 of whom shall be a representative of the Boston Transportation Department to be appointed by the mayor of the city of Boston; 1 of whom shall be the Boston city councilor representing district 2 or a designee; the Massachusetts Highway Administrator or a designee who shall serve as chair; the general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or a designee; the executive director of the Massachusetts Port Authority or a designee; the executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority or a designee; and the executive director of the Seaport TMA or a designee.

(D) The commission shall conduct its first meeting not more than 60 days after the effective date of the act and shall meet no less than on a quarterly basis for the duration of transportation improvement projects funded through the amounts appropriated in line item 6622-1383 of section 2F of chapter 79 of the acts of 2014. The commission shall consult with relevant federal and state agencies regarding proposed improvements. The commission shall file a report annually with the secretary of administration and finance, the secretary of transportation and the chairs of the joint committee on transportation.