Consolidated Amendment "A" to H4897

Consolidated Amendment

Fiscal Note: $559,230,635

Amendments: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367

Mr. Michlewitz of Boston and others move to amend H.4897 in section 2A, in line item 6121-2257, by inserting after the words “projects under this item” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for signalization improvements and reconfiguration of roadways at the intersections of South Main street, Old Post road, and Interstate 95 in Sharon; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for roadway improvements in Pembroke; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Plymouth Town Wharf Pedestrian Improvements and Sidewalk Connectivity Project to establish sidewalks and crosswalks along Town Wharf roadway in Plymouth; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for Nicks Rock road and Squanto road reconstruction project for paving, drainage upgrades, and sidewalks to improve pedestrian connectivity in Plymouth; provided further, that not less than $3,712,500 shall be expended for the design, permitting, construction and improvement of the intersection of Route 27 and West street in Medfield; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for intersection improvements at all Interstate 395 ramps at Route 16 East Main street and Sutton road to alleviate congestion and improve intersection safety in Webster; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for roadway improvements to remediate flooding and drainage issues of the intersections of Page Street and Route 139 and Turnpike Street and Route 139 in Stoughton;

And further amend the bill in section 2B, in line item 6121-2228, by inserting after the words “when feasible” the following:- provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements in Athol; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements in Royalston; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements in Erving; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements in Gill; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements in Warwick; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements in Phillipston; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements in Orange; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended for road surveying, design, construction and paving on Route 38 between Colonial avenue and Shawsheen street in Tewksbury; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended for road surveying, design, construction and paving on Route 38  between Burlington avenue and Richmond street in Wilmington; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended for roadway surface improvements on Route 3A from Duxbury to Plymouth in Kingston; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for roadway improvements and repairs in Halifax; provided further, that not less than not less than $1,200,000 shall be expended for roadway safety improvements and upgrades of existing traffic signal equipment on Broad street in Lynn;

And further amend said section 2B, in line item 6121-2238, by inserting after the words “average of the commonwealth” the following:- provided further, that not less than $424,000 shall be expended for Complete Streets: Rank 1: Wayside Inn Road at Boston Post Road in Sudbury; provided further, that not less than $672,000 shall be expended for Complete Streets: Rank 7: Maynard Road Walkway to Hudson Road in Sudbury; provided further, that not less than $792,000 shall be expended for Complete Streets: Rank 9: Morse Road Multi Use Pathway in Sudbury; provided further, that not less than $970,000 shall be expended for Complete Streets: Rank 12: Landham road walkway reconstruction and widening to improve walking and biking conditions, safety, connectivity and accessibility in Sudbury;

And further amend the bill in section 2C, in line item 6621-2217, by inserting after “improvement program” the following:- ; provided further, that not less than $8,000,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority to complete construction and upgrades to South Attleboro Commuter Rail Station ensuring the complete reopening of the station for commuter rail and commuter service; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for a multiyear corridor study to identify rights-of-ways and range of possibilities for a double-track commuter rail between Braintree Station and South Station along the Old Colony commuter rail line tracks; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for infrastructure and accessibility improvements to the West Medford commuter rail station in Medford; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for improvements to the Berkshire Scenic Railway tourist excursion station in Southern Berkshire county; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of a commuter rail station at Wonderland in Revere; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for the refurbishment and maintenance of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Rail Bridge adjacent to Route 20 in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for accessibility upgrades for the commuter rail station in Wakefield; provided further, that not less than $10,000,000 shall be expended for accessibility improvements of three commuter rail stations in Wellesley; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail quiet zone compliant intersections in Stoughton; provided further, that not less than $850,000 shall be expended for emergency response and extraction equipment for New Bedford, Taunton, and Fall River municipal fire departments to address passenger rail incidents in Middleborough; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for a new multi-modal roadway at the Mansfield train station in Mansfield; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for a study to identify options for the restoration of a passenger rail service between Worcester and Providence, Rhode Island;

And further amend the bill in section 2D, in line item 6621-2208, by inserting after the words “pilot services” the following:- ; provided further, that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall reauthorize tourist excursion services on the Berkshire Scenic railway in Southern Berkshire county; provided further, that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall restore a bus stop in Danvers Square; provided further, for every planned or unplanned bus route service elimination, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall hold a mandatory, thirty-day appeal process during which the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority must confer with city or town planning officials to explore alternatives; provided further, that funds allocated for transit electrification in this item shall be prioritized for spending in environmental justice populations; provided further, that all transit electrification vehicle procurements shall be for electric vehicles that include non-combustion vehicles and other vehicles that do not produce tailpipe emissions

And further amend the bill in section 2F, in line item 6720-2217, by inserting after the words “management initiatives” the following:- provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for noise abatement along Interstate 95 in Newton Lower Falls; provided further, that not less than $7,000,000 shall be expended for the electrification and modernization of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Albany Street Garage; provided further, that not less than $7,500,000 shall be expended for the design of rehabilitation of Storrow Drive Tunnels in Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Plain Road, Boston Post Road and Old Connecticut Path in Wayland; provided further, that not less than $25,000,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to complete construction and upgrades to the Newton Commuter Rail Stations in Auburndale, West Newton and Newtonville in order to ensure ADA accessibility, address reliability and modernization needs, improve current operations to enable increased service frequency and reduced travel times, enhance station amenities and improve connections to Newton's road network; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for maintenance and improvements to the Minuteman Bike Path, Alewife Linear Park, and Fitchburg Cutoff bike path, in Arlington and Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $50,000,000 shall be expended for the electrification and development of rapid transportation for the Fairmount commuter rail line; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements near the intersection of Route 152 and Route 106 in North Attleborough and Plainville; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for the rehabilitation and box widening of Route 20 from Route 9 to South street in Shrewsbury;

And further amend said section 2F, by striking line item 6720-2258, and inserting in place thereof the following item:

6720-2258For a public realm improvement program; provided, that funds may be used for grants to municipalities for improvements to sidewalks, curbs, curb ramps, streets and parking spaces to create additional capacity for pedestrians and cyclists and to reimagine and repurpose street space in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus to support public health, safe mobility and renewed commerce; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for intersection improvements at Pond Street and West Street in Leominster; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for road repavement on Route 99 between the Melrose and Everett lines in the city of Malden; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for improvements and land acquisition for the Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Path in Southampton; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for the construction of the Davis Path Footbridge in Brookline; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the improvement and expansion of sidewalk access in Tewksbury; provided further, that not less than $310,000 shall be expended for all costs associated with the redesign and construction of a safer, larger, and ADA accessible parking lot at the Belchertown Town Beach; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the installation of a new traffic signal and pedestrian crossing improvements at the intersection of Lakeview Avenue and Walkers Brook Drive in Reading; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the construction of new sidewalks in Middleton; provided further, that not less than $75,000 be expended for downtown wayfinding and sidewalk improvements in Webster; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for ADA compliant sidewalks and crossings in Nahant; provided further, that not less than $38,000 shall be expended for pedestrian signals for walking routes to Avon Middle/High School and the Butler Elementary School; provided further, that not less than $25,000 be expended for the Allston-Brighton Bicycle Grant Program for bike parking safety coverings to promote active transportation and for traffic calming measures; and provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the maintenance and improvement of bike and pedestrian paths in Burlington……………………………………………………………$10,000,000

And further amend the bill in section 2F, in line item 6720-2260, by inserting after the word “Springfield”, in line 179, the following words:- and for passenger rail projects in western Massachusetts, including, but not limited to, the East-West passenger rail project from Pittsfield to Boston, the Connecticut River Line, the Berkshire Flyer and the Northern Tier Project;

And further amend said section 2F by inserting after line item 6720-2260, the following line item:-

6720-2261For various transportation projects; provided, that not less than $50,000,000 shall be expended for a program to provide grants and zero-interest loans to upgrade commercial fishing industry equipment to improve energy efficiency; provided further, that not less than $50,000,000 shall be expended for the electrification of the Framingham and Worcester commuter rail line; provided further, that not less than $50,000,000 shall be expended for the development and construction of accessible high level boarding platforms along the Worcester/Framingham and Fitchburg commuter rail lines; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electronic Vehicles truck grant program to support zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure projects and the purchase of vehicles; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for safety improvements to Chestnut Street in Arlington; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of a temporary bridge replacement on Brandon Road in Dudley; provided further, that not less than $2,100,000 shall be expended for infrastructure improvements around the new police station in Leominster; provided further, that not less than $335,000 shall be expended for the purchase of the final piece of the Twin Cities Rail Trail in Leominster; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the road repavement on Eastern Avenue between Holden Street and Route 99 in the city of Malden; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for the purchase of maintenance equipment for Colrain; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to oversee parking facility upgrades to promote outdoor recreation in Berkshire County; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended for the Museum of Science, Boston for the feasibility, design and preliminary engineering of a multimodal riverwalk across the Charles River in order to create a missing pedestrian and cycling link, connect businesses, and support the tourism ecosystem; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of the Beacon Street Bridle Path in Brookline; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for a traffic survey in Acushnet; provided further, that not less than $7,500,000 shall be expended for the design, permitting and replacement of the Kernwood Bridge that crosses the Danvers River between Beverly and Salem; provided further, that not less than $7,500,000 shall be expended for the design, permitting and replacement of the Hall-Whitaker Bridge in Beverly; provided further, that not less than $60,000 be expended for infrastructure improvements at Orange Airport; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the planning, construction, and maintenance of the DOT Greenway, located above the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority red line tunnel cap between Talbot avenue and Park street in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $700,000 shall be expended for the replacement of the culvert on Egremont Road in Mount Washington; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for an elevated median on Gallivan Boulevard between Neponset Circle and Adams Street in Dorchester; provided further, that not less than $750,000  shall be expended for the installation and maintenance of lighting, noise reduction and safety improvements in the parking lot area under the Southeast Expressway, adjacent JFK Station in Dorchester; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for maintenance necessary improvements to the tide gates on Morrissey Boulevard at Patten's Cove; provided further, that not less than $330,000 shall be expended for design of the Foundry Street Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (MassDOT Project #612269) in Easton; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the replacement of Colrain Street Bridge in Greenfield; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for full depth reclaim and resurfacing of Route 31 in Spencer; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for full depth reclaim and resurfacing of Route 67 in the town of New Braintree; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for full depth reclaim and resurfacing of Route 67 in the town of North Brookfield; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for for a study of engineering, constructing and maintaining a sound barrier to control and abate noise along the red line tracks between Savin Hill station and McConnell Park in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for the city of Watertown for the design and construction of the Watertown Community Path; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the town of Plympton for traffic lights and intersection improvements at Center Street and Route 58 in Plympton; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of sound barriers and other traffic noise mitigation along Interstate 495 and the Tanglewood Park Drive neighborhood in the city of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of sound barriers and other traffic noise mitigation along Interstate 495 and the Western Avenue neighborhood in the city of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for the city of Lawrence for the construction and rehabilitation of the Joseph W. Casey Bridge, the Mario Lucchesi Memorial Bridge, the Daisy Street Bridge, and the Majowics Bridge; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 be expended for sound barriers along state highway Route 1, northbound and southbound, from Copeland Circle to Route 16 in the city of Revere; provided further, that not less than $700,000 be expended for the city of Lynn for the reconstruction of Central Avenue; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 be expended for the town of Plymouth for sidewalk improvements on Route 80; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the undergrounding of utilities in connection with the reconstruction of Essex Street in the city of Lynn; provided further, that not less than $2,200,000 shall be expended for the repair and reconstruction of Washington Street in the city of Lynn; provided further, that not less than $12,000,000 shall be expended for the design and reconstruction of the Route 117 Bridge in the city of Waltham; provided further, that $500,000 shall be expended for projects related to the design and construction of sidewalks in front of the Ipswich Public Middle School and High School; provided further, that $100,000 shall be expended for a transportation master plan for the city of New Bedford to transition all municipal and school fleets and the residential sector to cleaner alternative fuels through an integrated platform; provided further, that $250,000 shall be expended for "continuing the city of New Bedford Greening the Gateways program by planting trees on public grounds in the north end of the city; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the department of conservation and recreation for costs associated with bike path maintenance in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for the town of Falmouth for widening and repaving the Shining Sea Bikeway; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the continuation of current service levels of the 76 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus route, provided that the current frequency and hours of operation are maintained or increased; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the town of Nantucket for the construction and maintenance of bike paths; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the town of Nantucket for dune restoration to mitigate erosion at the base of Millie's Bridge; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the Fitchburg State University Theater parking garage, for municipal and University purposes; provided further, that $5,000,000 shall be expended for the stabilization and repairs of the Hoosac Tunnel, and to promulgate passenger service of the Northern Tier Line between Fitchburg and North Adams; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for traffic signal infrastructure and drainage improvements at the intersections of Lunenburg Street, Main Street, and Summer Street in Fitchburg; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for repair, resurface, and construct drainage improvements along Route 2A including River Street and Westminster Street in Fitchburg; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for the city of Cambridge to provide bus stop amenities to improve rider experience; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for repair the Main Street bridge in the town of Templeton; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for repair and replace the Old Ashby Road bridge and culvert in the town of Ashburnham; provided further, that not less than $1,939,235 shall be expended for the city of Boston for critical environmental and pedestrian safety improvements to Meadow Road in the Readville neighborhood of the city of Boston to preserve and protect the Fowl Meadow, an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC); provided further, that not less than $4,000,000 shall be spent on improvements to the roadways and parking on both the inbound and outbound sides of the Sharon train station; provided further, that not less than $330,000 shall be expended for the Flat Hill Road culvert in Lunenburg; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 be expended for update transformers as part of Holyoke's Business District Electrification in the High Street Utility Corridor; provided further, that not less than $600,000 shall be expended for cover engineering costs associated with the redesign and construction of Main Street and North Main Street in Belchertown to enhance traffic movement efficiency and improve pedestrian safety within the town center; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for increasing Mission Hill LINK shuttle bus services that provide safe transit and access to the MBTA, medical campus, and shopping for elders and people with disabilities without MBTA access near their homes; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended forwards safety improvements to the intersection of Page Boulevard and Berkshire Avenue in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of an additional on-ramp from Cedar Street in the city of Woburn to Route 93 southbound between exit 36 and exit 37; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 be expended for the town of Duxbury for improvements to the Powder Point Bridge; provided further, that not less than $500,000 be expended for the town of Halifax for sidewalk improvements; provided further, that not less than $800,000 shall be expended forwards safety improvements to the intersection of Page Boulevard and Bircham Street in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 be expended for cover all costs associated with the redesign and construction of Main Street and North Main Street in Belchertown to enhance traffic movement efficiency and improve pedestrian safety within the town center; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for safety improvements to the intersection of Page Boulevard and Brookdale Drive in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the town of Berlin for improvements to the rail trail; provided further; that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for the town of Clinton for improvements to the condition of pedestrian accommodations on Main Street; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission for the overseeing of parking facility upgrades to promote outdoor recreation in Berkshire County; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended for the town of West Springfield for the Ashley Street culvert repair project; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of additional Ferry Service vehicle parking at the town landing in Winthrop; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended for the replacement of the pedestrian bridge over the Pioneer Valley Railroad in West Springfield; provided further, that not less than $450,000 shall be expended for the design, engineering and construction of an environmentally appropriated parking lot along Shirley Street in Winthrop to support community use of Yirrell Beach; provided further, that not less than $415,000 shall be expended for the planning, engineering and other design costs for any signalization and improvements at the intersection of Route 20, Highland Street, and Boston Post Road in Weston; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for the purchase of an electric vehicle to assist with the general operations of the department of public works in Winthrop; provided further, that not less than $1,250,000 shall be expended for roadway improvements and climate mitigation near Beaver Brook Parkway in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements near Webster Square in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements near Clover and Heard Streets in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for roadway and intersection improvements near Canterbury and Hammond Streets in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $450,000 shall be expended for the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure along Park Avenue in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for safety improvements to the intersection of Bennington Street and Winthrop Avenue in the Beachmont section of Revere; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for infrastructure improvements to protect and benefit pedestrians and cyclists on Stafford Street in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended equally among the towns of Canton, Avon, and Stoughton for the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for an automatic, speed-triggered public safety traffic management system for East Rodney French Boulevard and West Rodney French Boulevard located in New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $7,000,000 shall be expended for the city of Quincy for construction and safety improvements to Sea Street between the intersection of Palmer Street and Sea Street and the intersection of Quincy Shore Drive and Sea Street; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Manchester-By-The-Sea; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the town of Wakefield for traffic-calming and safety efforts and public spacemaking to revitalize the downtown; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the town of  Wakefield for sidewalk connectivity support; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Rowley; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for noise abatement along Interstate 95 and Interstate 93 in Woburn; provided further, that not less than $210,000 shall be expended for the city of Melrose for the adjustment of intersection signal infrastructure on Main Street from West Wyoming Avenue to Lynn Fells Parkway to enhance safety and accessibility; provided further, that not less than $700,000 shall be expended for the town of Plymouth for the engineering, design and permitting of exit 13, Route 3, slip ramp reconstruction planning to alleviate congestion and address increased traffic from development; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Plymouth Regional Economic Foundation for a feasibility study for ferry service in Plymouth; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the South Shore Community Action Council for the purposes of assisting with growing transportation need of elderly, disabled and low-income individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts through the Taking People Places transportation program; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the town of Plymouth for the reconstruction of the historic, waterfront seawall to increase public safety, protect businesses and address rising sea level; provided further, that not less than $122,400 shall be expended for the town of Plymouth for the installation of 18 Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) units in front-line response apparatus and command cars to increase efficient transfer of sensitive and complex information, reduce excessive radio traffic and increase firefighter safety; provided further, that not less than $54,000 shall be expended for the town of Plymouth for the purchase and installation of two Level Two public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for the town of Plymouth for the Allerton Street and Sever Street reconstruction project to repair and upgrade streets and improve pedestrian connectivity in this densely developed area; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the city of Melrose for an electric trash packer and necessary charging infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the town of Sudbury for the ‘Go Sudbury!’ program offering subsidized rideshares and taxi rides; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the town of Wayland for the extension of the Mass Central Rail Trail from where it currently ends in Wayland to the Sudbury line; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the continuation of Bus Route 354 with all-day service; provided further, that not less $3,000,000 shall be expended for the Grafton Street-Route 122 Bridge Replacement Project in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for infrastructure improvements to the Nip-Nap Trail in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the redesign of Summer Street, including the installation of bike lanes, ADA compliant sidewalks, ramps and crossings, in Lynnfield; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for an environmental study and stormwater plan for Pillings Pond in Lynnfield, including funding for the purchase and installation of upgraded catch basins in roadways around the pond to trap pollutants and sedimentation; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended for the construction of a rail trail from Fosters Lane to Salem Street in Wakefield; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for safety improvements to the intersection of Chestnut Street and Haverhill Street in North Reading; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for safety improvements to the intersection of Central Street and Park Street in North Reading; provided further, that not less than $225,000 shall be expended for safety improvements to the intersection of Central Street and North Street in North Reading; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority for expanded Sunday service, including but not limited to service to MCI-Framingham; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Port Authority for the Framingham Logan Express service for mitigation during construction of the Sumner Tunnel; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for the purchase of an electric vehicle to assist with the general operations of the department of public works in Reading; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the implementation of the initial phase of the Birch Meadow Master Plan, including the restoration of wetland areas and the installation of several electric charging stations, in Reading; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the replacement of the Peabody Street Bridge deck in Middleton; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the town of Sudbury for a new transit passenger van for the parks and recreation department to pilot an extended day program for children after school; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the design, permitting, construction and improvement of the Centre Street and Central Avenue bridge connecting Needham and Dover; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for repairs to the Potter Road Bridge spanning Framingham to Wayland over the Sudbury River; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the replacement of the water transmission main connecting the water treatment facility to the water storage tanks in Gardner; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for a new maintenance garage for the city of Lynn's department of public works; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for roadway safety improvements for all transportation modes at the intersection of Boston Street and Hamilton Street in Lynn; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the initial study for Phase II reconstruction of Western Avenue from Central Street to the Belden Bly Bridge in Lynn; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for parking enforcement technology upgrades in Lynn; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for 9 electric vehicle charging stations for public parking lots in Lynn; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for traffic signals and roadway improvements at the intersection of Hathaway Road and Rockdale Avenue located in New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended equally for improvements to the Stoughton Train Station, Canton Center Train Station, and Canton Junction Train station; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for water quality testing, storm water mitigation, and public accessibility improvements for the Norwoods Trail connector at the Buttonwood Park dam in the Buttonwood Brook Watershed in New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for roadway improvements to Neponset Street and Randolph Street in Canton; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Center Street bridge project in Dighton; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for culvert replacement on Walker Street in Norton; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for the city of Lowell to purchase low or no-emission vehicles; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for sidewalk repairs along Route 28 in Avon; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be spent for the Schnopp project in Hinsdale; provided further, that not less than $10,000,000 shall be expended for the reconstruction of the intersection at Chestnut Street and Pleasant Street in Franklin; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for replacement of the Warren Road Pump Station in Auburn; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 be expended for the Main Street reconstruction from Front Street to Fairlawn Avenue in Oxford; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for Route 109 access improvements at Choate Park, including a culvert, sidewalk, guardrails and fencing to complete the entrance to the new town green at Choate Park in Medway; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the construction, replacement, or maintenance of dams, bridges, culverts, sewers, and other storm water infrastructure in Oxford; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for sewer plant upgrades to improve wastewater infrastructure in Charlton; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be extended for the city of Pittsfield for the superstructure replacement of the Barker Road bridge; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for the Island End River, in Everett and Chelsea, for infrastructure improvements and protection from coastal storms and seal level rise; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the town of Randolph for the installation and maintenance of public bicycle repair and work stands; provided further, that not less than $1,200,000 shall be expended for the construction of sidewalks on Tyler Street in Methuen from North Lowell Street to Westwind Drive; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for costs associated with repairs and construction of an improved intersection at Chapin and Fuller Streets in Ludlow to accommodate new traffic from the newly built Harris Brook Elementary School; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the harbor walk in the Charlestown section of the City of Boston for infrastructure improvements relative to bike and pedestrian paths; provided further, that not less than $8,500,000 shall be expended for the Amelia Earhart Dam, spanning the City of Somerville, the City of Everett and the Charlestown section of Boston, for design and infrastructure protection from coastal flooding to 7 upstream communities; provided further, that not less than $330,000 shall be expended for culvert replacement and paving on Fuller Road and not less than $230,000 shall be expended for the replacement of the culvert on Hyde Hill Road in Goshen; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended for the reconstruction and raising of Argilla Road, redesign and replacement of culverts, and creation of a climate resilient coastal road in Ipswich; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for sidewalk repair and maintenance in Belmont; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the design, planning and construction of an elevated median road feature on Highland Avenue in Winchendon; provided further, that not less than $4,000,000 shall be expended for reconstruction of the Boden Lane Bridge in Natick; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for intersection improvements of Maple and Washington Street in Sherborn; provided further, that not less than $3,150,000 shall be expended for the Allen Street Reconstruction Project in Braintree; provided further, that not less than $600,000 shall be expended for the replacement and construction of all sidewalks and safety ornamental fencing of all Massachusetts Department of Transportation property along Riverview Road, from the Brooks Street Bridge to the Parsons Street Bridge; along Newton Street past the intersection of Charlesview Street; from the North Beacon Steet Bridge, along North Beacon Street to the Vineland Street, along Vineland Street to Market Street; and the creation of a passive park at the corner of Vineland and North Beacon Street; all in the Brighton section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for roadway and sidewalk improvements on John W. Leroy, Jr. Way in Braintree; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the department of conservation and recreation for the installation of e-bike parking racks and universal e-bike charging stations in Blue Hills Reservation parking lots; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the extension of underground utilities in South Braintree Square, Braintree Square and Braintree/Weymouth Landing located in Braintree; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for sound barrier and beautification along Route 16 along Seagrave Road and Columbus Ave in the City of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for road improvements of Route 109 (Main Street) in Millis; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for sidewalk improvements in Sherborn; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the installation of e-bike parking racks and universal e-bike charging stations in Randolph; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the planning, design, renovation and reconstruction of the Washington Street bridge in Winchester; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for pedestrian and ADA improvements throughout Framingham; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the installation of e-bike parking racks and universal e-bike charging stations in Milton; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the design, construction, maintenance and other costs for a solar canopy for vehicle charging at the Chandler Road Recreation Facility in Andover; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for the design, construction, maintenance and other costs for solar pathway lights along the Andover Playstead to improve access and pedestrian safety to Town Offices, Senior Center, and Youth Center; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and Chris Walsh Rail Trail in the city of Framingham; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the design, construction, maintenance and other costs for vehicle charging stations in North Andover; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the design, construction, maintenance and other costs for vehicle charging stations in Boxford; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for a traffic analysis and intersection study at Main Street and Maple Avenue to improve safety and sightlines in Boxford; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for traffic calming strategies in the city of Framingham; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the planning, design and construction of traffic and pedestrian safety improvements to the intersection of Ridge Street and Lockeland Road in Winchester; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Water Transportation Advisory Council to conduct a study, no later than September 30, 2023, on the feasibility and cost of creating a Massachusetts Water Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA), with recommendations regarding the governance, operational budget, capital needs and financing structure of said MWRTA and opportunities to expand the current Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ferry system, to ensure equitable and broad access to and from Boston and other coastal cities and townships; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended for electric vehicle infrastructure and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in public spaces for public use and at town facilities for town vehicle use; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for repairs and lighting infrastructure to the Connecticut River Bikeway in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for pedestrian walkway enhancements in Court Square and historic First Church in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for a beautification study of the Route 12 corridor in Worcester beginning at the intersection of East and West mountain Street heading south ending at the beginning of West Boylston Drive; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the design, planning and construction of pedestrian safety improvements and upgrades in the downtown area of Winchester; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended for electric vehicle infrastructure and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in public spaces for public use and at town facilities for town vehicle use in Randolph; provided further, that not less than $44,000 shall be expended for the addition of 2 bus shelters to enhance safety and accessibility of regional and local transit in North Andover; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for electric vehicle infrastructure and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations for public use in all Blue Hills Reservation parking lots with more than 30 spaces and in the blue hills operations parking lot for state vehicle use; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for safety improvements and the planning, design and construction of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus stop and mass transit locations in Stoneham; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for reconstruction of the seawall along Rebecca and Lighthouse Roads in Scituate to increase public safety, protect homes and the town's business district and address rising sea level; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the next phase of design for the McGrath Boulevard Project in Somerville; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the planning, design and construction of pedestrian safety upgrades on Maple Street in Stoneham; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for sidewalk improvements in the downtown area to ensure pedestrian access and safety in Lowell; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for or improvements along Route 62 in Sterling; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for increasing administrative and operational capacity and outside contracts that further transportation electrification efforts; provided further, that not later than March 31, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall submit a report to the house and senate ways and means committees detailing (a) the number of full-time equivalent employees, (b) a list of outside consultants engaged in electrification projects and the dollar amount expended forwards said contracts, (c) staffing levels of full-time equivalent staff for the previous 10 years in the office of the secretary of transportation, (d) the number of public electric vehicle charging stations in the commonwealth, (e) progress towards complete commuter rail electrification, (f) the number of public transit electric busses in circulation in the commonwealth, and (g) recommendations for the additional resources needed to fulfill the commonwealth’s goal of complete public transportation electrification by 2050; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for Bedford for improvements and maintenance of the Reformatory Branch Trail; provided further, that not less than $1,600,000 shall be expended for the Stow Minute Man Air Field for the design and permitting of a new “net zero energy” airport administration building and a new Admin Annex/SRE building; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for Stoneham for the design, planning and construction of pedestrian safety upgrades and modernization of automobile traffic access routes to the South School in Stoneham; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for construction of a 500-vehicle parking structure at the Mansfield Train Station in Mansfield; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for major repairs to the roadway underneath the Bond Street Bridge in Worcester on Route 12; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for design, permitting and construction to re-establish a storm water connector pipe at Tremont Street to South Creek, under Air Force Road, and to redesign and repave the intersection of Air Force Road and Rivergreen Drive in Everett; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for the resurfacing of the face of the railroad bridge that expands across Route 190 in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Alternatives For Community And Environment, Inc. (ACE) for environmental justice and transit equity advocacy programming led by the community, civic associations collaboration, and volunteers; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for improvements and the creation of new infrastructure to support the auto bridge that connects Ludlow to the Indian Orchard section of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for Stoneham for the planning, design and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for a sound barrier heading east between Burncoat Street and Lincoln Street in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of sound barriers and other traffic noise mitigation along Interstate 495 between Massachusetts Avenue and Sutton Street in North Andover; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for bridge and culvert repairs to a stone arch bridge on Hecla Street to mitigate degradation issues, increase the bridge weight capacity and improve stormwater runoff; provided further, that not less than $650,000 shall be expended for roadway improvements to Lincoln Street and Chestnut Street to promote multimodal access and enhance overall safety; provided further, that not less than $850,000 shall be expended for upgrades to the Canal street bridge to prevent flooding and enhance access for pedestrians, motorists and public works and utility vehicles; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the department of energy resources for a fund to establish new rebates up to $500 for general consumers and up to $750 for low-income and moderate-income consumers and not more than 40 percent of retail price for the purchase of new and used electric bicycles; provided further, that the department of energy resources shall evaluate offering electric bicycle rebates at the point of sale through Massachusetts owned and operated bicycle retailers; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the replacement of HVAC systems of municipal buildings in Auburn; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for repairs to heating, cooling, air circulation and ventilation at the Lilla Frederick School; provided further, that not less than $247,000 shall be expended for park, highway and plowing needs for Whitman; provided further, that not less than $195,000 shall be expended for traffic light upgrades and pedestrian improvements for the Plymouth street and Centre avenue intersection in Abington; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the reconstruction of South avenue from Commercial street to Plymouth street in Whitman; provided further, that not less than $624,000 shall be expended for park, highway and plowing needs of Whitman street in East Bridgewater; provided further, that not less than $950,000 shall be expended for park, highway and plowing needs of West Street in East Bridgewater; provided further, that not less than $1,570,000 shall be expended for the construction of ADA-compliant sidewalks and bicycle accommodations on Bridge Street in East Bridgewater; provided further, that not less than $95,000 shall be expended for the construction of diagonal parking and a new fence at Green Street Park in Abington; provided further, that not less than $450,000 shall be expended for sidewalks along Summer street from Progress street to Walnut street in Abington; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for investments to promote climate resiliency against heat or extreme precipitation, improve air quality, eliminate mold and environmental hazards and reduce emissions at the Cardinal Medeiros Manor; provided further, that not less than $450,000 shall be expended for the redesign and reconstruction of the rotary at Alewife Brook Parkway at Mystic Valley Parkway; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the installation and maintenance of public bicycle repair and work stands in Milton; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for improvements, resurfacing and sidewalks for Route 3A and Bridge street in Weymouth; provided further, that not less than $8,600,000 shall be expended for the preferred concept design of the Quinobequin road portion of the Charles River greenway vision project to improve safety and accessibility for all reservation visitors, including a one-way layout to accommodate a pedestrian sidewalk on the residential side, and a one-way travel lane with a shared use trail on the river side; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for the completion of the Belmont Community Path in Belmont; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the Main street redesign project in Northampton; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for E4TheFuture to advance climate protection and economic fairness through assisting in the development of a resilient and robust energy efficiency and renewable energy sector; provided further, that not less than $4,000,000 shall be expended for the repair and rehabilitation of the Court street parking garage in Marlborough; provided further, that not less than $7,000,000 shall be expended for Phase 2 of the Interstate 495 Southbound to Interstate 290 Westbound Ramp Improvement Project; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for rail trail expansion in Hatfield; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for crosswalk visibility improvements and bus shelter and speed bump functionality improvements along Pleasant street, between Main street and Park avenue, in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for bus shelters for commuting employees in the Industrial Park in Fall River; provided further, that not less than $4,000,000 shall be expended for a new maintenance garage for the Fall River Department of Public Works; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended for the repair and repainting of the Army Specialist Scott A. Andrews Memorial bridge in Fall River; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for repairs to the St. James Avenue bridge walkway over Interstate 291 in Springfield; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for investments to promote climate resiliency against heat or extreme precipitation, improve air quality, eliminate mold and environmental hazards, and reduce emissions at the Northampton Housing Authority; and provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended for traffic, safety, accessibility and feasibility studies for the extension of the Green E-line from Heath Street to Canary Square in Jamaica Plain; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the construction, replacement or maintenance of culvert, sewer and water infrastructure in the city known as the town of Agawam; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 be expended for the town of Medfield for the complete reengineering, redesign and replacement of North Street including the construction of the sidewalk to enhance pedestrian safety; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the town of Norfolk to replace the City Mills dam and bridge; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the town of Wrentham for the study, engineering, and repairs to the intersection of Route 140 and Franklin St, including curbing, catch basins, and culverts to mitigate the hazardous stormwater and road debris discharge that flows into the adjacent Lake Archer; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for a feasibility and design study and a public engagement process regarding the potential for electric multiple unit (EMU) vehicles or other vehicles on the Grand Junction Corridor in the city of Cambridge

………………………………………………………………………………………$459,230,635

And further amend the bill by inserting, after section 2J, the following 2 sections:-

SECTION 2K. Section 4 of chapter 57 of the General Laws, as amended by chapter 83 of the acts of 2021, is hereby further amended by striking out, under the caption “Plymouth”, the words “Fourth Plymouth. - Consisting of VTD numbers 25023001160, 25023001161, 25023001162, 25023001164, 25023001165, and 25023001166, of the town of Marshfield, and the town of Scituate, both in the county of Plymouth.” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “Fourth Plymouth. - Consisting of VTD numbers 25023001160, 25023001161, 25023001162, 25023001164, 25023001165, and 25023001166, of the town of Marshfield, VTD number 25023001440 of the town of Norwell, and the town of Scituate, all in the county of Plymouth.

SECTION 2L. Said section 4 of said chapter 57, as so amended, is hereby further amended by striking out, under the caption “Worcester”, the words “Nineteenth Worcester. - Consisting of Census Blocks 250173839021003, 250173839021004, 250173839021005, 250173839021006, 250173839021007, 250173839021008, 250173839021009, 250173839021010, 250173839021011, 250173839021012, 250173839021013, 250173839021014, 250173839021015, 250173839021017, 250173839021018, and 250173839021025, all in VTD number 25017000795, of the city of Framingham, in the county of Middlesex; VTD numbers 25027001424, 25027001425, and 25027001426 of the town of Northborough, the town of Southborough, Census Blocks 250277424022000, 250277424022003, 250277424023000, 250277424023001, 250277424023002, 250277424023003, 250277424023005, 250277424023006, 250277424023007, 250277612001025, 250277612001026, 250277612001027, 250277612001028, 250277612001029, 250277612003001, 250277612003002, 250277612003003, 250277612003004, 250277612003005, 250277612003006, 250277612003007, 250277612003008, 250277612003009, 250277612003010, 250277612003011, 250277612003012, 250277612003013, 250277612003014, 250277612003015, 250277612003016, 250277612003017, 250277612003018, 250277612003019, 250277612003020, 250277612003021, and 250277612003025, all in VTD number 25027001983, VTD numbers 25027001984 and 25027001985, Census Blocks 250277423003001, 250277423003002, 250277423003003, 250277423003004, 250277423003005, 250277423003006, 250277423003007, 250277423003008, 250277423003009, 250277423003010, 250277423003011, 250277423003012, 250277423003013, 250277423004010, 250277424012000, 250277424012001, 250277424012002, 250277424012003, 250277424012004, 250277424012005, 250277424012006, 250277424012007, 250277424013005, 250277424013006, 250277424013008, 250277424013016, 250277424013017, 250277424013018, 250277424013019, 250277424021008, 250277424021010, and 250277424021011, all in VTD number 25027001986, and VTD number 25027001987, of the town of Westborough, all in the county of Worcester.” and inserting in place thereof the following words “Nineteenth Worcester. - Consisting of Census Blocks 250173839021003, 250173839021004, 250173839021005, 250173839021006, 250173839021007, 250173839021008, 250173839021009, 250173839021010, 250173839021011, 250173839021014, 250173839021015, 250173839021018, and 250173839021025, all in VTD number 25017000795, of the city of Framingham, in the county of Middlesex; VTD numbers 25027001424, 25027001425, and 25027001426 of the town of Northborough, the town of Southborough, Census Blocks 250277424022000, 250277424022003, 250277424023000, 250277424023001, 250277424023002, 250277424023003, 250277424023005, 250277424023006, 250277424023007, 250277612001025, 250277612001026, 250277612001027, 250277612001028, 250277612001029, 250277612003001, 250277612003002, 250277612003003, 250277612003004, 250277612003005, 250277612003006, 250277612003007, 250277612003008, 250277612003009, 250277612003010, 250277612003011, 250277612003012, 250277612003013, 250277612003014, 250277612003015, 250277612003016, 250277612003017, 250277612003018, 250277612003019, 250277612003020, 250277612003021, and 250277612003025, all in VTD number 25027001983, VTD numbers 25027001984 and 25027001985, Census Blocks 250277423003001, 250277423003002, 250277423003003, 250277423003004, 250277423003005, 250277423003006, 250277423003007, 250277423003008, 250277423003009, 250277423003010, 250277423003011, 250277423003012, 250277423003013, 250277423004010, 250277424012000, 250277424012001, 250277424012002, 250277424012003, 250277424012004, 250277424012005, 250277424012006, 250277424012007, 250277424013005, 250277424013006, 250277424013008, 250277424013016, 250277424013017, 250277424013018, 250277424013019, 250277424021008, 250277424021010, and 250277424021011, all in VTD number 25027001986, and VTD number 25027001987, of the town of Westborough, all in the county of Worcester.

And further amend the bill by inserting, after section 13, the following 5 sections:-

SECTION 13A. Section 8 of chapter 187 of the acts of 2016 is hereby amended by striking out subsections (c) and (d) and inserting in place thereof the following subsections:-

(c) The division shall:

(i) proportionately distribute ½ of the amount received from the fund to a city or town based on the number of rides from the previous calendar year that originated within that city or town to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure or any other public purpose substantially related to the operation of transportation network services in the city or town including, but not limited to, the complete streets program established in section 1 of chapter 90I of the General Laws and other programs that support alternative modes of transportation; provided that, if the amount of the distribution to a city or town is not greater than $25,000, the chief executive officer, as defined in Clause Fifth B of section 7 of chapter 4 of the General Laws, may expend such funds for these purposes without further appropriation;

(ii) distribute ¼ of the amount collected to the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency established in section 2 of chapter 23G of the General Laws to provide financial assistance to small businesses operating in the taxicab, livery or hackney industries to encourage the adoption of new technologies and advanced service, safety and operational capabilities and support workforce development; and

(iii) distribute ¼ of the amount collected to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund established in section 2ZZZ of chapter 29 of the General Laws.

(d)(i) Not later than December 31 of each year in which a city or town receives a disbursement greater than $25,000 from the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund, established by subsection (a), that city or town shall submit a report to the director of the division that details the projects and the amount used or planned to be used for transportation-related projects as described in subsection (c).

(ii) Not later than December 31 of a year in which a city or town receives a cumulative total greater than $25,000 in disbursements from the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund since its last report to director of the division, that city or town shall submit a report to the director of the division that details the projects and the amount used or planned to be used for transportation-related projects as described in subsection (c) for each disbursement from Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund since the city or town’s last report to the director of the division.

(iii) A city or town whose cumulative total disbursements from the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund have not exceeded $25,000 in the 5 years since its last report to the director of the division shall submit a report to the director of the division not later than December 31 of the fifth year since its last report to the director of the division. The report shall detail the projects and the amounts used or planned to be used for transportation-related projects as described in subsection (c) for each annual disbursement from Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund since the city or town’s last report to the director of the division.

(iv) The division shall withhold future disbursements from the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund from any city or town that does not comply with the reporting requirements of this subsection. The withheld funds shall be disbursed after the city or town complies with the requirements of this subsection.

(v) On an annual basis, the director shall compile the reports and post the projects and amounts of money used on the website of the division.

SECTION 13B. Said chapter 187 is hereby further amended by striking out section 9 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

Section 9. Section 8 is hereby amended by striking out subsection (c) and inserting place thereof the following subsection:-

(c) The division shall: (i) proportionately distribute ½ of the amount collected to a city or town based on the number of rides from the previous calendar year that originated within that city or town to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure or any other public purpose substantially related to the operation of transportation network services in the city or town, including, but not limited to, the complete streets program established in section 1 of chapter 90I of the General Laws and other programs that support alternative modes of transportation; provided that, if the amount of the distribution to a city or town is not greater than $25,000, the chief executive officer, as defined in Clause Fifth B of section 7 of chapter 4 of the General Laws, may expend such funds for these purposes without further appropriation; and (ii) distribute ½ of the amount collected to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund established in section 2ZZZ of chapter 29 of the General Laws.

SECTION 13C. Item 6121-2137 of section 2C of chapter 383 of the acts of 2020 is hereby amended by inserting after the word “item”, the second time it appears, the following words:- ; and provided further, not less than $100,000,000 shall be made available for the permitting and early action construction components of the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge in the city of New Bedford.

SECTION 13D. Said item 6121-2137 of said section 2C of said chapter 383 is hereby further amended by striking out the figure “$1,250,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,325,000,000.

SECTION 13E. Section 34 of said chapter 383 is hereby amended by striking out the figure “$1,250,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,325,000,000.

And further amend the bill in section 15 by striking out, in line 329, the words “the chancellor of the University of Massachusetts, or a designee” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- the Mayor of Northampton, or a designee; 2 designees of the rural policy advisory commission, 1 of whom shall be from Berkshire county and 1 of whom shall be from Franklin county.

And further amend the bill in section 15 by inserting after the word “groups”, in line 343, the following words:- , housing and environmental advocacy groups.

And further amend the bill by inserting, after section 15, the following 3 sections:-

SECTION 15A. (a) For the purposes of this section the term “public transportation” shall include the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transportation authorities.

(b) There is hereby established a special commission on mobility pricing to investigate, study and make recommendations on the development and deployment of comprehensive and regionally-equitable public transportation pricing, roadway pricing and congestion pricing. The commission shall consist of: the secretary of transportation, or a designee; and 11 members to be appointed by the governor, 1 of whom shall be an expert in transportation planning and policy who shall not be an employee of the commonwealth or any political subdivision, who shall serve as chair, 1 of whom shall be an expert in tolling systems or toll authorities, 1 of whom shall be an expert in transportation financing, 1 of whom shall be an expert in traffic congestion and congestion pricing, 1 of whom shall be the chief executive officer of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, 2 of whom shall be members of the Massachusetts Municipal Association who represent geographically diverse areas, 1 of whom shall be a representative of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority advisory board, 1 of whom shall be a member of the business community and 2 of whom shall be employed by organizations that represent low-income communities that have been historically underserved by transit and acutely adversely affected by the public health impacts of traffic congestion; provided, however, that the members representing low-income communities shall not be from the same organization.

(c) For roadway and congestion pricing, the commission shall: (i) identify and analyze physical, technological, legal and other issues or requirements related to roadway pricing in the commonwealth; (ii) propose detailed specifications and regionally-equitable locations for toll gantries and other equipment necessary to assess and collect tolls; (iii) advise the Massachusetts Department of Transportation on roadway pricing scenarios under the federal Value Pricing Pilot Program; (iv) provide estimates of annual operation and maintenance costs; (v) provide estimates of annual revenue with consideration of declining motor vehicle fuel excise revenue due to vehicle electrification; (vi) provide traffic forecasts, including forecasts of traffic diversion impacts; (vii) provide a regional and social equity analysis with specific recommendations related to mitigating adverse impacts; (viii) provide potential impacts on vehicular emissions reduction; and (ix) identify all local, state and federal approvals necessary to deploy new tolls and other roadway pricing mechanisms on relevant roadways.

(d) For public transportation pricing, the commission shall: (i) study commute and demand patterns for public transit entities; (ii) study economic development and housing patterns and projections and the impact each has on public transit demand; (iii) review the commonwealth’s laws regarding emissions reductions within the transportation sector; (iv) determine fare structures for all modes of transit of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities that account for commute patterns and demand, economic development and housing patterns and emissions reduction requirements; (v) examine the feasibility of means tested fares; (vi) provide estimates of annual operation and maintenance costs; (vii) provide estimates of annual revenue; (viii) provide ridership forecasts; (ix) provide a regional and social equity analysis with specific recommendations related to mitigating adverse impacts; (x) provide potential impacts on vehicular emissions reduction; and (xi) identify all local, state and federal approvals necessary to deploy new fare structures at regional transit authorities and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

(e) The commission may investigate, study and make recommendations on additional mobility methods as necessary.

(f) Not later than July 1, 2023 the commission shall file a report of its findings and recommendations, including legislative recommendations and up to 5 scenarios for mobility pricing plans with the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on transportation. The report shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of mitigation measures to address social equity issues, including, but not limited to, social equity issues for communities underserved by the current transportation system.

SECTION 15B. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall review the feasibility of extending the use of the Southeast Expressway breakdown lane during the months of May through September, inclusive, to alleviate traffic to and from Cape Cod and shall submit a report of its findings, including recommendations, to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate and the joint committee on transportation not later than December 31, 2022.

SECTION 15C. Not later than 1 week after the effective date of this act, and biweekly thereafter, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority shall file a report with the chairs of the joint committee on transportation and shall make the report publicly accessible on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority website. The report shall include: (i) all unfilled job positions, including the position title and the length of time the position has been open; (ii) all positions filled in the prior 2 weeks; and (iii) the length of time needed for the completion of any required training after an individual has been hired and prior to the date on which the individual may start to perform the role in the capacity for which the individual was hired.

And moves to further amend the bill in section 21 by inserting after the figure “2026”, in line 494, the second time it appears, the following words:- ; and provided, that the unexpended balance of item 6820-1301 authorized in chapter 79 of the acts of 2014, which would otherwise revert on or before June 30, 2024, but which is necessary to fund obligations during fiscal years 2022 to 2028, inclusive, is hereby reauthorized through June 30, 2028.

And further amend the bill in section 27 by striking out the figure $805,000,000 and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,264,230,635.