Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-890-R7

7th Redraft TRP 890

Water Transportation

Ms. Edwards and Messrs. O'Connor, Keenan and Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2F, in item 1596-2408, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that funds shall be expended to maintain existing ferry services operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority; provided further, that funds shall be expended to the authority to support operational enhancements and improvements that may include, but not be limited to: (a) expanding service hours; (b) increasing frequency of service, including transitioning seasonal service to year-round services not later than July 1, 2025; (c) adding weekend services in the city known as the town of Winthrop and weekend service in the city of Quincy not later than July 1, 2025, (d) fare equity improvements in the city known as the town of Winthrop; (e) route streamlining for the city of Quincy, the town of Hingham, the town of Hull, and the city known as the town of Winthrop by July 1, 2025; and (f) route expansions, including routes to and from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport”.