Establishes a special commission to study micro-transit services in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special commission on micro-transit to study existing and emerging micro-transit services in Massachusetts. The commission will benchmark different types of micro-transit operating models, assess funding sources and limitations, and define micro-transit services. It will also estimate annual state funding needed and explore micro-transit as a way to close mobility gaps and address inequities in transportation access. The commission will include members from the General Court, regional transit authorities, and various transportation and health organizations.

Establishes a special commission to study micro-transit services in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special commission on micro-transit to study existing and emerging micro-transit services in Massachusetts. The commission will benchmark different types of micro-transit operating models, assess funding sources and limitations, and define micro-transit services. It will also estimate annual state funding needed and explore micro-transit as a way to close mobility gaps and address inequities in transportation access. The commission will include members from the General Court, regional transit authorities, and various transportation and health organizations.