Aligns Massachusetts transportation plans with climate goals by setting vehicle miles traveled reduction goals.

The bill aims to align Massachusetts transportation plans with its climate goals by setting statewide vehicle miles traveled reduction goals. It mandates the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct public hearings on these goals and establish a process for emissions impact and vehicle miles traveled impact assessments. The bill also creates an intergovernmental coordinating council to implement a vehicle miles traveled reduction plan, focusing on reducing personal vehicle use and promoting non-personal transportation options.

Aligns Massachusetts transportation plans with climate goals by setting vehicle miles traveled reduction goals.

The bill aims to align Massachusetts transportation plans with its climate goals by setting statewide vehicle miles traveled reduction goals. It mandates the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct public hearings on these goals and establish a process for emissions impact and vehicle miles traveled impact assessments. The bill also creates an intergovernmental coordinating council to implement a vehicle miles traveled reduction plan, focusing on reducing personal vehicle use and promoting non-personal transportation options.