Establishes an accelerated bridge program to repair and maintain structurally deficient bridges in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes an accelerated bridge program to finance the repair, replacement, and maintenance of structurally deficient bridges in Massachusetts. It creates a bridge improvement oversight committee to monitor the program and recommends projects. The program will be funded by the Accelerated Bridge Fund, which will receive revenue from appropriations, interest, federal grants, and bond proceeds. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will implement streamlined processes for project initiation and completion, and encourage public-private partnerships.

Establishes an accelerated bridge program to repair and maintain structurally deficient bridges in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes an accelerated bridge program to finance the repair, replacement, and maintenance of structurally deficient bridges in Massachusetts. It creates a bridge improvement oversight committee to monitor the program and recommends projects. The program will be funded by the Accelerated Bridge Fund, which will receive revenue from appropriations, interest, federal grants, and bond proceeds. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will implement streamlined processes for project initiation and completion, and encourage public-private partnerships.