Exempts certain public transit and active transportation projects from Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act review.

This bill exempts specific public transit and active transportation projects from Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) review. Projects that do not require MEPA review include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, minor highway widening for transit lanes, and infrastructure for zero-emission transit vehicles. The lead agency must hold public meetings before and during project construction. The bill also outlines criteria for projects that do not require MEPA review, such as being located on or within an existing right-of-way and not inducing single-occupancy vehicle trips.

Exempts certain public transit and active transportation projects from Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act review.

This bill exempts specific public transit and active transportation projects from Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) review. Projects that do not require MEPA review include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, minor highway widening for transit lanes, and infrastructure for zero-emission transit vehicles. The lead agency must hold public meetings before and during project construction. The bill also outlines criteria for projects that do not require MEPA review, such as being located on or within an existing right-of-way and not inducing single-occupancy vehicle trips.