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‘Freedom to Move’ bill would make transportation plans track emission and vehicle‑miles goals
Summary
Supporters told the committee S.2246 would require MassDOT and regional planning agencies to set measurable goals to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), coordinate multiagency planning, and align transportation investment plans with state emission limits to meet climate goals.
Senator (testimony identified as the bill sponsor) framed S.2246, the "Freedom to Move Act," as an attempt to align Massachusetts transportation planning and spending with the state's emissions reduction obligations. "Transportation remains the sector that accounts for the greatest share of Massachusetts greenhouse gas emissions," the sponsor said, and the bill would require MassDOT to set goals for reducing vehicle miles traveled, create an intergovernmental coordinating council, and ensure transportation investment plans provide a reasonable pathway to…
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