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House approves $1.2 billion transportation bonding bill to finance municipal roads and bridges
Summary
The House passed House Bill 4307, a bonding package that would provide approximately $1.2 billion for municipal roads and bridges and additional funds for lifecycle asset management, culverts and small bridges, and congestion-reduction projects; the roll call showed 156 yeas, 0 nays.
Representative John Arciero of Westford presented House Bill 4307, “An act financing long term improvements to municipal roads and bridges,” arguing it would provide a historic increase in funding for local transportation needs.
The bill proposes approximately $1,200,000,000 in bonding for the Chapter 90 program and three related programs. Arciero said the package includes a one-year Chapter 90 authorization of $300,000,000 — a 50% increase over historical levels — with $200,000,000 distributed under the standard Chapter 90 formula (58% road mileage, 21%…
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