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Senators urge restored funding for World Cup transit needs after amendment withdrawn
Summary
Senator Patrick M. O'Connor withdrew Amendment 78 restoring $20 million for 2026 World Cup-related state support but used his floor time to warn that Boston-area transportation and public-safety systems need substantial state investment to handle an expected surge of visitors.
Senator Patrick M. O'Connor withdrew Amendment 78 but delivered an extended floor statement urging the Commonwealth to restore $20 million for transportation and related support tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. O'Connor said the region could see roughly 2 million visitors during the tournament period, with 420,000 attending matches and an estimated 30,000 fans per match expected to reach Gillette Stadium by commuter rail, far above…
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