House of
Representatives Passes Bill Authorizing $200 Million for Municipal
Road and Bridge Construction
(BOSTON) – State Representative Carlo P. Basile joined his
colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives today in
passing legislation to apportion $14,410,230.00 for the maintenance
of roads and bridges in Boston for the upcoming fiscal year.
Overall, the bill authorizes $200 million for the maintenance and
upkeep of municipal roads and bridges across the Commonwealth. This
$200 million marks a high for Chapter 90 funding and demonstrates
the House’s strong commitment to local road and bridge funding.
"These funds will provide the opportunity for cities and towns to
make necessary infrastructure improvements in their communities,”
said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D – Winthrop). “Having the
ability to maintain and make much-needed repairs on roads and
bridges across will further ensure the safety of drivers across our
state."
"I’m pleased that the House was able to act swiftly on the local
road and bridge funding piece of the Governor’s most recent
transportation bond bill in advance of the April 1st deadline,” said
Representative William Straus (D – Mattapoisett), Chairman of the
Joint Committee on Transportation. “We have moved quickly on the
legislation so that the monies will be able to get to cities and
towns as soon as possible and construction may begin."
"The Chapter 90 allocation allows cities and towns the
opportunity to continue to invest in repairs to ailing roads and
bridges,” said Representative Brian Dempsey (D – Haverhill),
Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “It is important
that we show support for local infrastructure improvements with this
funding.”
“Chapter 90 funds are crucial for maintaining roads and bridges in
our cities and towns,” said Representative Antonio Cabral (D – New
Bedford), Chairman of the House Committee on Bonding, Capital
Expenditures and State Assets. “These investments save money by
addressing necessary maintenance needs and protecting the
infrastructure that encourages businesses and families to locate in
Massachusetts.”
“Thanks to the efforts of my peers in the
legislature, we have rapidly moved forward with this Chapter 90
allocation,” Representative Carlo P. Basile (D – East Boston), Vice
Chairman, Financial Services, said. “With this 200 million, our
cities and towns will have the resources to maintain and repair
their roads and bridges thereby ensuring the safety of motorists in
the Commonwealth.”
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