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HD 4428

A communication from the Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (see Section 8(g) of Chapter 161B of the General Laws) submitting the Attleboro Commuter Rail Station and Parking Lot Statement of Income and Calculation of MBTA Share of Income for fiscal year 2024

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Attleboro transit authority files 2024 financial report detailing commuter rail station income and MBTA's mandated revenue share allocation.

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Bill Summary · HD 4428

Legislative bill overview

HD 4428 is a routine financial reporting submission from the Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority detailing the income and MBTA's financial share from the Attleboro Commuter Rail Station and its parking lot operations for fiscal year 2024. This is a mandated annual filing required under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 161B Section 8(g).

Why is this important

The MBTA's share of regional transit authority revenues helps fund statewide public transportation infrastructure and operations. This document provides transparency into how commuter rail facilities generate revenue and ensures proper allocation of funds between local and state transit systems. It establishes the financial baseline for the Attleboro station's contribution to regional transit funding.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation disputes: Disagreements over how parking and station revenues are split between the regional authority and MBTA could affect local vs. state funding priorities
  • Parking lot profitability concerns: If parking revenue is declining, it may pressure the transit authority to raise fees or reduce services at the station
  • Accountability and transparency: Public scrutiny may focus on whether income figures align with actual ridership and usage patterns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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