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H 3757

An Act to promote transportation demand management

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Owens

Massachusetts bill to reduce vehicle traffic through transportation demand management strategies including incentives for alternative commuting modes and reduced reliance on single-occupancy vehicles.

Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed
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Bill Summary · H 3757

Legislative bill overview

H 3757 aims to implement transportation demand management (TDM) strategies in Massachusetts to reduce vehicle traffic and encourage alternative transportation modes. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but TDM typically involves policies like congestion pricing, employer incentive programs, transit subsidies, or remote work encouragement to shift travel patterns away from single-occupancy vehicles.

Why is this important

Transportation demand management directly affects commuting costs, air quality, traffic congestion, and public health outcomes for Massachusetts residents. Such policies can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and road infrastructure strain, though implementation costs and fairness concerns require careful policy design.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity concerns: TDM policies like congestion pricing may disproportionately burden lower-income residents who lack viable transit alternatives or remote work options
  • Business impact: Employer-focused TDM requirements could increase operational costs for companies, particularly those in suburban areas with limited public transit
  • Regional disparities: Rural and suburban areas may lack adequate public transportation infrastructure to make demand reduction feasible, creating implementation challenges across the state

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

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