SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – A new bill is making its way through the statehouse, aimed at reducing the number of miles people drive. It’s all in an effort to help cut down greenhouse gas emissions. but could it impact our part of the state more than out east?
While the proposed bill didn’t list a specific mileage, it would require the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to create statewide goals to reduce overall driving.
The proposal is an effort to align the state’s transportation plans with its climate goals. It would also create a 15-member council to find ways to make public transportation more accessible for residents. and possibly even incentivize the use of public transportation…