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Transportation Bill Earmarks Upgrades to Boston's Road, Bridges
The $1.5 billion bill has set aside several million dollars to upgrade bridges and roads in Boston, including up to $400,000 for a study of current and proposed Massachusetts Turnpike entrance and exit ramps in the Back Bay and Fenway.
Gov. Deval Patrick called the $1.5 billion transportation bond bill he signed Thursday what the state needs to strengthen its economy and "quality of life for the long term.” “Our transportation infrastructure had suffered from years of neglect, so this administration started rebuilding roads, rails and bridges in every corner of our state and creating thousands of jobs," Patrick said after he enacted the bill, which enjoyed the strong support of the Legislature, passing the House by a vote of 150-2 on July 31, the last day of the session. The bond bill ensures funding for many projects already under way and allots money for the planning of future improvements across the state. It also continues funding for the final year of 2008's five…
