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MA Gen L ch 6c § 50 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 50 - Regional Mobility Assistance Program

Section 50. (a) The administrator shall establish a regional mobility assistance program to assist cities and towns in geographic regions of the commonwealth with public works improvements and enhancements for transportation-related projects as deemed necessary by the department for the (1) development, rehabilitation, and improvement of tourism expansion corridors, (2) protection of historic centers, (3) promotion of improved mobility and access from neighboring states, and (4) promotion of local economic growth and reliability for transportation facilities in rural and less accessible regions of the commonwealth. The administrator may promulgate rules or regulations or implement such other procedures in accordance with this section, which shall govern the criteria by which the funds shall be distributed and the method by which a regional project shall be selected.  (b) The administrator may, subject to appropriation, commit the funds pursuant to this section through projects to be undertaken by the division or by executing a grant or other contractual agreement with a municipality and, upon execution, the funds so committed shall be made available as a grant directly to the municipality which has entered into an agreement without further review or approval of the department. Each agreement shall contain assurances satisfactory to the secretary that the municipality will award a construction contract for the project which is the subject of the agreement not later than 180 days after the date of execution of the agreement.  (c) In the event that a contract is not awarded by the municipality within the period provided in subsection (b), the administrator may require, by written notification to the municipality, that the funds paid to it by the commonwealth pursuant to the agreement shall be returned forthwith to the commonwealth.  (d) The administrator may, through execution of a grant or other contractual agreement as provided in subsection (b), commit an amount of funds up to but not exceeding the aggregate amount of funds returned by municipalities under subsection (c) to any other municipality which has otherwise complied with the applicable requirements for such projects, including the terms and conditions provided in this section.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 51 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 51 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 52 to 54

Section 51. As used in sections 52 to 54, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—  ''Division'', the Mass Transit division.  ''Administrator'', the administrator of transportation for the Mass Transit division.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 52 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 52 - Mass Transit Division; Administrator

Section 52. There shall be within the department a Mass Transit division, which shall perform such functions as the secretary may determine in relation to the administration, implementation and enforcement of the department's authority over mass transit systems. The division shall be under the supervision and control of the administrator. The administrator shall be the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of law relative to the division and to each administrative unit thereof. The duties of the administrator in this chapter and in any other general or special law shall be exercised and discharged subject to the direction, control and supervision of the secretary.  The administrator shall be exempt from chapter 31 and the position of administrator shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The administrator shall be appointed with due regard to his fitness, by reason of his experience in matters relating to transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges, such as the construction, operations or financing thereof or other relevant experience relative to the efficient exercise of his powers and duties. The administrator shall administer this section and the General Laws, rules and regulations that grant powers to or impose duties upon the division, subject to the supervision of the secretary.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 53 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 53 - Duties of the Mass Transit Division

Section 53. The division shall be responsible for overseeing, coordinating and planning all transit and rail matters throughout the commonwealth. The division shall administer and manage: the freight and rail programs of the department pursuant to chapter 161C and the intercity bus capital assistance program pursuant to chapter 161D. The division shall oversee and coordinate the activities of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority established pursuant to chapter 161A, the regional transit authorities and regional transit authority council established pursuant to 161B. The division shall take such steps as may be necessary to provide for the development, promotion, preservation and improvement of an adequate, safe, efficient and convenient rail system for the movement of passengers. In carrying out the purposes of this section, the division shall seek to encourage and develop rail services which promote and maintain the economic well-being of citizens and which preserve the environment and natural resources.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 54 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 54 - Administrative Units Within the Mass Transit Division; Statement of Organization

Section 54. The administrator may from time to time, subject to the approval of the secretary, establish within the division such administrative units as may be necessary for the efficient and economical administration of the division and, when necessary for such purpose, may abolish any such administrative unit or may merge any 2 or more units, as the administrator deems advisable; provided, however, that the administrator shall establish the following units: highway engineering, highway construction and highway maintenance. Each such unit shall be under the direction, control and supervision of the director. The director shall assign to all officials, agents and employees of the units their respective duties. The administrator shall prepare and keep current a statement of the organization of the division, of the assignment of its functions to its various administrative units, offices and employees, and of the places at which and the methods whereby the public may receive information or make requests. Such statement shall be known as the division's description of organization. A current copy of the description of organization shall be kept on file in the office of the state secretary and in the office of the secretary of administration and finance.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 55 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 55 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 56 to 57

Section 55. As used in sections 56 to 57, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—  ''Registry'', the registry of motor vehicles.  ''Administrator'', the administrator of transportation for motor vehicles.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 56 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 56 - Registry of Motor Vehicles; Administrator

Section 56. There shall be within the department a registry of motor vehicles, which shall perform such functions as the secretary may determine in relation to the administration, implementation and enforcement of the department's authority over motor vehicles. The registry shall be under the supervision and control of the administrator, who shall be known as the registrar of motor vehicles. The administrator shall be the executive and administrative head of the registry and shall be responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of law relative to the registry and to each administrative unit thereof. The duties given to the administrator in this chapter and in any other general or special law shall be exercised and discharged subject to the direction, control and supervision of the secretary. The administrator shall appoint a deputy registrar, assistant to the registrar, hearings officers and supervising inspectors and may appoint such other officers and employees as may be necessary to carry out the work of the registry. In the event of a vacancy in the office of registrar, his powers and duties shall be exercised and performed by the deputy registrar until a registrar is duly qualified.  The administrator shall be exempt from chapter 31 and the position of administrator shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The administrator shall be appointed with due regard to his fitness, by reason of his experience in matters relating to transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges, such as the construction, operations or financing thereof or other relevant experience relative to the efficient exercise of his powers and duties. The administrator shall administer this section and the General Laws, rules and regulations that grant powers to or impose duties upon the division, subject to the supervision of the secretary.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 57 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 57 - Administrative Units Within the Registry of Motor Vehicles; Statement of Organization

Section 57. The administrator may from time to time, subject to the approval of the secretary, establish within the registry such administrative units as may be necessary for the efficient and economical administration of the registry, and when necessary for such purpose, may abolish any such administrative unit, or may merge any 2 or more units, as the administrator deems advisable. The administrator shall assign to all officials, agents and employees of the units their respective duties. The administrator shall prepare and keep current a statement of the organization of the registry, of the assignment of its functions to its various administrative units, offices and employees, and of the places at which and the methods whereby the public may receive information or make requests. Such statement shall be known as the registry's description of organization. A current copy of the description of organization shall be kept on file in the office of the state secretary and in the office of the secretary of administration and finance.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 58 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 58 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 59 to 61

Section 58. As used in sections 59 to 61, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—  ''Division'', the aeronautics division.  ''Administrator'', the administrator of transportation for aeronautics.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 59 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 59 - Aeronautics Division; Administrator

Section 59. There shall be within the department an aeronautics division, which shall perform such functions as the secretary may determine in relation to the administration, implementation and enforcement of the department's authority over aeronautics. The division shall be under the supervision and control of the administrator. The administrator shall be the executive and administrative head of the division and shall be responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of law relative to the division and to each administrative unit thereof. The duties given to the administrator in this chapter and in any other general or special law shall be exercised and discharged subject to the direction, control and supervision of the secretary.  The administrator shall be exempt from chapter 31 and the position of administrator shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The administrator shall be appointed with due regard to his fitness, by reason of his experience in matters relating to transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges, such as the construction, operations or financing thereof or other relevant experience relative to the efficient exercise of his powers and duties. The administrator shall administer this section and the General Laws, rules and regulations that grant powers to or impose duties upon the division, subject to the supervision of the secretary.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 60 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 60 - Duties of the Aeronautics Division

Section 60. The division shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of sections 35 through 52, inclusive, of chapter 90 and other laws relating to aeronautics.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 61 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 61 - Administrative Units Within the Aeronautics Division; Statement of Organization

Section 61. The administrator may from time to time, subject to the approval of the secretary, establish within the division such administrative units as may be necessary for the efficient and economical administration of the division and, when necessary for such purpose, may abolish any such administrative unit, or may merge any 2 or more units, as the administrator deems advisable. The administrator shall assign to all officials, agents and employees of the units their respective duties. The administrator shall prepare and keep current a statement of the organization of the division, of the assignment of its functions to its various administrative units, offices and employees and of the places at which and the methods whereby the public may receive information or make requests. Such statement shall be known as the division's description of organization. A current copy of the description of organization shall be kept on file in the office of the state secretary and in the office of the secretary of administration and finance.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 65 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 65 - End of Term or Termination of Public&ndash;private Agreement

Section 65. Upon the end of the term of the public-private agreement or in the event of termination of the public-private agreement, the department and duties of the operator shall cease, except for any duties and obligations that extend beyond the termination as provided in the public-private agreement, and all the rights, title and interest in such transportation facility shall revert to the department and shall be dedicated to the department for public use.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 66 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 66 - Rights of Department Upon Material Default by an Operator

Section 66. (a) Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a material default by an operator, not caused by an event of force majeure, and upon the failure by the contractor or its financing institution on the contractor's behalf, to cure such material default within 30 days of written notice of such default by the department, the department may:  (1) elect to take over the transportation facility, including the succession of all right, title and interest in the transportation facility; and  (2) terminate the public-private agreement and exercise any other rights and remedies available.  (b) In the event that the department elects to take over a transportation facility under subsection (a), the department:  (1) shall make interim payments, on behalf of the contractor and for the contractor's account, of any amounts subject to a mechanics lien law of the commonwealth;  (2) may develop and operate the transportation facility, impose user fees for the use of the transportation facility and comply with any service contracts; and  (3) may solicit proposals for the maintenance and operation of the transportation facility under section 63.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 67 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 67 - Issue and Sale of Bonds or Notes of the Department

Section 67. (a)(1) The department may issue and sell bonds or notes of the department for the purpose of providing funds to carry out sections 62 to 73, inclusive, with respect to the development, financing or operation of a transportation facility or the refunding of any bonds or notes, together with any costs associated with the transaction.  (2) Any bond or note issued under this section:  (A) constitutes the corporate obligation of the department;  (B) shall not constitute a debt of the commonwealth within the meaning or application of the constitution of the commonwealth; and  (C) shall be payable solely as to both principal and interest from:  (i) the revenues from a lease to the department, if any;  (ii) proceeds of bonds or notes, if any;  (iii) investment earnings on the proceeds of bonds or notes; or  (iv) other funds available to the department for such purpose.  (b)(1) For the purpose of financing a transportation facility, the department and operator may apply for, obtain, issue and use private activity bonds available under any Federal law or program.  (2) Any bonds, debt, other securities or other financing issued for the purposes of sections 62 to 73, inclusive, shall not be considered a debt of the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof state or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or any political subdivision of the commonwealth.  (c) Nothing in this section shall limit a local government or any authority of the commonwealth to issue bonds for transportation projects.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 68 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 68 - Acceptance of Funds From the United States and Other Sources

Section 68. (a)(1) The department may accept from the United States or any of its agencies funds that are available to the commonwealth for carrying out sections 62 to 73, inclusive, whether the funds are made available by grant, loan or other financial assistance.  (2) The department may enter into agreements or other arrangements with the United States or any of its agencies as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of sections 62 to 73, inclusive.  (b) The department may accept from any source any grant, donation, gift or other form of conveyance of land, money, other real or personal property or other item of value made to the commonwealth or the department for carrying out the purpose of sections 62 to 73, inclusive.  (c) Any transportation facility may be financed in whole or in part by contribution of any funds or property made by any private entity or affected jurisdiction that is party to a public-private agreement under sections 62 to 73, inclusive.  (d) The department may combine Federal, state, local and private funds to finance a transportation facility under sections 57 to 70, inclusive.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 69 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 69 - Application of Sec. 26

Section 69. (a) Section 26 shall apply to:  (1) a transportation facility; and  (2) tangible personal property used exclusively with a transportation facility that is:  (A) owned by the department and leased, licensed, financed or otherwise conveyed to an operator; or  (B) acquired, constructed or otherwise provided by an operator on behalf of the department.  [There is no subsection (b).]
MA Gen L ch 6c § 70 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 70 - Exercise of Power of Eminent Domain

Section 70. The department may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property, rights of way or other rights in property for transportation projects that are part of a public-private agreement for design-build-finance-operate-maintain or design-build-operate-maintain services.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 71 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 71 - Powers and Jurisdiction of Law Enforcement Officers

Section 71. (a) Law enforcement officers of the commonwealth and of an affected local jurisdiction shall have the same powers and jurisdiction within the limits of a transportation facility as they have in their respective areas of jurisdiction and access to the transportation facility at any time for the purpose of exercising such powers and jurisdiction.  (b) The traffic and motor vehicle laws of the commonwealth and, if applicable, any local by-laws or ordinances shall apply to a transportation facility.
MA Gen L ch 6c § 72 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 6c - Massachusetts Department of Transportation|Section 72 - Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Not Limited

Section 72. Nothing in sections 62 to 73, inclusive, shall limit any waiver of the sovereign immunity of the commonwealth or any officer or employee of the commonwealth with respect to the participation in or approval of all or any part of the transportation facility or its operation.