Quincy Would Get $12 Million In State Transportation Bill

QUINCY, MA — The Massachusetts House and Senate agreed on a $16.5 billion transportation funding bill early Wednesday morning, which would provide $12 million for projects in Quincy.

The bill, which was passed almost unanimously following a session that lasted until after 4 a.m., now heads to Gov. Charlie Baker's desk for approval.

The bill would provide funding for the following projects in Quincy:

• $2.5 million to establish a ferry service for transportation and tourism.
• $1 million for parking and traffic improvements
• $5 million for renovations and redesign of the pier and docks at Squantum Point Park
• $3 million for construction and safety improvements to Sea St. between the intersection of Palmer St. and Sea St. and the intersection of Quincy Shore Dr. and Sea St.
• $500,000 for the procurement of open space along Quincy Shore Dr.