Code of Massachusetts Regulations 701 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
The 701 CMR (Code of Massachusetts Regulations, Title 701) pertains to the Executive Office of Transportation and Construction, which was the predecessor to the current Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works. This office was responsible for overseeing transportation infrastructure and public works projects in Massachusetts.
📘 Overview of 701 CMR
The regulations under 701 CMR primarily addressed the following areas:
Intercity Bus Capital Assistance Program: 701 CMR 4.00 established procedures for applying for and awarding vehicles under the Massachusetts Intercity Bus Capital Assistance Program (M.G.L. c. 161D). This program aimed to support the development and maintenance of intercity bus services in the state. (mass.gov)
Use of Road Flaggers and Police Details on Public Works Projects: 701 CMR 7.00 outlined the requirements for employing road flaggers and police details to ensure safety and proper traffic management during public works projects. (casetext.com)
🔄 Transition to 700 CMR
In 2004, the Executive Office of Transportation and Construction was reorganized and became part of the Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works. Consequently, the regulations under 701 CMR were either repealed or incorporated into other parts of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations.(sec.state.ma.us)
For instance, regulations related to transportation are now primarily found under 700 CMR, which covers various aspects such as:
Regulation of Certain Roadways and Bridges: 700 CMR 5.00
Use of Road Flaggers and Police Details on Public Works Projects: 700 CMR 6.00(llmc.com)
Use of the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Metropolitan Highway System: 700 CMR 7.00(llmc.com)
Permitting, Operation, and Transport of Overdimensional Loads and Certain Vehicle Trailer Combinations: 700 CMR 8.00
Driving on State Highways: 700 CMR 9.00
Approval of Access to Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highways and Other Property: 700 CMR 13.00
Prequalification of Contractors and Subcontractors: 700 CMR 14.00(mass.gov)
These regulations are now administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). (mass.gov)
📚 Accessing the Regulations
For historical reference or detailed information on the repealed 701 CMR regulations, you can access the official versions through the Massachusetts State Bookstore:
701 CMR – Executive Office of Transportation and Construction
For current regulations under 700 CMR, you can refer to the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries:
700 CMR – Department of Transportation
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