Survey of Laws and Regulations of Airport Commercial Ground Transportation (2008)

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80 MASSACHUSETTS Statewide Regulations The State of Massachusetts generally regulates motor vehicles operating within the state. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 16 § 1-9 (2007). For more information, visit the Massachusetts Highway Department Web site at http://www.mhd.state.ma.us. Massachusetts—Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Overview BOS is owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). The port is an independent authority overseen by a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts. The Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) provides the primary operating rules at the airport. BOS is a semi-closed system. State CMR Taxicabs Taxicabs licensed by the City of Boston do not need to enter into an Operating Agreement with Massport. 740 CMR 23.04 (2007). Suburban taxicabs without a medallion or Taxicab License Plate must have an operating agreement with Massport. 740 CMR 23.05 (2007). Drivers must operate according to BOS procedures, comply with directives at the commercial vehicle stand, and accept only those fares permitted by law. 740 CMR 23.04 (2007). Limousines Drivers must operate according to BOS procedures, comply with directives within the loading zone, and accept only those fares permitted by law. 740 CMR 23.06 (2007). Courtesy Vehicles Courtesy vehicles only need general operating authority from Massport. 740 CMR 23.08 (2007). At its discretion, Massport may issue an identification decal, rather than enter into an operating agreement. 740 CMR 23.08 (2007). Charter Motor Buses Drivers must operate according to BOS procedures and comply with directives at the

81 commercial vehicle stand. 740 CMR 23.07 (2007). Chartered buses may only accept prearranged passengers, and scheduled buses may only accept passengers with destinations authorized by the operator’s permit. Id. Delivery Vehicles Delivery vehicles only need general operating authority from Massport. 740 CMR 23.09 (2007). At its discretion, Massport may issue an identification decal, rather than enter into an operating agreement. Id. Permits All operators, drivers, and service vehicles must be operated under an Operating Agreement with Massport unless issued an identification decal. 740 CMR 23.03 (2007). Operators must provide extensive documentation, including insurance coverage, proof of vehicle inspections, and title, in order to receive an operating agreement. Id. Operating Requirements BOS strictly regulates the operations of commercial vehicles on its premises. Vehicles and drivers must maintain certain appearances and codes of conduct, and operate according to BOS procedures. 740 CMR 23.03(2) (2007). Vehicles must pay a dwell-time fee. 740 CMR 23.03(2)(x) (2007). Violations Massport and its officials may issue warnings, fines, and suspensions, and terminate operating agreements. 740 CMR 23.99 (2007). The violating driver or operator shall receive written notice and have the opportunity to request an administrative hearing before the executive director’s designees. Id. Administrative hearings will be conducted in accordance with Mass. Gen. Law ch. 30A. Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of BOS are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Boston is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). In addition, the FMCSA regulations describe a specific exempt zone around Boston: “Boston, Mass.; Winthrop, Mass.; Chelsea, Mass.; Revere, Mass.; Everett, Mass.; Malden, Mass.; Medford, Mass.; Somerville, Mass.; Cambridge, Mass.; Watertown, Mass.; Brookline, Mass.; Newton, Mass.; Needham, Mass.; Dedham, Mass.; Milton, Mass.; Quincy, Mass.”

82 49 C.F.R. 399 app. F (2007). Contact Information General Information (800) 23-LOGAN Massport Administration (617) 568-5000 Port of Boston (617) 946-4413 Planning and Development (617) 568-1011