Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey recently unveiled a plan that would invest $8 billion over the next 10 years into bridges, roads, and regional transportation system and immediately stabilize Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) finances.
The plan, part of Healey’s fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget proposal and an accompanying supplemental budget, will not raise taxes. Instead it will maximize Fair Share revenue and other existing resources. The plan also includes many of the Transportation Funding Task Force’s recommendations.
“This historic transportation proposal represents smart, forward-thinking fiscal management, and it will have an impact on people in all regions of our state,” Healey said. “We’re going to invest billions of dollars to deliver better roads, less traffic, safer bridges and a transit system that works in every region. We’ll close the MBTA’s budget gap, improving service and upgrading stations, and we’ll move forward on regional projects like West-East Rail.”
The plan includes $1.4 billion for MBTA commuter rail coaches, $2.5 billion for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) bridge and road repairs, $687 million to stabilize MBTA operations, $400 million for work force and safety initiatives, $300 million to replenish MBTA reserves, $110 million for Regional Transit Authorities, and $55 million for MassDOT operations.