Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito recently joined other state officials in detailing Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding would result in $852 million for vehicles, $412 million for stations and facilities, $295 million for bridges and tunnels, and $428 million for signal and system upgrades.
As a result of the funding allotment, the future Bus Maintenance Facility in Quincy will accommodate a larger, more modern fleet accommodating up to 120 battery-electric buses (BEBs) while supporting the MBTA’s efforts to lessen its environmental impact.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver billions in funding to the Commonwealth, helping to continue to support the investments our Administration has made to the MBTA to provide critical capital improvements that make the system more reliable and resilient,” Baker said. “We are grateful for the efforts of the congressional delegation to secure this funding for Massachusetts, and we look forward to delivering more projects like this one across the state.”
Polito extended gratitude to the Massachusetts congressional delegation for delivering the funding.
“The BIL will help support important investments in upgraded facilities like the maintenance garage in Quincy, new vehicles, and key signal and system upgrades as the MBTA works to deliver service to all its riders in communities throughout the Commonwealth,” she said.
The MBTA is anticipating receiving $2.2 billion over the next five years to fund $1.6 billion in spending already programmed and $580 million for new projects.