The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) board of directors recently approved $600 million for three major transportation projects. Each project will receive $200 million.
“Today’s board vote is an important step toward delivering transportation infrastructure that supports housing production, improves connections and strengthens the resilience of critical assets across the state,” Phillip Eng, interim secretary of transportation, said. “These investments reflect our commitment to building a safer, more reliable and seamless multimodal transportation system.”
The projects are:
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will use the funding for its Rail Reliability Program to help support the replacement of the system’s oldest locomotives with 10 diesel-electric locomotives and 10 battery/catenary locomotives.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) PRISM Program will use funding to make significant improvements to its bridges, parkways, roads, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities as well as its intersections, lighting, traffic signals and stormwater systems to improve safety, defer maintenance and add climate resilience.
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities will use funding to address transportation needs that stand in the way of housing production. This includes accessibility and safety improvements, intersections, lighting, sidewalks and bicycle infrastructure, stormwater management, roads and bridges, and other transportation needs.