Tag: Massachusetts Transportation Funding

Roadbuilding

Mass. governor requesting $200 million in Chapter 90 funds for infrastructure

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has filed a request to access $200 million in Chapter 90 funds to use for local transportation infrastructure projects across the state. The Chapter 90 Program began in 1973 and reimburses municipalities for transportation projects meeting program requirements. Municipalities submit expenses to their respective district of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway […]

February 17, 2017

Roadbuilding

Mass. Gov. Baker signs local transportation infrastructure bill

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker this week signed into law legislation providing $50 million for a bridge program, expansion of the Complete Streets Funding Program and authorization for $750 million in federal highway aid. Baker vetoed a portion of the legislation that called for the state to apply for a pilot program on a vehicle miles […]

August 12, 2016

Roadbuilding

MassDOT board approves $14.8 billion, 5-year plan for infrastructure projects

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board has approved its fiscal year 2017-2021 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) that will provide $14.8 billion for roads, bridges and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) projects. Officials report this plan is the first time MassDOT and MBTA have collaborated on a plan for improving the state’s infrastructure. Another first […]

June 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Massachusetts seeks $200 million for local transportation funds via Chapter 90 program

Gov. Charlie Baker has filed an act seeking $200 million for transportation infrastructure improvement projects at the local level via the Chapter 90 funds. “An Act Financing Improvements to Municipal Roads and Bridges,” also requests funding authorization for a small bridge program as well as an authorization request for the federal aid highway program. “We are […]

February 17, 2016