The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the public comment period for its proposed Fiscal Year 2026-Fiscal Year 2030 five-year Capital Investment Plan (CIP). This period will run from Friday, May 23, through Thursday, June 12. The plan outlines approximately $18.6 billion in transportation investments.
The CIP is a reflection of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s priorities and funding strategies for local and statewide transportation projects. It includes funding for infrastructure such as railroad and transit projects, accessibility upgrades, roadway and bridge improvements, municipal projects, and investments for Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs).
The proposed CIP allocates more than $1 billion to the MBTA over five years. This includes funding for Red Line and Orange Line vehicles, bi-level commuter rail coaches, power system upgrades, among other investments.
Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt emphasized the importance of community input: “As we continue our mission to improve transportation for everyone who lives in or visits Massachusetts, it’s critical that our five-year Capital Investment Plan reflects the real priorities of our communities.”
In addition to the MBTA funding, the CIP includes allocations such as $1.07 billion for the Cape Cod Bridges Program and $1 billion for the Chapter 90 Program. Other notable allocations include $424 million for the I-90 Allston Multimodal project and $321 million for the I-195 to Route 18 interchange rehabilitation in New Bedford.
Public comments are essential in shaping future designs of statewide projects and informing transportation capital investment decisions. Feedback can be submitted via email, online tools, mail, or during one of six regional public meetings scheduled between May 28 and June 9.
For more information on MassDOT’s proposed CIP or to register for a meeting, visit www.mass.gov/CIP.
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