2026 unified planning work program funding (MPO-BOSTON/CTPS)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $395,271.90 to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) on September 23, 2025, under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505). This formula grant funds the 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPW) for the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), operated through the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS). The award supports comprehensive transportation planning activities essential to the Boston region's long-range transportation planning and project prioritization processes.

Under this funding, MassDOT will develop and maintain planning products including the Unified Planning Work Program, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and associated technical studies that guide transportation investment decisions across the Boston metropolitan area. The program emphasizes balanced and coordinated multimodal transportation planning with public input, supporting the MPO's role in developing long-range plans and improvement programs. The award extends through December 31, 2026, and represents the FHWA's continued investment in regional transportation planning capacity to enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity throughout the Boston urbanized area.

Project description

UPW-UPW2(502)X - 2026 unified planning work program funding (MPO-BOSTON/CTPS)