The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (MA DPU) received a $4,726,297 formula grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The grant funds will support MA DPU's state safety oversight activities, including staff salaries, training, consultant services, equipment procurement, and database maintenance necessary for the agency to fulfill its statutory responsibilities as the State Safety Oversight Agency for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) rail transit system. The grant aims to ensure compliance with safety regulations and enable risk-based inspections and oversight of the MBTA, ultimately benefiting MBTA riders and the citizens of Massachusetts. The award period runs from January 29, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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