Mwrta will use allocated funds to support the planning and development of its blandin hub operations and maintenance expansion. Reference estip project ID# MWRTA011815 - transit transformation

The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) received a $1.75 million Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), awarded May 15, 2025. The grant funds planning and design activities for the expansion and upgrade of MWRTA's Blandin Hub operations and maintenance facility (ESTIP Project ID# MWRTA011815 - Transit Transformation). The project encompasses significant infrastructure improvements to the hub, including enhanced operations and maintenance capabilities, with completion anticipated by December 31, 2026.

The primary deliverables include design and planning services for modernizing the transit facility to ensure state of good repair (SGR) of the local public transportation system. These improvements are intended to expand accessibility for riders, increase the reliability and ease of the public transit system, and enhance safety and working conditions for essential personnel. The project aligns with federal and state transit modernization initiatives and directly supports MWRTA's goal of providing improved customer experience and expanded access to employment opportunities across the 16-community service area in the Boston Metrowest region. No subrecipient activities are involved in this award.

Activities

Mwrta will undertake a design process to carry out significant upgrades to the blandin hub including but not limited to operations and maintenance.

Expected outcomes

Improvements will ensure the continued state of good repair (SGR) of the local public transit system demonstrating a commitment to improving the customer experience and conditions for essential personnel. This work will serve to address both current and anticipated future needs for the purpose of expanding accessibility accelerating mobility and improving safety. In compliance with federal and state initiatives the authority is making significant infrastructure and planning investments that will pave the way to a modernized and resilient public transit system.

Intended beneficiaries

Upgrades will emphasize accessibility for riders while expanding access to competitive jobs with fair pay by increasing the ease and reliability of the public transit system.