Provide assistance for operating costs and funding for technology equipment to support operations execution of various rehabilitation projects a multiple mart facilities as well as purchase new…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) a $10.3 million Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) on July 23, 2025, for capital and operating assistance projects with an ultimate completion date of June 27, 2028. The award supports MART's acquisition of transit fleet vehicles and facility infrastructure improvements across its 24-member service communities in Massachusetts. Specific deliverables include the purchase of two (2) 30-foot heavy-duty diesel buses and five (5) cutaway E-2B buses to maintain fleet condition and operational capacity, along with facility rehabilitation work including parking lot and sidewalk repaving or repair, lighting replacement and upgrades, and information technology (IT) equipment procurement to support operations.

These projects are designed to bring MART's assets into a state of good repair while enhancing operational reliability, security, and customer experience across its regional transit facilities. The intended beneficiaries include the cities and towns served by MART, their residents, the local workforce, and secondary beneficiaries including commuters and visitors utilizing the Montachusett region's transportation network. No subrecipient activities were identified for this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide assistance for operating costs and funding for technology equipment to support operations execution of various rehabilitation projects a multiple mart facilities as well as purchase new vehicles to keep our fleet in a state of good repair.

Activities

Operating assistance ADA operating assistancepurchase two (2) 30 heavy duty diesel busespurchase five (5) cutaway E2B busesrepave/repair parking lots and sidewalksreplace/upgrade lighting replace upgrade IT-related support equipment

Expected outcomes

All projects will bring marts assets into a state of good repair as well as provide for improved and continued operations ensure added security at mart facilities and enhance the customers experience.

Intended beneficiaries

Beneficiaries of these projects include the cities and towns mart serves their residents and local workforce. Secondary beneficiaries are the commuters and visitors to the montachusett region that use the commuter rail to travel to and from destinations outside of marts primary cities and towns.