Provide $2290481 federal funds to the massachusetts department of public utilities to support state safety oversight activities

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities $2,290,481 on March 23, 2026, under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). Funds support the department's statutorily mandated role as the State Safety Oversight Agency for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority through staff salaries, staff training, consultant services, miscellaneous equipment including personal protective equipment, and database maintenance. The department will conduct risk-based inspections and oversight of the MBTA to achieve compliance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 674. The award obligates $2,863,102 total, with performance extending through June 30, 2028, and all work performed in Massachusetts. The intended beneficiaries include MBTA riders, employees, and Massachusetts citizens. No subrecipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to provide $2290481 federal funds to the massachusetts department of public utilities to support state safety oversight activities.

Activities

All funds will be used for staff salaries staff training consultant services miscellaneous equipment including personal protective equipment and database maintenance for carrying out the statutorily mandated responsibilities of the MA DPU as the state safety oversight agency (SSOA).

Expected outcomes

Compliance with regulations risk based inspections and oversight of mbta.

Intended beneficiaries

Mbta riders employees and citizens of massachusetts.