Formula Grant MA2026016
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) a Formula Grant totaling $10.14 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on July 15, 2025. This award supports LRTA's operational and capital needs through September 30, 2027, and encompasses four primary categories of deliverables: short-range transit planning activities; facilities and equipment improvements including HVAC,...
- This $6,767,367 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) will fund various activities to support the provision of reliable, responsive, and safe transit services to the public in the LRTA service area. Key activities to be performed include: Operating assistance for fixed-route service and paratransit service for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Short-range planning activities....
- The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) received a $4.3 million project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (CFDA 20.507) program. The grant funds operating assistance for LRTA to continue providing safe, reliable public transportation services to 14 member communities in Massachusetts from January 2020 through June 2026 as it recovers from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible operating...
- The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) received a $198,484 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants (Section 5307) program. The grant period ran from April 12, 2021 to June 29, 2021 and provided operating assistance to LRTA for public transit services in the Boston urbanized area of Massachusetts. The Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) distributes federal funds to local...
- The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) received a $6,859,296 federal Project Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on May 20, 2024. The grant will fund the replacement of one 35-foot fixed-route hybrid bus and six 30-foot fixed-route diesel buses that have reached the end of their useful life. The award will also support workforce development for instructional and...
- Federal Transit Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) $13.79 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on August 6, 2025, to fund Lynn Station improvements focused on temporary platform construction. The award, obligating $11.03 million in Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program funds with a $2.76 million local match requirement, supports the delivery of critical...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $2,382,900 in formula grant funding under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation on September 5, 2025. The award supports the procurement of seven replacement transit buses across three regional transit authorities serving Massachusetts. Specifically, the funding enables the purchase of up to four...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) received a $88.06 million formula grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), obligated on May 21, 2026, with a completion date of May 31, 2031. The award funds seven distinct transit infrastructure and fleet modernization projects serving the Greater Boston area. CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality) funding totals...
- Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary 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...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration awarded Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) $11.44 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on April 29, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. These funds support continued operations and maintenance of fixed-route and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services throughout the Greater Attleboro-Taunton region in Massachusetts. The award finances...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) $2,150,036 through the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 12, 2026, for comprehensive safety and accessibility improvements at the Gallagher Terminal. The award funds critical infrastructure enhancements including the design and installation of emergency generators to maintain safe operations during power outages, pedestrian access improvements, traffic pattern analysis to optimize vehicle and pedestrian safety, security upgrades, and surface repairs across the bus hub, paratransit lot, terminal, and parking garages. Additionally, the funding supports state of good repair maintenance for facilities and equipment. The project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2029, and will directly benefit all users of the Gallagher Terminal facility, including customers and staff. These improvements align with the FTA's core objectives under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program to develop and maintain public transit systems in urbanized areas, enhance accessibility, and support reliable shared-ride transportation services across LRTA's 14-member community service area in Massachusetts.Federal Transit Formula Grants Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.2m | 6/12/26 |