Fund improvements at the gallagher terminal to increase safety for all customers and staff and support the lrta in its provision of reliable responsive and safe transit services to the public

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Lowell Regional Transit Authority $2.150 million on June 12, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to fund capital improvements at Gallagher Terminal in Lowell, Massachusetts.

The award will fund design and installation of emergency generators to maintain safe and accessible operations during power outages; pedestrian access and amenities improvements to ensure safe access to bus, rail, paratransit, and parking facilities; review and implementation of traffic pattern changes between transit vehicles and pedestrians; security upgrades; surface repairs and maintenance in the bus hub, paratransit lot, terminal, and parking garages; and state of good repair maintenance for facilities and equipment. The improvements target enhanced safety and access for all customers and staff at Gallagher Terminal.

The period of performance extends through June 30, 2029. No sub-recipients are identified in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to fund improvements at the gallagher terminal to increase safety for all customers and staff and support the lrta in its provision of reliable responsive and safe transit services to the public.

Activities

The award will fund gallagher terminal maintenance and improvements to ensure safe access and operations for all customers and staff including: 1. Design install emergency generators to maintain safe and accessible operations at the gallagher terminal during power outages 2. Improve pedestrian access and amenities to ensure safe access to bus rail paratransit and parking facilities/amenities 3. Review traffic patterns between transit vehicles and pedestrians and implement necessary changes to ensure safest operation 4. Security upgrades 5. Surface repairs and maintenance in bus hub paratransit lot terminal and parking garages 6. State of good repair facilities and equipment maintenance

Expected outcomes

Funding will improve safety and access for all customers and staff at the gallagher terminal

Intended beneficiaries

All users of the gallagher terminal facility