Project Grant MA2021033
- The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) was awarded a $1,750,000 Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The grant will support the planning and development of upgrades to MWRTA's Blandin Hub operations and maintenance facilities. Specifically, MWRTA will undertake a design process to carry out significant improvements to the hub, ensuring the continued state of good repair of the local public transit...
- The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) received a $750,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on June 14, 2021. The award was made under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to provide capital funding for the replacement of vehicles and the purchase of compressed natural gas (CNG) transit buses. Specifically, the grant funding will support MWRTA's replacement of...
- The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) received a $4,313,944 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. The award funds will be used to support MWRTA's ongoing public transportation operations in the Boston Metrowest region, including: Procurement of miscellaneous bus and facility support equipment, tools, and technology upgrades to maintain assets in a state of good repair, improve operational efficiency,...
- The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) was awarded a $4,341,142 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant, awarded on December 20, 2024, will be used to support the ongoing operations and maintenance of MWRTA's public transportation services in the Boston Metrowest region. Specifically, the funding will be used to purchase miscellaneous bus and facilities support equipment, as well as to support...
- The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) was awarded a $1,562,500 Formula Grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant funds will be used to procure one zero-emissions revenue service vehicle and associated electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The project aims to promote service by ensuring a safe, clean, and reliable public transportation system for MWRTA's riders and the greater communities served....
- The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) was awarded a $1,980,000 Federal Transit Formula Grant (CFDA 20.507) by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on May 21, 2025. The grant will fund the procurement of three (3) Gillig CNG 30 vehicles with a useful life of 10 years or 350,000 miles, as well as aftermarket accessories for the vehicles. This project is expected to improve the state of good repair (SGR) for MWRTA's transit assets, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% compared to...
- The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) was awarded a $985,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program (CFDA 20.941) to install solar power and battery banks at its primary maintenance and operations facility in Framingham, Massachusetts. The purpose of this project is to enable MWRTA to obtain real-world data on the feasibility and implementation of on-site renewable energy generation...
- The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) received a $299,747 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to support MVRTA CRRSAA Operating Funds from January 20, 2020 forward. The Federal Transit Formula Grants program makes federal resources available to local and regional authorities for transit capital and operating assistance and transportation planning in urbanized...
- The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) was awarded a $4,514,859 Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). This grant, with a performance period from June 26, 2025 to December 31, 2027, will fund a program of capital and operating projects to maintain MVRTA's vehicles, equipment, and facilities in a state of good repair. Key projects include upgrading radio and communications systems ($88,340 total),...
- The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) was awarded a $5,825,882 project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will fund operating assistance including preventive maintenance, coronavirus health and safety protocols, and promotional and outreach activities to support regaining ridership lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities began on January 20, 2020 and will...
The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) received a $131,644 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on June 17, 2021 to support renovations to the front entrance of its Blandin facility. The funding falls under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526), which provides capital funding to replace, rehabilitate, purchase, or lease buses and bus-related equipment and facilities. Specifically, the award will allow MWRTA to complete renovations to the front entrance of its Blandin facility by September 30, 2021, improving accessibility for customers. The grant aligns with the program's goal of supporting capital investments that modernize and improve public transportation infrastructure and equipment.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $0 | 1/31/23 | ||
| Not listed | $0 | 1/31/23 | ||
| Not listed | $105.3k | 6/17/21 |