Provide funding for the program entitled marts integrated transportation for all (mita)

Ended Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
MA2025016
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$761,940

Award facts

Assistance listing
20.505 Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research
Completion date
Funding
  • $685,746.00 Federal
  • $76,194.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Massachusetts, USA

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Description

As the agency reported it.

Purpose
The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the program entitled marts integrated transportation for all (mita). This funding was awarded to mart under ftas areas of persistent poverty program. This project will enable mart to pilot a new type of transit model where mart may become a hub of all transit demands in its region using its own fleet as well as 3RD party vendors.
Activities
Funds will be used to provide for an innovative new service with the development of an application/software that will provide for a technology-led solution for riders and potential riders to choose from any type of transportation service using a simple APP that integrates services pricing ride-sharing options and availability.
Expected outcomes
This project will provide the public with transportation options that most suit their needs based on cost availability and convenience. In addition the application will allow users to make payments or select subsidies that apply should they meet income thresholds when subsidies are available. The goal is to expand transit options and improve the economic health and overall well-being of residents who are transit-reliant in the montachusett region.
Intended beneficiaries
Those who currently drive to work alone will benefit from a larger variety of transportation options. Drivers of sovs can save money (gas parking costs vehicle maintenance insurance premium discounts etc.) by using on-demand micro-transit while also reducing personal vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Employers may offer incentives to employees to use this service which also helps to create a more reliable workforce. The communities will benefit from better air quality. Mart benefits by growing ridership.
Subrecipient activities
Hbss activities

Quick answers

Who received award MA2025016?

MA2025016 was awarded to Montachusett Regional Transit Authority by Federal Transit Administration (Department of Transportation) on August 20, 2025.

How much is award MA2025016 worth?

$761,940 has been obligated on MA2025016: $685,746 in federal funding and $76,194 in non-federal funding.

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