The board of directors for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently approved the agency’s fiscal year 2026-2030 Capital Investment Plan or CIP, which includes approximately $18.5 billion in planned transportation investments.
[Above photo by MassDOT]
The CIP guides how MassDOT prioritizes and funds both local and statewide transportation projects as well as determining funding for various infrastructure projects, including railroad and transit projects, accessibility upgrades, roadway and bridge improvements, municipal projects, and investments for Regional Transit Authorities or RTAs.
Included in the CIP is more than $1 billion for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority – a division of MassDOT – over five years, including funding for Red Line and Orange Line train equipment, bi-level commuter rail coaches, power system upgrades, and other investments.
[Editor’s note: MassDOT also recently awarded $6.8 million to 34 municipalities and RTAs as part of its Shared Streets and Spaces Program. That program provides project funding to help cities and towns statewide design and implement changes to curbs, streets, and parking areas.]
“Every transportation investment is an investment in people—connecting them to jobs, schools, healthcare, and each other,” explained Monica Tibbits-Nutt, MassDOT secretary and CEO, in a statement. “We’re grateful to everyone who participated in the public comment process,” she added. “Your voices shape our work, and we look forward to continuing the conversation as we bring these projects to life in communities across the Commonwealth.”
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