Governor of Massachusetts allocates $3 million to stimulate the adoption of non-vehicular travel methods
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Awards $3 Million for Transportation Alternatives
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that it will be continuing its Transportation Management Association (TMA) grant program, with a focus on connecting people to jobs, schools, and services both now and in the future.
The grant program, which started in fiscal year 2025 and is now in its second year, aims to build a more reliable, resilient, and accessible transportation network. In the latest round of funding, a total of $3 million has been awarded to 14 entities for 19 projects promoting transportation alternatives.
One of the key recipients of the funding is the 128 Business Council, which will receive $360,376 to continue the expansion of the Needham shuttle service and support the Waltham shuttle service. Longwood Collective, another beneficiary, will receive $110,000 to continue and expand bike support, extend its emergency ride home program to 24/7, and support its app, web, and translation services.
Longwood Collective's projects also include expanding its emergency ride home program and supporting its app, web, and translation services. The 128 Business Council and Longwood Collective are focused on shuttle services in Needham and Waltham, respectively.
The funding will also be used for operating and publicizing shuttles, improving bus stop infrastructure, expanding ferry service, and developing a unified data and ride matching platform. MassCommute, for instance, received $162,800 to fund the procurement of one unified data and ride matching platform for all TMAs to use and to facilitate cross-regional transportation.
The projects supported by the TMA Program are vital to the development of the transportation network in Massachusetts communities. The Massachusetts gubernatorial administration has emphasized that these investments in community transportation are crucial for the future. Monica Tibbits-Nutt, MassDOT Secretary and CEO, stated, "These investments in community transportation are crucial for the future of our state, helping to ensure that everyone has access to safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options."
The TMA grant program continues to support innovative solutions to close transportation gaps and ensure all residents can access transportation. MassDOT's goals for the grant program include reducing single occupancy vehicle travel, reducing emissions, encouraging mode shift, and expanding mobility.
The TMA Program supports a variety of entities, including Transportation Management Associations (TMAs), one TMA membership association, and one consulting firm. Some of the award recipients in the TMA Program include Seaport TMA, which received $535,305 to support the Seaport TMA commuter survey process and operate ferry service between North Station and Pier 10 in Boston.
The TMA Program is expected to continue growing and serving communities for years to come, playing a significant role in the development and improvement of the transportation network in Massachusetts.
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