MBTA Opens Public Comment Period on $10B Capital Investment Plan
The MBTA released its proposed Fiscal Years 2027–2031 MBTA Capital Investment Plan (FY27–31 MBTA CIP) for public comment on Thursday, March 26, kicking off a 21-day public comment period. According to a…
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The MBTA released its proposed Fiscal Years 2027–2031 MBTA Capital Investment Plan (FY27–31 MBTA CIP) for public comment on Thursday, March 26, kicking off a 21-day public comment period.
According to a Somerville Times report, the CIP is a rolling five-year plan totaling about $10 billion and focusing on modernizing assets, enhancing safety and reliability, and maintaining a state of good repair, including planning, design, construction, renewal, and maintenance.
Three focus areas drive the CIP:
- Regular Maintenance to sustain operations
- Building for the Future through major modernization
- Improving Service by increasing frequency, reliability, and decarbonization
The Somerville Times noted that the plan encompasses more than 680 projects, with approximately $3.9 billion targeted for rapid transit and $2.8 billion for regional rail.
“Under the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration and with the support of our legislative and municipal partners, the MBTA continues to set a national example for how to accelerate transportation infrastructure projects that drive economic vitality, supporting jobs, businesses, and communities,” said Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng.
The CIP aligns with broader planning documents such as the Capital Needs Assessment, MBTA Strategic Plan, Focus40, Rail Modernization Plan, and Focus 2050, as well as the Program for Mass Transportation (PMT), currently in development and open to public comment. According to The Somerville Times, the PMT is updated every five years to set investment priorities and 25-year capital improvement horizons through 2050.
The MBTA is encouraging members of the public to provide input on the proposed FY27 – 31 CIP by Thursday, April 16. It will host one virtual and one in-person public meeting to provide an overview of the proposed FY27–31 CIP. Attendees are invited to share their feedback through the following formats:
- Virtual: Tuesday, March 31, 6 p.m., via Zoom: More information is available at mbta.com/events.
- In person: Monday, April 13, 6 p.m. within the Second Floor Board Room at the State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston. More information is available at mbta.com/events.
Individuals who cannot attend the meetings can still provide comments in the following ways:
- Complete the online comment form available at mbta.com/CIP.
- Send an email to cipengagement@mbta.com.
- Mail a letter to MBTA Capital Investment Plan c/o MBTA External Affairs, 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3830, Boston, MA 02116.
