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Transportation Improvement Program
Federal Fiscal Years 2024–28

APPENDICES

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Contents

Appendix A: Project Prioritization and Scoring
Appendix B: Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Evaluationn
Appendix C: Public Engagement and Comments
Appendix D: Geographic Distribution of TIP Funding
Appendix E: Regulatory and Policy Framework
Appendix F: Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization Membership
Appendix G: Operations and Maintenance Summary


TIP 2024–28

 

 

 


ABBREVIATIONS

 

Abbreviations

 

Abbreviation

Term

3C

continuous, comprehensive, cooperative [metropolitan transportation planning process]

AAB

Massachusetts Architectural Access Board

AADT

average annual daily traffic

ABP

Accelerated Bridge Program [MassDOT program]

AC

advance construction

ACS

American Community Survey [US Census Bureau data]

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

AFC

automated fare collection

ALI

Activity Line Item

ARPA

American Rescue Plan Act

BIL

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

BFP

Bridge Formula Program [federal funding program]

BR

Bridge [highway investment program]

BRT

bus rapid transit

CA/T

Central Artery/Tunnel [project also known as “the Big Dig”]

CAA

Clean Air Act

CAAA

Clean Air Act Amendments

CARES Act

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

CATA

Cape Ann Transportation Authority

CECP

Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

CIP

Capital Investment Plan [MassDOT]

CMAQ

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [federal funding program]

CMR

Code of Massachusetts Regulations

CMP

Congestion Management Process

CNG

compressed natural gas

CO

carbon monoxide

CO2

carbon dioxide

CPT–HST

Coordinated Public Transit–Human Services Transportation Plan

CRRSAA

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act

CTPS

Central Transportation Planning Staff

CY

calendar year

DCR

Department of Conservation and Recreation

DEP

Department of Environmental Protection [Massachusetts]

DOD

United States Department of Defense

DOT

department of transportation

DVR

digital video recorder

EB

eastbound

EDTTT

excessive delay threshold travel time

EJ

environmental justice

EO

executive order

EOEEA

Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

EOHED

Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

EPA

United States Environmental Protection Agency

EPDO

equivalent property damage only [a traffic-related index]

EV

electric vehicle

FARS

Fatality Analysis and Reporting System [FHWA]

FAST Act

Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FFY

federal fiscal year

FHWA

Federal Highway Administration

FMCB

MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board

FMLA

Federal Land Management Agency

FR

Federal Register

FTA

Federal Transit Administration

GANS

grant anticipation notes [municipal bond financing]

GHG

greenhouse gas

GWSA

Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 [Massachusetts]

HIP

Highway Infrastructure Program [federal funding program]

HOV

high-occupancy vehicle

HSIP

Highway Safety Improvement Program [federal funding program]

I

Interstate

ICC

Inner Core Committee [MAPC municipal subregion]

IRI

International Roughness Index

ITS

intelligent transportation systems

LED

light-emitting diode

LEP

limited English proficiency

LF

local funds

LOTTR

level of travel time ratio

LRTP

Long-Range Transportation Plan [MPO certification document]

MAGIC

Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination [MAPC municipal subregion]

MAP-21

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act

MAPC

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

MARPA

Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies

MART

Montachusett Regional Transit Authority

MassDOT

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Massport

Massachusetts Port Authority

MBTA

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

MCRT

Mass Central Rail Trail

MOVES

Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator [EPA air quality model]

MPO

metropolitan planning organization

MOU

memorandum of understanding

MWRC

MetroWest Regional Collaborative [MAPC municipal subregion]

MWRTA

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority

NAAQS

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

NB

northbound

NBI

National Bridge Inventory

NEVI

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program [federal funding program]

NFA

Non-federal aid

NGBP

Next Generation Bridge Program [MassDOT program]

NH DOT

New Hampshire Department of Transportation

NHFP

National Highway Freight Program [federal funding program]

NHPP

National Highway Performance Program [federal funding program]

NHS

National Highway System

NHTSA

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NMCOG

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

NOx

nitrogen oxides

NPMRDS

National Performance Measure Research Data Set [FHWA]

NSPC

North Suburban Planning Council [MAPC municipal subregion]

NSTF

North Shore Task Force [MAPC municipal subregion]

NTD

National Transit Database

OF

other federal funding

O&M

operations and management

PBPP

performance-based planning and programming

PEN

penalty funding

PHED

peak hours of excessive delay

PL

metropolitan planning funds [FHWA] or public law funds

PM

particulate matter

PNF

project need form [MassDOT]

ppm

parts per million

PRC

Project Review Committee [MassDOT]

PSAC

Project Selection Advisory Council [MassDOT]

PSI

Pavement Serviceability Index

PTASP

Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan

RITIS

Regional Integrated Transportation Information System

RRIF

Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing

RTA

regional transit authority

RTAC

Regional Transportation Advisory Council [of the Boston Region MPO]

RTACAP

Regional transit authority capital funds

SB

southbound

SFY

state fiscal year

SHSP

Strategic Highway Safety Plan

SIP

State Implementation Plan

SMS

safety management systems

SOV

single-occupant vehicle

SPR

Statewide Planning and Research

SRTS

Safe Routes to School [federal program]

SSC

South Shore Coalition [MAPC municipal subregion]

STRAHNET

Strategic Highway Network

STBG

Surface Transportation Block Grant Program [federal funding program]

STIP

State Transportation Improvement Program

SWAP

South West Advisory Planning Committee [MAPC municipal subregion]

TAM

Transit Asset Management Plan

TAMP

Transportation Asset Management Plan

TAP

Transportation Alternatives Program [federal funding program]

TAZ

transportation analysis zone

TBD

to be determined

TCM

transportation control measure

TE

transportation equity

TERM

Transit Economic Requirements Model [FTA]

TFPC

Total Federal Participating Cost

TIFIA

Transportation Infrastructure and Innovation Act

TIP

Transportation Improvement Program [MPO certification document]

TMA

transportation management association

TRIC

Three Rivers Interlocal Council [MAPC municipal subregion]

TSP

transit signal priority

TTTR

Truck Travel Time Reliability Index

ULB

useful life benchmark

UPWP

Unified Planning Work Program [MPO certification document]

USC

United States Code

USDOT

United States Department of Transportation

UZA

urbanized area

WB

westbound

VPI

virtual public involvement

VMT

vehicle-miles traveled

VOCs

volatile organic compounds

VRM

vehicle revenue-miles

VUS

Vulnerable User Safety [federal funding program]

 

 

 

Appendix A: Project Prioritization and Scoring

INTRODUCTION

As described in Chapter 2, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development and project prioritization and funding process consists of numerous phases and is supported by several different funding sources. This appendix includes information about transportation projects that the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) considered for funding through the Highway Discretionary (Regional Target) Program in the federal fiscal years (FFYs) 2024–28 TIP.

 

To be considered for funding by the MPO, a project must fulfill certain basic criteria. Projects evaluated through the MPO’s Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Connections, Complete Streets, Intersection Improvements, and Major Infrastructure investment programs must meet these criteria:

 

 

For projects evaluated through the MPO’s Community Connections Program, the following criteria apply:

 

 

If a project meets the above criteria, it is presented to the MPO board in the Universe of Projects (Table A-1) to be considered for funding. This project list is presented to the MPO board in November and provides a snapshot of information available on projects at that stage in the TIP development. Some projects that get evaluated for funding may not appear in the Universe, as more project information may become available following the compilation of the Universe. In addition, some projects that appear on the Universe list may not be evaluated each year if these projects are not actively being advanced by municipal or state planners or if they are not at the minimum required level of design for evaluation. Community Connections projects are not typically included in the Universe because proponents of those projects apply for funding through a discrete application process, the submission deadline for which is after the presentation of the Universe to the MPO board.

 

Once a proponent provides sufficient design documentation for a project in the Universe and the municipality or state is actively prioritizing the project for funding, the project can be evaluated by MPO staff. The evaluation criteria used to score projects are based on the MPO’s goals and objectives. After the projects are evaluated, the scores are shared with project proponents, posted on the MPO’s website, and presented to the MPO board for review and discussion. The scores for projects evaluated during development of the FFYs 2024–28 TIP for programming in the MPO’s Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Connections, Complete Streets, and Intersection Improvements programs are summarized in Table A-3. No projects were evaluated for inclusion in the Major Infrastructure investment program during the development of the FFY 2024-28 TIP.  Scores for projects that applied for funding through the MPO’s Community Connections Program during the FFYs 2024–28 TIP cycle are summarized in Table A-4.

 

 

The MPO board approved a suite of changes to the TIP project selection criteria in October 2020. One of the central goals was to create distinct criteria for each investment program to allow for evaluations to be conducted in ways that better reflect the nuances of different types of transportation projects. For this reason, the project selection criteria for each investment program are shown in separate tables in this appendix as follows: Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Connections (Table A-5); Community Connections (Table A-6); Complete Streets (Table A-7); Intersection Improvements (Table A-8); and Major Infrastructure (Table A-9). Archived project evaluation criteria for all investment programs, which were discontinued in October 2020 after the FFYs 2021–25 TIP cycle, are shown in Tables A-10 and A-11.

 

 

In addition to project scores, several other factors are taken into consideration by the MPO when selecting projects for funding. Table A-2 describes many of these elements, including the relationships between the MPO’s FFYs 2024–28 Regional Target projects and the MPO’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), studies and technical assistance conducted by MPO staff through the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), the federally required performance measures discussed in Chapter 4, and Massachusetts’ modal plans. These projects are listed by MPO investment program. More details about each of these projects are available in the funding tables and project descriptions included in Chapter 3. Performance-related information for the FFYs 2024–28 Regional Target projects is included in Chapter 4, and information about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for these projects is available in Appendix B.

 

Table A-1
FFYs 202
4–28 TIP Universe of Projects

Projects grouped by MAPC subregion and by MPO Investment Program
This table contains unprogrammed projects in the Boston region that may be considered for evaluation in the FFYs 2024-28 TIP cycle. Not all projects listed in this table will be evaluated for funding in the FFYs 2024-8 TIP, as projects must be PRC approved and submit sufficient project documentation prior to scoring. The MPO has also established a policy to prioritize projects that have reached the 25% design submission stage for funding. This list is subject to change as more project information is received.
Key
  Evaluated for FFYs 2023-27 TIP
  New project in TIP universe for FFYs 2024-28 TIP
  In 2023-27 universe, not evaluated
Municipality Project Proponent Project Name PROJIS Design Status (as of 10/6/21) Year Added to Universe Cost Estimate Highway District Notes Previous Evaluation Score
Inner Core                  
Complete Streets                  
Boston Boston Reconstruction of Albany Street N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 6 Pursuing 2022 PRC approval. N/A
Boston MassDOT Reconstruction on Gallivan Boulevard (Route 203), from Neponset Circle to East of Morton Street Intersection 606896 PRC approved (2012)  2018 $11,500,000 6 Resulted from FFY 2012 Addressing Priority Corridors MPO Study N/A
Boston MassDOT Improvements on Morton Street (Route 203), from West of Gallivan Boulevard to Shea Circle 606897 PRC approved (2012)   2018 $11,500,000 6 Resulted from FFY 2012 Addressing Priority Corridors MPO Study N/A
Boston Boston Roadway Improvements along Commonwealth Avenue (Route 30), from Alcorn Street to Warren/Kelton Streets (Phase 3 & Phase 4) 608449 25% submitted
(9/28/2017)
2017 or earlier $31,036,006 6 Last scored for FFYs 2020-24 TIP. 56
Boston MassDOT Intersection & Signal Improvements at VFW Parkway and Spring Street 607759 25% Package Received - R1 (3/09/2022) 2022 $4,526,907 6   N/A
Boston MassDOT Gallivan Boulevard (Route 203) Safety Improvements, from Washington Street to Granite Avenue 610650 PRC approved (2019)   2019 $5,750,000 6 Priority for District 6. Road safety audit being initiated. N/A
Brookline Brookline Boylston Street (High Street to Brington Road) Complete Streets Improvements N/A Pre-PRC 2022 $3,500,000 6 Ped crossings, bike lanes, street trees.  Design through Toole with some facilitation from MassDOT.  Three options were pushed through and endorsed by the Select Board.  Town met with District 6 to run through this.  Should be in PRC soon. N/A
Brookline Brookline Davis Street Path Restoration and Reconstruction of the Davis Street Path Bridge over MBTA N/A Pre-PRC 2022 $12,000,000 6 Conceptual stage.  Brookline is investigating avenues to use federal discretionary grant funding to advance this project.  Potential for bundling with Boylston Street work above. N/A
Chelsea Chelsea Reconstruction of Spruce Street, from Everett Avenue to Williams Street 610675 PRC approved (2019)   2019 $5,408,475 6   N/A
Chelsea Chelsea Reconstruction of Everett Avenue and 3rd Street, from Broadway to Ash Street N/A Pre-PRC 2020 N/A 6   N/A
Chelsea Chelsea Reconstruction of Marginal Street N/A Pre-PRC 2019 N/A 6   N/A
Lynn, Salem MassDOT Reconstruction of Route 107 608927 PRC approved (2017) 2020 $38,155,000 4   N/A
Malden Malden Broadway Corridor Reconstruction N/A Pre-PRC 2022 N/A 4 Malden is currently holding community meetings to discuss this project, with the most recent one being held 10.25.2022. N/A
Melrose Melrose Reconstruction of Lebanon Street, from Lynde Street to Malden City Line 612534 PRC approved (2/10/2022) 2020 $3,742,432 4   N/A
Newton Newton Reconstruction of Washington Street, from Church Street to Chestnut Street N/A Pre-PRC 2020 N/A 6   N/A
Revere Revere Reconstruction of Ocean Ave, Revere Street, and Revere Beach Boulevard N/A Pre-PRC 2020 N/A 4 Project at conceptual stage with schematics, needs full design - investigating roundabout.  Key East/West connection.   N/A
Winthrop Winthrop Reconstruction & Improvements on Route 145 N/A PRC approved (2019) 2019 $7,565,512 6   N/A
Intersection Improvements                  
Boston, Brookline Boston, Brookline Mountfort St. & Commonwealth Ave. Connection 608956 PRC approved (2017) 2018 $916,883 6 Preliminary design.   N/A
Medford Medford Intersection Improvements at Main Street and South Street 611974 PRC approved (2021) 2019 $8,498,000 4 Project location studied by CTPS. Priority for municipality.  Design is in progress, and eventually the City will work with MassDOT to fund construction. N/A
Newton MassDOT Route 16 at Quinobequin Road 612613 PRC approved (2/10/2022) 2022 $4,350,000 6 Reconfiguration of the interchange may result in consideration of this project for the LRTP.  
Quincy MassDOT Intersection Improvements at Route 3A (Southern Artery) and Broad Street 608569 PRC approved (2016) 2020 $2,900,000 6 Priority for District 6. N/A
Quincy Quincy Intersection Improvements at Willard Street and Ricciuti Drive 610823 25% Package Received (9/28/2022) 2020 $1,544,650 6 25% design complete.  PM is Kathy Dougherty.   N/A
Quincy Quincy Merrymount Parkway Phase II N/A Pre-PRC 2022 N/A 6 December PRC. N/A
Bicycle and Pedestrian                  
Boston Boston Fenway Multi-Use Path Phase III N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 6 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Brookline Brookline Beacon Street Bridle Pathway N/A Pre-PRC 2022 N/A 6 Project in conceptual design through Toole, receipt of a MassTrails grant in 2020 for feasibility study.  Limits would be Audubon Circle to Cleveland Circle. N/A
Everett, Somerville DCR Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Crossing 612004 PRC approved (2021) 2021 $38,218,334 4   N/A
Lynn, Nahant Lynn, Nahant Northern Strand Extension 610919 DPH (11/17/2021) 2020 $9,363,750 4   N/A
Medford Medford Wellington Phase 4 Shared Use Path 613082 Pre-PRC 2022 $1,195,000 4 ID # is not yet in PINFO.  Initiated on 11/3/2022.  Includes an earmark and Gaming Commission money. N/A
Medford Medford MacDonald Park Pedestrian Bridge N/A Pre-PRC 2022 $800,000 4 In DCR park, City is requesting expansion of bridge to 10-12feet in width to coordinate with shared use pathway. N/A
Major Infrastructure                  
Boston, Chelsea Boston Bridge Rehabilitation and Fender Pier Replacement, Meridian Street Over Chelsea Creek (Andrew P. McArdle Bridge) 600637 PRC Approved (2/10/2022) 2021 $97,538,787 6   N/A
Cambridge DCR Intersection Improvements at Fresh Pond Parkway/Gerry's Landing Road, from Brattle Street to Memorial Drive 609290 PRC approved (2018) 2019 $7,000,000 6 Short-term improvements being initiated.  N/A
Revere, Malden MassDOT Improvements on Route 1 (NB) Add-A-Lane 610543 PRC approved (2019) 2019 $7,210,000 4 Project is not programmed in Destination 2040. It is located on a regionally significant roadway. If this work includes capacity-adding elements, and it is programmed in the TIP, it will need to be included in Destination 2050. N/A
Newton MassDOT Traffic Signal and Safety Improvements at Interchange 127 (Newton Corner) 609288 PRC approved (2018) 2019 $14,000,000 6   N/A
Medford Medford Roosevelt Circle Interchange Reconfiguration N/A Pre-PRC 2022 TBD 4 As discussed on 11.4.2022 with the City of Medford, the City is looking to reconfigure the ramps and adjacent local roadways to improve traffic safety following the results of a RSA along this corridor.  Includes improvements for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access.  Given the state of repair on the bridges, this may be coordinated with bridge rehabilitation work for these structures over I-93. N/A
Boston Boston Cambridge Street Bridge Replacement - Charlestown N/A Pre-PRC 2022 N/A 6 City wants this programmed to advertise this before Rutherford Avenue enters construction.  This is a difficult bridge under I-93 and next to Sullivan Square.   N/A
Revere Revere Route 1A Improvement and Reconfiguration N/A Pre-PRC 2022 $9-12,000,000 4 Project is in conceptual design stage.  The priority is to reconfigure the loop ramps at the General Edwards Bridge to facilitate redevelopment of the area, for which there are already parcel developments planned.  The reconfiguration will entail construction of a new roundabout and improved pedestrian crossings to improve access to the riverfront and Point of Pines area along Revere.  Per the City, this reconfiguration is intended to work with the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor improvements, but will also not impact construction for the General Edwards Bridge replacement. N/A
Revere, Saugus Revere, Saugus Roadway Widening on Route 1 North (Phase 2) 611999 PRC approved (2021) 2021 $2,397,600 4 Project is not programmed in Destination 2040. It Is on a regionally-significant roadway and would add roadway capacity. If programmed in the TIP, this project will also need to be included in Destination 2050.
Robins Road to Route 99 interchange are the limits.
N/A
                   
Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination              
Complete Streets                  
Bedford Bedford Roadway Reconstruction of Route 4/225 (The Great Road) 612739 PRC approved (5/12/2022) 2022 $10,899,448 4   Limits appear to go from North Road to match line near Loomis Street.  SRTS project completed in the area under 608000. N/A
Intersection Improvements                  
Littleton Littleton Intersection Improvements at Route 119/Beaver Brook Road 610702 PRC approved (2020) 2020 $3,120,110 3 MassDOT agreed to fund design after 25% design approved. As of October 2022, the project remains in preliminary design. N/A
Bicycle and Pedestrian                  
Bedford Bedford Minuteman Bikeway Extension, From Loomis Street to Concord Road (Route 62) 607738 47 2022 $11,218,186 4 Local concerns about permitting.  Previously programmed in FY23-27, dropped due to public opposition.  Failed to achieve 2/3rds majority in town meeting on 11.14.2022. N/A
Concord Concord Assabet River Multi-Use Trail and Bridge Construction 612870 PRC approved (8/29/2022) 2020 $8,280,000 4 Project was originally a new Pedestrian Bridge with a $2-3.6M price range.  Scope has increased to include improvements for a multi-use trail alongside the bridge.  Cost has increased accordingly, and is now in preliminary design.

Project location runs between the West Concord MBTA Station and the Concord Meadows Corporate Center with a hookup to the Southern Terminus of the Bruce Freeman.
N/A
Major Infrastructure                  
Acton MassDOT Intersection Improvements at Route 2 and Route 27 Ramps 610553 PRC approved (2019) 2020 $3,480,000 3 Project not programmed in LRTP (meets MPO roadway classification requirement). Priority for District 3 and Town of Acton.

Project has had surveying and MSA design contracts opened for it.  MassDOT appears to be tracking as a Traffic Safety improvement.
N/A
Concord Concord Reconstruction & Widening on Route 2, from Sandy Pond Road to Bridge over MBTA/B&M Railroad 608015 PRC approved (2014) 2019 $8,000,000 4 Project is not programmed in Destination 2040. It is on a regionally significant roadway and includes roadway widening elements. If programmed in the TIP, this project should also be included in Destination 2050. N/A
Lexington Lexington Route 4/225 (Bedford Street) and Hartwell Avenue N/A Pre-PRC 2019 $30,557,000 4 Project is programmed in Destination 2040 (FFYs 2030-34). The project is expected to include work on the I-95 Interchange with Route 4/225. If this work includes capacity-adding elements, it will need to be included in Destination 2050. N/A
                   
MetroWest Regional Collaborative                
Complete Streets                  
Wellesley Wellesley Route 135 Reconstruction (Natick Town Line to Weston Road) N/A Pre-PRC N/A TBD 6   N/A
Holliston Holliston Reconstruction of Concord Street (Route 126) N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 3 Added through subregional outreach. Project is municipal priority, as it's tied to necessary below-grade sewer work.

10/12/22: MaPIT is showing that a project was initiated back on 7.14.2020 for this stretch for resurfacing and related work, assuming $600K in total cost (likely lowball).  
N/A
Intersection Improvements                  
Framingham MassDOT Roundabout Construction at Salem End Road, Badger Road and Gates Street 609280 PRC approved (2018) 2019 $2,520,000 3   N/A
Weston Weston Intersection Improvements - Signalization of Route 20 at Highland Street N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 6 Added through subregional outreach. N/A
Bicycle and Pedestrian                  
Weston MassDOT Weston - Shared Use Path Construction on Route 30 612602 PRC Approved (2/10/2022) 2022 $1,050,000 6 Meant to connect into Project 608954.  District 6 priority to ensure that the shared-use-path there ties in to the rest of the bicycle network and concludes at a logical terminus. N/A
Natick Natick Cochituate Rail Trail Extension, from MBTA Station to Mechanic Street 610691 PRC approved (4/30/2020) 2020 $5,778,069 3 Final section of Cochituate Rail Trail Extension.
Imminent 25% design submittal.
N/A
Major Infrastructure                  
Framingham Framingham Intersection Improvements at Route 126/135/MBTA and CSX Railroad 606109 PRC approved (2010) 2019 $115,000,000 3 Project is programmed in Destination 2040 (FFYs 2030-34). 
May need to be pushed back with LRTP rewrite.  Consultant said that depressing Route 135 may be the solution.
N/A
                   
North Suburban Planning Council                
Complete Streets                  
Burlington Burlington Town Center Complete Streets Improvements N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 4 Complete Streets upgrades along Route 3A from Bedford Street to Arthur Woods Avenue. The scope of work would be additive to existing resurfacing planned under 610704, and would focus mostly on paint.  There is potential for widening if the town's design includes a multimodal path while maintaining the current number and width of vehicle lanes. N/A
Lynnfield Lynnfield Reconstruction of Summer Street 609381 PRC approved (2019) 2019 $21,521,921 4   N/A
Reading Reading Reading Downtown Improvement Project N/A Pre-PRC 2020 $7-$8 million 4 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Stoneham Stoneham Reconstruction of South Main Street, from Town Center to South Street N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 4   N/A
Wakefield Wakefield Main Street Reconstruction (Water St. to Salem St.) 610545 25% Design Complete 2020 $26,382,000 4 Main St (Nahant to Water) and Water Street (Main to Cyrus) removed from project and bundled in 607329.
25% design incorporates some retention of angled parking in order to appease older public, but focus is on bike parking.  Strong public input from youth during town meetings led to approval.
41.8
Winchester Winchester Town Center Complete Streets Improvements N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 4   N/A
Intersection Improvements                  
Stoneham Stoneham Intersection Improvements at Main Street (Route 28), Franklin Street, and Central Street N/A Pre-PRC 2020 N/A 4 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Bicycle and Pedestrian                  
Stoneham, Wakefield Stoneham, Wakefield Mystic Highlands Greenway Project N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 4   N/A
Community Connections                  
North Reading North Reading                
                   
North Shore Task Force                
Complete Streets                  
Beverly, Manchester-by-the-Sea MassDOT Resurfacing and Related Work on Route 127 607707 PRC approved (2013) 2018 $2,300,000 4 Still in preliminary design.   N/A
Danvers Danvers Reconstruction on Collins Street, from Sylvan Street to Centre and Holten Streets 602310 75% submitted (3/5/2010) 2017 or earlier $5,183,121 4 Updated 75% design submission needed for project to move forward. Last scored for FFYs 2020-24 TIP. 46
Ipswich Ipswich Reconstruction of County Road, from South Main Street to East Street 611975 PRC approved (2021) 2020 $5,653,500 4 On 10/7/2022, Ipswich DPW mentioned that a bridge within the project limits has had a lane closed by MassDOT.  Structure IDs are I01005, main concern is Ipswich - 2PN which is an 1861-built historic stone arch mill bridge. 45.4
Ipswich Ipswich Argilla Roadway Reconstruction and Adaptation 612738 PRC Approved (5/12/2022) 2021 $4,628,419 4 Municipal priority for funding.   N/A
Marblehead Marblehead Bridge Replacement, M-04-001, Village Street over Marblehead Rail Trail (Harold B. Breare Bridge) 612947 PRC approved (9/15/2022) 2019 N/A 4 Per 10.11 email with C Quigley, the project received a PRC and a PROJIS ID in September 2022 after a PNF was submitted 8/2022.
N/A
Manchester-by-the-Sea Manchester-by-the-Sea Pine Street - Central Street (Route 127) to Rockwood Heights Road N/A Pre-PRC; PNF submitted (12/27/16) 2017 or earlier N/A 4   N/A
Manchester-by-the-Sea Manchester-by-the-Sea Bridge Replacement, M-02-001 (8AM), Central Street (route 127) over Saw Mill Brook 610671 PRC approved (2019) 2019 $4,350,000 4   34.8
Salem MassDOT Reconstruction of Bridge Street, from Flint Street to Washington Street 5399 25% submitted (8/20/2004) 2017 or earlier $24,810,211 4 Project is not programmed in Destination 2040. It is on a regionally significant roadway and would add roadway capacity. If it is programmed in the TIP, it will need to be programmed in Destination 2050. N/A
Wenham Wenham Safety Improvements on Route 1A 609388 25% Approved (9/10/2021) 2019 $3,629,036 4   N/A
Wenham Wenham Roadway Reconstruction on Larch Row and Dodges Row N/A Pre-PRC 2019 $800,000 4 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Intersection Improvements                  
Essex Essex Targeted Safety Improvements on Route 133 (John Wise Avenue) 609315 PRC approved (2019) 2019 $2,135,440 4   N/A
Bicycle and Pedestrian                  
Peabody, Salem Peabody, Salem Riverwalk Project N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 4 MVP grant issued for project design.  N/A
Marblehead Marblehead B2B Bikeway Design - Marblehead N/A Pre-PRC 2022 $140,000 4 Earmark.  May be added via amendment.  
Peabody, Salem Peabody, Salem B2B Bikeway Design - Peabody/Salem N/A Pre-PRC 2022 $600,000 4 Earmark.  May be added via amendment.  
Major Infrastructure                  
Beverly Beverly Interchange Reconstruction at Route 128/Exit 19 at Brimbal Avenue (Phase II) 607727 PRC Approved (2014) 2021 N/A 4 Project is not programmed in Destination 2040. Is on a regionally-significant roadway, and would expand the interchange. If this project is programmed in the TIP and adds roadway capacity, this project will need to be included in Destination 2050. N/A
                   
South Shore Coalition                  
Complete Streets                  
Holbrook Holbrook Corridor Improvements and Related Work on South Franklin Street (Route 37) from Snell Street to King Road 608543 PRC approved (2017) 2018 $4,000,200 5   N/A
Rockland Rockland Corridor Improvements on VFW Drive/Weymouth Street 612605 PRC approved (2/10/2022) 2021 $13,047,281 5 PNF entered in Jan 2022 N/A
Weymouth MassDOT Reconstruction on Route 3A, Including Pedestrian and Traffic Signal Improvements 608231 PRC approved (2016) 2017 or earlier $10,780,100 6 Pre-25% package submitted in July 2021. N/A
Weymouth MassDOT Resurfacing and Related Work on Route 3A 608483 PRC approved (2016) 2018 $2,400,000 6   N/A
Intersection Improvements                
Cohasset Cohasset Intersection Improvements at Route 3A and King Street N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 5 Added through subregional outreach. N/A
Hull Hull Intersection Improvements at George Washington Boulevard and Barnstable Road/ Logan Avenue N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 5 Added through subregional outreach. N/A
                   
South West Advisory Planning Committee                
Complete Streets                  
Bellingham Bellingham South Main Street (Route 126) - Elm Street to Douglas Drive Reconstruction N/A Pre-PRC; PNF submitted (3/13/17) 2017 or earlier N/A 3 Project would dovetail ongoing project 608887, rehab on Route 126 from Douglas Drive to Route 140.   N/A
Franklin MassDOT Resurfacing and Intersection Improvements on Route 140, from Beaver Street to I-495 Ramps 607774 PRC approved (2014)   2018 $4,025,000 3   N/A
Medway Medway Improvements on Route 109 West of Highland Street N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 3 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Milford MassDOT Resurfacing and Related Work on Route 16 612091 PRC approved (2021) 2021 $4,192,500 3   N/A
Millis Millis Town Center Improvements N/A Pre-PRC 2020 N/A 3 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Wrentham Wrentham Resurfacing and Related Work on Route 1 608497 PRC approved (2016) 2020 N/A 5 25% design anticipated July 2022. N/A
Intersection Improvements                
Medway Medway Traffic Signalization at Trotter Drive and Route 109 N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 3 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Sherborn Sherborn Intersection Improvements at Route 16 and Maple Street N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 3 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Wrentham Wrentham Intersection Improvements on Route 1A at North and Winter Street 610676 PRC Approved (12/19/2019) 2020 $2,649,000 5   N/A
Wrentham Wrentham Intersection Improvements at Randall Road and Route 1A N/A Pre-PRC 2020 $2,649,000 5 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Wrentham Wrentham Intersection Improvements at Route 1A and Route 140 N/A Pre-PRC 2020 N/A 5 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Bicycle and Pedestrian                  
Franklin Franklin Southern New England Trunk Trail (SNETT) Extension, from Grove Street to Franklin Town Center N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 3 Project at conceptual stage.  
Hopkinton Hopkinton Campus Trail Connector, Shared Use Trail Construction 611932 PRC approved (2020) 2020 $1,750,700 3   N/A
Norfolk, Walpole, and Wrentham Norfolk Metacomet Greenway N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 5 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Sherborn Sherborn Upper Charles River Trail Extension to Framingham City Line N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 3 Project at conceptual stage. N/A
Major Infrastructure                  
Bellingham MassDOT Ramp Construction & Relocation, I-495 at Route 126 (Hartford Avenue) 604862 PRC approved (2006) 2017 or earlier $13,543,400 3 High priority for District 3 N/A
                   
Three Rivers Interlocal Council                
Complete Streets                  
Canton, Milton MassDOT Roadway Improvements on Route 138 608484 PRC approved (2016) 2020 $18,467,500 6 Milton also in ICC subregion. Project a high priority for the TRIC subregion. District is working to refine scope.
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Medfield Medfield Reconstruction of Route 109 N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 3 Added through subregional outreach. N/A
Milton MassDOT Reconstruction on Granite Avenue, from Neponset River to Squantum Street 608406 25% submitted (2/10/2017) 2017 or earlier $3,665,146 6 Milton also in ICC subregion.  N/A
Milton Milton Adams Street Improvements, from Randolph Avenue to Eliot Street 610820 PRC approved (4/30/2020) 2020 $1,799,330 6 Milton also in ICC subregion. N/A
Needham Needham Reconstruction of Highland Avenue, from Webster Street to Great Plains Avenue 612536 PRC approved (10/21/2021) 2021 $10,402,402 6 Needham also in ICC subregion. N/A
Dover, Needham Dover, Needham Centre Street Bridge Replacement N/A Pre-PRC 2022 N/A 6 Historic-eligible, needs replacement as it is 1850's era. N/A
Westwood Westwood Reconstruction of Canton Street 608158 25% Package Received (2/18/2022) 2017 or earlier $19,047,306 6 Priority for municipality.  MassDOT expresses concerns regarding project readiness due to scope fluctuations.

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Intersection Improvements                  
Foxborough Foxborough Intersection Signalization at Route 140/Walnut Street and Route 140/I-95 (SB Ramp) 612740 PRC Approved (5/12/2022) 2021 $11,902,600 5 Added through subregional outreach. Town has advanced design outside of TIP process. District supports project.  Budget has increased from original $5M estimate in 2021. N/A
Medfield Medfield Intersection Improvements at Route 27 and West Street 612807 PRC Approved (5/12/2022) 2021 $3,987,500 3 Added through subregional outreach.  N/A
Bicycle and Pedestrian                  
Canton Canton Warner Trail Extension, from Sharon to Blue Hills Reservation N/A Pre-PRC 2021 N/A 6 Added through subregional outreach. Feasibility study currently underway. N/A
Major Infrastructure                  
Canton, Westwood MassDOT Interchange Improvements at I-95 / I-93 / University Avenue / I-95 Widening 87790 25% submitted (7/25/14) 2017 or earlier $202,205,994 6 Project not programmed in Destination 2040. IIt is on a regionally-significant roadway and adds roadway capacity. If programmed in the TIP, this project would also need to be included in Destination 2050.
Last scored for FFYs 2020-24 TIP.
Regional priority, potential discretionary grant project via MassDOT for State Highway funding.
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Table A-2
FFYs 202
4–28 Regional Target Projects and Their Relationships to Plans and Performance Measures

 

ID Project Name MPO Investment Program Project Description MPO Muncipalities Programming Year (FFY) Planning Relationships Relationoships to Performance Measures
609211 Peabody–Independence Greenway Extension Bicycle and Pedestrian Extend the Independence Greenway from the North Shore Mall to central Peabody. Peabody 02024 This project will extend the MassDOT Off-Street High Comfort Bike Network, as identified in the 2019 Massachusetts Bicycle Plan. This project is expected to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. It will create more than a mile of bike trail network and bring the Independence Greenway’s total length to eight miles. By extending the region’s bicycle network, this project is expected to increase non-SOV travel. It is also expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
610544 Peabody–Multi-Use Path Construction of Independence Greenway at Interstate 95 and Route 1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Construct a new multi-use paved path along the abandoned railbed between two existing segments of the Independence Greenway in Peabody and create a connection to the existing Border to Boston trailhead at Lowell Street. Peabody 02025 This project will extend the MassDOT Off-Street High Comfort Bike Network, as identified in the 2019 Massachusetts Bicycle Plan. This project wzill create nearly two miles of multi-use trail, connect other segments of the Independence Greenway, and create a link to the Border to Boston trail. By connecting these sections of the regional bike network, this project is expected to increase non-SOV travel. Improved signalization near ramps to Route 1 may help facilitate motorized and nonmotorized traffic flow and reduce PHED on this NHS corridor. This project is also expected to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians and to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
S12114 Canton–Royall Street Shuttle Community Connections Establish a shuttle service connecting Canton’s Royall Street employment cluster with the MBTA Route 128 commuter rail station and Ashmont, Mattapan Trolley, and Quincy Adams rapid transit stations. Canton 2023–24 N/A This project may increase non-SOV travel by providing a new transit option. It may reduce PHED and improve reliability on the NHS by providing an alternative to SOV travel on NHS routes in Canton. It is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
S12700 Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA)–CATA On Demand Microtransit Service Expansion Community Connections Expand existing CATA On Demand microtransit service to Rockport and to an additional neighborhood in Gloucester, and to help customers reach a wider array of essential destinations. Gloucester, Rockport 2023–25 N/A This project may increase non-SOV travel by expanding CATA’s microtransit service to new areas and supporting its ability to serve customers beyond those commuting to transit or specific employment centers. It may reduce PHED and improve reliability on the NHS by providing an alternative to SOV travel on NHS routes in Gloucester and Rockport. This project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
S12701 MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) –CatchConnect Microtransit Service Expansion Community Connections Expand MWRTA’s CatchConnect microtransit service to Hudson and Marlborough, which will support connections to MWRTA’s fixed-route network. Hudson, Marlborough 2023–25 N/A This project may increase non-SOV travel by expanding microtransit service to new areas. It may reduce PHED and improve reliability on the NHS by providing an alternative to SOV travel on NHS routes in Hudson and Marlborough. This project is expected to help reduce CO2 emissions.
S12703 Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) –MART Microtransit Service Community Connections Establish an on-demand microtransit service that will serve Bolton, Boxborough, Littleton, and Stow. Bolton, Boxborough, Littleton, and Stow 2023–25 N/A This project may increase non-SOV travel by providing a new transit option. It may reduce PHED and improve reliability on the NHS by providing an alternative to SOV travel on NHS routes in Boxborough, Bolton, Littleton, and Stow. It is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
S12694 Newton–NewMo Microtransit Service Expansion Community Connections Expand an existing Newton-wide microtransit service (see project S12125) to include stops in six neighboring municipalities. Newton [adding service to Boston, Needham, Waltham Watertown, Wellesley, and Weston] 2023–25 N/A This project may increase non-SOV travel by expanding the reach of Newton’s existing microtransit service. It may reduce PHED and improve reliability on the NHS by providing an alternative to SOV travel on NHS routes in multiple MPO communities. This project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
606453 Boston–Improvements on Boylston Street Complete Streets Improve the roadway cross section, signals, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in the project corridor. Boston 02025 N/A The project area overlaps a 2017–19 HSIP all-mode crash cluster location, a 2010–19 HSIP bicycle crash cluster location, and a 2010–19 HSIP pedestrian crash cluster location. The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It will improve more than two lane miles of substandard NHS pavement, will address reliability needs on an unreliable NHS segment, and may also reduce PHED on that segment. It will improve substandard sidewalks and add bicycle lanes in the project corridor; these features are expected to increase non-SOV travel. The project is also expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
610932 Brookline–Rehabilitation of Washington Street Complete Streets Replace signals, reconstruct sidewalks and pavement, and provide protected bicycle facilities and dedicated bus pull-out spaces in the Washington Street corridor between Washington Square and Brookline Village. Brookline 02027 N/A The project area overlaps two 2010–19 HSIP bicycle crash cluster locations and a 2010–19 HSIP pedestrian crash cluster location. The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It will improve substandard sidewalks, implement bicycle lanes, upgrade signals to include TSP, and add bus shelters to the corridor; these features are expected to increase non-SOV travel. The project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
611983 Chelsea–Park and Pearl Street Reconstruction Complete Streets Improve safety and mobility on Park and Pearl Street by improving signals and roadway geometry, reconstructing sidewalks, and adding bicycle facilities. Chelsea 02027 N/A The project area overlaps a 2017–19 HSIP all-mode crash cluster location, a 2010–19 HSIP bicycle crash cluster location, and two 2010–19 HSIP pedestrian crash cluster locations. The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. The project will reconstruct sidewalks, improve bicycle amenities, and implement TSP; these features are expected to increase non-SOV travel. The project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
608007 Cohasset, Scituate– Corridor Improvements and Related Work on Justice Cushing Highway (Route 3A) from Beechwood Street to Henry Turner Bailey Road Complete Streets Improve the corridor from the Beechwood Street intersection to the Cohasset/Scituate town line. Upgrade traffic signal equipment, make geometric modifications at intersections, and provide bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Cohasset, Scituate 02024 This project location was studied in “Route 3A Subregional Priority Roadway Study in Cohasset and Scituate” (CTPS, 2014). The project area overlaps a 2017–19 HSIP all-mode crash cluster location and the project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It is expected to add sidewalks and bicycle lanes in the project corridor, which may encourage non-SOV travel. The project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
609257 Everett– Rehabilitation of Beacham Street, from Route 99 to Chelsea City Line Complete Streets Reconstruct Beacham Street to reduce vehicular collisions and improve bicycle and pedestrian travel. Everett 02025 N/A This project is expected to improve transportation safety, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It will improve substandard sidewalks and include a shared-use path—both features may encourage non-SOV travel and improve safety performance. The project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
605168 Hingham–Intersection Improvements at Route 3A/Summer Street Rotary Complete Streets Improve multimodal access between Hingham Center, residential areas, and Hingham Harbor and make safety improvements, including by establishing a small roundabout at the intersection of Route 3A and Summer Street. Hingham 02025 This project location was studied in “Summer Street/George Washington Boulevard Subregional Priority Roadway Study in Hingham and Hull” (CTPS, 2016). The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It will improve more than a lane mile of substandard pavement on the NHS, and the geometric improvements included in the project are expected to help reduce delay and potentially PHED on the NHS. The project is expected to improve substandard sidewalks, add new sidewalks, and add bicycle accommodations, including a shared-use path. These features may support increases in non-SOV travel. The project is also expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
605743 Ipswich–Resurfacing and Related Work on Central and South Main Streets Complete Streets Reconstruct the roadway between Mineral Street and Poplar Street to improve the roadway surface. Make minor geometric improvements at intersections, include pedestrian crossings, and improve sidewalks. Ipswich 02026 N/A The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It will improve more than a lane mile of substandard pavement on the NHS. It will upgrade substandard sidewalks, and it is expected to add bicycle lanes; both features may encourage non-SOV travel. The project is also expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
609054 Littleton–Reconstruction of Foster Street Complete Streets Add turning lanes, consolidate curb cuts, and improve bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular accommodations in the project corridor. Littleton 02024 N/A The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It will include a shared-use path, which is expected to increase non-SOV travel. This project is also expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
609252 Lynn–Rehabilitation of Essex Street Complete Streets Make key bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements and operational improvements, such as signal upgrades, in the project corridor. Lynn 02025 N/A The project area overlaps five 2017–19 all-mode HSIP crash cluster locations and three 2010–19 HSIP pedestrian crash cluster locations. The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. Planned improvements to signals and roadway geometry in the corridor may help improve reliability on nearby unreliable NHS segments and may also reduce PHED on those segments. It is expected to reconstruct substandard sidewalks and add bicycle lanes; these features are expected to increase non-SOV travel. This project is also expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
609246 Lynn– Reconstruction of Western Avenue Complete Streets Reconstruct Western Avenue between Centre Street and Eastern Avenue. Improve signal timing, intersection design, and bus stop locations. Implement bicycle and ADA-compliant pedestrian improvements. Lynn 2027-2028 N/A The project area overlaps five 2017–19 all-mode HSIP crash cluster locations, two 2010–19 HSIP pedestrian crash cluster locations and one 2010–19 HSIP bicycle crash cluster location. The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians, and it will improve nearly 4 lane miles of substandard pavement on the NHS. The signal improvements included in the project are expected reduce delay and may help reduce PHED and improve reliability on the NHS. It will reconstruct sidewalks and add bike lanes, TSP, and bus amenities; these features are expected to increase non-SOV travel. This project is also expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
608045 Milford–Rehabilitation on Route 16, from Route 109 to Beaver Street Complete Streets Improve vehicular safety and traffic flow through the implementation of a road diet, additional roadway reconstruction, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and enhanced signalization on Route 16 (East Main Street) from Route 109 (Medway Road) to Beaver Street. Milford 02026 N/A The project area overlaps a 2017–19 all-mode HSIP crash cluster location, and the project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. The project is also expected to upgrade substandard sidewalks, add new sidewalks, and add shared-use paths; these features are expected to increase non-SOV travel.
110980 Newton, Weston– Commonwealth Avenue (Route 30) over the Charles River Complete Streets Replace a deteriorated bridge over the Charles River. Reconstruct the Route 30 corridor in the vicinity of the I-95 and I-90 interchange, including several I-95 on-ramps. Improve sidewalks and pedestrian amenities, add a bike lane, and develop a segment of shared-use path along the Charles River. Newton, Weston 02024 N/A The project area overlaps a 2017–19 all-mode HSIP crash cluster locations and the project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It will replace a deteriorated NHS bridge structure and will improve one lane mile of substandard pavement on the NHS. Signal and geometric improvements on Route 30 and reconfiguration of the I-95 ramps may reduce PHED and improve reliability on the NHS. The shared-use path, sidewalk improvements, and bike lane included in the project are expected to increase non-SOV travel. This project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
609432 Salem–Boston Street Improvements Complete Streets Incorporate complete streets elements and a separated bicycle path into the corridor. Add a new signal at Boston Street and Aborn Street and upgrade existing signals at other intersections along the corridor. Salem 02026 N/A The project area overlaps a 2010–19 HSIP pedestrian crash cluster location, and the project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It is expected to improve more than a lane mile of substandard NHS pavement. The project includes signal and geometry improvements and is expected to reduce delay, which may reduce PHED and improve reliability on the NHS. It will implement sidewalks on both sides of the corridor and add separated bicycle facilities; these features are expected to increase non-SOV travel. This project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
609437 SALEM- PEABODY- BOSTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS Complete Streets Incorporate complete streets elements and a separated bicycle path into the corridor. Add a new signal at Boston Street and Aborn Street and upgrade existing signals at other intersections along the corridor. Salem 02026 N/A The project area overlaps a 2010–19 HSIP pedestrian crash cluster location, and the project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It is expected to improve more than a lane mile of substandard NHS pavement. The project includes signal and geometry improvements and is expected to reduce delay, which may reduce PHED and improve reliability on the NHS. It will implement sidewalks on both sides of the corridor and add separated bicycle facilities; these features are expected to increase non-SOV travel. This project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
610662 Woburn–Roadway and Intersection Improvements at Woburn Common, Route 38 (Main Street), Winn Street, Pleasant Street, and Montvale Avenue Complete Streets Improve safety and congestion within the Woburn Common area by making safety and operational improvements, reconfiguring the Woburn Common rotary, and reconstructing and realigning roadways. The project will also reconstruct sidewalks, add bike lanes, and upgrade or add signals in the area. Woburn 02026 N/A The project area overlaps a 2017–19 all-mode HSIP crash cluster location and a 2010–19 HSIP pedestrian crash cluster location. The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It is expected to improve nearly two lane miles of substandard pavement on the NHS. Signal and geometric improvements included in the project may improve reliability on unreliable NHS segments within the project area and potentially reduce PHED. The project will reconstruct sidewalks to support pedestrian safety and mobility. It is also expected to include bicycle accommodations and to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
603739 Wrentham (MassDOT)– Construction of Interstate 495/Route 1A Ramps Complete Streets Construct ramps at the interchange of Route 1A and Interstate 495 to accommodate increased traffic volumes resulting from nearby development. Wrentham 02024 This project area was studied as part of “Route 1A Corridor Study in Wrentham” (CTPS, 2017). The project area overlaps two 2017–19 all-mode HSIP crash cluster locations and the project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. The project is expected to reduce vehicle delay and may support reductions of PHED on nearby NHS roadways. It will add sidewalks and bicycle lanes, which may support non-SOV travel. It is also expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
608436 Ashland–Rehabilitation and Rail Crossing Improvements on Cherry Street Intersection Improvements Improve the safety features on Cherry Street and Main Street to establish a Federal Railroad Administration Quiet Zone surrounding the railroad crossings on those two roadways. Install roadway medians, enhance existing railroad crossing signals and gates, reconstruct pavement, construct sidewalks, and improve drainage in the project area. Ashland 02025 N/A The project is expected to improve safety performance at a railroad crossing location, including for bicyclists and pedestrians.
608067 Woburn–Intersection Reconstruction at Route 3 (Cambridge Road) and Bedford Road and South Bedford Street Intersection Improvements Reconstruct the intersection and all traffic signal equipment. Enhance roadway geometry to provide exclusive turn lanes for intersection approaches. Reconstruct existing sidewalks, construct new sidewalks, and add bicycle lanes and ADA-compliant bus stops, where feasible. Woburn 02025 N/A The project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. The project is expected to improve existing sidewalks and add new sidewalks at the intersection, as well as add new bike lanes; all of these features may encourage non-SOV travel. The geometric improvements included in the project are expected to help reduce delay and potentially PHED on nearby NHS routes. The project is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
605857 Norwood–Intersection Improvements at Route 1 and University Avenue/Everett Street Intersection Improvements Upgrade traffic signals and make associated geometric improvements at the intersection of Route 1, University Avenue and Everett Street. Construct an additional travel lane in each direction on Route 1, lengthen left-turn lanes, upgrade pedestrian crossings and bicycle amenities, and rehabilitate sidewalks. Norwood, Westwood 2026-2027 The Route 1 corridor in Norwood is identified as a priority bottleneck in the Destination 2040 Needs Assessment. This location was studied in “Route 1 at Everett Street and University Avenue” (CTPS, 2014). The project area overlaps a 2017–19 all-mode HSIP crash cluster location and the project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It is expected to improve nearly three lane miles of pavement on the NHS. Signal and geometric improvements included in the project may improve reliability on unreliable NHS segments within the project area and potentially reduce PHED. The project will improve substandard sidewalks and add new sidewalks and bicycle accommodations, all of which may encourage non-SOV travel. It is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
608940 Weston–Intersection Improvements at Boston Post Road (Route 20) at Wellesley Street Intersection Improvements Address safety, congestion, and connectivity concerns at the intersection of Route 20, Boston Post Road, and Wellesley Street by installing a new signal system, implementing geometric improvements, replacing and adding sidewalks, and adding bicycle lanes. Weston 02026 This project intersects a priority bottleneck location identified in the Destination 2040 Needs Assessment. The project area overlaps a 2017–19 all-mode HSIP crash cluster location and the project is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. Signal and geometric improvements included in the project may improve reliability on unreliable NHS segments within the project area and potentially reduce PHED. The project will improve and add sidewalks and add bicycle lanes; these features may encourage non-SOV travel. It is expected to reduce CO2 and other transportation-related emissions.
607981 Somerville–McGrath Boulevard Reconstruction Major Infrastructure: Roadway Remove the existing McCarthy Viaduct and replace it with an at-grade urban boulevard. Rationalize intersections, improve signalization, and create off-street pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Improve bus operations by installing floating/in-lane bus stops, transit signal priority, and bus queue-jump lanes at key intersections. Somerville 2027-2028 This project is included in Destination 2040, the MPO’s LRTP. This project changes network capacity and is considered regionally significant for air quality modeling. The project area overlaps a 2017–19 all-mode HSIP crash cluster location, a 2010–19 HSIP pedestrian crash cluster location, and a 2010–19 HSIP bicycle crash cluster location. It is expected to improve safety performance, including for bicyclists and pedestrians. It will improve one NHS bridge and improve more than four lane miles of substandard pavement on the NHS. The geometric and signal improvements included in the project may reduce PHED and improve reliability on this portion of the NHS network. The project will improve bus operations and amenities, reconstruct and reconfigure sidewalks, and add off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities; these features are expected to increase non-SOV travel. It was analyzed as part of a set of recommended LRTP projects, and MPO staff estimate that this set will decrease CO2 emissions in the region compared to a no-build scenario.
613088 MALDEN - SPOT POND BROOK GREENWAY Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Connections The Spot Pond Brook Greenway is a proposed shared-use path connecting Malden's Oak Grove neighborhood with the Northern Strand Community Trail and Malden River via downtown Malden. The 1.1 mile, 11 foot wide shared-use path will replace existing sidewalk infrastructure and narrow roadway widths to accommodate the new bicycle/pedestrian facility on existing right-of-way. The project will also install wayfinding signage on existing roadway facilities to connect the northern terminus of the path at Coytemore Lea Park with the Oak Grove MBTA station. MALDEN 02027 This project includes sections of the Mystic Highlands Greenway, a regional trail connection initiative. This project includes a 2017-19 bicycle HSIP crash cluster location and will improve the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians throughout the project area.  The project will also improve connectivity to MBTA bus and rail transit facilities.
610691 NATICK- COCHITUATE RAIL TRAIL EXTENSION, FROM MBTA STATION TO MECHANIC STREET Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Connections Construction of a shared-use bridge to connect the Cochituate Rail Trail to Route 27. Improvements to multimodal connectivity at Natick Center commuter rail station. Project would be the final extension of the Cochituate Rail Trail. NATICK 02028 This project finalizes the Cochituate Rail Trail with a direct connection into a new MBTA Natick Center Commuter Rail Station.  The development of the project coordinated with the MBTA and with MassDOT, which at the time of project evaluation was implementing additional bicycle network enhancements as part of its Route 27 reconstruction. This project constructs a new grade-separated facility as part of the Cochituate Rail Trail to establish safe pedestriana nd bicycle connections between MBTA Commuter Rail facilities and downtown Natick into the Cochituate Rail Trail.
608158 WESTWOOD- NORWOOD- RECONSTRUCTION OF CANTON STREET TO UNIVERSITY DRIVE, INCLUDING REHAB OF N-25-032=W-31-018 Complete Streets The project will install new pedestrian sidewalks on the west side of the roadway and a shared-use path on the east side of the roadway. These facilities are being constructed where no dedicated facilities currently exist to improve multimodal accessibility to area residences, employment centers, and open space. Bridge N25032 will be replaced for improved multimodal access and freight rail clearance beneath. The project improves roadway geometry for all vehicles, including visibility improvements on five curves for stopping sight distance, the addition of truck apron turn lanes, and median installation. High-visibility crosswalks and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) will be added in seven locations. New medians will function as pedestrian refuges. New or relocated street lighting will be mounted on utility poles. Reflective signing and markers will be improved. WESTWOOD 02027 N/A This project replaces the deck of an NHS bridge structure and improves the clearance of the superstructure to facilitate freight movement.  The project creates safe pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Canton Street, which lacks any facilities at the time of project programming.  These multimodal facilities improve access to nearby transit facilities at the Route 128 / University Park MBTA and Amtrak station.
612989 BOSTON- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, B-16-066 (38D), CAMBRIDGE STREET OVER MBTA Complete Streets Replace superstructure of a major bridge over the MBTA Orange Line, commuter rail, Amtrak lines, and Interstate 93. Pursue state-of-good-repair investments to avoid closures and limit impacts to nearby projects (for example, projects on Mystic Avenue, Maffa Way, Rutherford Avenue, and McGrath Highway). Enhance multimodal accessibility for a key link to Sullivan Square MBTA station, including expanding bus facility access. BOSTON 02026 This project is consistent with the City of Boston's Sullivan Square Design Project. This project replaces the deck and superstructure of an NHS bridge structure over MBTA, Amtrak, and freight rail and beneath Interstate 93.  The new bridge will support a westbound bus lane to facilitate improved transit connectivity between Boston's Charlestown neighborhood and Somerville.
613145 WAKEFIELD- COMPREHENSIVE DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION Complete Streets Complete Streets enhancements to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety along a major local economic generator. Traffic signal upgrade at the intersection of Church and Salem Streets with geometry adjustments to improve turn radii and reduce emergency response times. Pedestrian signal upgrades, new crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, installation of a shared-use-path, and new pedestrian lighting. Partial closure of Common Street to thru-traffic to improve pedestrian accessibility for Upper and Lower Common open space. WAKEFIELD 02028 This project includes sections of the Mystic Highlands Greenway, a regional trail connection initiative. This project implements complete streets enhancements and traffic calming measures along a section of NHS roadway to complement investments in transit-oriented-development in Wakefield.  These investments are also part of a larger regional investment in trails and bicycle paths for the Mystic Highlands Greenway, and the project provides for connectivity into the future Wakefield-Lynnfield Rail Trail.
S12807 MWRTA CATCHCONNECT MICTROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION PHASE 2 Community Connections Expansion of the CatchConnect microtransit program within the municipalities of Framingham and Natick on weeknights during evening hours. CatchConnect would be available within these communities between approximately 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM Monday through Friday, providing a supplemental public transportation resource following the conclusion of traditional fixed-route service. MWRTA 2024-2026 Expansion of microtransit services in underserved transit areas is highlighted in the MPO's Coordinated Public Transit and Human Services Transportation (HST) Plan. CTPS has also conducted studies regarding MicroTransit with favorable recommendations for MWRTA in the past. This project will reduce CO2 emissions by reducing SOV travel by providing for expanded service hours and area for microtransit.
S12802 LYNN- BROAD STREET CORRIDOR TRANSIT SIGNAL PRIORITY Community Connections Upgrade traffic signal equipment at seven signalized intersections to improve safety and efficiency for all modes of transportation along one of the busiest corridors in Lynn. LYNN 02024 Destination 2040 cites Downtown Lynn as a priority area for reducing pedestrian crash-cluster incidents (Page 4). Parts of Broad Street are included in the ongoing MBTA North Shore Busway Study, programmed in FFY 2023 of the UPWP. This project will reduce SOV travel and CO2 emissions by making transit improvements that improve the reliability and operability of multiple MBTA bus routes along a high-priority bus transit corridor in Lynn.
S12803 MEDFORD BICYCLE PARKING - TIER 1 Community Connections Purchase and install 40 bicycle racks to create 80 additional bicycle parking spaces MEDFORD 02024 Destination 2040 Vision, Goals, and Objectives cities supporting funding bicycle networks with the aim to create a connected network of bicycle facilities to achieve the goal of Capacity Management and Mobility. (Needs Assesment 6-83) This project implements additional bicycle parking at numerous areas throughout Medford to facilitate active transportation usage at key public spaces and commercial centers.
S12804 MEDFORD BLUEBIKES EXPANSION Community Connections Purchase and installation of four Bluebikes docks and 25 Bluebikes for the City of Medford’s Bluebikes network MEDFORD 02024 N/A This project invests in the expansion of the regional bikeshare network, including additional expansion of Medford's Bluebikes facilities to provide for additional connections in MBTA rapid transit facilities.
S12805 CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BIKE PROGRAM Community Connections Installation of bidirectional bicycle lanes on Dedham Street. Purchase and installation of bicycle racks at three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. CANTON 02024 N/A This project will reduce CO2 emissions by providing for new bicycle storage facilities for students of Canton's public schools to encourage mode shift and complement additional municipal investments in the bicycle network to provide for safe travel for vulnerable roadway users.
S12806 CANTON CENTER BICYCLE RACKS Community Connections Purchase and installation of bicycle racks in downtown Canton and at the Canton Center MBTA station. CANTON 02024 Destination 2040 Vision, Goals, and Objectives cities supporting funding bicycle networks with the aim to create a connected network of bicycle facilities to achieve the goal of Capacity Management and Mobility. Bicycle Parking Capacity and Utilization: 2009-10 Inventory, Boston Region MPO/CTPS noted that  bicycle parking is provided at both commuter rail stations. At Canton Center the small bicycle parking is at full utilization, while at Canton Junction the large bicycle parking is not utilized.  This project reduces CO2 emissions by adding new bicycle parking facilities at key commuter rail facilities in downtowon Canton to better accomodate intermodal connectivity.
S12823 BOSTON ELECTRIC BLUEBIKES ADOPTION Community Connections Purchase of 272 electric bikes (e-bikes) and 136 spare batteries for the City of Boston’s Bluebikes network Boston 02024 N/A This project is part of a larger regional investment in modernizing and expanding the regional Bluebikes bikeshare system and network, in addition to integrating electric vehicles to improve the accessibility and versatility of the network for all users.
S12824 CAMBRIDGE ELECTRIC BLUEBIKES ADOPTION Community Connections Purchase of 90 new e-bikes and 45 spare batteries for the City of Cambridge’s Bluebikes network. Cambridge 02024 N/A This project is part of a larger regional investment in modernizing and expanding the regional Bluebikes bikeshare system and network, in addition to integrating electric vehicles to improve the accessibility and versatility of the network for all users.
613121 EVERETT- TARGETED MULTI-MODAL AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON ROUTE 16 Intersection Improvements This project will make targeted safety enhancements along Route 16 in Everett with a focus on enhanced multimodal accessibility along the corridor. MassDOT 02027 N/A This project makes specific and targeted investments in multimodal accessibility along a major NHS facility with significant usage for the Inner Core of the region.
S12818 ACTON PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Community Connections This project will implement digital parking management products to improve the efficiency of permitting and enforcement processes at five commuter parking lots surrounding the MBTA South Acton commuter rail station. These highly utilized lots provide nearly 500 parking spaces. The project will support the transition from a paper-based parking management system to a cloud-based one that will be more convenient for commuters and Acton’s parking management team. Acton 02024 N/A This project leverages intelligent transportation systems to better utilize and manage the existing capacity of parking facilities in Acton to better connect residents with parking opportunities at Commuter Rail facilities and facilitate mode shift.
609532 CHELSEA- TARGETED SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED WORK ON BROADWAY, FROM WILLIAMS STREET TO CITY HALL AVENUE Intersection Improvements The project will include corridor wide safety improvements targeted at reducing incidents for all users. Standard safety countermeasures such as improved signage, lighting, traffic calming streetscape elements, curb extensions, signal upgrades (where applicable) and other countermeasures may be incorporated. In addition, it is expected that the corridor’s pavement, sidewalks and bus transit amenities will be improved or replaced.  MassDOT 02025 N/A This project is located at a Top 200 crash location and will implement safety improvements for all users of the roadway.  The project will reduce CO2 emissions.
S12819 JACKSON SQUARE STATION ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Transit Modernization Includes construction of new elevator, modernization of existing elevator, lighting improvements, and various state of good repair improvements to the station. MBTA 2024-2025 This project is part of the MBTA's larger System-Wide Accessibility project portfolio. This project provides for the maintenance and modernization of existing rapid transit facilities to encourage mode shift and support system reliability for the MBTA's Orange Line.
S12821 RAIL TRANSFORMATION - EARLY ACTION ITEMS - READING STATION AND WILBUR INTERLOCKING Transit Modernization Addition of a turn track at Reading Station and improvements to the siding at Wilbur Interlocking on the Lowell Line to enable 30 minute headways in the short term and higher frequencies with electrified rolling stock. • Improvements would reduce conflicts with freight and the Amtrak Downeaster while facilitating bus integration. MBTA 02024 This project implements early term action items for a new program in the MBTA's 2024-2028 Capital Investment Plan.  This project maintains commuter rail facilities and provides for additional signal and track improvements to increase the capacity of rail infrastructure.  These capacity enhancements allow for reductions in headways and establish a foundation for future electrification efforts for the rail network.
S12822 COLUMBUS AVE BUS LANE PHASE II Transit Modernization Building on Phase 1, Phase 2 of the project includes bus-only lanes, transit signal priority, improvements to bus stops and shelters along Columbus Ave. and Tremont St., and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle connections. • New project elements include green infrastructure to promote traffic calming and reduce impervious surfaces. MBTA 02024 This project builds upon completed Phase 1 work along Columbus Avenue that was performed by the MBTA and City of Boston. The project improves bus transit along Columbus Avenue in Boston to provide for rapid and reliable connectivity for bus routes running parralel to the MBTA's Orange Line facilities.  This project also establishes connections into those facilities for buses, and improves bicycle and pedestrian safety along the route.
S12820 BIKESHARE STATE OF GOOD REPAIR SET-ASIDE Community Connections This line item sets aside funding to support Bikeshare investments within the Community Connections program. Example uses of this set-aside include bikeshare system expansion, as well as replacement and upgrades to existing stations. CTPS 2025-2028 This funding implements a recommendation that will be made in the MPO's upcoming LRTP, Destination 2050, regarding the establishment of dedicated funding to support Bikeshare investment throughout the region. This line item will ensure the maintenance and modernization of existing bikeshare infrastructure within the Boston Region while providing additional funding resources for expansion into neighboring municipalities.
S12825 PROJECT DESIGN SUPPORT PILOT Project Design Support Pilot Set-aside funding to support the Project Design Support Pilot program, which is planned to launch in the FFY 202529 TIP. CTPS 02025 In tandem with previous MPO discussions, namely the TIP Project Cost Ad Hoc Committee, this line item will empower municipalities to reach the 25% design threshold for projects by allocating additional resources to fund project design. This line item will ensure the readiness and sustainability of project delivery by providing municipalities with a competitive opportunity to utilize additional resources to fund project design and development.
Notes: HSIP cluster locations are identified by MassDOT. Substandard pavement and sidewalk designations are based on data provided by MassDOT and project proponents and on MPO assessments conducted for TIP evaluations. The estimated lane miles of substandard NHS pavement improved is based on MPO staff’s assessment of pavement condition in the project area and their assessment of the portion of the project on the NHS. The IRI thresholds used to classify pavement are based on the TIP criteria the MPO adopted in 2020: less than 95 is good, 95 to 170 is fair, and greater than 170 is poor.
* The MPO is contributing funds to this project, which is generally funded by MassDOT or the MBTA.
AAB = Architectural Access Board. ADA = Americans with Disabilities Act. CO2 = carbon dioxide. CTPS = Central Transportation Planning Staff. FFY = federal fiscal year. HSIP = Highway Safety Improvement Program. IRI = International Roughness Index. MassDOT = Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MCRT = Mass Central Rail Trail. MPO = metropolitan planning organization. N/A = not applicable. NHS = National Highway System. PHED = peak hours of excessive delay. SOV = single-occupancy vehicle. TSP = transit signal priority.
Source: Boston Region MPO staff.

 

Table A-3
FFYs 202
4–28 TIP Project Evaluation Results: Multiple MPO Investment Programs
 

 

Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Connections Program
Proponent Project Number Project Name MAPC Subregion Project Status Project Cost Cost / Road Mile Total Score Total Base Score Total Scaled Equity Score Safety  Safety Equity Score System Preservation and Modernization System Preservation Equity Score Capacity Management and Mobility Capacity Management Equity Score Clean Air and Sustainable Communities Clean Air Equity Score Economic Vitality
Malden 613088 Spot Pond Brook Greenway ICC PRC-Approved (12/20/2022) $3,250,000 $8,362,573 73 61 12 16.5 3.6 10 2.4 18 5.4 5 0.6 11.5
Natick 610691 Cochituate Rail Trail Extension MWRC 25% Received (11/21/2022) $6,690,043 $79,289,399 67 59 8 12 2 11 2.2 18 3.6 5 0.2 13
            Possible Points 100 80 20 20 5.6 14 4.8 18 7.2 14 2.4 14
Complete Streets Program
Proponent Project Number Project Name MAPC Subregion Project Status Project Cost Cost / Road Mile Total Score Total Base Score Total Equity Score Safety  Safety Equity Score System Preservation and Modernization System Preservation Equity Score Capacity Management and Mobility Capacity Management Equity Score Clean Air and Sustainable Communities Clean Air Equity Score Economic Vitality
Bellingham 612963 Roadway Rehabilitation of Route 126 (Hartford Road) from 800 feet North of the I-495 NB off ramp to Medway T/L (including Bridge B-06-017). SWAP PRC-Approved (9/15/2022) $10,950,000 $22,383,275 51.8 46.5 5.3 13 1.55 15 2.1 7.5 1.4 5 0.25 6
Boston 612989 Bridge Preservation, B-16-066 (38D), Cambridge Street Over MBTA ICC PRC -Approved (12/21/2022) $15,400,000 $0 53.1 47.25 5.9 5 0.77 15 1.8 12.5 2.56 4.5 0.77 10.25
Ipswich 612738 Argilla Roadway Reconstruction and Adaptation (Crane Estate to Crane Beach) NSTF PRC-Approved (5/12/2022) $5,500,000 $33,689,095 37.1 34 3.1 6 0.5 14 1.3 4 1 5 0.3 5
Wakefield 610545 Envision Wakefield - Main Street Complete Streets Improvements NSPC PRC-Approved (12/19/2019) $16,581,200 $43,691,354 61.8 53 8.8 13 2.6 13 2.7 10 3.1 6 0.4 11
Westwood 608158 Reconstruction of Canton Street (East Street Rotary and University Avenue) Including Bridge N25032 TRIC 25% Received (2/18/2022) $19,047,306 $29,106,536 53.3 48.25 5 12 1.54 14.5 1.67 9 1.54 3.75 0.25 9
            Possible Points 100 80 20 18 4.6 20 5.6 18 7.2 12 2.6 12
Intersection Improvements Program
Proponent Project Number Project Name MAPC Subregion Project Status Project Cost Cost / Road Mile Total Score Total Base Score Total Equity Score Safety  Safety Equity Score System Preservation and Modernization System Preservation Equity Score Capacity Management and Mobility Capacity Management Equity Score Clean Air and Sustainable Communities Clean Air Equity Score Economic Vitality
Canton** N/A Randolph and York Street Intersection Signalization TRIC Pre-PRC $500,000 $25,882,353 N/A* N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
            Possible Points 100 80 20 21 5.4 17 5.4 18 6.8 12 2.4 12
*This project was not recommended for moving forward at TIP Readiness Days until the project is formally intiated through MassDOT's system and goes through the Project Review Committee.  Staff are actively working with the project proponent and MassDOT District 6 to initiate this project.
Abbreviations
MWRTA = MetroWest Regional Transit Authority. N/A = not applicable. PRC = MassDOT's Project Review Committee. 
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Subregions:  ICC = Inner Core Committee. MAGIC = Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. MWRC = MetroWest Regional Collaborative. NSPC = North Suburban Planning Council. NSTF = North Shore Task Force. SSC = South Shore Coalition. SWAP = SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee. TRIC = Three Rivers Interlocal Council.

 

 

Table A-4
FFYs 202
4–28 TIP Project Evaluation Results: Community Connections Program

 

Community Connections Program
Proponent Project Name MAPC Subregion Project Cost Cost/Monthly Passenger Trip Cost/Point Total Score Connectivity Coordination Plan Implementation Transportation Equity Mode Shift and Demand Projection Fiscal Sustainability
Concord Concord Workforce Shuttle* MAGIC $369,911 $155 $5,210 71 13 15 6 6 21 10
MWRTA CatchConnect Microtransit Expansion Phase 2* MWRC $402,500 $93 $4,472 90 17 15 15 9 24 10
North Reading North Reading Demand Response Shuttle Pilot Program* NSPC $77,637 $348 $1,005 77.25 16.25 15 9 9 18 10
Revere Revere On Demand Shuttle Service* ICC $980,976 $30 $17,210 57 17 0 3 12 15 10
Boston Boston Electric BlueBikes Adoption ICC $1,020,000 $21 $12,143 84 17 15 6 12 24 10
Cambridge Cambridge Electric BlueBikes Adoption ICC $352,575 $13 $4,353 81 17 15 6 9 24 10
Canton Canton Center Bicycle Racks TRIC $10,000 $12 $139 72 14 9 12 6 21 10
Canton Canton Public Schools Bike Program TRIC $22,500 $4 $592 38 13 0 6 6 3 10
Lynn Broad Street Corridor TSP ICC $297,800 $2 $3,384 88 17.5 12 13.5 12 23 10
Medford Medford Bicycle Parking - Tier 1 ICC $29,600 $12 $352 84 17 12 12 9 24 10
Medford Medford Bluebikes Expansion ICC $118,643 $53 $1,521 78 17 15 3 9 24 10
Possible Points         Possible Points   100 18 15 15 18 24 10
*These shuttle projects requested funding for FFY24 and additional years.  Concord requested $139,749 in FFY24,  $122,165 in FFY25, and $107,997 in FFY26.   The MWRTA requested $140,000 in FFY24, $132,500 in FFY 25, and $107,977 in FFY 26. $130,000 in FFY 26.  North Reading requested $41,787 in FFY 24 and $35,850 in FFY 25.  Revere requested $356,825 in FFY 24, $338,521 in FFY 25, and $285,630 in FFY 26.   The Cost/Monthly Passenger Trip for these projects only shows the cost/monthly user for the first year of funding.
Abbreviations
MWRTA = MetroWest Regional Transit Authority. N/A = not applicable. PRC = MassDOT's Project Review Committee. 
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Subregions:  ICC = Inner Core Committee. MAGIC = Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. MWRC = MetroWest Regional Collaborative. NSPC = North Suburban Planning Council. NSTF = North Shore Task Force. SSC = South Shore Coalition. SWAP = SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee. TRIC = Three Rivers Interlocal Council.

 

 

Table A-5
FFYs  202
4–28 TIP Evaluation Criteria: Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Connections Program

 

MPO Goal Area Safety: Transportation by all modes will be safe. (Up to 20 points)    
Criterion Project improves bicycle safety (up to 5 points)

+5 High total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements
+3 Medium total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements +1 Low total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements
+0 Project does not implement bicycle safety improvements
Project improves pedestrian safety (up to 5 points)

+5   High total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+3   Medium total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+1   Low total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+0   Project does not implement pedestrian safety improvements
Project improves safety for all users  (up to 3 points)

+3   Project includes three or more eligible multimodal safety improvements
+2   Project includes two eligible multimodal safety improvements
+1   Project includes one eligible multimodal safety improvement
+0   Project does not include any eligible multimodal safety improvements
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) Bonus (up to 2 points)

+2   Improves bicycle safety at bicycle HSIP cluster
Bonus (up to 2 points)

+2   Improves pedestrian safety at pedestrian HSIP cluster
Bonus (up to 3 points)

+3   Addresses safety at multiple all-mode HSIP clusters OR a top-200 crash location
+2   Addresses safety at one all-mode HSIP cluster
 
Equity Multiplier? Yes Yes No  
   
MPO Goal Area System Preservation: Maintain and modernize the transportation system and plan for its resiliency. (Up to 14 points)    
Criterion Project incorporates resiliency elements into its design (up to 5 points)

+1   Project implements recommendation(s) as identified in a Hazard Mitigation Plan, Municipal Vulnerability Plan, or climate adaptation plan
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+1   Project improves stormwater infrastructure
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+1   Project implements innovative resiliency solutions
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+1   Project designed to meet a range of future climate projections
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+1   Project demonstrates regional coordination on resiliency
Project improves connectivity to critical facilities (up to 2 points)

+2   Project improves access to critical facilities
Project improves existing pedestrian facilities (up to 5 points)

+5   Existing pedestrian facilities are in poor condition and improvements are included in the project
+3   Existing pedestrian facilities are in fair condition and improvements are included in the project 
+1   Existing pedestrian facilities are in good condition and improvements are included in the project
+0   Project does not improve existing pedestrian facilities
Project improves other existing assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project improves three or more other assets
+1   Project improves one or two other assets
+0   Project does not meet or address criteria
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) Penalty

-1   Project is located in an existing or projected flood zone and doesn't specify how the project will address future flooding
N/A N/A N/A
Equity Multiplier? Yes Yes Yes No
   
MPO Goal Area Capacity Management/Mobility: Use existing facility capacity more efficiently and increase healthy transportation options. (Up to 18 points)  
Criterion Project improves pedestrian network and ADA accessibility (up to 5 points)

+5   Project adds new shared-use path
+3   Project adds new high-quality sidewalks
+1   Project adds new standard sidewalks
+0   Project does not improve pedestrian network
Project improves bicycle network (up to 5 points)

+5   Project adds new separated bicycle facility (including shared-use paths)
+3   Project adds new buffered bicycle facility
+1   Project adds new standard bicycle facility
+0   Project does not improve bicycle network
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) Bonus (up to 4 points)

+4   Project closes a gap in the pedestrian network
+3   Project improves ADA accessibility beyond minimum required standards
+2   Project creates or improves a pedestrian connection to transit
+1   Project extends existing pedestrian network
Bonus (up to 4 points)

+4   Project closes a gap in the bicycle network
+2   Project creates or improves a bicycle connection to transit
+2   Project extends existing bicycle network
+1   Project makes accommodations for bicycle parking or a bicycle share station
 
Equity Multiplier? Yes Yes    
   
MPO Goal Area Clean Air/Sustainable Communities: Create an environmentally friendly transportation system. (Up to 14 points)    
Criterion Project reduces CO2 (up to 4 points)

+4    300 or more annual tons of CO2 reduced
+3    100–299 annual tons of CO2 reduced
+2    50–99 annual tons of CO2 reduced
+1    Less than 50 annual tons of CO2 reduced
  0    No expected impact
-1     Less than 50 annual tons of CO2 increased
-4     50 or more annual tons of CO2 increased
Project reduces other transportation-related emissions (up to 4 points)

+4    1,500 or more total annual kilograms of other emissions reduced
+3    750–1499 total annual kilograms of other emissions reduced
+2    250–749 total annual kilograms of other emissions reduced
+1    Less than 250 total annual kilograms of other emissions reduced
  0    No impact
-1     Less than 250 total annual kilograms of other emissions increased
-4     250 or more total annual kilograms of other emissions increased
Enhances Natural Environment (up to 4 points)

+1    Project improves water quality
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+1    Project selects a design alternative that avoids impacts to sensitive natural areas
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+1     Project reduces urban heat island effect
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+1     Project increases access to parks, open space, or other natural assets
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A Bonus/Penalty (up to 2 points)

+2     Project reduces NOx emissions in area in top 20% of regional NOx levels

-2     Project increases NOx emissions in area in top 20% of regional NOx levels
Penalty

-1  Project is anticipated to lead to negative environmental outcomes
 
Equity Multiplier? No Yes No  
   
MPO Goal Area Economic Vitality: Ensure our transportation network provides a strong foundation for economic vitality. (Up to 14 points)    
Criterion Project serves sites targeted for future development (up to 4 points)

+2   Project improves bicycle access to or within a site
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+2   Project improves pedestrian access to or within a site
Project serves existing employment and population centers (up to 4 points)

+4   Project mostly serves an existing area of concentrated development
+2   Project partly serves an existing area of concentrated development
+0   Project does not serve an existing area of concentrated development 
Project demonstrates proponent investment (up to 2 points)

+2   20 percent or more of the project cost is provided
+1   Less than 20 percent of the project cost is provided
+0   No non-TIP funding is provided by the project proponent
Project promotes access to affordable housing opportunities (up to 3 points)

+3   10.4% or more of housing units are affordable in project area
+2   6.6-10.3% of housing units are affordable in project area
+1   1-6.5% of housing units are affordable in project area
+0   Less than 1% of housing units are affordable in project area
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1    Project proponent supports design process through pilot project OR robust community outreach process
N/A
Equity Multiplier? No No No No
Total Base Points Possible 80
Total Equity Points Possible 20
Total Possible Points 100

 

 

Table A-6
Evaluation Criteria for FFYs 202
4 Community Connections Program

 

OBJECTIVE CRITERIA DATA TO USE SUBCRITERIA/SCORING
SCORING CRITERIA  (90 possible points)      
NETWORK OR CONNECTIVITY VALUE (18 points)      
The primary purpose of the Community Connections Program is to close gaps in the transportation network, especially those in the first or last mile between transit and a destination. Projects will be awarded points based on how effectively a proposed project closes different types of gaps and makes travel easier or more efficient. Connection to existing activity hubs and residential developments (9/6 points) Application materials, CTPS GIS layers reflecting relevant destinations and employment and population density Projects can earn points for any combination of conditions, up to the noted overall maximum. Area projects (up to 9 points) 0 If the project area includes* no dense employment concentrations, or dense residential concentrations, or Major Civic Destinations. +2 for each dense employment concentration OR dense residential concentration included in the project area, up to a maximum of 6 points +1 if the project targets a specific dense employment concentration, OR dense residential concentration, or Major Civic Destination +.25 points for each Major Civic Destination included in the project area, up to a maximum of 2 points Point projects (up to 6 points) 0 points if the project has no locations/stops within** ½ mile of a dense employment concentration OR a dense residential concentration +1 point for each location/stop within ½ mile of a dense employment concentration OR a dense residential concentration, up to a maximum of 4 points +2 points for each location/stop within ¼ mile of a dense employment concentration OR a dense residential concentration, up to a maximum of 4 points +.25 points for each location/stop within a ½ mile of a Major Civic Destination, up to a maximum of 1 point +.5 points for each location/stop within a ¼ mile of a Major Civic Destination, up to a maximum of 1 point *A project area includes a dense employment or residential concentration if it contains more than 50% of a transportation analysis zone (TAZ) that meets employment or residential density thresholds **For dense employment or residential concentrations, ”Within” is defined as the location being within the specified distance of the centroid of the relevant TAZs
Connection to existing transit hubs (6 points) Application materials, CTPS GIS layers reflecting transit stops and routes Projects can earn points for any combination of conditions, up to the noted overall maximum. Area Projects (up to 9 points) 0 if the project area does not include any transit stops for any mode +1 for each bus stop with infrequent service in the project area, up to a maximum of 4 points +2 for each commuter rail station in the project area, up to a maximum of 4 points +3 for each bus stop with frequent service in the project area, up to a maximum of 6 points +4 for each rapid transit stop in the project area, up to a maximum of 8 points Point Projects (up to 6 points) 0 If none of the project locations are within 1/2 mile of any transit stations/routes +1 if there is one bus stop with infrequent service within ½ mile of a project location +2 if there are multiple instances of a bus stop with infrequent service within ½ mile of a project location +3 if there is a commuter rail station within ½ mile of a project location +4  if there is a bus stop with frequent service within ¼ mile of a project location +5 if there are multiple instances of bus stops with frequent service within ¼ mile of a project location +6 if there is at least one rapid transit stop within ¼ mile of a project location
Connection to other transportation infrastructure (6 points) Application materials, CTPS GIS layers including bicycle infrastructure (derived from MAPC trailmap and other sources) and MassDOT road inventory with enhanced sidewalk data Area Projects (not eligible for points in this subcriterion) n/a Point Projects (up to 6 points) 0 if none of the project locations are within 250 feet of sidewalks or protected bicycle infrastructure +1 for each project location within 250 feet of a sidewalk, up to a maximum of 2 points +1 for each project location within 250 feet of protected bicycle infrastructure, up to a maximum of 2 points +2 if any project location is within 250 feet of BOTH a sidewalk and protected bicycle infrastructure
Coordination or cooperation between multiple entities  (15 points)      
The MPO prioritizes collaboration among different entities in the transportation planning process. Cooperative project planning and execution is particularly important for first-mile and last-mile connections of the type that the Community Connections Program is intended to facilitate. The cooperation can involve actors from both the public and private sectors. Number of collaborating entities (15 points) Application materials +3 for each collaborating entity beyond the sponsor, up to a maximum of 9 points -15 for Bus Lane, TSP, or E-Ink projects that do not have a letter of support from the MBTA Additionally +3 If the project consists of collaborators from multiple sectors (i.e., public and private, or public and nonprofit) +3 If each listed collaborator has provided a formal letter of support to the MPO
Inclusion in and consistency with local and regional plans (15 points)      
A comprehensive planning process is important to ensure that projects occur in an environment of collaboration and careful consideration rather than independently. This criterion proposes to award points based on the extent to which a proposed project has been included in prior plans at both the local and regional levels, and whether it meets the goals of those plans. Inclusion in local plans (6 points) Application materials, local plans Project is scored based on the best condition it meets. +3 if the project supports a theme, idea, or concept in a local comprehensive plan or equivalent document. +6 If the project is specifically included as a need or priority in a local comprehensive plan or equivalent document
Inclusion in MPO plans (6 points) Application materials, LRTP Needs Assessment, UPWP Database, MAPC plans Project earns points for each condition met. +3 If the project is identified as a need in a current or previous LRTP Needs Assessment or another regional plan +3 if the project or a large element thereof is recommended in MPO/MAPC technical studies
Inclusion in statewide plans (3 point) Application materials, LRTP Needs Assessment +3 If the project is included as a need or priority in MassDOT or other statewide planning studies
TRANSPORTATION EQUITY (18 points)      
The MPO seeks to prioritize investments that benefit equity populations, while minimizing any burdens associated with MPO-funded projects for these populations. Serves one or more transportation equity demographics, as identified by the MPO (18 points) Application materials, CTPS GIS layers See detailed scoring criteria handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YXBvJoj2FM2UJp0qd88Ew_n_KR5OscyS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110620465990841651473&rtpof=true&sd=true 
GENERATION OF MODE SHIFT  (12 points)      
Another primary purpose of the Community Connection Program is to enable modal shift from SOV to transit or other modes. This criterion awards points based on the project’s effectiveness at creating mode shift and/or enabling trips that were previously impossible by non-SOV modes. Allow new trips that would not be otherwise possible without a car (12 points) Application materials This criterion will be scored by MPO staff based on materials and narrative provided in the project application, considering factors such as: •Whether the project competes with or complements existing transit service •If the project brings non-SOV transportation options to an area that previously had few or none •Whether the project provides complementary connections to existing non-SOV transportation  services and infrastructure •Whether the project serves a particular, identified transportation purpose that includes or facilitates mode shift •If relevant, whether the project shows it has a viable path to fiscal independence at the end of the MPO grant period •Reliability of projected local or other non-MPO financial contributions •If the project serves a population that travels through the project area but does not live adjacent to or within it •The quality and innovation of the project's marketing plan, when relevant
DEMAND PROJECTION (12 points)      
Gaining an understanding of how many transportation network users a project will reach is crucial for understanding its cost-effectiveness. Overall demand estimate (6 points) Application materials 0 If the application contains no estimates of demand or usage +3 If the application contains estimates of demand or usage, but no documentation of methods used to create them or background information +6 If the application contains estimates of demand or usage that are backed by extensive documentation of methods used to create the estimates and/or other relevant background information
Staff evaluation of demand estimate (6 points) Application materials 0 If staff judge that demand/usage projections are unrealistic or not present +3 if staff judge that demand/usage projections are somewhat realistic                                       +6 If staff judge that demand/usage projections are realistic
BUDGET SHEET (10 points)      
  Quality of information provided (10 points) Application materials 0 if there is no budget sheet present or the budget sheet does not contain useful information +5 if the budget sheet is incomplete or inaccurate, but usable with work +10 if the budget sheet is completed with all necessary information
Definitions Area projects: Those that are geographically defined as a polygon, rather than delivered at a particular point or points. Examples: microtransit covering an entire town, or an education project for a neighborhood. Point projects: Those that are delivered at a particular point or points and can be geographically defined as such. Examples: bike racks, fixed-route transit (the stops are the points) Population density concentration: any TAZ with more than 4,000 people per square mile. Employment density concentration: any TAZ with more than 4,000 jobs per square mile Frequent service: Follows the MBTA Service Delivery Policy. Stops with frequent service defined are defined in a CTPS layer used in pilot round CC scoring and for the Destination 2040 Needs Assessment. This layer measures frequency at the stop level rather than the route level; that is, a stop with four buses per hour, from two different routes, is considered a frequent stop.
ADA = Americans with Disabilities Act. CMAQ = Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. CTPS = Central Transportation Planning Staff. FFY = federal fiscal year. GIS = geographic information systems. GTFS = general transit feed specification. LRTP = Long-Range Transportation Plan. MAPC = Metropolitan Area Planning Council. MassDOT = Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MPO = Metropolitan Planning Organization. MVP =  Municipal Vulnerability Program. SOV = single occupancy vehicle. TAD = Traffic and Design. TAZ = transportation analysis zone. TIP = Transportation Improvement Program. 

 

 

Table A-7
FFYs 202
4–28 TIP Evaluation Criteria: Complete Streets Program

 

MPO Goal Area Safety: Transportation by all modes will be safe. (Up to 18 points)            
Criterion Project addresses severe-crash location (up to 3 points)

+3   EPDO value of 1000 or more
+2   EPDO value of 250 to 999
+1   EPDO value of less than 250
+0   No EPDO value
Project addresses high-crash location (up to 3 points)

+3   Crash rate of 6.45 or greater
+2   Crash rate between 4.25 and 6.45
+1   Crash rate between 2.05 and 4.25
+0   Crash rate below 2.05
Project addresses truck-related safety issue (up to 2 points)

+2   High total effectiveness of truck safety improvements
+1   Medium total effectiveness of truck safety improvements
+0   Low total effectiveness or no implementation of truck safety improvements
Project improves bicycle safety (up to 2 points)

+2   High total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements
+1   Medium total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements
+0   Low total effectiveness or no inclusion of bicycle safety improvements

Project improves pedestrian safety (up to 2 points)

+2   High total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+1   Medium total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+0   Low total effectiveness or no inclusion of pedestrian safety improvements
Project improves safety for all users  (up to 2 points)

+2   Project includes three or more eligible multimodal safety improvements
+1   Project includes one or two eligible multimodal safety improvements
+0   Project does not include any eligible multimodal safety improvements
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Improves bicycle safety at bicycle HSIP cluster
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Improves pedestrian safety at pedestrian HSIP cluster
Bonus (up to 2 points)

+2   Addresses safety at multiple all-mode HSIP clusters OR a top-200 crash location
+1   Addresses safety at one all-mode HSIP cluster
 
Equity Multiplier? Yes No No Yes Yes No    
   
MPO Goal Area System Preservation: Maintain and modernize the transportation system and plan for its resiliency. (Up to 20 points)            
Criterion Project incorporates resiliency elements into its design (up to 5 points)

+1   Project implements recommendation(s) as identified in a Hazard Mitigation Plan, Municipal Vulnerability Plan, or climate adaptation plan
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+1   Project improves stormwater infrastructure
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+1   Project implements innovative resiliency solutions
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+1   Project designed to meet a range of future climate projections
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+1   Project demonstrates regional coordination on resiliency
Improves evacuation route (up to 1 point)

+1   Project improves an evacuation route, diversion route, or alternate diversion route
Improves connectivity to critical facilities (up to 1 point)

+1   Project improves access to critical facilities
Project improves existing transit assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project makes significant improvements to existing transit assets   
+1   Project makes moderate improvements to existing transit assets   
+0   Project does not modernize or improve the condition of existing transit assets
Project improves existing pedestrian facilities (up to 3 points)

+3   Existing pedestrian facilities are in poor condition and improvements are included in the project
+2   Existing pedestrian facilities are in fair condition and improvements are included in the project 
+1   Existing pedestrian facilities are in good condition and improvements are included in the project
+0   Project does not improve existing pedestrian facilities
Project improves existing bridges (up to 2 points)

+2   Project improves existing bridge(s) from poor to good condition through rehabilitation or replacement
+1   Project improves existing bridge(s) from fair to good condition through rehabilitation or replacement
0     Project does not include bridge improvements
Project improves existing pavement condition (up to 2 points)

+2   Current roadway condition is poor and pavement improvements are included in the project
+1   Current roadway condition is fair and pavement improvements are included in the project
+0   Current roadway condition is good
Project improves other existing assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project improves three or more other assets
+1   Project improves one or two other assets
+0   Project does not meet or address criteria
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) Penalty

-1   Project is located in an existing or projected flood zone and doesn't specify how the project will address future flooding
N/A N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project reduces or removes vehicle weight/height restrictions OR improves bridge on a key roadway
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project improves pavement on a key corridor OR improves roadway substructure
N/A
Equity Multiplier? Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No
   
MPO Goal Area Capacity Management/Mobility: Use existing facility capacity more efficiently and increase healthy transportation options. (Up to 18 points)          
Criterion Project reduces transit passenger delay (up to 3 points)

+3  Project results in significant passenger delay reductions
+2  Project results in moderate passenger delay reductions
+1  Project results in limited passenger delay reductions
+0  Project does not make meaningful reductions in passenger delay
Project invests in New Transit Assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project makes significant investments in new transit assets   
+1   Project makes moderate investments in new transit assets   
+0   Project does not invest in new transit assets 
Project improves pedestrian network and ADA accessibility (up to 3 points)

+3   Project adds new sidewalks on high-utility link
+2   Project adds new sidewalks on medium-utility link
+1   Project adds new sidewalks on low-utility link
+0   Project does not improve pedestrian network 
Project improves bicycle network (up to 3 points)

+3   Project adds new separated bicycle facility (including shared-use paths)
+2   Project adds new buffered bicycle facility
+1   Project adds new standard bicycle facility
+0   Project does not improve bicycle network
Project improves truck movement (up to 2 points)

+2   Project significantly improves truck movement
+1   Project somewhat improves truck movement
+0   Project makes minimal improvements to truck movement or does not address criteria
Project addresses unreliable corridor (up to 1 point)

+1   Project addresses a corridor with a level of travel time reliability above 1.25
+0   Project does not meet or address criteria
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) Bonus/Penalty (+/- up to 1 point)

+1   Project invests in bus-priority infrastructure on MPO-identified priority corridor

-1   Project increases transit vehicle delays or negatively impacts transit vehicle movement
N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project closes a gap in the pedestrian network
+1   Project enhances ADA accessibility beyond minimum required standards
+1   Project creates or improves pedestrian connection to transit
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project closes a gap in the bicycle network
+1   Project creates or improves a bicycle connection to transit
+1   Project makes accommodations for bicycle parking or bicycle share station
+1   Project is on a high-utility link 
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project addresses key freight corridor or makes accommodations for freight deliveries
N/A  
Equity Multiplier? Yes Yes Yes Yes No No    
   
MPO Goal Area Clean Air/Sustainable Communities: Create an environmentally friendly transportation system. (Up to 12 points)            
Criterion Project reduces CO2 (up to 3 points)

+3    750 or more annual tons of CO2 reduced
+2     250-749 annual tons of CO2 reduced
+1     Less than 250 annual tons of CO2 reduced
  0     No impact
-1      Less than 250 annual tons of CO2 increased
-3      250 or more annual tons of CO2  increased
Project reduces other transportation-related emissions (up to 3 points)

+3     1,000 or more total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced
+2     250-999 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced
+1     Less than 250 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced
  0      No impact
-1      Less than 250 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased
-3       250 or more total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased
Enhances Natural Environment (up to 4 points)

+1    Project improves water quality
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+1    Project selects a design alternative that avoids impacts to sensitive natural areas
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+1     Project reduces urban heat island effect
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+1     Project increases access to parks, open space, or other natural assets
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A Bonus/Penalty (up to 2 points)

+2     Project reduces NOx emissions in area in top 20% of regional NOx levels

-2     Project increases NOx emissions in area in top 20% of regional NOx levels
Penalty

-1  Project is anticipated to lead to negative environmental outcomes
 
Equity Multiplier? No Yes No          
   
MPO Goal Area Economic Vitality: Ensure our transportation network provides a strong foundation for economic vitality. (Up to 12 points)            
Criterion Project serves sites targeted for future development (up to 3 points)

+1   Project improves bicycle access to or within a site
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+1   Project improves pedestrian access to or within a site
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+1   Project improves transit access to or within a site
Project serves existing employment and population centers (up to 3 points)

+3   Project mostly serves an existing area of concentrated development
+1   Project partly serves an existing area of concentrated development
+0   Project does not serve an existing area of concentrated development

Project demonstrates proponent investment (up to 2 points)

+2   20 percent or more of the project cost is provided
+1   Less than 20 percent of the project cost is provided
+0   No non-TIP funding is provided by the project proponent
Project promotes access to affordable housing opportunities (up to 3 points)

+3   10.4% or more of housing units are affordable in project area
+2   6.6-10.3% of housing units are affordable in project area
+1   1-6.5% of housing units are affordable in project area
+0   Less than 1% of housing units are affordable in project area
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1    Project proponent supports design process through pilot project OR robust community outreach process
N/A  
Equity Multiplier? No No No No        
Total Base Points Possible 80
Total Equity Points Possible 20
Total Possible Points 100

 

 

Table A-8

FFYs 2024–28 TIP Evaluation Criteria: Intersection Improvements Program

 

MPO Goal Area Safety: Transportation by all modes will be safe. (Up to 21 points)          
Criterion Project addresses severe-crash location (up to 3 points)

+3   EPDO value of 300 or more
+2   EPDO value of 100 to 299
+1   EPDO value of less than 100
+0   No EPDO value
Project addresses high-crash location (up to 3 points)

Signalized Intersection:
+3   Crash rate of 1.69 or greater
+2   Crash rate between 1.02 and 1.69
+1   Crash rate between 0.35 and 1.02
+0   Crash rate below 0.35

Unsignalized Intersection:
+3   Crash rate of 1.36 or greater
+2   Crash rate between 0.78 and 1.36
+1   Crash rate between 0.20 and 0.78
+0   Crash rate below 0.20
Project addresses truck-related safety issue (up to 2 points)

+2   High total effectiveness of truck safety improvements
+1   Medium total effectiveness of truck safety improvements
+0   Low total effectiveness or no implementation of truck safety improvements
Project improves bicycle safety (up to 3 points)

+3   High total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements
+2   Medium total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements
+1   Low total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements
+0   Project does not include bicycle safety improvements

Project improves pedestrian safety (up to 3 points)

+3   High total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+2   Medium total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+1   Low total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+0   Project does not include pedestrian safety improvements
Project improves safety for all users  (up to 3 points)

+3   Project includes three or more eligible multimodal safety improvements
+2   Project includes two eligible multimodal safety improvements
+1   Project includes one eligible multimodal safety improvement
+0   Project does not include any eligible multimodal safety improvements
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Improves bicycle safety at bicycle HSIP cluster
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Improves pedestrian safety at pedestrian HSIP cluster
Bonus (up to 2 points)

+2   Addresses safety at multiple all-mode HSIP clusters OR a top-200 crash location
+1   Addresses safety at one all-mode HSIP cluster
 
Equity Multiplier? Yes No No Yes Yes No  
   
MPO Goal Area System Preservation: Maintain and modernize the transportation system and plan for its resiliency. (Up to 17 points)          
Criterion Project incorporates resiliency elements into its design (up to 5 points)

+1   Project implements recommendation(s) as identified in a Hazard Mitigation Plan, Municipal Vulnerability Plan, or climate adaptation plan
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+1   Project improves stormwater infrastructure
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+1   Project implements innovative resiliency solutions
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+1   Project designed to meet a range of future climate projections
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+1   Project demonstrates regional coordination on resiliency
Improves evacuation route (up to 1 point)

+1   Project improves an evacuation route, diversion route, or alternate diversion route
Improves connectivity to critical facilities (up to 1 point)

+1   Project improves access to critical facilities
Project improves existing transit assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project makes significant improvements to existing transit assets   
+1   Project makes moderate improvements to existing transit assets   
+0   Project does not modernize or improve the condition of existing transit assets
Project improves existing pedestrian facilities (up to 3 points)

+3   Existing pedestrian facilities are in poor condition and improvements are included in the project
+2   Existing pedestrian facilities are in fair condition and improvements are included in the project 
+1   Existing pedestrian facilities are in good condition and improvements are included in the project
+0   Project does not improve existing pedestrian facilities
Project improves existing pavement condition (up to 2 points)

+2   Current roadway condition is poor and pavement improvements are included in the project
+1   Current roadway condition is fair and pavement improvements are included in the project
+0   Current roadway condition is good
Project improves other existing assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project improves three or more other assets
+1   Project improves one or two other assets
+0   Project does not meet or address criteria
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) Penalty

-1   Project is located in an existing or projected flood zone and doesn't specify how the project will address future flooding
N/A N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project improves pavement on a key corridor OR improves roadway substructure
N/A
Equity Multiplier? Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No
   
MPO Goal Area Capacity Management/Mobility: Use existing facility capacity more efficiently and increase healthy transportation options. (Up to 18 points)        
Criterion Project reduces transit passenger delay (up to 3 points)

+3  Project results in significant passenger delay reductions
+2  Project results in moderate passenger delay reductions
+1  Project results in limited passenger delay reductions
+0  Project does not make meaningful reductions in passenger delay
Project invests in New Transit Assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project makes significant investments in new transit assets   
+1   Project makes moderate investments in new transit assets   
+0   Project does not invest in new transit assets 
Project improves pedestrian network and ADA accessibility (up to 3 points)

+3   Project adds new sidewalks on high-utility link
+2   Project adds new sidewalks on medium-utility link
+1   Project adds new sidewalks on low-utility link
+0   Project does not improve pedestrian network 
Project improves bicycle network (up to 3 points)

+3   Project adds new separated bicycle facility (including shared-use paths)
+2   Project adds new buffered bicycle facility
+1   Project adds new standard bicycle facility
+0   Project does not improve bicycle network
Project improves truck movement (up to 2 points)

+2   Project significantly improves truck movement
+1   Project somewhat improves truck movement
+0   Project makes minimal improvements to truck movement or does not address criteria
Project addresses unreliable corridor (up to 1 point)

+1   Project addresses a corridor with a level of travel time reliability above 1.25
+0   Project does not meet or address criteria
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) Bonus/Penalty (+/- up to 1 point)

+1   Project invests in bus-priority infrastructure on MPO-identified priority corridor

-1   Project increases transit vehicle delays or negatively impacts transit vehicle movement
N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project closes a gap in the pedestrian network
+1   Project enhances ADA accessibility beyond minimum required standards
+1   Project creates or improves pedestrian connection to transit
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project closes a gap in the bicycle network
+1   Project creates or improves a bicycle connection to transit
+1   Project makes accommodations for bicycle parking or bicycle share station
+1   Project is on a high-utility link 
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project addresses key freight corridor or makes accommodations for freight deliveries
N/A  
Equity Multiplier? Yes Yes Yes Yes No No  
   
MPO Goal Area Clean Air/Sustainable Communities: Create an environmentally friendly transportation system. (Up to 12 points)          
Criterion Project reduces CO2 (up to 3 points)

+3    750 or more annual tons of CO2 reduced
+2     250-749 annual tons of CO2 reduced
+1     Less than 250 annual tons of CO2 reduced
  0     No impact
-1      Less than 250 annual tons of CO2 increased
-3      250 or more annual tons of CO2  increased
Project reduces other transportation-related emissions (up to 3 points)

+3     1,000 or more total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced
+2     250-999 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced
+1     Less than 250 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced
  0      No impact
-1      Less than 250 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased
-3       250 or more total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased
Enhances Natural Environment (up to 4 points)

+1    Project improves water quality
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+1    Project selects a design alternative that avoids impacts to sensitive natural areas
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+1     Project reduces urban heat island effect
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+1     Project increases access to parks, open space, or other natural assets
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A Bonus/Penalty (up to 2 points)

+2     Project reduces NOx emissions in area in top 20% of regional NOx levels

-2     Project increases NOx emissions in area in top 20% of regional NOx levels
Penalty

-1  Project is anticipated to lead to negative environmental outcomes
 
Equity Multiplier? No Yes No        
   
MPO Goal Area Economic Vitality: Ensure our transportation network provides a strong foundation for economic vitality. (Up to 12 points)          
Criterion Project serves sites targeted for future development (up to 3 points)

+1   Project improves bicycle access to or within a site
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+1   Project improves pedestrian access to or within a site
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+1   Project improves transit access to or within a site
Project serves existing employment and population centers (up to 3 points)

+3   Project mostly serves an existing area of concentrated development
+1   Project partly serves an existing area of concentrated development
+0   Project does not serve an existing area of concentrated development

Project demonstrates proponent investment (up to 2 points)

+2   20 percent or more of the project cost is provided
+1   Less than 20 percent of the project cost is provided
+0   No non-TIP funding is provided by the project proponent
Project promotes access to affordable housing opportunities (up to 3 points)

+3   10.4% or more of housing units are affordable in project area
+2   6.6-10.3% of housing units are affordable in project area
+1   1-6.5% of housing units are affordable in project area
+0   Less than 1% of housing units are affordable in project area
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1    Project proponent supports design process through pilot project OR robust community outreach process
N/A  
Equity Multiplier? No No No No      
Total Base Points Possible 80
Total Equity Points Possible 20
Total Possible Points 100

 

Table A-9

FFYs 2024–28 TIP Evaluation Criteria: Major Infrastructure Program

  

MPO Goal Area Safety: Transportation by all modes will be safe. (Up to 18 points)            
Criterion Project addresses severe-crash location (up to 3 points)

+3   EPDO value of 1000 or more
+2   EPDO value of 250 to 999
+1   EPDO value of less than 250
+0   No EPDO value
Project addresses high-crash location (up to 3 points)

For corridor projects:
+3   Crash rate of 6.45 or greater
+2   Crash rate between 4.25 and 6.45
+1   Crash rate between 2.05 and 4.25
+0   Crash rate below 2.05
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For  intersection and interchange projects:

Signalized Intersection:
+3   Crash rate of 1.69 or greater
+2   Crash rate between 1.02 and 1.69
+1   Crash rate between 0.35 and 1.02
+0   Crash rate below 0.35

Unsignalized Intersection:
+3   Crash rate of 1.36 or greater
+2   Crash rate between 0.78 and 1.36
+1   Crash rate between 0.20 and 0.78
+0   Crash rate below 0.20
Project addresses truck-related safety issue (up to 2 points)

+2   High total effectiveness of truck safety improvements
+1   Medium total effectiveness of truck safety improvements
+0   Low total effectiveness or no implementation of truck safety improvements
Project improves bicycle safety (up to 2 points)

+2   High total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements
+1   Medium total effectiveness of bicycle safety improvements
+0   Low total effectiveness or no inclusion of bicycle safety improvements

Project improves pedestrian safety (up to 2 points)

+2   High total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+1   Medium total effectiveness of pedestrian safety improvements
+0   Low total effectiveness or no inclusion of pedestrian safety improvements
Project improves safety for all users  (up to 2 points)

+2   Project includes three or more eligible multimodal safety improvements
+1   Project includes one or two eligible multimodal safety improvements
+0   Project does not include any eligible multimodal safety improvements
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Improves bicycle safety at bicycle HSIP cluster
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Improves pedestrian safety at pedestrian HSIP cluster
Bonus (up to 2 points)

+2   Addresses safety at multiple all-mode HSIP clusters OR a top-200 crash location
+1   Addresses safety at one all-mode HSIP cluster
 
Equity Multiplier? Yes No No Yes Yes No    
   
MPO Goal Area System Preservation: Maintain and modernize the transportation system and plan for its resiliency. (Up to 20 points)            
Criterion Project incorporates resiliency elements into its design (up to 5 points)

+1   Project implements recommendation(s) as identified in a Hazard Mitigation Plan, Municipal Vulnerability Plan, or climate adaptation plan
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+1   Project improves stormwater infrastructure
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+1   Project implements innovative resiliency solutions
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+1   Project designed to meet a range of future climate projections
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+1   Project demonstrates regional coordination on resiliency
Improves evacuation route (up to 1 point)

+1   Project improves an evacuation route, diversion route, or alternate diversion route
Improves connectivity to critical facilities (up to 1 point)

+1   Project improves access to critical facilities
Project improves existing transit assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project makes significant improvements to existing transit assets   
+1   Project makes moderate improvements to existing transit assets   
+0   Project does not modernize or improve the condition of existing transit assets
Project improves existing pedestrian facilities (up to 3 points)

+3   Existing pedestrian facilities are in poor condition and improvements are included in the project
+2   Existing pedestrian facilities are in fair condition and improvements are included in the project 
+1   Existing pedestrian facilities are in good condition and improvements are included in the project
+0   Project does not improve existing pedestrian facilities
Project improves existing bridges (up to 2 points)

+2   Project improves existing bridge(s) from poor to good condition through rehabilitation or replacement
+1   Project improves existing bridge(s) from fair to good condition through rehabilitation or replacement
0     Project does not include bridge improvements
Project improves existing pavement condition (up to 2 points)

+2   Current roadway condition is poor and pavement improvements are included in the project
+1   Current roadway condition is fair and pavement improvements are included in the project
+0   Current roadway condition is good
Project improves other existing assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project improves three or more other assets
+1   Project improves one or two other assets
+0   Project does not meet or address criteria
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) Penalty

-1   Project is located in an existing or projected flood zone and doesn't specify how the project will address future flooding
N/A N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project reduces or removes vehicle weight/height restrictions OR improves bridge on a key roadway
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project improves pavement on a key corridor OR improves roadway substructure
N/A
Equity Multiplier? Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No
   
MPO Goal Area Capacity Management/Mobility: Use existing facility capacity more efficiently and increase healthy transportation options. (Up to 18 points)          
Criterion Project reduces transit passenger delay (up to 3 points)

+3  Project results in significant passenger delay reductions
+2  Project results in moderate passenger delay reductions
+1  Project results in limited passenger delay reductions
+0  Project does not make meaningful reductions in passenger delay
Project invests in New Transit Assets (up to 2 points)

+2   Project makes significant investments in new transit assets   
+1   Project makes moderate investments in new transit assets   
+0   Project does not invest in new transit assets 
Project improves pedestrian network and ADA accessibility (up to 3 points)

+3   Project adds new sidewalks on high-utility link
+2   Project adds new sidewalks on medium-utility link
+1   Project adds new sidewalks on low-utility link
+0   Project does not improve pedestrian network 
Project improves bicycle network (up to 3 points)

+3   Project adds new separated bicycle facility (including shared-use paths)
+2   Project adds new buffered bicycle facility
+1   Project adds new standard bicycle facility
+0   Project does not improve bicycle network
Project improves truck movement (up to 2 points)

+2   Project significantly improves truck movement
+1   Project somewhat improves truck movement
+0   Project makes minimal improvements to truck movement or does not address criteria
Project addresses unreliable corridor (up to 1 point)

+1   Project addresses a corridor with a level of travel time reliability above 1.25
+0   Project does not meet or address criteria
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) Bonus/Penalty (+/- up to 1 point)

+1   Project invests in bus-priority infrastructure on MPO-identified priority corridor

-1   Project increases transit vehicle delays or negatively impacts transit vehicle movement
N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project closes a gap in the pedestrian network
+1   Project enhances ADA accessibility beyond minimum required standards
+1   Project creates or improves pedestrian connection to transit
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project closes a gap in the bicycle network
+1   Project creates or improves a bicycle connection to transit
+1   Project makes accommodations for bicycle parking or bicycle share station
+1   Project is on a high-utility link 
Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1   Project addresses key freight corridor or makes accommodations for freight deliveries
N/A  
Equity Multiplier? Yes Yes Yes Yes No No    
   
MPO Goal Area Clean Air/Sustainable Communities: Create an environmentally friendly transportation system. (Up to 12 points)            
Criterion Project reduces CO2 (up to 3 points)

+3    750 or more annual tons of CO2 reduced
+2     250-749 annual tons of CO2 reduced
+1     Less than 250 annual tons of CO2 reduced
  0     No impact
-1      Less than 250 annual tons of CO2 increased
-3      250 or more annual tons of CO2  increased
Project reduces other transportation-related emissions (up to 3 points)

+3     1,000 or more total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced
+2     250-999 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced
+1     Less than 250 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced
  0      No impact
-1      Less than 250 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased
-3       250 or more total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased
Enhances Natural Environment (up to 4 points)

+1    Project improves water quality
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+1    Project selects a design alternative that avoids impacts to sensitive natural areas
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+1     Project reduces urban heat island effect
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+1     Project increases access to parks, open space, or other natural assets
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A Bonus/Penalty (up to 2 points)

+2     Project reduces NOx emissions in area in top 20% of regional NOx levels

-2     Project increases NOx emissions in area in top 20% of regional NOx levels
Penalty

-1  Project is anticipated to lead to negative environmental outcomes
 
Equity Multiplier? No Yes No          
   
MPO Goal Area Economic Vitality: Ensure our transportation network provides a strong foundation for economic vitality. (Up to 12 points)            
Criterion Project serves sites targeted for future development (up to 3 points)

+1   Project improves bicycle access to or within a site
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+1   Project improves pedestrian access to or within a site
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+1   Project improves transit access to or within a site
Project serves existing employment and population centers (up to 3 points)

+3   Project mostly serves an existing area of concentrated development
+1   Project partly serves an existing area of concentrated development
+0   Project does not serve an existing area of concentrated development

Project demonstrates proponent investment (up to 2 points)

+2   20 percent or more of the project cost is provided
+1   Less than 20 percent of the project cost is provided
+0   No non-TIP funding is provided by the project proponent
Project promotes access to affordable housing opportunities (up to 3 points)

+3   10.4% or more of housing units are affordable in project area
+2   6.6-10.3% of housing units are affordable in project area
+1   1-6.5% of housing units are affordable in project area
+0   Less than 1% of housing units are affordable in project area
 
Bonus/Penalty (if applicable) N/A N/A Bonus (up to 1 point)

+1    Project proponent supports design process through pilot project OR robust community outreach process
N/A  
Equity Multiplier? No No No No        
Total Base Points Possible 80
Total Equity Points Possible 20
Total Possible Points 100

 

 

Table A-10

Evaluation Criteria for FFYs 2021-25 TIP and Prior TIP Cycles (Archived)

 

 

 

OBJECTIVES CRITERIA SUBCRITERIA/SCORING
SAFETY:  Transportation by all modes will be safe.    
Reduce the number and severity of crashes and safety incidents for all modes Reduce serious injuries and fatalities from transportation Make investments and support initiatives that help protect transportation customers, employees, and the public from safety and security threats Crash severity value: EPDO index (0–5 points) +5   EPDO  value of 300 or more +4   EPDO  value between 200 and 299 +3   EPDO  value between 100 and 199 +2   EPDO  value between 50 and 99 +1   EPDO  value less than 50 +0   No EPDO  value
Crash rate (intersections and corridors)  (0–5 points) Intersection Evaluation Score          Signalized          Unsignalized                       +5                                            ≥ 1.69                      ≥ 1.36                         +4                                    1.31–1.69              1.03–1.36                                     +3                                    0.93–1.31              0.70–1.03                     +2                                    0.55–0.93              0.37–0.70                           +1                                    0.36–0.55              0.21–0.37                       +0                                             < 0.36                    < 0.21  
Corridor                                     Interstate                               Principal Arterials or Other Evaluation           Other Freeways                 Minor Arterials                                                                                                         Score                      Expressways                       Major–Minor Collectors                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             +5                                         ≥ 1.81                                       ≥  6.45                            +4                                 1.40–1.81                                5.35–6.45 +3                                 1.00–1.40                               4.25–5.35 +2                                 0.59–1.00                              3.15– 4.25 +1                                 0.40–0.59                              2.05–3.15 +0                                         < 0.40                                      < 2.05
Improves truck-related safety issue (0–5 points) +3   High total effectiveness of truck safety countermeasures +2   Medium total effectiveness of truck safety countermeasures +1   Low total effectiveness of  truck safety countermeasures +0   Does not implement truck safety countermeasures 
If project scores points above, then it is eligible for additional points below: +2   Improves truck safety at HSIP Cluster
Improves bicycle safety (0–5 points) +3   High total effectiveness of bicycle safety countermeasures +2   Medium total effectiveness of bicycle safety countermeasures +1   Low total effectiveness of  bicycle safety countermeasures +0   Does not implement bicycle safety countermeasures 
If project scores points above, then it is eligible for additional points below: +2   Improves bicycle safety at HSIP Bicycle Cluster +1   Improves bicycle safety at HSIP Cluster
Improves pedestrian safety (0–5 points) +3   High total effectiveness of pedestrian safety countermeasures +2   Medium total effectiveness of pedestrian safety countermeasures +1   Low total effectiveness of  pedestrian safety countermeasures +0   Does not implement pedestrian safety countermeasures 
If project scores points above, then it is eligible for additional points below: +2   Improves pedestrian safety at HSIP Pedestrian Cluster +1   Improves pedestrian safety at HSIP Cluster
Improves safety or removes an at-grade railroad crossing (0–5 points) +5   Removes an at-grade railroad crossing +3   Significantly improves safety at an at-grade railroad crossing +1   Improves safety at an at-grade railroad crossing +0   Does not include a railroad crossing 
SAFETY  (30 possible points)    
SYSTEM PRESERVATION AND MODERNIZATION: Maintain and modernize the transportation system and plan for its resiliency.    
Maintain the transportation system, including roadway, transit, and active transportation infrastructure, in a state of good repair Modernize transportation infrastructure across all modes Prioritize projects that support planned response capability to existing or future extreme conditions (sea level rise, flooding, and other natural and security-related man-made impacts)  Improves substandard roadway bridge(s) (0–3 points) +3   Condition is structurally deficient and improvements are included in the         project +1   Condition is functionally obsolete and improvements are included in the         project +0   Does not improve substandard bridge or does not include a bridge
Improves substandard pavement (0–6 points) +6   IRI rating greater than 320: Poor condition and pavement improvements are         included in the project +4   IRI rating between 320 and 191: Fair condition and pavement improvements are         included in the project +0   IRI rating less than 190: Good or better condition
Improves substandard traffic signal equipment (0–6 points) +6   Poor condition and improvements are included in the project +4   Fair condition and improvements are included in the project +0   Does not meet or address criteria
Improves transit asset(s) (0–3 points) +2    Brings transit asset into state of good repair    +1    Meets an identified-need in an asset management plan +0    Does not meet or address criteria
Improves substandard sidewalk(s) (0–3 points) +3   Poor condition and sidewalk improvements are included in the project +2   Fair condition and sidewalk improvements are included in the project  +0   Sidewalk condition is good or better
Improves emergency response (0–2 points) +1   Project improves an evacuation route, diversion route, or alternate         diversion route
+1   Project improves an access route to or in proximity to an emergency         support location
Improves ability to respond to extreme conditions (0–6 points) +2   Addresses flooding problem and/or sea level rise and enables facility to         function in such a condition
+1   Brings facility up to current seismic design standards
+1   Addresses critical transportation infrastructure
+1   Protects freight network elements
+1   Implements hazard mitigation or climate adaptation plans
SYSTEM PRESERVATION AND MODERNIZATION  (29 possible points)    
CAPACITY MANAGEMENT AND MOBILITY:  Use existing facility capacity more efficiently and increase transportation options.      
Improve access to and accessibility of all modes, especially transit and active transportation Support roadway management and operations strategies to improve travel reliability, mitigate congestion, and support non-single-occupant-vehicle travel Emphasize capacity management through low-cost investments; prioritize projects that focus on lower-cost operations/ management-type improvements such as intersection improvements, transit priority, and Complete Streets solutions Improve reliability of transit Increase percentage of population and employment within one-quarter mile of transit stations and stops Support community-based and private-initiative services to meet first- and last-mile, reverse commute, and other non-traditional transportation needs, including those of people 75 years old or older and people with disabilities Support strategies to better manage automobile and bicycle parking capacity and usage at transit stations Fund improvements to bicycle and pedestrian networks aimed at creating a connected network of bicycle and accessible sidewalk facilities by expanding existing facilities and closing gaps Increase percentage of population and places of employment with access to facilities on the bicycle network Eliminate bottlenecks on the freight network, improve freight reliability, and enhance freight intermodal connections Reduces transit vehicle delay (0–4 points) +3   5 hours or more of daily transit vehicle delay reduced +2   1–5 hours of daily transit vehicle delay reduced +1   Less than one hour of daily transit vehicle delay reduced +0   Does not reduce transit delay
If project scores points above, then it is eligible for additional points below: +1   Improves one or more key bus route(s)
Improves pedestrian network and ADA accessibility (0–5 points) +2   Adds new sidewalk(s) (including shared-use paths)
+2   Improves ADA accessibility
+1   Closes a gap in the pedestrian network
+0   Does not improve pedestrian network
Improves bicycle network (0–4 points) +3   Adds new physically separated bicycle facility (including shared-use paths) +2   Adds new buffered bicycle facility +1   Adds new standard bicycle facility
+1   Closes a gap in the bicycle network +0   Does not improve bicycle network
Improves intermodal accommodations/ connections to transit (0–6 points) +6   Meets or addresses criteria to a high degree +4   Meets or addresses criteria to a medium degree +2   Meets or addresses criteria to a low degree +0   Does not meet or address criteria
Improves truck movement (0–4 points) +3   Meets or addresses criteria to a high degree +2   Meets or addresses criteria to a medium degree +1   Meets or addresses criteria to a low degree +0   Does not meet or address criteria
If project scores points above, then it is eligible for additional points below: +1   Addresses MPO-identified bottleneck location
Reduces vehicle congestion (0–6 points) +6   400 hours or more of daily vehicle delay reduced +4   100–400 hours of daily vehicle delay reduced +2   Less than 100 hours of daily vehicle delay reduced +0   Does not meet or address criteria
CAPACITY MANAGEMENT AND MOBILITY  (29 possible points)    
CLEAN AIR/SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES:  Create an environmentally friendly transportation system.    
Reduce greenhouse gases generated in the Boston region by all transportation modes Reduce other transportation-related pollutants Minimize negative environmental impacts of the transportation system Support land use policies consistent with smart, healthy, and resilient growth Reduces CO2 (-5–5 points) +5    1,000 or more annual tons of CO2 reduced +4    500–999 annual tons of CO2 reduced +3    250–499 annual tons of CO2 reduced +2    100–249 annual tons of CO2 reduced +1    Less than 100 annual tons of CO2 reduced   0    No impact -1     Less than 100 annual tons of CO2 increased -2     100–249 annual tons of COincreased -3     250–499 annual tons of COincreased -4     500–999 annual tons of COincreased -5     1,000 or more annual tons of CO2  increased
Reduces other transportation-related emissions (VOC, NOx, CO) (-5–5 points) +5    2,000 or more total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced +4    1,000–1999 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced +3    500–999 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced +2    250–499 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced +1    Less than 250 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO reduced   0    No impact -1     Less than 250 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased -2     250–499 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased -3     500–999 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased -4     1,000–1999 total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased -5     2,000 or more total kilograms of VOC, NOx, CO increased
Addresses environmental impacts (0–4 points) +1   Addresses water quality
+1   Addresses cultural resources/open space
+1   Addresses wetlands/resource areas
+1   Addresses wildlife preservation/protected habitats
+0   Does not meet or address criteria
Is in an EOEEA-certified "Green Community" (0–2 points) +2   Project is located in a “Green Community” +0   Project is not located in a "Green Community"
CLEAN AIR/SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES  (16 possible points)    
TRANSPORTATION EQUITY:  Ensure that all people receive comparable benefits from, and are not disproportionately burdened by, MPO investments, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, income, ability, or sex.
Prioritize MPO investments that benefit equity populations Minimize potential harmful environmental, health, and safety effects of MPO funded projects for all equity populations Promote investments that support transportation for all ages (age-friendly communities) Promote investments that are accessible to all people regardless of ability Serves Title VI/non-discrimination populations (-10–12 points) +2   Serves minority (high concentration) population (>2,000 people) +1   Serves minority (low concentration) population (2,000 people)
+2   Serves low-income (high concentration) population (>2,000 people) +1   Serves low-income (low concentration) population (≤ 2,000 people)
+2   Serves limited-English proficiency (high concentration) population (>1,000 people) +1   Serves limited-English proficiency (low concentration) population (≤ 1,000 people)
+2   Serves elderly  (high concentration) population (>2,000 people) +1   Serves elderly (low concentration) population (≤ 2,000 people)
+2   Serves zero vehicle households (high concentration) population (>1,000 people) +1   Serves zero vehicle households (low concentration) population (≤ 1,000 people)
+2   Serves persons with disabilities  (high concentration) population (>1,000 people) +1   Serves persons with disabilities  (low concentration) population (≤ 1,000 people)
+0   Does not serve Title VI or non-discrimination populations -10  Creates a burden for Title VI/non -discrimination populations
TRANSPORTATION EQUITY  (12 possible points)    
ECONOMIC VITALITY:  Ensure our transportation network provides a strong foundation for economic vitality.    
Respond to mobility needs of the workforce population Minimize the burden of housing and transportation costs for residents in the region Prioritize transportation investments that serve residential, commercial, and logistics targeted development sites and "Priority Places" identified in the MBTA's Focus 40 plan Prioritize transportation investments consistent with compact-growth strategies of the regional transportation plan Serves targeted development site (0–6 points) +2   Provides new transit access to or within site +1   Improves transit access to or within site +1   Provides for bicycle access to or within site +1   Provides for pedestrian access to or within site +1   Provides for improved road access to or within site +0   Does not provide any of the above measures
Provides for development consistent with the compact growth strategies of MetroFuture (0–5 points) +2   Mostly serves an existing area of concentrated development +1   Partly serves an existing area of concentrated development +1   Supports local zoning or other regulations that are supportive of smart         growth development +2   Complements other local financial or regulatory support that fosters         economic revitalization in a manner consistent with smart growth         development principles  +0    Does not provide any of the above measures
Provides multimodal access to an activity center (0–4 points) +1   Provides transit access (within a quarter mile) to an activity center
+1   Provides truck access to an activity center
+1   Provides bicycle access to an activity center
+1   Provides pedestrian access to an activity center
+0   Does not provide multimodal access
Leverages other investments (non-TIP funding) (0–3 points) +3   Meets or addresses criteria to a high degree (>30 percent of the project cost) +2   Meets or addresses criteria to a medium degree (10–30 percent of the project cost) +1   Meets or addresses criteria to a low degree (< 10 percent of the project cost) +0   Does not meet or address criteria
ECONOMIC VITALITY  (18 possible points)    
TOTAL SCORE  (134 possible points)    

 

 

Table A-11

FFYs 2021 TIP Community Connections Criteria (Archived)

Key    
Blue = Criteria that apply to all projects    
Green = Criteria for capital projects    
Red/Pink = Criteria for operating projects    
     
OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FACTORS
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION    
Each project funded through this program must show an air quality benefit when analyzed through the MPO’s air quality analysis process. Projects must be ready to begin construction or operation by October 2020. Project sponsors or proponents must demonstrate that they have gained support from stakeholders and have the institutional capacity to carry out the project within the MPO timeframe. Air Quality Analysis Projects must pass a spreadsheet-based air quality benefit test based on a variety of data inputs customized to the type of project.
  Proponent's Project Management Capacity Names, experience, and time commitment of project management staff, as provided by the proponent.
GENERAL SCORING CRITERIA  (30 possible points)    
Network or connectivity value (6 points)    
The primary purpose of the Community Connections Program is to close gaps in the transportation network, especially those in the first or last mile between transit and a destination. Projects will be awarded points based on how effectively a proposed project closes different types of gaps and makes travel easier or more efficient. Connection to existing activity hubs and residential developments (2 points) Proximity of the project or service to employment, residential, and civic activity hubs, such as dense areas of employment or housing.
Connection to existing transit hubs (2 points) Proximity of the project to transit service, with added incentive for connecting to frequent or high-quality service.
Connection to other transportation infrastructure (2 points) Proximity of the project to sidewalk or protected or off-road bicycle infrastructure.
Coordination or cooperation between multiple entities  (5 points)    
The MPO prioritizes collaboration among different entities in the transportation planning process. Cooperative project planning and execution is particularly important for first-mile and last-mile connections of the type that the Community Connections Program is intended to facilitate. The cooperation can involve actors from both the public and private sectors. Number of collaborating entities (5 points) Number and variety (judged by sector of origin) of entities collaborating to support the project.
Inclusion in and consistency with local and regional plans (5 points)    
A comprehensive planning process is important to ensure that projects occur in an environment of collaboration and careful consideration rather than independently. This criterion proposes to award points based on the extent to which a proposed project has been included in prior plans at both the local and regional levels, and whether it meets the goals of those plans. Inclusion in local plans (2 points) Whether the project is included as a need or priority in a local comprehensive plan.
Inclusion in MPO plans (2 points) Whether the project is identified as a need in the LRTP Needs Assessment or recommended in an MPO or MAPC study.
Inclusion in statewide plans (1 point) Whether the project is included as a need or priority in a MassDOT or other statewide study.
Transportation equity (5 points)    
The MPO seeks to target investments to areas that benefit a high percentage of low-income and minority populations; minimize any burdens associated with MPO-funded projects in low-income and minority areas; and break down barriers to participation in MPO-decision making. Serves a demographic of transportation equity concern, as identified by the MPO (5 points) The extent to which the project serves equity populations.
Generation of mode shift (4 points)    
Another primary purpose of the Community Connection Program is to enable modal shift from SOV to transit or other modes. This criterion would award points based on the project’s effectiveness at creating mode shift and/or enabling trips that were previously impossible by non-SOV modes. Allow new trips that would not be otherwise possible without a car (4 points) Whether the project adds to overall non-automotive mobility by creating new connections or making trips possible that were not previously, without detracting from or competing with existing transit options.
Demand projection (4 points)    
Gaining an understanding of how many transportation network users a project will reach is crucial for understanding its cost-effectiveness. Overall demand estimate (2 points) Presence of demand/usage estimates and quality of analysis used to support them in the application materials.
Staff evaluation of demand estimate (2 points) Whether staff judge the demand/usage projections realistic.
TYPE-SPECIFIC EVALUATION CRITERIA: CAPITAL PROJECTS (30 points)    
SAFETY BENEFITS (12 points)    
Bicycle safety (6 points)    
Improving safety on the regional transportation network is one of the MPO’s key goals. This criterion would award points to projects that improve safety for the most vulnerable users of the network – people walking and people riding bicycles. An overall score of the effectiveness of bicycle safety countermeasures will be made through professional judgement comparing existing facilities, safety issues, use, and desired/anticipated use to the proposed bicycle safety countermeasures planned to be implemented as part of the project.  Total effectiveness of bicycle safety countermeasures (6 points) Existing and potential bicyclist usage of the infrastructure and effectiveness of the expected safety improvements.
Pedestrian safety  (6 points)    
An overall score of the effectiveness of pedestrian safety countermeasures will be made through professional judgement comparing existing facilities, safety issues, use, and desired/anticipated use to the proposed pedestrian safety countermeasures planned to be implemented as part of the project.  Total effectiveness of pedestrian safety countermeasures  (6 points) Existing and potential pedestrian usage of the infrastructure and effectiveness of the expected safety improvements.
Lifecycle cost-effectiveness (10 points)    
In addition to the initial construction costs, the MPO is concerned that projects funded through the Community Connection Program remain fiscally sustainable after MPO-awarded funding runs out. Projects proposed to the program should be cost-effective compared to potential alternatives, and proponents should demonstrate that local maintenance budgets will be able to accommodate the increased costs of maintaining the project. Lifecycle Alternatives Analysis (5 Points) Presence of a cost-effectiveness analysis in the application and whether the analysis is qualitative or quantitative.
Maintenance budget and plan (5 Points) Identification of a maintenance plan for the project, including the entity responsible for it and a source of funds.
Resilience to weather and environmental hazards (8 points)    
Resilience in the face of increasingly destructive storms and weather hazards is a growing concern in the Boston region, and is codified in the MPO’s System Preservation goal. Project proponents should demonstrate that their project will not cause damage to a sensitive ecosystem and that it will be able to resist damage from extreme weather events. Impact on areas of environmental concern (6 points) Magnitude of the project's environmental impact, positive or negative.
Relationship to resilience plans (2 points) Whether the project is included in local resilience plans.
TYPE-SPECIFIC CRITERIA: OPERATIONAL PROJECTS    
Long-Term Financial Plan (12 points)    
  Annual operating costs (2 points) Whether the estimate of operating costs is present and realistic.
  Annual maintenance costs (1 point) Whether the estimate of maintenance costs is present and realistic.
  All other costs (1 point) Whether the estimate of other costs is present and realistic.
  Fare structure (2 points) Presence of a detailed description of the proposed fare structure and explanation thereof.
  Plan for fiscal sustainability (6 points) Whether the application identifies full funding for the project (reflecting a local match to MPO funds) for 0, 1, 2, 3 or more years.
Service Plan (10 points)    
  Service Plan (4 points) Presence of details on: • Plans for ADA compliance • Frequency and routing of service • How the service plans meet the need of projected riders
  Operational/contracting plan (4 points) Presence of details on administrative and/or contracting plans and the background of the operator.
  Marketing plan (2 points) Presence of a detailed description of a marketing plan.
Performance Monitoring Plan (8 points)    
  Data management plan (3 points) Inclusion of plans for data collection, analysis for monitoring service, and sharing the data with the MPO.
  Passenger survey (2 points) Whether the application describes plans for a ridership survey and the frequency with which it will be administered.
  Trip-level boarding counts (1 point) Presence of plans for trip-level data collection.
  Stop-level data collection (1 point) Presence of plans for stop-level data collection.
  Marketing evaluation (1 point) Presence of plans for an evaluation of the marketing effort.
ADA = Americans with Disabilities Act. CMAQ = Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. CTPS = Central Transportation Planning Staff. FFY = federal fiscal year. GIS = geographic information systems. GTFS = general transit feed specification. LRTP = Long-Range Transportation Plan. MAPC = Metropolitan Area Planning Council. MassDOT = Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MPO = Metropolitan Planning Organization. MVP =  Municipal Vulnerability Program. SOV = single occupancy vehicle. TAD = Traffic and Design. TAZ = transportation analysis zone. TIP = Transportation Improvement Program. 

 

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Appendix B: Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Evaluation

 

Background

 

The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 (GWSA) required statewide reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25 percent below 1990 levels by the year 2020, and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. As part of the GWSA, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs developed the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan (CECP), which outlined programs to attain the 25 percent reduction by 2020—including a 7.6 percent reduction attributed to the transportation sector.

 

The Commonwealth’s 13 metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) are integrally involved in helping to achieve GHG emissions reductions mandated under the GWSA. The MPOs work closely with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and other involved agencies to develop common transportation goals, policies, and projects that will help to reduce GHG emissions levels statewide, and meet the specific requirements of the GWSA regulation, Global Warming Solutions Act Requirements for the Transportation Sector and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (310 CMR 60.05). The purpose of this regulation is to assist the Commonwealth in achieving its adopted GHG emissions reduction goals by requiring the following:

 

 

The Commonwealth’s MPOs are meeting the requirements of this regulation through the transportation goals and policies contained in their LRTPs, the major projects planned in their LRTPs, and the mix of new transportation projects that are programmed and implemented through their TIPs.

 

The GHG tracking and evaluation processes enable the MPOs and MassDOT to identify the anticipated GHG impacts of the planned and programmed projects, and to use GHG impacts as criteria to prioritize transportation projects. This approach is consistent with the GHG emissions reduction policies that promote healthy transportation modes through prioritizing and programming an appropriate balance of roadway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian investments, as well as policies that support smart growth development patterns by creating a balanced multimodal transportation system.

 

Regional Tracking and Evaluating Long-Range Transportation Plans

 

MassDOT coordinated with MPOs and regional planning agencies to implement GHG tracking and to evaluate projects during the development of the LRTPs that were adopted in September 2011. This collaboration continued during the development of the LRTPs and amendments adopted in 2016, and for the TIPs produced for federal fiscal years (FFYs) 2016–19, 2017–21, 2018–22, 2019–23, 2020–24, 2021–25, and 2022–26. Working together, MassDOT and the MPOs have attained the following milestones:

 

Tracking And Evaluating the Transportation Improvement Program

 

In addition to monitoring the GHG impacts of projects in the LRTP that will add capacity to the transportation system, it also is important to monitor and evaluate the GHG impacts of all transportation projects that are programmed in the TIP. The TIP includes both the larger, capacity-adding projects from the LRTP and smaller projects, which are not included in the LRTP but that may affect GHG emissions. The principal objective of this tracking is to enable the MPOs to evaluate the expected GHG impacts of different projects and to use this information as criteria to prioritize and program projects in future TIPs.

 

In order to monitor and evaluate the GHG impacts of TIP projects, MassDOT and the MPOs have developed approaches for identifying anticipated GHG emissions impacts of different types of projects. Since carbon dioxide (CO2 ) is the largest component of GHG emissions overall and is the focus of regulation 310 CMR 60.05, CO2 has been used to measure the GHG emissions impacts of transportation projects in the TIP and LRTP.

 

All TIP projects have been sorted into two categories for analysis: 1) projects with quantified CO2 impacts, and 2) projects with assumed CO2 impacts. Projects with quantified impacts consist of capacity-adding projects from the LRTP and projects from the TIP that underwent a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program spreadsheet analysis. Projects with assumed impacts are those that would be expected to produce a minor decrease or increase in emissions, and those that would be assumed to have no CO2 impact.

 

Travel Demand Model

 

Projects with quantified impacts include capacity-adding projects in the LRTP that were analyzed using the Boston Region MPO’s travel demand model set. No independent calculations were done for these projects during the development of the TIP.

 

Off-Model Methods

 

MassDOT’s Office of Transportation Planning provided spreadsheets that are used to determine projects’ eligibility for funding through the CMAQ program. Typically, MPO staff uses data from projects’ functional design reports, which are prepared at the 25-percent design phase, to conduct these calculations. Staff used these spreadsheets to calculate estimated projections of CO2 for each project, in compliance with GWSA regulations. These estimates are shown in Tables B-1 and B-2. A note of “to be determined” is shown for those projects for which a functional design report was not yet available.

 

As part of the development of the FFYs 2024–28 TIP, analyses were done for the types of projects described below. A summary of steps performed in the analyses is provided.

 

Traffic Operational Improvement

 

For an intersection reconstruction or signalization project that typically reduces delay and, therefore, idling, the following steps are taken:

 

 

Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure

 

For a shared-use path that would enable more walking and biking trips and reduce automobile trips, the following steps are taken:

 

 

Bus Replacement

 

For a program that replaces old buses with new buses that reduce emissions or run on cleaner fuel, the following steps are taken:

 

 

Other Types of Projects

 

Calculations may be performed on the project types listed below:

 

 

Analyzing Projects with Assumed Impacts

 

Qualitative Decrease or Increase in Carbon Dioxide Emissions

 

Projects with assumed CO2 impacts are those that could produce a minor decrease or increase in emissions, but the change in emissions cannot be calculated with any precision. Examples include a bicycle rack installation, Safe Routes to School project, or transit marketing or customer service improvement. These projects are categorized as producing an assumed nominal increase or decrease in emissions.

 

No Carbon Dioxide Impact

 

Projects that do not change the capacity or use of a facility—for example, a resurfacing project that restores a roadway to its previous condition, or a bridge rehabilitation or replacement that restores the bridge to its previous condition—are assumed to have no CO2 impact. More details about these projects are discussed in Chapter 3. The following tables display the GHG impact analyses of projects funded in the FFYs 2023–27 Highway Program (Table B-1) and Transit Program (Table B-2). Table B-3 summarizes the GHG impact analyses of highway projects completed before FFY 2024. Table B-4 summarizes the GHG impact analyses of transit projects completed before FFY 2024. A project is considered completed when the construction contract has been awarded or the transit vehicles have been purchased.

 

 

Table B-1
Greenhouse Gas Regional Highway Project Tracking: FFYs 2024-28 Programmed Projects
Project ID Number Project Name GHG Analysis Type GHG CO2 Impact (kg/yr) GHG Impact Description
Federal Fiscal Year 2024      
110980 NEWTON- WESTON- BRIDGE REHABILITATION, N-12-010=W-29-005, COMMONWEALTH AVENUE (ROUTE 30) OVER THE CHARLES RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
603739 WRENTHAM- CONSTRUCTION OF ROUTE I-495/ROUTE 1A RAMPS Quantified 1,233,486 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
605313 NATICK- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, N-03-020, ROUTE 27 (NORTH MAIN STREET) OVER ROUTE 9 (WORCESTER STREET) AND INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS Not Applicable 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
606496 BOSTON- BRIDGE REHABILITATION, B-16-052, BOWKER OVERPASS OVER MASS PIKE, MBTA/CSX, & IPSWICH STREET AND RAMPS (BINS 4FD, 4FG, 4FE, 4FF & 4FJ) Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
606901 BOSTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, B-16-109, RIVER STREET BRIDGE OVER MBTA/AMTRAK Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
606902 BOSTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, B-16-181, WEST ROXBURY PARKWAY OVER MBTA Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
607342 MILTON- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ROUTE 28 (RANDOLPH AVENUE) & CHICKATAWBUT ROAD Quantified 1,148,459 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
607777 WATERTOWN- REHABILITATION OF MOUNT AUBURN STREET (ROUTE 16) Quantified 536,769 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
607977 HOPKINTON- WESTBOROUGH- RECONSTRUCTION OF I-90/I-495 INTERCHANGE Quantified 0 RTP project included in the statewide model
608007 COHASSET- SCITUATE- CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED WORK ON JUSTICE CUSHING HIGHWAY (ROUTE 3A), FROM BEECHWOOD STREET TO HENRY TURNER BAILEY ROAD Quantified 5,849 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
608522 MIDDLETON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, M-20-003, ROUTE 62 (MAPLE STREET) OVER IPSWICH RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608562 SOMERVILLE- SIGNAL AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT ON I-93 AT MYSTIC AVENUE AND MCGRATH HIGHWAY (TOP 200 CRASH LOCATION) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
609054 LITTLETON- RECONSTRUCTION OF FOSTER STREET Quantified 1,140 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
609211 PEABODY- INDEPENDENCE GREENWAY EXTENSION Quantified 36,612 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
609438 CANTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, C-02-042, REVERE COURT OVER WEST BRANCH OF  THE NEPONSET RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612034 WOBURN- INTERSTATE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION AND RELATED WORK ON I-95 Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612048 WALTHAM- INTERSTATE MAINTENANCE AND RELATED WORK ON I-95 Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
613196 BURLINGTON- LYNNFIELD- WAKEFIELD- WOBURN- BRIDGE PRESERVATION OF 10 BRIDGES CARRYING I-95 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
613209 BOSTON- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, B-16-236 (39M, 39P, 39U, 39W, 39Y), 5 BRIDGES CARRYING STATE ROUTE 1A (EAST BOSTON EXPRESSWAY NB/SB) AND RAMPS Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
613211 MEDFORD- BRIDGE PRESERVATION OF 10 BRIDGES CARRYING I-93 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12114 ROYALL STREET SHUTTLE Quantified 409,583 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12694 NEWMO MICROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 91,800 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12697 PLEASANT STREET SHUTTLE SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 183,575 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12699 STONEHAM SHUTTLE SERVICE Quantified 41,707 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12700 CATA ON DEMAND MICROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 33,400 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12701 MWRTA CATCHCONNECT MICROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 11,936 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12703 MONTACHUSETT RTA MICROTRANSIT SERVICE Quantified 24,602 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12705 LYNN STATION IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12802 LYNN - BROAD STREET CORRIDOR TRANSIT SIGNAL PRIORITY Quantified 1,328,755 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
S12803 MEDFORD - BICYCLE PARKING (TIER 1) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12804 MEDFORD - BLUEBIKES EXPANSION Quantified 4,561 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
S12805 CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BIKE PROGRAM Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12806 CANTON CENTER BICYCLE RACKS Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12807 MWRTA CATCHCONNECT MICROTRANSIT EXPANSION PHASE 2 Quantified 102,845 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12818 ACTON PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Qualitative 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Park and Ride Lot
S12819 JACKSON SQUARE STATION ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12821 RAIL TRANSFORMATION - EARLY ACTION ITEMS - READING STATION AND WILBUR INTERLOCKING Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12822 COLUMBUS AVENUE BUS LANES PHASE 2 Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12823 BOSTON - ELECTRIC BLUEBIKES ADOPTION Quantified 160,925 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
S12824 CAMBRIDGE - ELECTRIC BLUEBIKES ADOPTION Quantified 66,559 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Federal Fiscal Year 2025      
604564 MAYNARD- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, M-10-004, ROUTE 62 (MAIN STREET) OVER THE ASSABET RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
605168 HINGHAM- IMPROVEMENTS ON ROUTE 3A FROM OTIS STREET/COLE ROAD  INCLUDING SUMMER STREET AND ROTARY; ROCKLAND STREET TO GEORGE WASHINGTON BOULEVARD. Quantified 284,736 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
606453 BOSTON- IMPROVEMENTS ON BOYLSTON STREET, FROM INTERSECTION OF BROOKLINE AVENUE & PARK DRIVE TO IPSWICH STREET Quantified 1,920,790 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
607684 BRAINTREE- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, B-21-017, WASHINGTON STREET (ST 37) OVER MBTA/CSX RAILROAD Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
607977 HOPKINTON- WESTBOROUGH- RECONSTRUCTION OF I-90/I-495 INTERCHANGE Quantified 0 RTP project included in the statewide model
608051 WILMINGTON- RECONSTRUCTION ON ROUTE 38 (MAIN STREET), FROM ROUTE 62 TO THE WOBURN C.L. Quantified 492,167 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
608067 WOBURN- INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION AT ROUTE 3 (CAMBRIDGE ROAD) & BEDFORD ROAD AND SOUTH BEDFORD STREET Quantified 168,263 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
608197 BOSTON- BRIDGE REHABILITATION, B-16-107, CANTERBURY STREET OVER AMTRAK RAILROAD Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608436 ASHLAND- REHABILITATION AND RAIL CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS ON CHERRY STREET Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608498 QUINCY- WEYMOUTH- BRAINTREE- RESURFACING AND RELATED WORK ON ROUTE 53 Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
608703 WILMINGTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, W-38-029 (2KV), ST 129 LOWELL STREET OVER I 93 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608952 CHELSEA- BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACMENT C-09-013, WASHINGTON AVENUE, CARTER STREET & COUNTY ROAD/ROUTE 1 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
609252 LYNN- REHABILITATION OF ESSEX STREET Quantified 411,006 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
609257 EVERETT- RECONSTRUCTION OF BEACHAM STREET Quantified 4,038 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
609399 RANDOLPH- RESURFACING AND RELATED WORK ON ROUTE 28 Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
609467 HAMILTON- IPSWICH- SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT, H-03-002=I-01-006, WINTHROP STREET OVER IPSWICH RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
609516 BURLINGTON- IMPROVEMENTS AT I-95 (ROUTE 128)/ROUTE 3 INTERCHANGE Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
609531 ARLINGTON- STRATTON SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
609532 CHELSEA- TARGETED SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED WORK ON BROADWAY, FROM WILLIAMS STREET TO CITY HALL AVENUE Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
610544 PEABODY- MULTI-USE PATH CONSTRUCTION OF INDEPENDENCE GREENWAY AT I-95 AND ROUTE 1 Quantified 24,423 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
610680 NATICK- LAKE COCHITUATE PATH Quantified 2,844 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
610722 ACTON- BOXBOROUGH- LITTLETON- PAVEMENT PRESERVATION ROUTE 2 Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
610776 CAMBRIDGE- SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT, C-01-031, US ROUTE 3/ROUTE 16/ROUTE 2 OVER MBTA REDLINE Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
610782 DANVERS- MIDDLETON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, D-03-009=M-20-005, ANDOVER STREET (SR 114) OVER IPSWICH RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
611982 MEDFORD- SHARED USE PATH CONNECTION AT THE ROUTE 28/WELLINGTON UNDERPASS Quantified 4,309 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
611997 NEWTON- HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612001 MEDFORD- MILTON FULLER ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612028 STONEHAM- DECK REPLACEMENT & SUPERSTRUCTURE REPAIRS, S-27-006 (2L2), (ST 28) FELLSWAY WEST OVER I-93 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612100 REVERE- IMPROVEMENTS AT BEACHMONT VETERANS ELEMENTARY (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612173 BELLINGHAM- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, B-06-022, MAPLE STREET OVER I-495 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612178 NATICK- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, N-03-010, SPEEN STREET OVER RR MBTA/CSX Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612182 NEWTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, N-12-040, BOYLSTON STREET OVER GREEN LINE D Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612184 REVERE- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, R-05-015, REVERE BEACH PARKWAY OVER BROADWAY Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612196 BRAINTREE- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, B-21-067, JW MAHER HIGHWAY OVER MONATIQUOT RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12113 TRANSIT MODERNIZATION PROGRAM Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12124 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12694 NEWMO MICROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 91,800 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12697 PLEASANT STREET SHUTTLE SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 183,575 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12699 STONEHAM SHUTTLE SERVICE Quantified 41,707 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12700 CATA ON DEMAND MICROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 33,400 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12701 MWRTA CATCHCONNECT MICROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 11,936 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12703 MONTACHUSETT RTA MICROTRANSIT SERVICE Quantified 24,602 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12807 MWRTA CATCHCONNECT MICROTRANSIT EXPANSION PHASE 2 Quantified 102,845 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12819 JACKSON SQUARE STATION ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12820 BIKESHARE SUPPORT SET ASIDE Not Applicable 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12825 BOSTON MPO REGION - FFY2025 PROJECT DESIGN PILOT Not Applicable 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
Federal Fiscal Year 2026      
605321 NORWOOD- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, N-25-026, PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY (STATE ROUTE 1) OVER THE NEPONSET RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
605743 IPSWICH- RESURFACING & RELATED WORK ON CENTRAL & SOUTH MAIN STREETS Quantified 4,356 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
605857 NORWOOD- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS @ ROUTE 1 & UNIVERSITY AVENUE/EVERETT STREET Quantified 1,092,131 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
606449 CAMBRIDGE- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, C-01-008, FIRST STREET BRIDGE & C-01-040, LAND BOULEVARD/BROAD CANAL BRIDGE Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
607977 HOPKINTON- WESTBOROUGH- RECONSTRUCTION OF I-90/I-495 INTERCHANGE Quantified 0 RTP project included in the statewide model
608045 MILFORD- REHABILITATION ON ROUTE 16, FROM ROUTE 109 TO BEAVER STREET Quantified -38,500 Quantified Increase in Emissions
608564 WATERTOWN- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ROUTE 16 AND GALEN STREET Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
608940 WESTON- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS BOSTON POST ROAD (ROUTE 20) AT WELLESLEY STREET Quantified 102,453 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
608954 WESTON- RECONSTRUCTION ON ROUTE 30 Quantified 357,681 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
609204 BELMONT- COMMUNITY PATH, BELMONT COMPONENT OF THE MCRT (PHASE I) Quantified 26,347 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
609437 SALEM- PEABODY- BOSTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS Quantified 58,773 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
610537 BOSTON- ELLIS ELEMENTARY TRAFFIC CALMING (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
610662 WOBURN- ROADWAY AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT WOBURN COMMON, ROUTE 38 (MAIN STREET), WINN STREET, PLEASANT STREET AND MONTVALE AVENUE Quantified 736,275 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
610665 STONEHAM- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ROUTE 28 (MAIN STREET), NORTH BORDER ROAD AND SOUTH STREET Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
610675 CHELSEA- RECONSTRUCTION OF SPRUCE STREET, FROM EVERETT AVENUE TO WILLIAMS STREET 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
611954 BOSTON- GUIDE AND TRAFFIC SIGN REPLACEMENT ON I-90/I-93 WITHIN CENTRAL ARTERY/TUNNEL SYSTEM Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
611974 MEDFORD- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT MAIN STREET/SOUTH STREET, MAIN STREET/MYSTIC VALLEY PARKWAY RAMPS, AND MAIN STREET/MYSTIC AVENUE Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612049 RANDOLPH- RESURFACING AND RELATED WORK ON ROUTE 24 Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612050 BRAINTREE- WEYMOUTH- RESURFACING AND RELATED WORK ON ROUTE 3 Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612051 CANTON- MILTON- RANDOLPH- INTERSTATE MAINTENANCE AND RELATED WORK ON I-93 Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612075 SALEM- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, S-01-024, JEFFERSON AVENUE OVER PARALLEL STREET Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612076 TOPSFIELD- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, T-06-013, PERKINS ROW OVER MILE BROOK Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612099 ASHLAND- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, A-14-006, CORDAVILLE ROAD OVER SUDBURY RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612496 SOMERVILLE- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, S-17-031, I-93 (NB & SB) FROM ROUTE 28 TO TEMPLE STREET (PHASE 2) Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612523 REVERE- STATE ROAD BEACHMONT CONNECTOR Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612599 LYNN- TARGETED SAFETY AND MULTIMODAL IMPROVEMENTS (PLAYBOOK PRIORITY CORRIDORS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612804 DEDHAM- IMPROVEMENTS AT AVERY ELEMENTARY (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612816 BROOKLINE- IMPROVEMENTS AT WILLIAM H. LINCOLN SCHOOL (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612884 CHELSEA- IMPROVEMENTS AT MARY C. BURKE ELEMENTARY (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612889 SHARON- COTTAGE STREET SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612894 FRAMINGHAM- IMPROVEMENTS AT HARMONY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SRTS) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612989 BOSTON- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, B-16-066 (38D), CAMBRIDGE STREET OVER MBTA Quantified 5,400 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
S12113 TRANSIT MODERNIZATION PROGRAM Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12124 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12807 MWRTA CATCHCONNECT MICROTRANSIT EXPANSION PHASE 2 Quantified 102,845 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12820 BIKESHARE SUPPORT SET ASIDE Not Applicable 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
Federal Fiscal Year 2027      
605276 BEVERLY- SALEM- DRAWBRIDGE REPLACEMENT/REHABILITATION OF B-11-005=S-01-013, KERNWOOD AVENUE OVER DANVERS RIVER Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
605743 IPSWICH- RESURFACING & RELATED WORK ON CENTRAL & SOUTH MAIN STREETS Quantified 4356 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
605857 NORWOOD- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS @ ROUTE 1 & UNIVERSITY AVENUE/EVERETT STREET Quantified 1092131 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
606226 BOSTON- RECONSTRUCTION OF RUTHERFORD AVENUE, FROM CITY SQUARE TO SULLIVAN SQUARE Qualitative 0 RTP project included in the statewide model
606728 BOSTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT B-16-365, STORROW DRIVE OVER BOWKER RAMPS Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
607329 WAKEFIELD- LYNNFIELD- RAIL TRAIL EXTENSION, FROM THE GALVIN MIDDLE SCHOOL TO LYNNFIELD/PEABODY T.L. Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
607420 NATICK- SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT, N-03-012, BODEN LANE OVER CSX/MBTA Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
607977 HOPKINTON- WESTBOROUGH- RECONSTRUCTION OF I-90/I-495 INTERCHANGE Quantified 0 RTP project included in the statewide model
607981 SOMERVILLE- MCGRATH BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION Quantified 136345 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
608514 BEVERLY- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, B-11-001, BRIDGE STREET OVER BASS RIVER (HALL-WHITAKER DRAWBRIDGE) Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
609246 LYNN- REHABILITATION OF WESTERN AVENUE (ROUTE 107) Quantified 902708 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
610650 BOSTON- GALLIVAN BOULEVARD (ROUTE 203) SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, FROM WASHINGTON STREET TO GRANITE AVENUE Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
610660 SUDBURY- WAYLAND- MASS CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL (MCRT) Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
610932 BROOKLINE- REHABILITATION OF WASHINGTON STREET Quantified 36431 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
611983 CHELSEA- PARK STREET & PEARL STREET RECONSTRUCTION Quantified 10214 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
611987 CAMBRIDGE- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, C-01-026, MEMORIAL DRIVE OVER BROOKLINE STREET Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612499 MEDFORD- SOUTH MEDFORD CONNECTOR BIKE PATH Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612519 BOSTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, B-16-165, BLUE HILL AVENUE OVER RAILROAD Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612613 NEWTON- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ROUTE 16 AND QUINOBEQUIN ROAD Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612615 CANTON- MILTON- ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION ON ROUTE 138, FROM ROYALL STREET TO DOLLAR LANE Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612616 MILTON- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ROUTE 138 AND BRADLEE ROAD Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
613088 MALDEN- SPOT POND BROOK GREENWAY Quantified 77012 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
613121 EVERETT- TARGETED MULTI-MODAL AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON ROUTE 16 (DESIGN ONLY) Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12113 TRANSIT MODERNIZATION PROGRAM Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12124 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12820 BIKESHARE SUPPORT SET ASIDE Not Applicable 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions

 

Table B-2
Greenhouse Gas Regional Transit Project Tracking: FFYs 2024-28 Programmed Projects
Regional Transit Authority Project Name GHG Analysis Type GHG CO2 Impact (kg/yr) GHG Impact Description
Federal Fiscal Year 2024      
Cape Ann Transportation Authority      
RTD0010579 CATA - -Preventive Maintenance Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010583 CATA - -buy misc small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010584 CATA - -acquire shop equip/small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010587 CATA - -repave admin/ops facility parking lot Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
T00073 CATA-Rehab/Renovation Administration & Operations Facility Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority      
RTD0011103 MetroWest RTA - Operating Assistance - Non Fixed Route ADA Paratransit Service Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011104 MetroWest RTA - Acquisition of Bus Support / Facilities Equipment Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011105 MetroWest RTA - Technology Support/Capital Outreach Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011106 MetroWest RTA - Blandin Intermodal Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011107 MetroWest RTA - FCRS Intermodal - Framingham Commuter Rail Station (FCRS) Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011114 MetroWest RTA - 5339 STATEWIDE - Vehicle Replacements (16 cutaways) Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
RTD0011123 MetroWest RTA - 5339 STATEWIDE - 2024 EV (Electric Vehicle) Migration Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
RTD0011130 MetroWest RTA - 5339 DISCRETIONARY - Blandin Hub Projects Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
T00037 MetroWest RTA - CNG Dispensers (2) at the Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Facility Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
T00038 MetroWest RTA - Electronic Sign Board Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
Federal Fiscal Year 2025      
Cape Ann Transportation Authority      
RTD0010579 CATA - -Preventive Maintenance Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010583 CATA - -buy misc small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010584 CATA - -acquire shop equip/small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010591 CATA - -Revenue Vehicle Replacement.
Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
T00073 CATA-Rehab/Renovation Administration & Operations Facility Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority      
RTD0011109 MetroWest RTA - ACQUISITION OF BUS SUPPORT EQUIP/FACILITIES Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011110 MetroWest RTA - TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/CAPITAL OUTREACH Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011111 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - BLANDIN Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011112 MetroWest RTA - OPERATING ASSISTANCE NON FIXED ROUTE ADA PARA SERV Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011115 MetroWest RTA - 5339 COMPETITIVE REVENUE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - DISCRETIONARY Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
RTD0011121 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - Framingham Commuter Rail Station (FCRS) Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011124 MetroWest RTA - 5339 COMPETITIVE 2025 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) ADDTL ELECTRIFICATION COSTS - DISCRETIONARY Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011133 MetroWest RTA - AFC TRANSITION - MOBILE FARE COLL EQUIP Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011134 MetroWest RTA - PUBLIC RESTROOMS AT BLANDIN & FCRS HUBS - DISCRETIONARY Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011137 MetroWest RTA - VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - CUTAWAYS (8) #2 of 2 Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
Federal Fiscal Year 2026      
Cape Ann Transportation Authority      
RTD0010579 CATA - -Preventive Maintenance Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010583 CATA - -buy misc small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010584 CATA - -acquire shop equip/small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010591 CATA - -Revenue Vehicle Replacement.
Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
T00073 CATA-Rehab/Renovation Administration & Operations Facility Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority      
RTD0011116 MetroWest RTA - OPERATING ASSISTANCE NON FIXED ROUTE ADA PARA SERV Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011117 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - BLANDIN Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011118 MetroWest RTA - TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/CAPITAL OUTREACH Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011119 MetroWest RTA - ACQUISITION OF BUS SUPPORT EQUIP/FACILITIES Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011120 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - Framingham Commuter Rail Station Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011125 MetroWest RTA - 2026 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) ADDTL ELECTRIFICATION COSTS Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011126 MetroWest RTA - 5339 COMPETITIVE REVENUE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - DISCRETIONARY Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
RTD0011138 MetroWest RTA - VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - CUTAWAYS (8) #2 of 2 Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
Federal Fiscal Year 2027      
Cape Ann Transportation Authority      
RTD0010579 CATA - -Preventive Maintenance Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010583 CATA - -buy misc small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010584 CATA - -acquire shop equip/small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
T00073 CATA-Rehab/Renovation Administration & Operations Facility Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority      
RTD0011195 MetroWest RTA - OPERATING ASSISTANCE NON FIXED ROUTE ADA PARA SERV Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011196 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - BLANDIN Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011197 MetroWest RTA - TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/CAPITAL OUTREACH Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011198 MetroWest RTA - ACQUISITION OF BUS SUPPORT EQUIP/FACILITIES Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011199 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - Framingham Commuter Rail Station Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011200 MetroWest RTA - 5339 COMPETITIVE REVENUE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - DISCRETIONARY Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
RTD0011201 MetroWest Regional Transit Authority - ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) ADDTL ELECTRIFICATION COSTS Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011202 MetroWest RTA - VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - Cutaways #2 of 2 Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
RTD0011267 MetroWest RTA - EV - Additional Electrification for Vehicles Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
Federal Fiscal Year 2028      
Cape Ann Transportation Authority      
RTD0010579 CATA - -Preventive Maintenance Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010583 CATA - -buy misc small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0010584 CATA - -acquire shop equip/small capital Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
T00073 CATA-Rehab/Renovation Administration & Operations Facility Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority      
RTD0011195 MetroWest RTA - OPERATING ASSISTANCE NON FIXED ROUTE ADA PARA SERV Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011196 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - BLANDIN Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011197 MetroWest RTA - TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/CAPITAL OUTREACH Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011198 MetroWest RTA - ACQUISITION OF BUS SUPPORT EQUIP/FACILITIES Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011199 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - Framingham Commuter Rail Station Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011200 MetroWest RTA - 5339 COMPETITIVE REVENUE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - DISCRETIONARY Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
RTD0011201 MetroWest Regional Transit Authority - ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) ADDTL ELECTRIFICATION COSTS Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
RTD0011202 MetroWest RTA - VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - Cutaways #2 of 2 Quantified 0 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bus Replacement
RTD0011267 MetroWest RTA - EV - Additional Electrification for Vehicles Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions

 

Table B-3
Greenhouse Gas Regional Highway Project Tracking: Completed Projects
Project ID Number Project Name GHG Analysis Type GHG CO2 Impact (kg/yr) GHG Impact Description FFY of Contract Award
Federal Fiscal Year 2023        
603722 LEXINGTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, L-10-010, ROUTE 2A (MARRETT ROAD) OVER I-95/ROUTE 128 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
606130 NORWOOD- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ROUTE 1A & UPLAND ROAD/WASHINGTON STREET & PROSPECT STREET/FULTON STREET Quantified 131,840 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
606476 BOSTON- ROADWAY, CEILING, ARCH & WALL RECONSTRUCTION AND OTHER CONTROL SYSTEMS IN SUMNER TUNNEL Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
607244 WINTHROP- RECONSTRUCTION & RELATED WORK ALONG WINTHROP STREET & REVERE STREET CORRIDOR Quantified 252,816 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
607327 WILMINGTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, W-38-002, ROUTE 38 (MAIN STREET) OVER THE B&M RAILROAD Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
607342 MILTON- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ROUTE 28 (RANDOLPH AVENUE) & CHICKATAWBUT ROAD Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
607777 WATERTOWN- REHABILITATION OF MOUNT AUBURN STREET (ROUTE 16) Quantified 536,769 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
607899 DEDHAM- PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS ALONG BUSSEY STREET, INCLUDING SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT, D-05-010, BUSSEY STREET OVER MOTHER BROOK Quantified 3,331 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
607977 HOPKINTON- WESTBOROUGH- RECONSTRUCTION OF I-90/I-495 INTERCHANGE Quantified 0 RTP project included in the statewide model
608009 BOXBOROUGH- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, B-18-002, ROUTE 111 OVER I-495 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608208 QUINCY- MILTON- BOSTON- INTERSTATE MAINTENANCE & RELATED WORK ON I-93 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608255 STOW- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, S-29-011, BOX MILL ROAD OVER ELIZABETH BROOK Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608348 BEVERLY- RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE STREET Quantified 387,153 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
608480 FOXBOROUGH- RESURFACING AND RELATED WORK ON ROUTE 1 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608609 BOSTON- WESTWOOD- STEEL SUPERSTRUCTURE CLEANING (FULL REMOVAL) AND PAINTING OF 2 BRIDGES: B-16-118 & W-31-006 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608707 QUINCY- RECONSTRUCTION OF SEA STREET Quantified -30,437 Quantified Increase in Emissions
608818 DANVERS- MIDDLETON- RESURFACING AND RELATED WORK ON ROUTE 114 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608889 FRAMINGHAM- TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT EDGELL ROAD AT CENTRAL STREET Quantified 232,860 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
608929 WILMINGTON- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, W-38-003, BUTTERS ROW OVER MBTA Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
608933 PEABODY- REHABILITATION OF CENTRAL STREET Quantified 150,913 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
609053 CANTON- DEDHAM- NORWOOD- HIGHWAY LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT I-93 & I-95/128 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
609253 WILMINGTON- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT LOWELL STREET (ROUTE 129) AND WOBURN STREET Quantified 494,211 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
609254 LYNN- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO INTERSECTIONS ON BROADWAY Quantified 73,291 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Traffic Operational Improvement
610552 MARLBOROUGH- HUDSON- RAMP IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED WORK AT I-495 (SB) TO I-290 (WB) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
610674 NEWTON- RECONSTRUCTION OF COMMONWEALTH AVENUE (ROUTE 30), FROM EAST OF AUBURN STREET TO ASH STREET Quantified 16,846 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Complete Streets Project
610726 MEDFORD- READING- SOMERVILLE- STONEHAM- WINCHESTER- WOBURN- INTERSTATE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION ON I-93 Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
610919 LYNN- NAHANT- NORTHERN STRAND EXTENSION Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
612662 BOSTON- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, B-16-235 (39T & 3A0), ROUTE 1A OVER CHELSEA STREET/BREMEN STREET & RAILROAD Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612663 BOSTON- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, B-16-053 (4T3), BROOKLINE AVENUE OVER I-90 & RAILROAD Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
612664 BOSTON- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, B-16-179, AUSTIN STREET OVER I-93 AND B-16-281, I-93 UPPER/LOWER DECK Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12114 ROYALL STREET SHUTTLE Quantified 409,583 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12125 NEWTON MICROTRANSIT SERVICE Quantified 33,103 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12694 NEWMO MICROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 91,800 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12695 BLUEBIKES STATION REPLACEMENT AND SYSTEM EXPANSION Quantified 20,484 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
S12696 BLUEBIKES SYSTEM EXPANSION Quantified 2,637 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
S12697 PLEASANT STREET SHUTTLE SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 183,575 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12698 BLUEBIKES SYSTEM EXPANSION Quantified 460 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
S12699 STONEHAM SHUTTLE SERVICE Quantified 41,707 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12700 CATA ON DEMAND MICROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 33,400 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12701 MWRTA CATCHCONNECT MICROTRANSIT SERVICE EXPANSION Quantified 11,936 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12702 BICYCLE PARKING ALONG THE BRUCE FREEMAN RAIL TRAIL Quantified 1,024 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
S12703 MONTACHUSETT RTA MICROTRANSIT SERVICE Quantified 24,602 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from New/Additional Transit Service
S12704 CHENERY MIDDLE SCHOOL BICYCLE PARKING Quantified 771 Quantified Decrease in Emissions from Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
S12705 LYNN STATION IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II Qualitative 0 Qualitative Decrease in Emissions
S12749 STOW - ASSABET RIVER RAIL TRAIL EXTENSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN Qualitative 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
S12752 DOVER-NEEDHAM - CENTRE STREET / CENTRAL AVENUE BRIDGE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions

 

Table B-4
Greenhouse Gas Regional Transit Project Tracking: Completed Projects
Regional Transit Authority Project ID Number Project Name GHG Analysis Type GHG CO2 Impact (kg/yr) GHG Impact Description FFY of Contract Award
Federal Fiscal Year 2023          
Cape Ann Transportation Authority          
RTD0010578 CATA - -Preventive Maintenance 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0010582 CATA - -buy misc small capital 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0010585 CATA - -acquire shop equip/small capital 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0010589 CATA - -Revenue Vehicle Replacement 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00072 Replacement of two replica trolleys that have reached the end of their useful life in 2011 (VIN 1C9S2HFS81W535239) and 2013 (1C9S2HSS52W535268). 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00221 CATA - Van transportation to dialysis and medical appointments (5310) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority          
RTD0011099 MWRTA - OPERATING ASSISTANCE NON FIXED ROUTE ADA PARA SERV 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011100 MetroWest RTA - ACQUISITION OF BUS SUPPORT EQUIP/FACILITIES 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011101 MetroWest RTA - TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/CAPITAL OUTREACH 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011102 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - BLANDIN 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011108 MetroWest RTA - TERMINAL, INTERMODAL (TRANSIT) - Framingham Commuter Rail Station (FCRS) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011113 MetroWest Regional Transit Authority - 5339 COMPETITIVE REVENUE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT - DISCRETIONARY 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011122 MetroWest RTA - 2023 ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) MIGRATION 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011127 MetroWest Regional Transit Authority - Back Entrance Project - DISCRETIONARY 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011128 MetroWest RTA - Electronic Sign Board 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011129 MetroWest Regional Transit Authority - CRT North Framingham Bike/Pedestrian Connectivity - Cochituate Rail Trail North Framingham Feasibility Study - DISCRETIONARY 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
RTD0011135 MetroWest RTA - VEHICLE REPLACEMENTs - CUTAWAYS (4 x E2s) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00216 MWRTA - Continued funding for MWRTA TOP (5310) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority        
MBTA002 Revenue Vehicle Program 5307 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MBTA003 Signals/Systems Upgrade Program 5307 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MBTA004 Stations and Facilities Program 5307 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MBTA005 Bridge & Tunnel Program 5337 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MBTA006 Revenue Vehicle Program 5337 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MBTA007 Signals/Systems Upgrade Program 5337 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MBTA008 Stations and Facilities Program 5337 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MBTA009 Bus Program 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MBTA011 RRIF/TIFIA Financing Program 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
MBTA012 Lynnway Multimodal Corridor (RAISE)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00013 North Wilmington Station - CARSI 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00020 Quincy Bus Facility Modernization (FTA)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00021 Chelsea & Everett Route Planning (FTA)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00022 Battery Electric Buses - Low-No (FTA)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00023 South Elm Street Bridge Haverhill (FRA)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00024 South Salem Comm. Rail Stop Study (FTA)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00025 MBTA Suicide Trespass Prevention (FRA)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00027 Bridge & Tunnel Program 5307 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00028 Blue Hill Ave. Corridor Project (RAISE)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00032 Alewife Wayfinding Impr. (CMAQ)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00033 MBTA Systemwide Bike Racks (CMAQ)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00034 Columbus Ave. Bus Lane Ph. II (CMAQ)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00035 Lynn Station Improvements (STP)
0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00215 Greater Lynn Senior Services - Move Safe and Mobility Links Program (5310) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions  
T00217 Mystic Valley Elder Services - Continued funding for Connect a Ride Alliance Program (5310) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
T00218 SCM Community Transportation - Funding for a scheduling software (5310) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
T00222 City of Newton - NewMo Operating Funds (5310) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions
T00234 Town of Acton - Funding for drivers/dispatch salary at CrossTown Connect (5310) 0 No assumed impact/negligible impact on emissions

 

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Appendix C: Public Engagement and Comments

 

Overview

In the course of developing the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) regularly engages with municipalities and the general public to provide information about the milestones, deadlines, and key decision points in the development process. Staff publicly shares materials and information used by the MPO board for decision-making via the TIP development web page: www.bostonmpo.org/tip-dev. This process affords the public ongoing opportunities to provide input to the MPO board during the development of the TIP and prior to the release of the draft TIP for the official public review period. This appendix documents the input received during the development of the FFYs 2024–28 TIP and comments received during the public review period.

 

Engagement during the development of the FFYs 2024-28 TIP was primarily conducted virtually.  MPO staff used virtual public involvement (VPI) tactics such as online workshops and virtual information sessions. All Boston Region MPO board meetings throughout the FFYs 2024–28 TIP development cycle were hosted remotely, allowing project proponents and members of the public to participate via internet or telephone and provide comments without the need to travel to attend a meeting in person. These virtual engagement opportunities continue to provide a greater level of accessibility and transparency to the TIP process than is achievable through in-person meetings alone.

 

Summary of comments received during TIP development

MPO staff initiated public engagement activities for the FFYs 2024–28 TIP in October 2022 and maintained communication with municipal, state agency, and public stakeholders throughout the TIP development process. The primary engagement events staff held were the TIP How-To virtual information sessions with municipal TIP contacts. Staff also attended subregional committee meetings hosted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and hosted Inner Core Committee Transportation group meetings to discuss the TIP. Staff also held TIP development discussions at several Regional Transportation Advisory Council meetings. These events offered individuals the opportunity to directly engage with staff to ask questions, voice concerns, provide suggestions, and propose new projects for funding.

 

The MPO board held a series of discussions at its regular meetings as the TIP was developed in stages that focused on project solicitation, project evaluation, and programming of funds. Staff informed the public at each stage via its standard communication channels (email, social media, and the MPO website). As a result, the MPO received a number of oral and written comments while developing the draft TIP. The comments directed to the MPO board are summarized below in Table C-1.

 

 

 

Table C-1
Public Comments Received during Development of the FFYs 2024–28 TIP

PROJECT NAME SUPPORT/OPPOSE/REQUEST/CONCERN COMMENT
S12803 and S12804 Medford BlueBikes Expansion and Bike Parking Tier 1 Noam Reuveni Support  Spoke in support of additional Bluebikes stations within Medford, especially at West Medford station.
S12803 and S12804 Medford BlueBikes Expansion and Bike Parking Tier 1 Simone Alcindor Support "Hi, I'm just expressing my support for the Medford BlueBikes expansion and increased bicycle parking. My only note as for the BlueBikes expansion is that ideally, I think it'd be best if the Glenwood neighborhood got two Blue Bike stations, one near Riverside Ave @ Freedom Way (preferably between that and the housing development to maximize access for commuters), and one towards the north, perhaps in Haines Square, which is quite central to the Northern side of the neighborhood. The only reason for that is the fact that the Glenwood neighborhood is quite large, especially for those traveling on foot to/from a BlueBikes station, and with a single BlueBike station, I feel as if the part of Glenwood it is not near would likely be neglected. Also as for the Condon Shell station, I feel as if a station near Winthrop Street would be best to maximize walkability to both the nearby Medford Hillside neighborhood and the Condon Shell and associated bike trails on the Mystic River. I also wonder if this program could in any way support the City of Medford's attempts to redesign its road network with Complete Street principles and expand its bike network. Although the plans for its Complete Streets program as expressed in its Comprehensive Plan are broad, the city seems to struggle to gain the financial and political support to make infrastructure improvements at any quick rate."
Reconstruction of Canton Street (608158) Steve Olanoff Support Spoke in support of Westwood's Canton Street project and noted that it is the first project for Westwood on the TIP in a long time. Discussed the benefits and cost effectiveness of transforming Canton Street into a Complete Street for pedestrians and other users with a planned new sidewalk and multi-use path as well as more sidewalk connections. Advocated for a scenario that includes this project to be selected and noted some additional cost and description considerations and corrections.  
Envision Wakefield Main Street Improvements (610545) Bill Renault Support Advocated for a scenario that includes the Envision Wakefield Complete Streets project to be selected. Briefly discussed some benefits of the project and status of design.
Envision Wakefield Main Street Improvements (610545) Bill Renault Support Advocated for a scenario that includes the Envision Wakefield complete streets project to be selected. Briefly discussed some benefits of the project, community support, and status of design.
Envision Wakefield Main Street Improvements (610545) North Suburban Planning Council Support Support the redesign of downtown Wakefield. Support regional/subregional coordination.
S12808 and S12809, Boston and Cambridge Electric Bluebikes Adoption Kim Foltz Support Letter on behalf of Bluebikes General Council municipalities in support of Boston and Cambridge Bluebikes e-bikes projects.
S12808 and S12809, Boston and Cambridge Electric Bluebikes Adoption Miguel Perez-Luna Support Advocated for a scenario that includes the introduction of e-bikes into the Bluebikes system (the Boston and Cambridge Bluebikes Community Connections projects). Discussed the benefits of e-bikes for bikeshare systems. Noted the project's support from all metro Bluebikes municipalities.
S12808 and S12809, Boston and Cambridge Electric Bluebikes Adoption Miguel Perez-Luna Support Spoke in support of Cambridge's Bluebikes project and the introduction of an MPO Bikeshare Support Program in Destination 2050 and the TIP. Discussed the benefits of expanding the Bluebikes system, including mode shift and public health. 
Swampscott Rail Trail Maura Carroll Request "Let me start by congratulating you on your new position. I have exchanged many emails with Matt over the years and attended many zoom meeting and the MPO does wonderful work! I do have two questions. The Swampscott rail trail project is slated for 2027 on the current TIP. Is it still on for 2027 or has it been moved? When exactly do the funds become available for the project?"
Ipswich Argilla Roadway Reconstruction and Adaptaion (612738) Frank Ventimiglia Support Spoke about Ipswich Argilla Road/Crane Beach reconstruction/resiliency project. Described project background: coastal vulnerability assessment prepared by the Woods Hole Group for the Trustees regarding future flooding of Crane Beach; Town and Trustees identified a Coastal Resiliency Grant Program as a possible funding source and has so far recieved over 600,000 to combat sea level rise and enhance resiliency in the area through various measures, including roadway reconstruction/elevation and stabilization, and salt marsh expansion. Advocated for project in FFYs 2024-28 TIP.
Community Connections      
Canton Royall Street Shuttle Tom O'Rourke Support Comment letter in support of Canton Royall Street shuttle (on behalf of Neponset River Regional Chamber).
Canton Royall Street Shuttle Stephanie Monaco Support Spoke in support of the Canton Royall Street shuttle and noted the importance and value of the shuttle service and program.
Canton Royall Street Shuttle Danielle DeMarco Support Spoke in support of the Canton Royall Street shuttle. Company owns 250 Royall Street (office building) and noted the importance of the shuttle to their business and attracting tenants to their building.
Canton Royall Street Shuttle Yadira Martinez Support Spoke in support of the Royall Street shuttle. Noted its importance in incentivizing employees to return to the office and promoting mode shifts.
Canton Royall Street Shuttle Brian McCusker Support Spoke in support of the Royall Street shuttle. Noted that the shuttle service was crucial in retaining and attracting employees after they moved their office. 
Canton Royall Street Shuttle Gene Manning Support Spoke in support of the Royall Street shuttle. Noted the shuttle's immportance to the town and its impacts on reducing congestion and its benefits to the business community.
Canton Royall Street Shuttle Karen Dumaine Support Spoke in support of the Royall Street shuttle. Thanked others for speaking in support and discussed the importance of the shuttle as a transit option for residents who lack other transit access and ways to get to work.
NewMo Microtransit Service Expansion (Newton) Josh Ostroff Support Spoke in support of the NewMo Microtransit service. Noted that the service is critical for providing mobility options in Newton, providing equitable mobilityespecially for seniors and people with disabilitiesas well as supporting the workforce, and reducing congestion. Discussed the importance of the Community Connections program funding for this service and noted that Newton is exploring options to maintain and support the service in the future.
General      
Dan Jaffe Request Subject: Cambridge Street rail bridge. Third bridge in the area that needs replacement. Message: "We need to get this bridge on the list if it isn't. There is a desire to enhance it as the area around it expected to grow quite significantly! The deck needs to be a bit wider so on the Northern side can support a protected dual bike track to better connect to the other two bridges bike paths within Sullivan Sq. as well as down Cambridge St into Washington St Somerville. meeting up with the new South Somerville Green Line community pathway. Then on the South side between the 93 off ramp create a pathway down and into D St so people can walk and bike into Hood Park from a second pathway as well as offer a more direct path for the Cambridge St south side into Boston city core via North Washington bridge (which needs to get its name corrected as its the Charlestown Bridge or give the community a chance to name the bridge) The last element is a tunnel for a walkway parallel with the commuter rails on the West side so people can cross Cambridge St without competing with the traffic. Keep in mind the volume of people getting to and from Sullivan Sq T station will be increasing from the South, and this will enhance access to the MAPC pathway."
Abigail Raymond Concern "I am advocating for better pedestrian infrastructure along the Fellsway (Route 28), particularly along the Malden/Medford city line. Currently, there are no timed pedestrian lights or flashing signs to accompany crosswalks. Pedestrians must dodge traffic in order to make it across the street. A lack of lighting makes crossing Route 28 at night particularly challenging and nerve-racking. For residents who live on the west side of the Route in Medford, like me, the only way to access subway connections (e.g., the Orange Line) and many bus connections is by crossing Route 28. I am committed to seeing that this issue is heard by those who can make changes. Please let me know if there are further steps I can take (such as contacting personnel from the city of Medford or Malden) to advance this issue."
Dan Jaffe Concern Heard recently about Rutherford Avenue project delay; concerned about mobility and safety for Charlestown residents. Noted traffic flow difficulties in the area and advocated for project to be returned to 2019 design. Requested better solutions for Charlestown resident mobility (solving intra-community traffic and transportation issues) and regional traffic flow through Charlestown.
Brad Rawson Request Noted Somerville's support for the TIP process and commended the MPO on TIP process improvements over the years. Noted the importance of discussing the MBTA's regional portfolio of projects. Requested that the board see and discuss those projects.
Dan Jaffe Request "Charlestown residents are car-dependent, and dependent on access in and out of the community via a single pathway which is too small and busy. We need to reduce space on the street to make more room for buses and also reduce GhG emissions and improve air quality, which is an issue in Charlestown. We should reduce car use and focus on increasing microtransit to facilitate movement within the community and connections to rapid transit stops and opportunities." 
North Shore Task Force Support Improvements at Route 128 Exit 45 / Dunham Road Phase II to improve safety, ease congestion, and open up economic development opportunities.
North Shore Task Force Request Capital projects to expand on-road bike lanes.
North Shore Task Force Request Capital projects to support MBTA modernization and electrification.
North Shore Task Force Support Support two major bridge projects in Beverly, Project 608514 (Hall-Whitaker Drawbridge) and 605276 (Kernwood Avenue over Danvers River).
Inner Core Committee Transportation Group Request Capital projects to support multimodal infrastructure improvements in downtown central business districts and along freight corridors.
Inner Core Committee Transportation Group Request Capital projects to make better commuinty connections over barriers with solutions like bicycle/pedestrian bridges.
Inner Core Committee Transportation Group Support Support extension of the MBTA Silver Line, both west and east, on dedicated rights-of-way.
Inner Core Committee Transportation Group Support Support North-bound bus lane on the Tobin bridge and better connections in City Square tunnel.
Inner Core Committee Transportation Group Support Support reimagining Route 16 as a multimodal artery with a shared use path, dedicated transit facility, and intersection upgrades to stem air pollution.
Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination Request Prioritize investing in alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle trips.
South Shore Coalition Request Capital projects to improve/replace commuter ferry pier at Pemberton Pier.
Three Rivers Interlocal Council Request Capital projects to support traffic calming along MassDOT roads that run through a communityespecially where they impact residential districts.
Three Rivers Interlocal Council Support Support including the Canton I-93/95 Interchange project, or an amended/phased version, in the TIP.
Southwest Advisory Planning Council Request Capital projects to support Route 1 Wrentham safety improvements, including median (jersey barrier) installation along corridor.
Southwest Advisory Planning Council Request Capital projects to support intersection improvements in Wrentham, including Route 140 and 1A, Route 1A, North Street and Winter Street.
Southwest Advisory Planning Council Request Increase perviousness, green energy usage, electric vehicle charging stations, and improve communication with districts and municipalities.

 

Summary of comments received during TIP public review period

The MPO board voted to release the draft FFYs 2024–28 TIP document for public review at its April 20, 2023, meeting. This vote initiated an official 21-day public review period, which began on April 26, 2023, and closed on May 17, 2023. The comments received during this public review period are summarized in Table C-2.


 

Table C-2
Public Comments Received during the Public Review Period for the Draft FFYs 2024–28 TIP

 

PROJECT NAME SUPPORT/OPPOSE/REQUEST/CONCERN COMMENT RESPONSE
Projects under consideration for TIP Funding (FFYs 202428)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Currently programmed projects (FFYs 202327)
Project #610666 - Swampscott - Swampscott Rail Trail Construction Maura Carroll Request Comment requesting additional information regarding the timing of the project and when funding would become available to further the project. This project continues to be programmed in the FFYs 202428 TIP following its programming in the current, FFYs 202327 TIP.  However, the timing of the project has been adjusted to accommodate additional permitting and right-of-way considerations along the trail.  Given this schedule, funding may be available as early as October 1, 2027, for the project.  
Project #609204 - Belmont - Community Path, Belmont Component of the Mass Central Rail Trail (Phase 1) Friends of the Belmont Community Path Support Supports the continued programming of Phase 1 of the Belmont Community Path project and the MPO's investments in additional path infrastructure in Malden and Natick as part of new FFYs 202428 TIP projects.  Supports additional investments through the Complete Streets and Community Connections investment programs and MPO's support of the Chenery Middle School Bicycle Parking project through the latter program (Project #S12704 in the FFYs 202327 TIP).  Requests that the MPO continue to support Community Connections investments and encourages consideration of Phase 2 of the project. The MPO is actively updating the current LRTP, Destination 2040, to Destination 2050 and anticipates a release of the draft LRTP for comment this June.  The draft FFYs 202428 TIP also includes the addition of some preliminary recommendations made by Destination 2050, such as the addition of $1 million per year in FFYs 202526 and $2 million per year in FFYs 202728 for the creation of a Bikeshare Support funding program within the Community Connections Program.  This program, along with other new investments for Transit Modernization and a Project Design Pilot program, are expected to launch for funding applications in fall of 2023 as part of developing the FFYs 202529 TIP.  Staff look forward to continuing working with Belmont and other communities in the region to continue to support new projects.
Project #605857 - Norwood - Intersection Improvements at Route 1 and University Avenue/Everett Street  Norwood Department of Public Works Request Town DPW provided a written public comment letter requesting that Project 605857 in the TIP on Route 1 remain funded starting in FFYs 2025–26 instead of delayed to FFYs 202627 in the FFYs 202428 TIP.  The project reached 25 percent design in November 2016 and is still waiting on a design public hearing, and the state has delayed the project since with funding initially programmed in FFY 2022 in the FFYs 202226 TIP.  The FFY 202327 TIP delayed it to 2025, and it has been delayed once again.  The project was also the subject of a 1996 CTPS study and, since then, there has been advocacy for improvements to a failed state-owned intersection. The MPO will continue to work with project stakeholders on this effort to ensure that the project advances towards construction.  The delay of the project into a start year of FFY 2026 was driven by additional complications from utility considerations within the project area.
Project #608954 - Weston - Reconstruction on Route 30 Fred Camerato Oppose Requests clarification on details related to Project 608954 and adjacent projects in Newton, including project #110980 (Route 30 over the Charles River).  Opposes encouraging pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Route 30 due to safety concerns when crossing driveways.  Opposed to any vegetative removal or addition of impervious surfaces, and expresses concern over the urbanization of Weston's woods and paving of historic roads. Thank you very much for your interest in the FFYs 202428 TIP and Project #608954 - Weston- Reconstruction of Route 30.  As the project continues through design, feedback like yours will be taken into consideration to deliver improvements to safety for all users of the roadway and investing in the preservation of natural space.  Specifically, as part of evaluating and scoring this project for the FFYs 202327 TIP, the Town of Weston highlighted seven conservation parcels along the corridor that will see improved investment in stormwater drainage and management to improve water quality along the route.  The MPO is actively collaborating with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Town of Weston on this effort, and more details about the project can be found here on the town website.
Project #608954 - Weston - Reconstruction on Route 30 Louis Mercuri, Rebecca Mercuri, Fernanda Bourlot, Martin Bourlot, Nina Danforth, Barbara Fullerton, Burt Fullerton, Douglas Garron, Lorna Garron, Lise Revers, Becky Ames, Barbara Baker, Nick Berardinelli, Paul Brontas, Iva Brown, Ross Brown, Sara Butera, Steven Butera, Jane Bybee, Jon Chase, Frank Caine, Katty Chace, Tack Chace, Diana Chaplin, Gustav Christensen, Kathie Collman, Robert Collman, Paul Davenport, Will Davenport, Barry Davidson, Linda Davidson, Katherine Diver, Neil Diver, Margaret Ewald, Roxanne Ferreiro, Joyce Flaherty, Robert Froh, Gina Gagliardi, Michelle Garfinkle, Steve Garfinkle, Jennifer Garron, Barbara Gilman, Richard Gilman, Anne Grape, Sherwin Greenblat, Margaret Griner, Paul Griner, Christi Halb,y John Harding, Victoria Huber, Ravi Jasuj, Angad Jasuja, Komal Jasuja, Aviva Jeruchim, James Kappel, Nancy Kappel, Guneet Kaur, Deborah Khaksari, Shahriar Khaksari, David Lau, Larine Levy, Elliot Lobel, Lenore Lobel, Nancy Lukitsh, Kate McGovern, Michael McGovern, Cody Meissner, Brad Meslin, Karen Meslin, Harold V. Meyers, Nader Michael, Nanette Michael, Natalie Michael, John Micheal, Mina-Mark Micheal, Nechatt Micheal, Lilian Mikael, Marina Mikael, Monica Mikael, Nagy Mikael, Doreen Mirley, John Mirley, Isis Morgan, Hal Myers, Mona Nakhla, Rochelle Nemrow, Jack O'Donnell, David Osborne, Joan Parrish, Bruce Paster, Hugh Pearson, Connie Pinkert, Warren Pinkert, Larry Rand, John Sallay, Susan Schaefer, Amy Silverstein, Tiina Smith, Rachael Stewart, Drew Tamoney, Richard Trant, Beverly Watson, Steve Watson, Norm Weinstock, Shelia Weinstock, Ann Wiedie, Artemis Willis, Katherine Wolfthal, Greg Zacharias, and Susan Zacharias Oppose Opposes the two-way shared use path design for safety issues, including at two-way crossings along the design alignment.  Opposes the 10-foot-wide travel path, citing that a wider bicycle path encourages bicycles on the path to move faster, including motorized bicycles.  Opposes brush removal and any tree clearance.  Requests more equitable consideration in project, specifically equal liability in that properties on the south side of Route 30 are at risk of causing injury to path users while property on the north side are not, given the absence of a path there. The MPO appreciates the feedback on this project, and is actively working with MassDOT and staff of the Town of Weston to consider all public feedback as the project continues through the design process, the status of which can be followed at the Town's project website here.  This includes working with all project stakeholders to ensure that the project's design delivers a robust set of safe, accessible, and sustainable outcomes for all users of the roadway; the feedback you have provided helps to further that process.  The MPO and its staff look forward to working with Weston as this project moves along, and as part of broader efforts to support the regional transportation network through the Transportation Improvement Program.
Other comments
Draft FFYs 202428 TIP Document, MBTA Bus Network Redesign Organization: East Cambridge Planning Team Request Requests that the MPO better integrate future land uses and developments as points of consideration for project evaluation, and raises concern regarding how transit service changes may factor in future development in Cambridge. In developing the MPO's five year capital investment plan for the Boston region, the MPO selected several new projects within the Inner Core for programming in the TIP.  These projects included increased funding in the regional bikeshare network for expansion and partial electrification of Cambridge's Bluebikes stock.  The TIP is developed on an annual basis, and each year municipalities apply for project funding through the TIP.  Projects are scored by MPO staff, and this scoring process includes consideration for categories including, but not limited to, Transportation Equity, Connectivity, Clean Air, and Economic Vitality.  The MPO's project scoring process accounts for planned expansions in affordable housing, employment centers, proximity to existing or future transit hubs (including the MBTA's Bus Network Redesign), open space, and other community assets.  Further information on the MPO's project prioritization and scoring process can be found in Appendix A of the Draft TIP. While the TIP is a five year transportation planning document, it is greatly informed by the MPO's Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which is currently being revised to be "Destination 2050".  Destination 2050 lays out funding plans for increased investment in multimodal connectivity and transit from the MPO.  In tandem with the development of the LRTP, the MPO has developed a new Travel Demand Model to account for planned developments, commuting trends, new technologies, and challenges that will inform the development of projects throughout the 97 cities and towns of the Boston Region.  The draft Destination 2050 plan is expected to be released to the public in June for comment and feedback as well.
Draft FFYs 2024-28 TIP Document, MBTA Red Blue Connector, MBTA Commuter Rail Electrification, MBTA Bus Garage Reconstruction at Quincy and Arborway Organization: Conservation Law Foundation/Massachusetts Sierra Club Request Requests that the MPO allocate more funding to EJ communities, that the TIP go further to protect air quality, that the MPO fully fund the Red-Blue Connector, invest further in an electric fleet for transit rolling stock, allocate funding to the MBTA Quincy and Arborway garage projects, that the MBTA procure electrification-compatible commuter rail coaches, and that the TIP include a discrete Climate Resilience scoring category. The FFYs 202428 revision to the TIP is being performed in tandem with the new LRTP, Destination 2050.  As part of evaluation criteria revisions included in the LRTP, staff will be reevaluating project prioritization criteria to further emphasize transportation equity and climate resilience in regional target funded projects.  The next FFYs 202529 TIP will incorporate this criteria, and using the foundation set by the FFYs 202428 TIP will launch a new project design support pilot, increase investment in transit and shared micromobility, and improve the reliability and sustainability of its investments in microtransit.  The MPO will continue to work with all stakeholders in the Boston region for future TIP cycles to realize the goals of the new Long-Range Transportation Plan, and implement the projects and priorities of the FFYs 202428 TIP.
Draft FFYs 202428 TIP Document, I-90 Allston Multimodal Project Organization: A Better City Request "The Allston I-90 Multimodal project should be supported by the Boston MPO in the TIP.  According to the Destination 2040 plan, it appears that the MPO considers this a 'Commonwealth of Massachusetts Funded Project' but not an MPO funded project.  This needs to change as part of the next TIP. The Allston I-90 Multimodal project would probably have a larger impact on this MPO region than any other project you are considering.  Getting this project done correctly would support mode shift, reduce traffic during the construction stages, and help improve access to jobs for residents throughout Metrowest and the entire I-90 corridor.  Alternatively, if we ignore this opportunity to create an all-at-grade design, there will be increased traffic congestion in this region for many years. I-90 Allston is not just a 'Boston project' or a 'Commonwealth Project' and the MPO should make this a priority in the TIP and how you describe the project. Thank you." Referred to the contents of the Massachusetts SFY 202327 Capital Investment Plan and its listing of the Allston Multimodal Project.  The Boston Region TIP feeds into the broader Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which itself feeds into the Capital Investment Plan.  The Boston Region MPO will continue to work with project stakeholders to advance the project, and the MPO recognizes the investment's status as a major regional concern.

 

 

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Appendix D: Geographic Distribution of TIP Funding

Overview of contents

Appendix D provides information about the geographic distribution of federal highway funding in the Boston region in the federal fiscal years (FFYs) 2024–28 Transportation Improvement Program, as well as for all years since 2011. It includes the distribution of the Boston Region MPO’s Regional Target Program funding (the MPO’s discretionary funding) and funding for projects and programs prioritized by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Funding amounts shown include the state’s matching funds that leverage the available federal funds.

 

Figures D-1 through D-4 summarize the distribution of the MPO’s Regional Target Program funding and all federal highway funding by subregion. Funding is shown for the time period covered by this TIP (FFYs 2024–28) and over a longer time horizon (FFYs 2011–28). Table D-1 shows the breakdown of this data for each municipality in the Boston region for FFYs 2024–28.

 

Purpose

The analysis presented here provides details about how the MPO has allocated its federal transportation highway dollars across its geographic region by showing which municipalities and areas of the Boston region have received highway funding for the construction of transportation projects. This data was first compiled for FFYs 2008-13 in response to the Boston Region MPO’s 2014 Certification Review by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration.

 

 

 

Figure D-1
Distribution of Regional Target Funding by Subregion (FFYs 2024–28)

 

A chart showing the distribution of regional target funding by MAPC subregion across fiscal years 2024-2028.

FFY = Federal Fiscal Year.

Subregions: ICC = Inner Core Committee. MAGIC = Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. MWRC = MetroWest Regional Collaborative. NSPC = North Suburban Planning Council. NSTF = North Shore Task Force. SSC = South Shore Coalition. SWAP = SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee. TRIC = Three Rivers Interlocal Council.

Source: Boston Region MPO.

 

Figure D-2
Distribution of All Federal Highway Funding in the Boston Region by Subregion (FFYs 2024–28)

 

A chart showing the distribution of all federal funding by MAPC subregion across fiscal years 2024-2028.

FFY = Federal Fiscal Year.

Subregions: ICC = Inner Core Committee. MAGIC = Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. MWRC = MetroWest Regional Collaborative. NSPC = North Suburban Planning Council. NSTF = North Shore Task Force. SSC = South Shore Coalition. SWAP = SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee. TRIC = Three Rivers Interlocal Council.

Source: Boston Region MPO.

 

 

 

 

Figure D-3
Distribution of Regional Target Funding by Subregion (FFYs 2011–28)

 

A chart showing the distribution of regional target funding by MAPC subregion across fiscal years 2011-2028.

FFY = Federal Fiscal Year.

Subregions: ICC = Inner Core Committee. MAGIC = Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. MWRC = MetroWest Regional Collaborative. NSPC = North Suburban Planning Council. NSTF = North Shore Task Force. SSC = South Shore Coalition. SWAP = SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee. TRIC = Three Rivers Interlocal Council.

Source: Boston Region MPO.

 

 

Figure D-4
Distribution of All Federal Highway Funding in the Boston Region by Subregion (FFYs 2011–28)

 

A chart showing the distribution of all federal funding by MAPC subregion across fiscal years 2011-2028.

FFY = Federal Fiscal Year.

Subregions: ICC = Inner Core Committee. MAGIC = Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. MWRC = MetroWest Regional Collaborative. NSPC = North Suburban Planning Council. NSTF = North Shore Task Force. SSC = South Shore Coalition. SWAP = SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee. TRIC = Three Rivers Interlocal Council.

Source: Boston Region MPO.

 

 

Table D-1
Federal Highway Programming for Municipalities in the Boston Region (FFYs 2024–28)

 

 

MPO Municipality Subregion Community Type Pct Pop. Pct Empl. Percent Federal Aid Roadway Miles (2016) Regionally Prioritized Target Funding (FFY 2024-28) Percent Regionally Prioritized Target Funding State Prioritized Funding Percent State Prioritized Funding Total Funding (Regionally Prioritized and State Prioritized) Percent Total Funding (Regionally Prioritized and State Prioritized)
Boston Inner Core Inner Core 20.1% 33.3% 11.1% $98,817,052 16.2% $134,778,189 12.1% $233,595,241 13.6%
Somerville Inner Core Inner Core 2.4% 1.5% 1.2% $65,000,000 10.6% $202,274,151 18.2% $267,274,151 15.5%
Hopkinton SWAP Developing Suburb 0.6% 0.5% 1.0% $0 0.0% $101,577,402 9.2% $101,577,402 5.9%
Beverly NSTF Regional Urban Center 1.3% 1.2% 1.2% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Natick MetroWest Maturing Suburb 1.1% 1.0% 1.2% $7,760,451 1.3% $103,438,387 9.3% $111,198,838 6.5%
Cambridge Inner Core Inner Core 3.5% 7.1% 1.8% $352,575 0.1% $20,968,208 1.9% $21,320,783 1.2%
Wilmington NSPC Maturing Suburb 0.7% 1.1% 1.3% $23,731,429 3.9% $16,592,888 1.5% $40,324,317 2.3%
Salem NSTF Regional Urban Center 1.3% 0.9% 0.7% $13,464,225 2.2% $50,815,078 4.6% $64,279,303 3.7%
Lynn Inner Core Regional Urban Center 3.0% 1.3% 1.3% $68,596,440 11.2% $35,414,262 3.2% $104,010,702 6.0%
Norwood TRIC Regional Urban Center 0.9% 1.1% 1.0% $28,699,272 4.7% $5,187,841 0.5% $33,887,113 2.0%
Milton TRIC Maturing Suburb 0.9% 0.1% 1.3% $0 0.0% $27,390,255 2.5% $27,390,255 1.6%
Peabody NSTF Regional Urban Center 1.6% 1.1% 1.4% $24,009,979 3.9% $5,145,271 0.5% $29,155,250 1.7%
Chelsea Inner Core Inner Core 1.2% 0.8% 0.6% $18,020,721 2.9% $1,617,667 0.1% $19,638,388 1.1%
Framingham MetroWest Regional Urban Center 2.2% 2.1% 2.5% $0 0.0% $25,702,748 2.3% $25,702,748 1.5%
Brookline Inner Core Inner Core 1.9% 0.9% 1.3% $28,995,267 4.7% $886,526 0.1% $29,881,793 1.7%
Watertown Inner Core Inner Core 1.1% 1.0% 0.6% $4,058,622 0.7% $3,449,261 0.3% $7,507,883 0.4%
Medford Inner Core Inner Core 1.8% 1.1% 1.5% $148,243 0.0% $24,408,900 2.2% $24,557,143 1.4%
Revere Inner Core Inner Core 1.9% 0.5% 1.3% $0 0.0% $42,633,696 3.8% $42,633,696 2.5%
Woburn NSPC Regional Urban Center 1.2% 2.1% 1.5% $22,360,680 3.7% $7,849,699 0.7% $30,210,379 1.8%
Everett Inner Core Inner Core 1.5% 0.8% 0.6% $15,795,848 2.6% $17,748,000 1.6% $33,543,848 1.9%
Braintree SSC Maturing Suburb 1.2% 1.3% 1.4% $0 0.0% $7,171,476 0.6% $7,171,476 0.4%
Randolph TRIC Maturing Suburb 1.0% 0.4% 1.0% $0 0.0% $24,688,177 2.2% $24,688,177 1.4%
Quincy Inner Core Regional Urban Center 3.0% 2.4% 2.1% $0 0.0% $331,753 0.0% $331,753 0.0%
Canton TRIC Maturing Suburb 0.7% 1.1% 1.1% $181,042 0.0% $18,866,619 1.7% $19,047,661 1.1%
Newton Inner Core Inner Core 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% $11,403,784 1.9% $5,733,237 0.5% $17,137,021 1.0%
Belmont Inner Core Inner Core 0.8% 0.4% 0.6% $21,288,202 3.5% $0 0.0% $21,288,202 1.2%
Lexington MAGIC Maturing Suburb 1.0% 1.1% 1.9% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Weston MetroWest Maturing Suburb 0.4% 0.3% 1.3% $27,345,994 4.5% $0 0.0% $27,345,994 1.6%
Reading NSPC Maturing Suburb 0.8% 0.4% 0.8% $11,000,000 1.8% $34,753,600 3.1% $45,753,600 2.7%
Stoneham NSPC Maturing Suburb 0.7% 0.3% 0.8% $466,628 0.1% $4,698,001 0.4% $5,164,629 0.3%
Waltham Inner Core Inner Core 1.9% 3.2% 1.6% $0 0.0% $16,039,175 1.4% $16,039,175 0.9%
Burlington NSPC Maturing Suburb 0.8% 2.4% 1.3% $0 0.0% $7,498,160 0.7% $7,498,160 0.4%
Hingham SSC Maturing Suburb 0.7% 0.8% 1.3% $15,018,900 2.5% $0 0.0% $15,018,900 0.9%
Wrentham SWAP Developing Suburb 0.4% 0.3% 1.0% $17,994,890 2.9% $0 0.0% $17,994,890 1.0%
Boxborough MAGIC Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.2% 0.4% $0 0.0% $393,365 0.0% $393,365 0.0%
Bellingham SWAP Developing Suburb 0.5% 0.3% 0.9% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Cohasset SSC Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.1% 0.5% $11,258,807 1.8% $0 0.0% $11,258,807 0.7%
Milford SWAP Regional Urban Center 0.9% 0.9% 1.2% $9,758,201 1.6% $0 0.0% $9,758,201 0.6%
Dedham TRIC Maturing Suburb 0.8% 0.8% 1.1% $0 0.0% $4,245,643 0.4% $4,245,643 0.2%
Weymouth SSC Maturing Suburb 1.7% 1.0% 1.5% $0 0.0% $7,376,252 0.7% $7,376,252 0.4%
Swampscott NSTF Maturing Suburb 0.5% 0.2% 0.3% $8,932,000 1.5% $0 0.0% $8,932,000 0.5%
Middleton NSTF Developing Suburb 0.3% 0.2% 0.5% $0 0.0% $6,487,646 0.6% $6,487,646 0.4%
Danvers NSTF Maturing Suburb 0.8% 1.3% 1.5% $0 0.0% $6,257,736 0.6% $6,257,736 0.4%
Winchester NSPC Maturing Suburb 0.7% 0.4% 0.6% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Ipswich NSTF Developing Suburb 0.4% 0.3% 0.7% $5,702,076 0.9% $7,719,915 0.7% $13,421,991 0.8%
Foxborough TRIC Developing Suburb 0.6% 0.6% 1.3% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Acton MAGIC Maturing Suburb 0.7% 0.5% 1.1% $15,000 0.0% $8,709,343 0.8% $8,724,343 0.5%
Winthrop Inner Core Inner Core 0.6% 0.1% 0.3% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Littleton MAGIC Developing Suburb 0.3% 0.4% 1.0% $5,164,375 0.8% $3,146,920 0.3% $8,311,295 0.5%
Lynnfield NSPC Maturing Suburb 0.4% 0.3% 0.6% $0 0.0% $17,419,717 1.6% $17,419,717 1.0%
Wakefield NSPC Maturing Suburb 0.8% 0.7% 0.9% $16,581,200 2.7% $10,553,510 1.0% $27,134,710 1.6%
Ashland MetroWest Maturing Suburb 0.6% 0.2% 0.5% $742,315 0.1% $4,303,848 0.4% $5,046,163 0.3%
Nahant Inner Core Maturing Suburb 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Malden Inner Core Inner Core 2.0% 0.7% 1.0% $4,858,127 0.8% $2,766,588 0.2% $7,624,715 0.4%
Stow MAGIC Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.1% 0.6% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Topsfield NSTF Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.1% 0.6% $0 0.0% $3,141,758 0.3% $3,141,758 0.2%
Hudson MAGIC Developing Suburb 0.6% 0.5% 0.7% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Marlborough MetroWest Regional Urban Center 1.2% 1.6% 2.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Medway SWAP Developing Suburb 0.4% 0.2% 0.6% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Sudbury MAGIC Maturing Suburb 0.6% 0.3% 1.0% $0 0.0% $812,283 0.1% $812,283 0.0%
Wayland MetroWest Maturing Suburb 0.4% 0.2% 0.7% $0 0.0% $3,249,130 0.3% $3,249,130 0.2%
Hamilton NSTF Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.1% 0.4% $0 0.0% $1,693,293 0.2% $1,693,293 0.1%
Maynard MAGIC Maturing Suburb 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Sharon TRIC Maturing Suburb 0.6% 0.2% 1.1% $0 0.0% $1,497,906 0.1% $1,497,906 0.1%
Arlington Inner Core Inner Core 1.4% 0.5% 0.8% $0 0.0% $1,302,209 0.1% $1,302,209 0.1%
Scituate SSC Maturing Suburb 0.6% 0.2% 1.0% $1,549,696 0.3% $0 0.0% $1,549,696 0.1%
Westwood TRIC Maturing Suburb 0.5% 0.6% 0.7% $22,094,875 3.6% $5,675,170 0.5% $27,770,045 1.6%
Bedford MAGIC Maturing Suburb 0.4% 0.9% 0.8% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Bolton MAGIC Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.1% 0.7% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Carlisle MAGIC Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.0% 0.4% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Concord MAGIC Maturing Suburb 0.6% 0.6% 1.1% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Dover SWAP Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.0% 0.5% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Essex NSTF Developing Suburb 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Franklin SWAP Developing Suburb 1.0% 0.8% 1.2% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Gloucester NSTF Regional Urban Center 0.9% 0.5% 1.0% $0 0.0% $64,960,000 5.9% $64,960,000 3.8%
Holbrook SSC Maturing Suburb 0.3% 0.1% 0.3% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Holliston MetroWest Developing Suburb 0.4% 0.3% 0.5% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Hull SSC Maturing Suburb 0.3% 0.1% 0.4% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Lincoln MAGIC Maturing Suburb 0.2% 0.1% 0.6% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Manchester NSTF Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.1% 0.4% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Marblehead NSTF Maturing Suburb 0.6% 0.2% 0.5% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Marshfield SSC Maturing Suburb 0.8% 0.3% 1.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Medfield TRIC Maturing Suburb 0.4% 0.2% 0.5% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Melrose Inner Core Inner Core 0.9% 0.3% 0.4% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Millis SWAP Developing Suburb 0.3% 0.1% 0.4% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Needham TRIC Maturing Suburb 1.0% 1.1% 1.2% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Norfolk SWAP Developing Suburb 0.3% 0.2% 0.5% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
North Reading NSPC Maturing Suburb 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Norwell SSC Developing Suburb 0.3% 0.5% 0.8% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Rockland SSC Developing Suburb 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Rockport NSTF Developing Suburb 0.2% 0.0% 0.2% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Saugus Inner Core Maturing Suburb 0.9% 0.5% 0.8% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Sherborn SWAP Developing Suburb 0.1% 0.0% 0.4% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Southborough MetroWest Maturing Suburb 0.3% 0.4% 1.2% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Walpole TRIC Developing Suburb 0.8% 0.5% 1.2% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Wellesley MetroWest Maturing Suburb 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%
Wenham NSTF Developing Suburb 0.1% 0.1% 0.4% $0 0.0% $0 0.0% $0 0.0%

 

FFY = Federal Fiscal Year.

Subregions: ICC = Inner Core Committee. MAGIC = Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. MWRC = MetroWest Regional Collaborative. NSPC = North Suburban Planning Council. NSTF = North Shore Task Force. SSC = South Shore Coalition. SWAP = SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee. TRIC = Three Rivers Interlocal Council.

Source: Boston Region MPO.

 

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Appendix E: Regulatory and Policy Framework

This appendix contains detailed background on the regulatory documents, legislation, and guidance that shape the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) transportation planning process.

 

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

The Boston Region MPO is charged with executing its planning activities in line with federal and state regulatory guidance. Maintaining compliance with these regulations allows the MPO to directly support the work of these critical partners and ensures its continued role in helping the region move closer to achieving federal, state, and regional transportation goals. This appendix describes all of the regulations, policies, and guidance taken into consideration by the MPO during development of the certification documents and other core work the MPO will undertake during federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024.

 

Federal Regulations and Guidance

The MPO’s planning processes are guided by provisions in federal transportation authorization bills, which are codified in federal statutes and supported by guidance from federal agencies. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed into law on November 15, 2021, replaced the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act as the nation’s five-year surface transportation bill, and covers FFYs 2022–26. This section describes new provisions established in the BIL as well as items established under previous bills, such as the FAST Act.

 

Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act: National Goals

The purpose of the national transportation goals, outlined in Title 23, section 150, of the United States Code (23 USC § 150), is to increase the accountability and transparency of the Federal-Aid Highway Program and to improve decision-making through performance-based planning and programming. The national transportation goals include the following:

 

  1. Safety: Achieve significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads
  2. Infrastructure condition: Maintain the highway infrastructure asset system in a state of good repair
  3. Congestion reduction: Achieve significant reduction in congestion on the National Highway System
  4. System reliability: Improve efficiency of the surface transportation system
  5. Freight movement and economic vitality: Improve the national freight network, strengthen the ability of rural communities to access national and international trade markets, and support regional economic development
  6. Environmental sustainability: Enhance performance of the transportation system while protecting and enhancing the natural environment
  7. Reduced project delivery delays: Reduce project costs, promote jobs and the economy, and expedite movement of people and goods by accelerating project completion by eliminating delays in the project development and delivery process, including by reducing regulatory burdens and improving agencies’ work practices

 

The Boston Region MPO has incorporated these national goals, where practicable, into its vision, goals, and objectives, which provide a framework for the MPO’s planning processes. More information about the MPO’s vision, goals, and objectives is included in Chapter 1.

 

FAST Act: Planning Factors

The MPO gives specific consideration to the federal planning factors, described in Title 23, section 134, of the US Code (23 USC § 134), when developing all documents that program federal transportation funds. In accordance with the legislation, studies and strategies undertaken by the MPO shall

 

  1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competition, productivity, and efficiency 
  2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for all motorized and nonmotorized users
  3. Increase the ability of the transportation system to support homeland security and to safeguard the personal security of all motorized and nonmotorized users
  4. Increase accessibility and mobility of people and freight
  5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns
  6. Enhance integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight
  7. Promote efficient system management and operation
  8. Emphasize preservation of the existing transportation system
  9. Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate stormwater impacts of surface transportation
  10. Enhance travel and tourism

 

 

FAST Act: Performance-Based Planning and Programming

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), in consultation with states, MPOs, and other stakeholders, established performance measures relevant to the national goals established in the FAST Act. These performance topic areas include roadway safety, transit system safety, National Highway System (NHS) bridge and pavement condition, transit asset condition, NHS reliability for both passenger and freight travel, traffic congestion, and on-road mobile source emissions. The FAST Act and related federal rulemakings require states, MPOs, and public transportation operators to follow performance-based planning and programming practices—such as setting targets—to ensure that transportation investments support progress towards these goals. See Chapter 3 for more information about how the MPO has and will continue to conduct performance-based planning and programming.

 

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Planning Emphasis Areas

On December 30, 2021, the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration jointly issued updated planning emphasis areas for use in MPOs’ transportation planning process, following the enactment of the BIL. Those planning emphasis areas include the following:

 

  1. Tackling the Climate Crisis—Transition to a Clean Energy, Resilient Future: Ensure that transportation plans and infrastructure investments help achieve the national greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals of 50–52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, and net-zero emissions by 2050, and increase resilience to extreme weather events and other disasters resulting from the increasing effects of climate change.
  2. Equity and Justice40 in Transportation Planning: Ensure public involvement in the planning process and that plans and strategies reflect various perspectives, concerns, and priorities from impacted areas.
  3. Complete Streets: Review current policies, rules, and procedures to determine their impact on safety for all road users. This effort should work to include provisions for safety in future transportation infrastructure, particularly for those outside automobiles.
  4. Public Involvement: Increase meaningful public involvement in transportation planning by integrating virtual public involvement tools into the overall public involvement approach while ensuring continued public participation by individuals without access to computers and mobile devices.
  5. Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET)/US Department of Defense (DOD) Coordination: Coordinate with representatives from DOD in the transportation planning and project programming process on infrastructure needs for STRAHNET routes and other public roads that connect to DOD facilities.
  6. Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) Coordination: Coordinate with FLMAs in the transportation planning and project programming process on infrastructure and connectivity needs related to access routes and other public roads and transportation services that connect to Federal lands.
  7. Planning and Environment Linkages: Use a collaborative and integrated approach to transportation decision-making that considers environmental, community, and economic goals early in the transportation planning process, and use the information, analysis, and products developed during planning to inform the environmental review process.
  8. Data in Transportation Planning: Incorporate data sharing and consideration into the transportation planning process.

 

1990 Clean Air Act Amendments

The Clean Air Act, most recently amended in 1990, forms the basis of the United States’ air pollution control policy. The act identifies air quality standards, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates geographic areas as attainment (in compliance) or nonattainment (not in compliance) areas with respect to these standards. If air quality in a nonattainment area improves such that it meets EPA standards, the EPA may redesignate that area as being a maintenance area for a 20-year period to ensure that the standard is maintained in that area.

 

The conformity provisions of the Clean Air Act “require that those areas that have poor air quality, or had it in the past, should examine the long-term air quality impacts of their transportation system and ensure its compatibility with the area’s clean air goals.” Agencies responsible for Clean Air Act requirements for nonattainment and maintenance areas must conduct air quality conformity determinations, which are demonstrations that transportation plans, programs, and projects addressing that area are consistent with a State Implementation Plan (SIP) for attaining air quality standards.

 

Air quality conformity determinations must be performed for capital improvement projects that receive federal funding and for those that are considered regionally significant, regardless of the funding source. These determinations must show that projects in the MPO’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) will not cause or contribute to any new air quality violations; will not increase the frequency or severity of any existing air quality violations in any area; and will not delay the timely attainment of air quality standards in any area. The policy, criteria, and procedures for demonstrating air quality conformity in the Boston region were established in Title 40, parts 51 and 53, of the Code of Federal Regulations (40. C.F.R. 51, 40 C.F.R. 53).

 

On April 1, 1996, the EPA classified the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Quincy, Revere, and Somerville as in attainment for carbon monoxide (CO) emissions. Subsequently, the Commonwealth established a CO maintenance plan through the Massachusetts SIP process to ensure that emission levels did not increase. While the maintenance plan was in effect, past TIPs and LRTPs included an air quality conformity analysis for these communities. As of April 1, 2016, the 20-year maintenance period for this maintenance area expired and transportation conformity is no longer required for carbon monoxide in these communities. This ruling is documented in a letter from the EPA dated May 12, 2016.

 

On April 22, 2002, the EPA classified the City of Waltham as being in attainment for CO emissions with an EPA-approved limited-maintenance plan. In areas that have approved limited-maintenance plans, federal actions requiring conformity determinations under the EPA’s transportation conformity rule are considered to satisfy the conformity test. The MPO is not required to perform a modeling analysis for a conformity determination for carbon monoxide, but it has been required to provide a status report on the timely implementation of projects and programs that will reduce emissions from transportation sources—so-called transportation control measures—which are included in the Massachusetts SIP. In April 2022, the EPA issued a letter explaining that the carbon monoxide limited maintenance area in Waltham has expired. Therefore, the MPO is no longer required to demonstrate transportation conformity for this area, but the rest of the maintenance plan requirements, however, continue to apply, in accordance with the SIP.

 

On February 16, 2018, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit issued a decision in South Coast Air Quality Management District v. EPA, which struck down portions of the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) SIP Requirements Rule concerning the ozone NAAQS. Those portions of the SIP Requirements Rule included transportation conformity requirements associated with the EPA’s revocation of the 1997 ozone NAAQS. Massachusetts was designated as an attainment area in accord with the 2008 ozone NAAQS but as a nonattainment or maintenance area as relates to the 1997 ozone NAAQS. As a result of this court ruling, MPOs in Massachusetts must once again demonstrate conformity for ozone when developing LRTPs and TIPs.

 

MPOs must also perform conformity determinations if transportation control measures (TCM) are in effect in the region. TCMs are strategies that reduce transportation-related air pollution and fuel use by reducing vehicle-miles traveled and improving roadway operations. The Massachusetts SIP identifies TCMs in the Boston region. SIP-identified TCMs are federally enforceable and projects that address the identified air quality issues must be given first priority when federal transportation dollars are spent. Examples of TCMs that were programmed in previous TIPs include rapid-transit and commuter-rail extension programs (such as the Green Line Extension in Cambridge, Medford, and Somerville, and the Fairmount Line improvements in Boston), parking-freeze programs in Boston and Cambridge, statewide rideshare programs, park-and-ride facilities, residential parking-sticker programs, and the operation of high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lanes.

 

In addition to reporting on the pollutants identified in the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, the MPOs in Massachusetts are also required to perform air quality analyses for carbon dioxide as part of the state’s Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) (see below).

 

Nondiscrimination Mandates

The Boston Region MPO complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Executive Order 12898—Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-income Populations (EJ EO), and other federal and state nondiscrimination statutes and regulations in all programs and activities it conducts. Per federal and state law, the MPO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited-English proficiency), religion, creed, gender, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran’s status, or background. The MPO strives to provide meaningful opportunities for participation of all persons in the region, including those protected by Title VI, the ADA, the EJ EO, and other nondiscrimination mandates.

 

The MPO also assesses the likely benefits and adverse effects of transportation projects on equity populations (populations covered by federal regulations, as identified in the MPO’s Transportation Equity program) when deciding which projects to fund. This is done through the MPO’s project selection criteria. MPO staff also evaluate the projects that are selected for funding, in the aggregate, to determine their overall impacts and whether they improve transportation outcomes for equity populations. The major federal requirements pertaining to nondiscrimination are discussed below.

 

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that no person be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, under any program or activity provided by an agency receiving federal financial assistance. Executive Order 13166—Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, dated August 11, 2000, extends Title VI protections to people who, as a result of their nationality, have limited English proficiency. Specifically, it calls for improved access to federally assisted programs and activities, and it requires MPOs to develop and implement a system through which people with limited English proficiency can meaningfully participate in the transportation planning process. This requirement includes the development of a Language Assistance Plan that documents the organization’s process for providing meaningful language access to people with limited English proficiency who access their services and programs.

 

Environmental Justice Executive Order

Executive Order 12898, dated February 11, 1994, requires each federal agency to advance environmental justice by identifying and addressing any disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects, including interrelated social and economic effects, of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations.

 

On April 15, 1997, the USDOT issued its Final Order to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations. Among other provisions, this order requires programming and planning activities to

 

 

The 1997 Final Order was updated in 2012 with USDOT Order 5610.2(a), which provided clarification while maintaining the original framework and procedures.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act

Title III of the ADA “prohibits states, MPOs, and other public entities from discriminating on the basis of disability in the entities’ services, programs, or activities,” and requires all transportation projects, plans, and programs to be accessible to people with disabilities. Therefore, MPOs must consider the mobility needs of people with disabilities when programming federal funding for studies and capital projects. MPO-sponsored meetings must also be held in accessible venues and be conducted in a manner that provides for accessibility. Also, MPO materials must be made available in accessible formats.

 

Other Nondiscrimination Mandates

The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. In addition, the Rehabilitation Act of 1975, and Title 23, section 324, of the US Code (23 USC § 324) prohibit discrimination based on sex.

 

State Guidance and Priorities

Much of the MPO’s work focuses on encouraging mode shift and diminishing GHG emissions through improving transit service, enhancing bicycle and pedestrian networks, and studying emerging transportation technologies. All of this work helps the Boston region contribute to statewide progress towards the priorities discussed in this section.

 

Beyond Mobility

Beyond Mobility, the Massachusetts 2050 Transportation Plan, is a planning process that will result in a blueprint for guiding transportation decision-making and investments in Massachusetts in a way that advances MassDOT’s goals and maximizes the equity and resiliency of the transportation system. MPO staff continue to coordinate with MassDOT staff so that Destination 2050, the MPO’s next Long-Range Transportation Plan, is aligned with the Beyond Mobility plan. 

 

Choices for Stewardship: Recommendations to Meet the Transportation Future

The Commission on the Future of Transportation in the Commonwealth—established by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s Executive Order 579—published Choices for Stewardship in 2019. This report makes 18 recommendations across the following five thematic categories to adapt the transportation system in the Commonwealth to emerging needs:

 

  1. Modernize existing transportation assets to move more people
  2. Create a mobility infrastructure to capitalize on emerging transportation technology and behavior trends
  3. Reduce transportation-related GHG emissions and improve the climate resiliency of the transportation network
  4. Coordinate land use, housing, economic development, and transportation policy
  5. Alter current governance structures to better manage emerging and anticipated transportation trends

 

Beyond Mobility will build upon the Commission report’s recommendations. The Boston Region MPO supports these statewide goals by conducting planning work and making investment decisions that complement MassDOT’s efforts and reflect the evolving needs of the transportation system in the region.

 

Massachusetts Strategic Highway Safety Plan

The Massachusetts 2023 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) identifies the state’s key safety needs and guides investment decisions to achieve significant reductions in highway fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The SHSP establishes statewide safety goals and objectives and key safety emphasis areas, and it draws on the strengths of all highway safety partners in the Commonwealth to align and leverage resources to address the state’s safety challenges collectively. The Boston Region MPO considers SHSP goals, emphasis areas, and strategies when developing its plans, programs, and activities.

 

Massachusetts Transportation Asset Management Plan

The Massachusetts Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) is a risk-based asset management plan for the bridges and pavement that are in the NHS inventory. The plan describes the condition of these assets, identifies assets that are particularly vulnerable following declared emergencies such as extreme weather, and discusses MassDOT’s financial plan and risk management strategy for these assets. The Boston Region MPO considers MassDOT TAMP goals, targets, and strategies when developing its plans, programs, and activities.

 

MassDOT Modal Plans

In 2017, MassDOT finalized the Massachusetts Freight Plan, which defines the short- and long-term vision for the Commonwealth’s freight transportation system. In 2018, MassDOT released the related Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Rail Plan, which outlines short- and long-term investment strategies for Massachusetts’ freight and passenger rail systems (excluding the commuter rail system). In 2019, MassDOT released the Massachusetts Bicycle Transportation Plan and the Massachusetts Pedestrian Transportation Plan, both of which define roadmaps, initiatives, and action plans to improve bicycle and pedestrian transportation in the Commonwealth. These plans were updated in 2021 to reflect new investments in bicycle and pedestrian projects made by MassDOT since their release. The MPO considers the findings and strategies of MassDOT’s modal plans when conducting its planning, including through its Freight Planning Support and Bicycle/Pedestrian Support Activities programs.

 

Global Warming Solutions Act

The GWSA makes Massachusetts a leader in setting aggressive and enforceable GHG reduction targets and implementing policies and initiatives to achieve these targets. In keeping with this law, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), in consultation with other state agencies and the public, developed the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020. This implementation plan, released on December 29, 2010 (and updated in 2015), establishes the following targets for overall statewide GHG emission reductions:

 

 

In 2018, EEA published its GWSA 10-year Progress Report and the GHG Inventory estimated that 2018 GHG emissions were 22 percent below the 1990 baseline level.

 

MassDOT fulfills its responsibilities, defined in the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020, through a policy directive that sets three principal objectives:

 

  1. To reduce GHG emissions by reducing emissions from construction and operations, using more efficient fleets, implementing travel demand management programs, encouraging eco-driving, and providing mitigation for development projects
  2. To promote healthy transportation modes by improving pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit infrastructure and operations
  3. To support smart growth development by making transportation investments that enable denser, smart growth development patterns that can support reduced GHG emissions

 

In January 2015, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection amended Title 310, section 7.00, of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations (310 CMR 60.05), Global Warming Solutions Act Requirements for the Transportation Sector and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, which was subsequently amended in August 2017. This regulation places a range of obligations on MassDOT and MPOs to support achievement of the Commonwealth’s climate change goals through the programming of transportation funds. For example, MPOs must use GHG impact as a selection criterion when they review projects to be programmed in their TIPs, and they must evaluate and report the GHG emissions impacts of transportation projects in LRTPs and TIPs.

 

The Commonwealth’s 10 MPOs (and three non-metropolitan planning regions) are integrally involved in supporting the GHG reductions mandated under the GWSA. The MPOs seek to realize these objectives by prioritizing projects in the LRTP and TIP that will help reduce emissions from the transportation sector. The Boston Region MPO uses its TIP project evaluation criteria to score projects based on their GHG emissions impacts, multimodal Complete Streets accommodations, and ability to support smart growth development. Tracking and evaluating GHG emissions by project will enable the MPOs to anticipate GHG impacts of planned and programmed projects. See Chapter 3 for more details related to how the MPO conducts GHG monitoring and evaluation.

 

Healthy Transportation Policy Initiatives

On September 9, 2013, MassDOT passed the Healthy Transportation Policy Directive to formalize its commitment to implementing and maintaining transportation networks that allow for various mode choices. This directive will ensure that all MassDOT projects are designed and implemented in ways that provide all customers with access to safe and comfortable walking, bicycling, and transit options.

 

In November 2015, MassDOT released the Separated Bike Lane Planning & Design Guide. This guide represents the next—but not the last—step in MassDOT’s continuing commitment to Complete Streets, sustainable transportation, and the creation of more safe and convenient transportation options for Massachusetts’ residents. This guide may be used by project planners and designers as a resource for considering, evaluating, and designing separated bike lanes as part of a Complete Streets approach.

 

In the current LRTP, Destination 2040, the Boston Region MPO has continued to use investment programs—particularly its Complete Streets and Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Connections programs—that support the implementation of Complete Streets projects. The next LRTP, Destination 2050, is being developed in tandem with the FFY 2024–28 TIP and will continue to provide similar support. In the Unified Planning Work Program, the MPO budgets to support these projects, such as the MPO’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Support Activities program, corridor studies undertaken by MPO staff to make conceptual recommendations for Complete Streets treatments, and various discrete studies aimed at improving pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.

 

Congestion in the Commonwealth 2019

MassDOT developed the Congestion in the Commonwealth 2019 report to identify specific causes of and impacts from traffic congestion on the NHS. The report also made recommendations for reducing congestion, including addressing local and regional bottlenecks, redesigning bus networks within the systems operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the other regional transit authorities, increasing MBTA capacity, and investigating congestion pricing mechanisms such as managed lanes. These recommendations guide multiple new efforts within MassDOT and the MBTA and are actively considered by the Boston Region MPO when making planning and investment decisions.

 

Regional Guidance and Priorities

 

Focus40, The MBTA’s Program for Mass Transportation

On March 18, 2019, MassDOT and the MBTA released Focus40, the MBTA’s Program for Mass Transportation, which is the 25-year investment plan that aims to position the MBTA to meet the transit needs of the Greater Boston region through 2040. Complemented by the MBTA’s Strategic Plan and other internal and external policy and planning initiatives, Focus40 serves as a comprehensive plan guiding all capital planning initiatives at the MBTA. These initiatives include the Rail Vision plan, which will inform the vision for the future of the MBTA’s commuter rail system; the Bus Network Redesign (formerly the Better Bus Project), the plan to re-envision and improve the MBTA’s bus network; and other plans. The Boston Region MPO continues to monitor the status of Focus40 and related MBTA modal plans to inform its decision-making about transit capital investments, which are incorporated to the TIP and LRTP.

 

MetroCommon 2050

MetroCommon 2050, which was developed by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and adopted in 2021, is Greater Boston’s regional land use and policy plan. MetroCommon 2050 builds off of MAPC’s previous plan, MetroFuture (adopted in 2008), and includes an updated set of strategies for achieving sustainable growth and equitable prosperity in the region. The MPO considers MetroCommon 2050’s goals, objectives, and strategies in its planning and activities. See Chapter 7 for more information about MetroCommon 2050 development activities.

 

MetroCommon 2050 will serve as the foundation for land use projections in the MPO’s next LRTP, Destination 2050. The MPO’s next LRTP is currently in development and is anticipated to be adopted by the MPO board in the summer of 2023

 

The Boston Region MPO’s Congestion Management Process

The purpose of the Congestion Management Process (CMP) is to monitor and analyze the mobility of people using transportation facilities and services, develop strategies for managing congestion based on the results of traffic monitoring, and move those strategies into the implementation stage by providing decision-makers in the region with information and recommendations for improving the transportation system’s performance. The CMP monitors roadways, transit, and park-and-ride facilities in the Boston region for safety, congestion, and mobility, and identifies problem locations. See Chapter 3 for more information about the MPO’s CMP.

 

Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan

Every four years, the Boston Region MPO completes a Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan (CPT-HST), in coordination with the development of the LRTP. The CPT-HST supports improved coordination of transportation for seniors and people with disabilities in the Boston region. This plan also guides transportation providers in the Boston region who are developing proposals to request funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 Program. To be eligible for funding, a proposal must meet a need identified in the CPT-HST. The CPT-HST contains information about

 

 

The MPO adopted its current CPT-HST in 2019 and is currently developing its next CPT-HST, which is expected to be adopted in 2023.

 

MBTA and Regional Transit Authority Transit (RTA) Asset Management Plans

The MBTA and the region’s RTAs—the Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) and the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA)—are responsible for producing transit asset management plans that describe their asset inventories and the condition of these assets, strategies, and priorities for improving the state of good repair of these assets. The Boston Region MPO considers goals and priorities established in these plans when developing its plans, programs, and activities.

 

MBTA and RTA Public Transit Agency Safety Plans

The MBTA, CATA, and MWRTA are required to create and annually update Public Transit Agency Safety Plans that describe their approaches for implementing Safety Management Systems on their transit systems. The Boston Region MPO considers goals, targets, and priorities established in these plans when developing its plans, programs, and activities.

 

State and Regional COVID-19 Adaptations

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically shifted the way many people in the Boston region interact with the regional transportation system. The pandemic’s effect on everyday life has had short-term impacts on the system and how people travel, and it may have lasting effects. State and regional partners have advanced immediate changes in the transportation network in response to the situation brought about by the pandemic. Some of the changes may become permanent, such as the expansion of bicycle, bus, sidewalk, and plaza networks, and a reduced emphasis on traditional work trips. As the region recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the long-term effects become apparent, state and regional partners’ guidance and priorities are likely to be adjusted.

 

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Appendix F: Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization Membership

VOTING MEMBERS

 

The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) includes both permanent members and municipal members who are elected for three-year terms. Details about the MPO’s members are listed below.

 

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) was established under Chapter 25 (An Act Modernizing the Transportation Systems of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) of the Acts of 2009. MassDOT has four divisions: Highway, Rail and Transit, Aeronautics, and the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The MassDOT Board of Directors, composed of 11 members appointed by the governor, oversees all four divisions and MassDOT operations and works closely with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors. The MassDOT Board of Directors was expanded to 11 members by the Legislature in 2015, a group of transportation leaders assembled to review structural problems with the MBTA and deliver recommendations for improvements. MassDOT has three seats on the MPO board, including seats for the Highway Division.

 

The MassDOT Highway Division has jurisdiction over the roadways, bridges, and tunnels that were overseen by the former Massachusetts Highway Department and Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. The Highway Division also has jurisdiction over many bridges and parkways that previously were under the authority of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The Highway Division is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the Commonwealth’s state highways and bridges. It is also responsible for overseeing traffic safety and engineering activities for the state highway system. These activities include operating the Highway Operations Control Center to ensure safe road and travel conditions.

 

The MBTA, created in 1964, is a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the Commonwealth. Under the provisions of Chapter 161A of the Massachusetts General Laws, it has the statutory responsibility within its district of operating the public transportation system in the Boston region, preparing the engineering and architectural designs for transit development projects, and constructing and operating transit development projects. The MBTA district comprises 175 communities, including all of the 97 cities and towns of the Boston Region MPO area.

 

In April 2015, as a result of a plan of action to improve the MBTA, a five-member Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) was created. The FMCB was created to oversee and improve the finances, management, and operations of the MBTA. The FMCB’s authorizing statute called for an initial three-year term, with the option for the board to request that the governor approve a single two-year extension. In 2017, the FMCB’s initial mandate, which would have expired in June 2018, was extended for two years, through June 30, 2020. In 2020, the FMCB’s mandate was extended a second time for an additional period of one year, through June 30, 2021.

 

Following the expiration of the FMCB’s extended mandate, the MBTA Board of Directors was formed as a permanent replacement to provide oversight for the agency. By statute, the board consists of seven members, including the Secretary of Transportation as an ex-officio member. The MBTA Advisory Board appoints one member who has municipal government experience in the MBTA’s service area and experience in transportation operations, transportation planning, housing policy, urban planning, or public or private finance. The Governor appoints the remaining five board members, which include an MBTA rider and member of an environmental justice population, and a person recommended by the President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.

 

The MBTA Advisory Board was created by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1964 through the same legislation that created the MBTA. The Advisory Board consists of representatives of the 175 cities and towns that compose the MBTA’s service area. Cities are represented by either the city manager or mayor, and towns are represented by the chairperson of the board of selectmen. Specific responsibilities of the Advisory Board include reviewing and commenting on the MBTA’s long-range plan, the Program for Mass Transportation; proposed fare increases; the annual MBTA Capital Investment Program; the MBTA’s documentation of net operating investment per passenger; and the MBTA’s operating budget. The MBTA Advisory Board advocates for the transit needs of its member communities and the riding public.

 

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has the statutory responsibility under Chapter 465 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, for planning, constructing, owning, and operating such transportation and related facilities as may be necessary for developing and improving commerce in Boston and the surrounding metropolitan area. Massport owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, the Port of Boston’s Conley Terminal, Flynn Cruiseport Boston, Hanscom Field, Worcester Regional Airport, and various maritime and waterfront properties, including parks in the Boston neighborhoods of East Boston, South Boston, and Charlestown.

 

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the regional planning agency for the Boston region. It is composed of the chief executive officer (or a designee) of each of the cities and towns in the MAPC’s planning region, 21 gubernatorial appointees, and 12 ex-officio members. It has statutory responsibility for comprehensive regional planning in its region under Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws. It is the Boston Metropolitan Clearinghouse under Section 204 of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 and Title VI of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968. Also, its region has been designated an economic development district under Title IV of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended. MAPC’s responsibilities for comprehensive planning encompass the areas of technical assistance to communities, transportation planning, and development of zoning, land use, demographic, and environmental studies. MAPC activities that are funded with federal metropolitan transportation planning dollars are documented in the Boston Region MPO’s Unified Planning Work Program.

 

The City of Boston, six elected cities (currently Beverly, Everett, Framingham, Newton, Somerville, and Burlington), and six elected towns (currently Acton, Arlington, Brookline, Hull, Medway, and Norwood,) represent the 97 municipalities in the Boston Region MPO area. The City of Boston is a permanent MPO member and has two seats. There is one elected municipal seat for each of the eight MAPC subregions and four seats for at-large elected municipalities (two cities and two towns). The elected at-large municipalities serve staggered three-year terms, as do the eight municipalities representing the MAPC subregions.

 

The Regional Transportation Advisory Council, the MPO’s citizen advisory group, provides the opportunity for transportation-related organizations, non-MPO member agencies, and municipal representatives to become actively involved in the decision-making processes of the MPO as it develops plans and prioritizes the implementation of transportation projects in the region. The Advisory Council reviews, comments on, and makes recommendations regarding certification documents. It also serves as a forum for providing information on transportation topics in the region, identifying issues, advocating for ways to address the region’s transportation needs, and generating interest among members of the general public in the work of the MPO.

 

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) participate in the Boston Region MPO in an advisory (nonvoting) capacity, reviewing the Long-Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and Unified Planning Work Program, and other facets of the MPO’s planning process to ensure compliance with federal planning and programming requirements. These two agencies oversee the highway and transit programs, respectively, of the United States Department of Transportation under pertinent legislation and the provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

 

 

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Appendix G: Operations and Maintenance Summary

Overview

In addition to the capital programs detailed throughout this document, highway and transit agencies in the Boston region are required to submit operations and maintenance (O&M) information for FFYs 2022–27 to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to satisfy federal requirements for the certification of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). These O&M tables outline the operating revenues for each agency, including farebox collections; federal, state, and local operating funds; interest income; and other auxiliary revenues from activities such as advertising and leasing. These tables also include a summary of the operating expenses for each agency with both revenues and expenses detailed for each fiscal year. This appendix documents the FFYs 2024–28 TIP O&M information for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA), and Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA).

 

 

Table G-1
FFYs 2024–28 TIP Operations and Maintenance Summary: MassDOT

 

Operating and Maintenance Expenditures as of March 2023
Statewide and District Contracts plus Expenditures within MPO boundaries
Program Group/Sub Group Est SFY 2023 Spending  Est SFY 2024 Spending  Est SFY 2025 Spending  Est SFY 2026 Spending  Est SFY 2027 Spending 
Part 1: Non-Federal Aid          
Section I - Non Federal Aid Maintenance Projects - State Bondfunds          
01 - ADA Retrofits          
Sidewalk Construction and Repairs  $                                                       578,675  $                                                    1,835,065  $                                                    1,712,292  $                                                       210,024  $                                                                -  
02 - Bicycles and pedestrians program          
Bikeway/Bike Path Construction  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
03 - Bridge          
Bridge Inspections  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Maintenance  $                                                  47,059,926  $                                                  32,973,019  $                                                  12,653,389  $                                                       294,446  $                                                                -  
Bridge Maintenance - Deck Repairs  $                                                  17,822,818  $                                                    6,025,391  $                                                    4,129,146  $                                                       750,679  $                                                                -  
Bridge Maintenance - Joints  $                                                    4,538,192  $                                                    1,497,000  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Preservation  $                                                  13,690,335  $                                                    6,945,387  $                                                    2,808,182  $                                                    1,069,091  $                                                                -  
Drawbridge Maintenance  $                                                  11,208,941  $                                                    6,926,247  $                                                    5,616,282  $                                                    1,517,600  $                                                                -  
Painting - Structural  $                                                    2,342,316  $                                                       492,945  $                                                       415,475  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Structures Maintenance  $                                                       384,173  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
04 - Capacity          
Highway Relocation  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Hwy Reconstr - Added Capacity  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Hwy Reconstr - Major Widening  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
05 - Facilities          
Vertical Construction (Ch 149)  $                                                  12,240,086  $                                                  15,061,146  $                                                    2,483,199  $                                                       963,458  $                                                                -  
07 - Intersection Improvements          
Traffic Signals  $                                                    3,372,014  $                                                    1,802,864  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
08 - Interstate Pavement          
Resurfacing Interstate  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
09 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Program          
Intelligent Transportation System  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
10 - Non-interstate DOT Pavement Program          
Milling and Cold Planing  $                                                    1,696,450  $                                                         65,316  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Resurfacing  $                                                    8,580,527  $                                                  15,675,205  $                                                  14,333,540  $                                                    3,186,441  $                                                                -  
Resurfacing DOT Owned Non-Interstate  $                                                    9,480,716  $                                                    3,277,740  $                                                       556,452  $                                                       140,348  $                                                                -  
11 - Roadway Improvements          
Asbestos Removal  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Catch Basin Cleaning  $                                                    2,770,846  $                                                    1,397,444  $                                                    1,080,147  $                                                       222,198  $                                                                -  
Contract Highway Maintenance  $                                                    5,924,953  $                                                    3,360,014  $                                                    1,483,986  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Crack Sealing  $                                                    1,678,385  $                                                       997,442  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Culvert Maintenance  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Culvert Reconstruction/Rehab  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Drainage  $                                                    9,006,958  $                                                    5,897,263  $                                                    3,395,005  $                                                       662,851  $                                                                -  
Dredging  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Guard Rail & Fencing  $                                                    7,013,409  $                                                    4,913,810  $                                                    1,918,876  $                                                         89,739  $                                                                -  
Highway Sweeping  $                                                    2,158,651  $                                                       882,245  $                                                       613,047  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Landscaping  $                                                       800,000  $                                                       244,014  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Mowing and Spraying  $                                                    3,124,482  $                                                    2,989,678  $                                                    1,721,246  $                                                       374,034  $                                                                -  
Sewer and Water  $                                                       136,525  $                                                       261,650  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Tree Trimming  $                                                    5,497,656  $                                                    3,072,476  $                                                    1,481,148  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
12 - Roadway Reconstruction          
Hwy Reconstr - No Added Capacity  $                                                           2,000  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Hwy Reconstr - Restr and Rehab  $                                                       689,151  $                                                       369,739  $                                                       496,749  $                                                       165,565  $                                                                -  
Roadway - Reconstr - Sidewalks and Curbing  $                                                    1,616,313  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
13 - Safety Improvements          
Electrical  $                                                       250,085  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Impact Attenuators  $                                                    1,861,793  $                                                       765,000  $                                                       134,201  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Lighting  $                                                    3,584,140  $                                                    2,093,264  $                                                    1,172,202  $                                                       683,784  $                                                                -  
Pavement Marking  $                                                    5,217,164  $                                                    3,914,558  $                                                    1,484,295  $                                                         75,006  $                                                                -  
Safety Improvements  $                                                         22,691  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Sign Installation/Upgrading  $                                                    1,530,285  $                                                    1,201,730  $                                                       290,837  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Structural Signing  $                                                       213,951  $                                                       320,000  $                                                         98,584  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
 Section I Total:   $                                                186,094,609  $                                                125,257,651  $                                                  60,078,278  $                                                  10,405,265  $                                                                -  
 Section II  - Non Federal Aid Highway Operations - State Operating Budget Funding           
Snow and Ice Operations & Materials          
   $                                                  86,100,000  $                                                  95,000,000  $                                                  95,000,000  $                                                  95,000,000  $                                                  95,000,000
District Maintenance Payroll          
Mowing, Litter Mgmt, Sight Distance Clearing, Etc.  $                                                  35,000,000  $                                                  36,050,000  $                                                  37,140,000  $                                                  38,260,000  $                                                  39,410,000
 Section II Total:   $                                                121,100,000  $                                                131,050,000  $                                                132,140,000  $                                                133,260,000  $                                                134,410,000
           
 Grand Total NFA:   $                                                307,194,609  $                                                256,307,651  $                                                192,218,278  $                                                143,665,265  $                                                134,410,000
Operating and Maintenance Expenditures as of March 2023
Statewide and District Contracts plus Expenditures within MPO boundaries
Program Group/Sub Group Est SFY 2023 Spending  Est SFY 2024 Spending  Est SFY 2025 Spending  Est SFY 2026 Spending  Est SFY 2027 Spending 
Part 2: Federal Aid          
Section I - Federal Aid Maintenance Projects          
01 - ADA Retrofits          
Sidewalk Construction and Repairs  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
02 - Bicycles and pedestrians program          
Bikeway/Bike Path Construction  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
03 - Bridge          
Bridge Maintenance  $                                                    1,702,831  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Maintenance - Deck Repairs  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Maintenance - Joints  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Preservation  $                                                       510,000  $                                                    1,260,000  $                                                       747,097  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Reconstruction/Rehab  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Drawbridge Maintenance  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Painting - Structural  $                                                    1,068,387  $                                                    1,640,000  $                                                       213,917  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Structures Maintenance  $                                                    5,046,803  $                                                       754,257  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
04 - Capacity          
Hwy Reconstr - Added Capacity  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
05 - Facilities          
Vertical Construction (Ch 149)  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
07 - Intersection Improvements          
Traffic Signals  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
08 - Interstate Pavement          
Resurfacing Interstate  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
09 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Program          
Intelligent Transportation System  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
10 - Non-interstate DOT Pavement Program          
Milling and Cold Planing  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Resurfacing  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Resurfacing DOT Owned Non-Interstate  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
11 - Roadway Improvements          
Asbestos Removal  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Catch Basin Cleaning  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Contract Highway Maintenance  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Crack Sealing  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Culvert Maintenance  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Culvert Reconstruction/Rehab  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Drainage  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Guard Rail & Fencing  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Highway Sweeping  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Landscaping  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Mowing and Spraying  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Sewer and Water  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Tree Trimming  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
12 - Roadway Reconstruction          
Hwy Reconstr - Restr and Rehab  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
13 - Safety Improvements          
Electrical  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Impact Attenuators  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Lighting  $                                                       451,357  $                                                    1,213,925  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Pavement Marking  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Safety Improvements  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Sign Installation/Upgrading  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Structural Signing  $                                                       423,744  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
 Section I Total:   $                                                    9,203,122  $                                                    4,868,181  $                                                       961,014  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
           
Mowing, Litter Mgmt, Sight Distance Clearing, Etc.
Grand Total Federal Aid:  $                                                    9,203,122  $                                                    4,868,181  $                                                       961,014  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Operating and Maintenance Expenditures as of March 2023
Statewide and District Contracts
Program Group/Sub Group Est SFY 2023 Spending  Est SFY 2024 Spending  Est SFY 2025 Spending  Est SFY 2026 Spending  Est SFY 2027 Spending 
Part 1: Non-Federal Aid          
Section I - Non Federal Aid Maintenance Projects - State Bondfunds          
01 - ADA Retrofits          
Sidewalk Construction and Repairs  $                                                       578,675  $                                                    1,835,065  $                                                    1,712,292  $                                                       210,024  $                                                                -  
02 - Bicycles and pedestrians program          
Bikeway/Bike Path Construction  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
03 - Bridge          
Bridge Maintenance  $                                                  42,711,481  $                                                  30,581,188  $                                                  12,653,389  $                                                       294,446  $                                                                -  
Bridge Maintenance - Deck Repairs  $                                                  17,822,818  $                                                    6,025,391  $                                                    4,129,146  $                                                       750,679  $                                                                -  
Bridge Maintenance - Joints  $                                                    4,538,192  $                                                    1,497,000  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Preservation  $                                                    2,148,597  $                                                    1,790,000  $                                                       670,000  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Drawbridge Maintenance  $                                                  11,208,941  $                                                    6,926,247  $                                                    5,616,282  $                                                    1,517,600  $                                                                -  
Painting - Structural  $                                                    1,457,297  $                                                       530,000  $                                                       415,475  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Structures Maintenance  $                                                       384,173  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
04 - Capacity          
Highway Relocation  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Hwy Reconstr - Added Capacity  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Hwy Reconstr - Major Widening  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
05 - Facilities          
Vertical Construction (Ch 149)  $                                                    7,302,206  $                                                    5,415,780  $                                                    2,483,199  $                                                       963,458  $                                                                -  
07 - Intersection Improvements          
Traffic Signals  $                                                    3,372,014  $                                                    1,802,864  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
08 - Interstate Pavement          
Resurfacing Interstate  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
09 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Program          
Intelligent Transportation System  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
10 - Non-interstate DOT Pavement Program          
Milling and Cold Planing  $                                                    1,696,450  $                                                         65,316  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Resurfacing  $                                                    8,580,527  $                                                  15,675,205  $                                                  14,333,540  $                                                    3,186,441  $                                                                -  
Resurfacing DOT Owned Non-Interstate  $                                                    9,480,716  $                                                    3,277,740  $                                                       556,452  $                                                       140,348  $                                                                -  
11 - Roadway Improvements          
Asbestos Removal  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Catch Basin Cleaning  $                                                    2,770,846  $                                                    1,397,444  $                                                    1,080,147  $                                                       222,198  $                                                                -  
Contract Highway Maintenance  $                                                    5,313,213  $                                                    3,017,059  $                                                    1,483,986  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Crack Sealing  $                                                    1,678,385  $                                                       997,442  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Culvert Maintenance  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Culvert Reconstruction/Rehab  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Drainage  $                                                    8,134,212  $                                                    5,823,287  $                                                    3,395,005  $                                                       662,851  $                                                                -  
Dredging  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Guard Rail & Fencing  $                                                    7,013,409  $                                                    4,913,810  $                                                    1,918,876  $                                                         89,739  $                                                                -  
Highway Sweeping  $                                                    2,158,651  $                                                       882,245  $                                                       613,047  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Landscaping  $                                                       800,000  $                                                       244,014  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Mowing and Spraying  $                                                    2,901,606  $                                                    2,864,639  $                                                    1,721,246  $                                                       374,034  $                                                                -  
Sewer and Water  $                                                       136,525  $                                                       261,650  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Tree Trimming  $                                                    5,497,656  $                                                    3,072,476  $                                                    1,481,148  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
12 - Roadway Reconstruction          
Hwy Reconstr - No Added Capacity  $                                                           2,000  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Hwy Reconstr - Restr and Rehab  $                                                       689,151  $                                                       369,739  $                                                       496,749  $                                                       165,565  $                                                                -  
Roadway - Reconstr - Sidewalks and Curbing  $                                                    1,616,313  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
13 - Safety Improvements          
Electrical  $                                                       250,085  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Impact Attenuators  $                                                    1,861,793  $                                                       765,000  $                                                       134,201  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Lighting  $                                                    3,584,140  $                                                    2,093,264  $                                                    1,172,202  $                                                       683,784  $                                                                -  
Pavement Marking  $                                                    5,217,164  $                                                    3,914,558  $                                                    1,484,295  $                                                         75,006  $                                                                -  
Safety Improvements  $                                                         22,691  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Sign Installation/Upgrading  $                                                    1,204,949  $                                                    1,020,815  $                                                       290,837  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Structural Signing  $                                                       213,951  $                                                       320,000  $                                                         98,584  $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
 Section I Total:   $                                                162,348,827  $                                                107,379,238  $                                                  57,940,096  $                                                    9,336,174  $                                                                -  
 Section II  - Non Federal Aid Highway Operations - State Operating Budget Funding           
Snow and Ice Operations & Materials          
   $                                                  86,100,000  $                                                  95,000,000  $                                                  95,000,000  $                                                  95,000,000  $                                                  95,000,000
District Maintenance Payroll          
Mowing, Litter Mgmt, Sight Distance Clearing, Etc.  $                                                  35,000,000  $                                                  36,050,000  $                                                  37,140,000  $                                                  38,260,000  $                                                  39,410,000
 Section II Total:   $                                                121,100,000  $                                                131,050,000  $                                                132,140,000  $                                                133,260,000  $                                                134,410,000
           
 Grand Total NFA:   $                                                283,448,827  $                                                238,429,238  $                                                190,080,096  $                                                142,596,174  $                                                134,410,000
Operating and Maintenance Expenditures as of March 2023
Statewide and District Contracts
Program Group/Sub Group Est SFY 2023 Spending  Est SFY 2024 Spending  Est SFY 2025 Spending  Est SFY 2026 Spending  Est SFY 2027 Spending 
Part 2: Federal Aid          
Section I - Federal Aid Maintenance Projects           
01 - ADA Retrofits          
Sidewalk Construction and Repairs  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
02 - Bicycles and pedestrians program          
Bikeway/Bike Path Construction  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
03 - Bridge          
Bridge Maintenance  $                                                    1,678,476  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Maintenance - Deck Repairs  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Maintenance - Joints  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Preservation  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Bridge Reconstruction/Rehab  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Drawbridge Maintenance  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Painting - Structural  $                                                       478,387  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Structures Maintenance  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
04 - Capacity          
Hwy Reconstr - Added Capacity  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
05 - Facilities          
Vertical Construction (Ch 149)  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
07 - Intersection Improvements          
Traffic Signals  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
08 - Interstate Pavement          
Resurfacing Interstate  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
09 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Program          
Intelligent Transportation System  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
10 - Non-interstate DOT Pavement Program          
Milling and Cold Planing  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Resurfacing  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Resurfacing DOT Owned Non-Interstate  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
11 - Roadway Improvements          
Asbestos Removal  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Catch Basin Cleaning  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Contract Highway Maintenance  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Crack Sealing  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Culvert Maintenance  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Culvert Reconstruction/Rehab  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Drainage  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Guard Rail & Fencing  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Highway Sweeping  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Landscaping  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Mowing and Spraying  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Sewer and Water  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Tree Trimming  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
12 - Roadway Reconstruction          
Hwy Reconstr - Restr and Rehab  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
13 - Safety Improvements          
Electrical  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Impact Attenuators  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Lighting  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Pavement Marking  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Safety Improvements  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Sign Installation/Upgrading  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
Structural Signing  $                                                       423,744  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
 Section I Total:   $                                                    2,580,607  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  
           
Mowing, Litter Mgmt, Sight Distance Clearing, Etc.
Grand Total Federal Aid:  $                                                    2,580,607  $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -    $                                                                -  

 

 

 

 

Table G-2
FFYs 2024–28 TIP Operations and Maintenance Summary: MBTA

 

 

Category FY23-FY27  FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27
Operations and Maintenance Revenues ($M)            
Fare Revenue               2,589           472            504            518            533            561
Non-Fare Revenue                  521             98            103            105            107            109
Sales Tax and Local Assessments               7,754        1,459         1,504         1,549         1,596         1,645
Additional State Assistance                  635           127            127            127            127            127
Federal Relief & One-Time Revenue                  437           316            121      
Total Revenue             11,936        2,473         2,359         2,300         2,363         2,442
Operations and Maintenance Costs ($M)            
Wages, Materials, and Services and Contracts             10,611        1,939         2,035         2,134         2,218         2,286
Debt Service               2,904           533            560            571            613            627
Total Costs             13,515        2,472         2,595         2,705         2,831         2,913
Difference Between Revenues and Costs             (1,579)               0          (236)           (406)           (467)           (471)
             
1. FY23-FY27 spending and revenue estimates based on Scenario 2 ridership projections as of the December Annual Pro Forma presentation to the Board on 12/15/21
2. Additional state assistance displayed as part of total revenue 
3. Federal relief & One-Time Revenue includes CARES Act funds, CRRSAA funds, and ARPA funds along with a planned transfer of Operating Deficiency Reserve funds, along with FEMA reimbursement revenues for COVID-19 expenses
4. Federal relief & one-time revenue: The MBTA has an estimated allocation of one-time federal COVID-19 relief funding totaling $1,988M with $827M from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from March 27, 2020, $301M from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) from December 27, 2020, and a projected $860M from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act from March 11, 2021.
5. Sales Tax: The dedicated revenues from the state sales tax are equal to whichever is greater, the amount of actual sales tax receipts generated from the statewide sales tax dedicated to the MBTA, or a base revenue amount. The annual amount of dedicated sales tax revenues that the MBTA receives is subject to annual upward adjustment to a maximum 3 percent increase based on a comparison of the percentage increase of inflation to the increase in actual sales tax receipts. Legislation enacted in 2014 increased the base revenue amount in SFY 2015 to $970.6 million and increased the dedicated sales tax revenue amount for the MBTA by an additional $160 million annually.

 

Table G-3
FFYs 2024–28 TIP Operations and Maintenance Summary: MWRTA

Operating Revenue actual actual per approved budget projected projected projected projected projected projected
  FY20 FY21 FY 22 FY 23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Farebox  $                   479,129  $                       20,701  $                                   172  $                         455,989  $                 600,000  $                      637,440  $                      653,376  $                669,710  $                686,453
Section 5339                  
Section 5307  $                   922,968          $                   2,514,930  $                   2,395,392  $             2,395,392  $             2,395,392
Section 5311                  
CMAQ/TDM                  
CARES/CRRSA/ARPA  $                   825,000  $                  2,550,000  $                         2,453,706  $                      4,277,394  $              3,021,989        
Advertising  $                     80,250  $                       78,425  $                              83,794  $                           96,425  $                   98,836  $                      101,307  $                      103,839  $                106,435  $                109,096
Interest Income  $                       5,307  $                            882  $                                   875  $                             1,321  $                     1,354        
Rental Income  $                   108,364  $                       84,257  $                            108,000  $                           84,419  $                   86,530  $                      118,000  $                      118,000  $                118,000  $                118,000
Parking Revenue  $                   206,328  $                     200,075  $                            252,270  $                         195,873  $                 200,770  $                      205,789  $                      210,934  $                216,208  $                221,613
State Operating Assistance  $                3,474,631  $                  3,514,840  $                         3,939,264  $                      3,192,206  $              3,672,011  $                   3,763,811  $                   3,857,907  $             3,954,354  $             4,053,213
Local Assessment  $                3,876,600  $                  3,036,067  $                         4,072,853  $                      3,599,300  $              3,689,283  $                   3,781,515  $                   3,876,053  $             3,972,954  $             4,072,278
Other: (Define)  $                   534,505  $                     391,202  $                            421,987  $                         232,805  $                 238,625  $                      244,591  $                      250,705  $                256,973  $                256,973
                   
TOTAL  $              10,513,083  $                  9,876,449  $                       11,332,921  $                    12,135,734  $            11,609,398  $                 11,367,383  $                 11,466,206  $           11,690,027  $           11,913,018
           
Other - Operating (examples)                  
Ins. Recoveries, misc.  $                     10,624  $                         3,391  $                                3,400  $                             2,258  $                     2,314  $                          2,372  $                          2,431  $                    2,492  $                    2,554
Gain on Sale of Fixed Assets                  
ID Income                  
Miscellaneous  $                       4,283                
Vending  $                       4,687  $                         3,333  $                                5,254  $                             2,078  $                     2,130  $                          2,183  $                          2,237  $                    2,293  $                    2,351
Fuel Tax Rebate  $                     31,334  $                       19,937  $                              20,000  $                           18,848  $                   19,319  $                        19,802  $                        20,297  $                  20,805  $                  21,325
Vehicle Repair Reimbursement  $                     74,162  $                       49,501  $                              68,892  $                           48,943  $                   50,166  $                        51,420  $                        52,706  $                  54,023  $                  55,374
MAPC Reimbursement                  
HST Revenue                  
CDL Workforce Development                  
Hudson Shuttle                  
Mass Bay Community College Shuttle  $                   176,674    $                            212,789    $                             -  $                                  -  $                                  -  $                            -  $                            -
Travel Training Initiative  $                     76,048  $                       78,594  $                              48,867  $                         100,000  $                 102,500  $                      105,063  $                      107,689  $                110,381  $                113,141
5310 ADA Above and Beyond                  
Solar Renew Energy Credit Rev  $                     52,770  $                       50,762  $                              52,284  $                           49,361  $                   50,595  $                        51,860  $                        53,156  $                  54,485  $                  55,847
First Mile Last Mile Operating Grant                  
Rte 20 Operating Grant                  
Mass Dot Shuttle Reimbursement  $                     66,375                
COA Training Revenue  $                     11,548  $                         8,843  $                              10,500  $                           11,318  $                   11,601  $                        11,891  $                        12,188  $                  12,493  $                  12,805
Rebate Income                  
MW Health Foundation Training Grant  $                     26,000                
MAPC Grant Revenue    $                     176,842              
                   
                   
Other Operating Revenue  $                   534,505  $                     391,202  $                            421,987  $                         232,805  $                 238,625  $                      244,591  $                      250,705  $                256,973  $                263,397
                   
                   
 Operating Expenses   $              10,513,083  $                  9,876,449  $                       11,332,921  $                    12,135,734  $            11,609,398  $                 11,367,383  $                 11,466,206  $           11,690,027  $           11,913,018

 

Table G-4
FFYs 2024–28 TIP Operations and Maintenance Summary: CATA

The numbers below represent actual numbers for the previous year, the current year budget/forecast as approved by the RTA Advisory Board and Projections for the out-years. The figures provided in the below table are estimates and a forecast of projected funds necessary to meet the operating needs of the regional transit authority.
Previous Current Year Two Year Three Year Four Year Five
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Farebox  $                   120,000  $                   154,000  $                   191,985  $                   191,985  $                   191,985  $                   191,985
Section 5307  $                   250,992  $               1,129,726  $               1,157,969  $               1,186,918  $               1,216,591  $               1,247,006
Section 5311  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                   -  
CMAQ/TDM  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                   -  
Fully Funded  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                   -  
MassDOT Discretionary Grant  $                      96,680  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                     -  $                                   -  
Community Transit Grant  $                      97,024  $                      82,388  $                      61,320  $                      61,320  $                      61,320  $                      61,320
Auxiliary Revenues *  $                   762,156  $                   446,634  $                   300,000  $                   300,000  $                   300,000  $                   300,000
Interest Income  $                         2,000  $                         2,000  $                         2,000  $                         2,000  $                         2,000  $                         2,000
State Contract Assistance **  $               1,506,637  $               1,544,303  $               1,582,911  $               1,622,483  $               1,663,045  $               1,704,622
Local Assessment  $                   795,480  $                   815,367  $                   835,751  $                   856,645  $                   878,061  $                   900,013
Total  $               3,630,969  $               4,174,418  $               4,131,936  $               4,221,352  $               4,313,003  $               4,406,946
Operating Expenses *** Previous Current Year Two Year Three Year Four Year Five
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
 $               3,630,969  $               4,174,418  $               4,131,936  $               4,221,352  $               4,313,003  $               4,406,946
* Auxiliary Revenues include contract transportation (HST, Beverly Shuttle, adult day care, etc), rental income, advertising
** Operating Assistance provided by the state
*** Description of Operating Expenses: Salaries and wages; fringe benefit; legal, accounting, and professional services; promotional/marketing; insurance; equipment; non-capitalized maintenace/repair; fuel costs; tire costs; office supplies and equipment; interest expense; management fees; travel and training; an dother miscellaneous expense items

 

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