Boston (November 21, 2025) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Governor Maura Healey, and members of Massachusetts’ congressional delegation announced that Massachusetts is receiving $105.78 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Low- or No-Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program.
Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, these competitive programs provide funding for transit agencies to reduce emissions and expand and improve public transit service by purchasing buses that use low- or no-emission propulsion technologies; constructing or upgrading bus-related facilities; and/or further developing the public transit workforce.
“With these awards, communities from the Berkshires to Boston will be able to modernize their bus fleets and keep their infrastructure in a state of good repair so people can affordably and reliably get to work, school, medical appointments, and recreational opportunities,” said Senator Markey. “I’m grateful to Governor Healey and her administration, Senator Warren, our federal congressional delegation, and our RTAs and local partners for their work to make this funding a reality. We’re on the road to better and more reliable bus service.”
“Low and no emission buses deliver smoother rides, lower costs and healthier air,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These funds will help transit authorities across the state purchase new buses and deliver the service that the people of Massachusetts deserve. I’m grateful for the team at MassDOT, the MBTA and our RTAs, as well as for Senators Warren and Markey and our Congressional delegation for their strong leadership to secure this funding.”
“The Healey-Driscoll Administration has made it a priority to pursue every dollar available and I’m proud of our collective teams across our Regional Transit Authorities and the MBTA for their collaboration and hard work to secure this $105.7 million in competitive grants that will enable us to modernize our bus fleets and facilities,” said Interim Transportation Secretary Phillip Eng. “I thank FTA Administrator Marc Molinaro for this award and with the support of our federal partners, Senator Warren, Senator Markey and the Congressional delegation, these investments will enhance service, safety and accessibility for all delivering cleaner new efficient buses that make it easier for people to choose transit and leave their car behind.”
“Reliable, affordable public transit is a lifeline for families in Central and Western Massachusetts,” said Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02). “This federal investment will help our regional transit authorities replace aging buses, cut harmful emissions, and keep riders safe and moving. It means better service for workers, students, and seniors who depend on public transportation every single day. I’m grateful to Senators Markey and Warren, Governor Healey, and all our partners who worked to secure these funds. Together, we’re delivering real improvements that strengthen our communities and support a cleaner, more sustainable future for our commonwealth.”
“There’s been no shortage of political divisiveness and chaos in Washington lately, but my focus remains where it’s always been – on delivering for the hardworking families I represent,” said Representative Lori Trahan (MA-03). “That means fighting for investments that make daily life more affordable and more efficient for folks across our entire district. With these federal investments, our families, workers, and students will have access to new LRTA and MEVA buses that will help reduce costs for riders, improve reliability, and make it easier for families to get where they need to go.”
“Massachusetts is leading the way toward the healthier, more affordable future that working families deserve. This transformative investment in clean buses is the latest win in Democrats' fight for faster, easier, and more sustainable commutes. I'm proud to be working alongside Governor Healey and our state leaders to strengthen the Commonwealth's public transit, and I look forward to seeing these dollars put to work,” said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05).
“Massachusetts is leading the nation in building a cleaner and more reliable public transit system, and this investment will lead to more reliable service, lower emissions, and a transit system that connects more people to jobs, schools, and opportunity. I’ll continue to work to bring more federal resources to Massachusetts to deliver real progress for riders across Massachusetts,” said Representative Seth Moulton (MA-06).
“Transit justice is an economic, climate, and racial justice issue, and our policies and budgets must reflect that. These meaningful federal investments will help make our transportation infrastructure more safe and sustainable while connecting folks in the Massachusetts 7th and beyond to essential resources like jobs, schools, healthcare, and the grocery store,” said Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the Future of Transportation Caucus. “I’ll keep pushing to invest in public transit as the public good that it is.”
The awards to Massachusetts during this round of funding include:
FY25-26 Low- or No-Emission Program
FY25 Buses & Bus Facilities Program
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