GATRA, MetroWest Get Funds to Expand Transpo Offerings

Last week,  the Healey-Driscoll Administration said it would be awarding $5.8 million in
funding to 44 organizations for 56 projects that expand and enhance
mobility for older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income
individuals across Massachusetts. The awards, which included funds for the agencies serving both Franklin and Medway, are provided through the
Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP) and will allow Regional
Transit Authorities, municipalities, and nonprofits to provide rides
for people who would otherwise be unable to get to their
destinations; hire staff to help people learn about and learn to use
transportation options; and convene regional partners to collaborate
to fill gaps in the transportation network; among other approaches to
enhancing mobility.

“Every investment we make in public transportation is an
investment to connect more individuals and households to
opportunities and to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts,”
said Governor Maura Healey. “We commend
everyone who competed for funding available through this program and
made a strong case for the importance of connectivity and
transportation education in their respective communities.”

MassDOT received 79 applications from 59 organizations with a
total request of over $14 million. Community Transit Grant Program
awards are funded using $4 million from the Education and
Transportation Fund through the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget, as
well as $1.8 million in Federal Transit Administration Section 5310
funding.

Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) includes Franklin.

Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWTRA) includesl Medway in its service area