The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Board of Directors today unanimously approved the Fiscal Years 2027 – 2031 MBTA Capital Investment Plan. The CIP is a rolling, five-year financial plan that funds all MBTA capital projects and seeks to “deliver meaningful results for riders while building a best-in-class transit system for the future.”

“Under the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration and with the support of our Legislative and municipal partners, the MBTA is setting a national example for how to accelerate transportation infrastructure projects that drive economic vitality and support the communities we serve,” said Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng.

To support these goals, the capital projects in the plan consist of:

• Regular Maintenance: Building on the MBTA’s recent progress to effectively and efficiently deliver results for its riders now and in the future.
• Building for the Future: Tackling major modernization projects that set a strong foundation for future infrastructure while seeking additional funding.
• Improving Service for Riders: Ensuring improved service in the near- and long-term by improving frequency and reliability, decarbonizing the system, and improving the experience of riders.
  

This capital investment plan includes over 660 unique capital projects, totaling a programmed spend of $10.3 billion over the next five fiscal years, to modernize, improve, and enhance the safety and reliability of the MBTA. These investments aim to maintain a state of good repair, modernize MBTA assets, improve service, and meet strategic priorities and performance goals.

It is informed by the Capital Needs Assessment and Inventory, the MBTA Strategic Plan, and long-term plans such as Focus40, the Rail Modernization Plan, and Focus 2050.

The CIP is now available online and includes an overview of the MBTA’s capital planning process, summaries of modal investments and initiatives, and the full list of capital projects. The CIP also forecasts anticipated funding levels for future years, during which the MBTA will be challenged to stay on course to achieve its capital investment targets.