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Massachusetts wins roughly $67 million in federal grant to make 14 Green Line stations accessible
Summary
Officials announced a Federal Transit Administration All Stations Accessibility Program award that will fund ADA upgrades at 14 MBTA Green Line stations; designs are complete, bids are expected this summer and construction is slated to begin in 2025, with the MBTA covering the remaining project share.
Governor Maura Healey and federal and local officials announced that Massachusetts has secured a Federal Transit Administration All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) award worth roughly $67 million to make 14 MBTA Green Line stations accessible to riders with disabilities.
The announcement, made at an event in Brookline that included Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Ed Markey, FTA regional administrator Peter Butler, state transportation leaders and disability advocates, described upgrades such as widened platforms, bridge-plate compatibility with existing Green Line trains, benches and other ADA features. "This is a big win for our state," Healey said, noting officials had pursued the maximum federal share available through the program.
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