May 20, 2025 |MBTA, News, State of MA, Transportation

MBTA Board Approves Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 – 2030

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The Fiscal Years 2026 – 2030 MBTA Capital Investment Plan includes all planned capital investments over the next five years.

The MBTA Board of Directors today unanimously approved the Fiscal Years 2026 – 2030 MBTA Capital Investment Plan (FY26 – 30 MBTA CIP). The FY26 – 30 MBTA CIP includes over 660 unique capital projects to modernize, expand, and increase the safety and reliability of the MBTA transit network with a programmed spend of $9.8 billion over the next five fiscal years. 

“The Healey-Driscoll administration is making transformative investments in the state’s transportation system, and the MBTA’s five-year Capital Investment Plan puts us on a path toward stronger service, greater reliability, and long-term competitiveness for Massachusetts,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “This plan includes historic levels of funding to modernize our fleet, maintain and improve infrastructure, expand accessibility, and advance both our climate and equity goals. We’re especially proud of how this plan was developed — with input from riders, the support of our legislative partners, and the dedicated work of MBTA employees.” 

“The Capital Investment Plan (CIP) is the framework that guides how the T makes critical investments in the system, establishing a foundation for stabilizing and improving service today as we build a system for future generations of riders,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “I am grateful to the Board for their continued support, and I thank the public for taking the time to provide invaluable feedback on the capital investments they’d like to see the MBTA prioritize. While the CIP needs to be balanced within the available funding at this time, we will always be nimble and ensure that we can deliver projects and meaningful results.” 

The FY26 – 30 MBTA CIP is available at mbta.com/cip and includes an overview of the Authority’s capital planning process, summaries of investment programs, and the full list of capital projects in the approved five-year CIP. The FY26 – 30 MBTA CIP available at mbta.com/cip also includes examples of projects and initiatives for which funding was requested but were not included given limited financial resources.  

Major investments as part of the FY26 – 30 CIP include investments in the Commuter Rail fleet by replacing the oldest locomotives and adding more bi-level coaches to support reliability and service frequency. Additional investment highlights include critical reliability upgrades to power systems on the rapid transit subway lines, new vehicles and modernized signals on the Red and Orange lines, and improvements to rider facilities systemwide. For a complete list of projects delivering meaningful results for riders, please visit mbta.com/cip.  

The CIP is the five-year financial plan that funds all the MBTA’s capital projects, seeking to deliver meaningful results for riders today while laying the groundwork for tomorrow. Capital projects are investments or activities related to acquiring, renewing, constructing, improving, or maintaining a capital asset, including project planning and design. To support these goals, the capital projects in the FY26 – 30 CIP focus on: 

• Timely Maintenance: Ensuring that the MBTA continues to build upon recent progress in delivering for our riders, both now and in the future. 

• Building for the Future: Ensuring that investments today set a strong foundation for future infrastructure and service improvements, while seeking additional funding to fulfill our goals. 

• Improving Service for our Riders: Ensuring improved service in the near- and long-term, including improvements in frequency, reliability, decarbonization, and rider enhancements. 

For more information, visit mbta.com/CIP or connect with the T on X @MBTA and @MBTA_CR, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok @thembta. 

About the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) opened America’s first subway tunnel in 1897, pioneering public transportation in the United States. Today, the MBTA is one of the largest public transit systems in the country, operating an extensive network of subway, bus, Commuter Rail, ferry, and paratransit services across 176 cities and towns. The MBTA is undergoing a transformative period, focusing on cultivating a culture of safety and excellence, modernizing infrastructure, and improving reliability and accessibility. Current priorities include accelerating critical infrastructure repairs, expanding accessibility, and reducing emissions. The MBTA is committed to providing dependable, frequent, and accessible service that riders can rely on while supporting the region’s economic vitality. Through initiatives like the unprecedented Track Improvement Program, Bus Network Redesign, and Rail Vision, the MBTA aims to connect communities and improve riders’ daily experiences and trips. For questions or assistance, riders are encouraged to contact the MBTA Customer Center at 617-222-3200. Members of the press are encouraged to contact mediarelations@mbta.com. For the latest updates on MBTA services, projects, and initiatives, visit MBTA.com or follow @MBTA on social media.

The above press release was submitted to us by the MBTA.