# Massachusetts Awards $4.4M Microtransit Grants

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts awarded **$4.4 million** in grants on September 15, 2026, to expand microtransit and last-mile transit services statewide. These funds support Regional Transit Authorities and municipalities, including the Cities of Salem and Woburn, to develop flexible transportation options that improve connectivity to jobs, schools, healthcare, and public transit, particularly in underserved areas. Key projects include the Salem Skipper microtransit service and new regional pilot programs aimed at closing transit gaps and enhancing affordability and reliability.

- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and its Rail and Transit Division are leading the grant administration, emphasizing local flexibility in transit service design.
- Procurement professionals should note the focus on microtransit and last-mile solutions as emerging priorities for state transit funding.
- Vendors specializing in flexible transit technologies, software, and service delivery models may find new contracting opportunities with Regional Transit Authorities and municipalities.
- This initiative signals increased state investment in innovative transit solutions to address connectivity challenges, which may influence future transportation procurement strategies in Massachusetts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
- Rail and Transit Division
- City of Salem
- City of Woburn
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART)

### Key Quotes
> These investments give cities, towns and Regional Transit Authorities the flexibility to build services that work for their residents, whether that means connecting someone to a train station, a job, a college campus or a medical appointment.
> — Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor

> These grants will help communities close gaps in their transit systems and give people more reliable, affordable ways to get around.
> — Maura Healey, Governor

### Sources
- [Governor Healey Awards $4.4 Million to Expand Microtransit and Last Mile Transit Connections Across Massachusetts | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-awards-44-million-to-expand-microtransit-and-last-mile-transit-connections-across-massachusetts) - MA