The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has secured a $67 million federal grant to enhance accessibility on the Green Line. The funding, awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), aims to improve access for people with disabilities. The announcement was celebrated by key officials, including Massachusetts Governor, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, Chief Franklin-Hodge, and representatives from MassDOT and the Town of Brookline. This initiative is seen as a significant step towards making public transportation more inclusive and accessible for all riders.
MBTA wins $67 million federal grant to improve MBTA Green Line accessibility https://t.co/x8NzSNcUuY
Making the Green Line more accessible is the right thing to do & a big win for everyone who takes the T. It was great to celebrate with @SenMarkey, @MassGovernor & all our partners in the state who fought to deliver the funds we need to make this happen. https://t.co/HI03LipqCo
This morning, Chief Franklin-Hodge joined @MassGovernor, @SenWarren, @EdMarkey, @MassDOT, @DisabilityBOS & @TownofBrookline to announce a $67 million federal grant awarded by the @FTA_DOT to the @MBTA to improve accessibility for people with disabilities on the Green Line. https://t.co/Rcnw4YF7oX
MBTA celebrates $67M grant to support Green Line accessibility | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/Aw3wMccjGn
Officials celebrate $67 million federal grant to improve Green Line accessibility https://t.co/EplE6FG39m
MBTA gets federal funding for Green Line accessibility work https://t.co/M9z1OQxZ6R