Malden Delegation Announces $920,922 for Transportation Improvements

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Steve Ultrino, Kate Lipper-Garabedian, and Paul Donato are pleased to announce that Malden is receiving $920,922 in Chapter 90 funds from the state to fund local transportation infrastructure, as part of a $200 million allocation to support transportation-related improvements, including road and bridge repairs, across Massachusetts.

Along with designating funding for individual communities, the legislation also authorizes $175 million for grant programs that will further assist municipalities with various transportation-related projects. This includes $25 million for each of the following:

• Municipal small bridge program;
• Complete streets program;
• Bus transit infrastructure program;
• Grants to increase and improve access to mass transit and commuter rail stations;
• Grants for municipalities and regional transit authorities to purchase electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to support them;
• Funding for pavement and surface improvements on state and municipal roadways; and
• New funding dedicated to additional transportation support based on road mileage, which is particularly helpful for rural communities.

"I'm very pleased that the state legislature is providing these critical funds to our local communities for transportation improvements," said State Senator Jason Lewis. "I know that this money will certainly be put to good use in Malden improving roads, sidewalks, and other infrastructure."

“I am excited to see the legislature come together to make these crucial investments to our public transit and road infrastructure,” said State Representative Steve Ultrino. “All these are key components to healthy economic development for communities like Malden, and the funding will ensure our sidewalks and roads are maintained and improved. It was an honor to work alongside the rest of the delegation to secure these, and I look forward to seeing the results in the coming months.”

“I was glad to join the legislature in voting to appropriate these funds to our municipalities, including for the Complete Streets program, road infrastructure for buses, and enhanced access to mass transit,” said State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian. “Such investments are critical for quality of life, including in a District that has commuter rail and public buses in addition to being contiguous to the Orange Line, and to meet our climate goals."

“The funds allocated towards these projects will be a worthy investment to the transportation infrastructure of Malden for years to come,” said State Representative Paul Donato. “I am proud to represent Malden and I will continue to be a fierce advocate on behalf of the community.”

After passing both the House and Senate, this bill now heads to Governor Healey for her signature.