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2026 state budget

New MBTA Capital Budget Leaves Riders With a Lot To Be Desired

"We do have substantial capital needs that remain unfunded," says MBTA Deputy Chief of Capital Strategy Michael Malia.

April 7, 2025

Statewide Poll Suggests Most Residents Are Open to Paying New Tolls, Taxes for Better Transportation

Transportation for Massachusetts is planning to bring their coalition together for a "Day of Action" at the Massachusetts State House on April 2.

March 26, 2025

MBTA Board Updates: The T’s Budget Is ‘Stable’ But Standing On Shaky Ground

The T's budget team predicts a deficit of $155 million in 2026 that would grow to nearly half a billion dollars by 2028 – and that's after accounting for a $500 million annual increase in state funding from the Governor's proposed budget.

February 26, 2025

By the Numbers: How Governor Healey’s Budget Fixes the MBTA Deficit (For a Little While)

The Governor's proposal fixes the agency's budget deficit – at least for a few years – and increases its capacity to fund capital projects, like track repairs and new trains.

January 29, 2025

Governor’s Budget Bill Would Legalize Speed Limit Enforcement Cameras Statewide

If it's approved, the legislation would take effect on July 1, 2026.

January 23, 2025

How Massachusetts Funds Transit (Not Just the T)

A guide to how Massachusetts state government finances public transit service across the Commonwealth.

January 10, 2025