Grant MA-2024-002

Description

Application Purpose: This Project Funds the Procurement of 102 Light Rail Vehicles (Lrvs) to Replace Existing Green Line Type 7 and Type 8 Fleets; Including Design Engineering and Mbta Support Costs. The Majority of the Existing Green Line Fleets Designed with a 25-YEAR Life Span in Mind Are at or Reaching the End of Their Design Life. The Average Age of the Existing Green Line Fleets Is 20+ Years Old. They Will Continue to Age Resulting in Reduced Reliability Increased Cost of Maintenance and Eventual Non-Availability. Non-Availability Places an Increased Burden on the Remaining Fleet Aging Them at a More Rapid Rate with Increased Mileage and Loss of Scheduled Revenue Trips. A 100% Low Floor LRV Is Anticipated for the New Fleet to Support Future Level Boarding. Because This Is a Large Multi-Year Project the Federal Funding Will Be Obligated in Phases. Grant MA-2021-047 Provided the First Phase of Funding for the Project - $9251220 for Design Engineering Bid Support Services and Mbta Project Administration to Bring the Project Up to the Notice-To-Proceed (Ntp) Stage for the Vehicle Procurement. Notice to Proceed Was Issued on October 3 2022. This Grant Provides for the Second Phase of Funding - $158000000 for Vehicle Procurement Costs Design/Engineering and Mbta Support Costs Through December 2024. The Mbta Anticipates Requesting Additional Federal Funds in the Future to Support Procurement Engineering and Mbta Project Management Costs from 2025-ON. Federal Funds May Also Be Requested in the Future for Options to Procure Up to an Additional 124 Cars Depending on Future Mbta Needs.this $158.0M Grant Will Use 5307 Funding as Follows:$ 85148653 Ffy 2022 5307 Funds$ 41251347 Ffy 2023 5307 FUNDS$126400000 Total Fta Amount$ 31600000 20% Mbta MATCH$158000000 Total Grant Amountthe Project Is in the FY23-27 Tip Under the 5307 Revenue Vehicles Program. ; Activities Performed: This Project Funds the Procurement of 102 Light Rail Vehicles (Lrvs) to Replace Existing Green Line Type 7 and Type 8 Fleets; Including Design Engineering and Mbta Support Costs; Expected Outcomes: The Existing Green Line Fleets Will Continue to Age Resulting in Reduced Reliability Increased Cost of Maintenance and Eventual Non-Availability. The Light Rail Engineering and Maintenance Group Would Also Benefit from Having a One Vehicle Fleet. A New Fleet Would Reduce Vulnerability to Climate Change and Extreme Storms by Using the Latest Advancements in Technology. Increased Reliability Equates to an Increase in Number of Vehicles Available for Passenger Service Which Means Reduction of Service Delays and Missed Service. This Will Drastically Improve the Customer Experience and Ultimately Increase Ridership. The Vehicles Will Be Designed to the Latest Ada Requirements Resulting in Greater Accessibility for Passengers with a Disability .a 100% Low Floor LRV Is Anticipated for the New Fleet to Support Level Boarding. IT Is Anticipated That a Longer Vehicle Will Provide Shorter Headways and Will Support Future Green Line Capacity Needs.; Intended Beneficiaries: Green Line Passengers and General Commuters; Subrecipient Activities: N/A