Springfield awarded $1.7M for Union Station infrastructure improvements

Emma McCorkindale and Sam Elwell

3 hours ago

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Healey Driscoll Administration on Wednesday announced funding for local transit projects around the state.

The awards come from revenue generated by the Fair Share Amendment. One of the projects receiving funds is track reconfiguration in Springfield. The city is getting over $1.7 million for infrastructure improvements around Springfield Union Station.

All four counties in western Massachusetts are receiving funds for safety action plans. Hampden and Hampshire Counties will receive $250,000. Franklin County, along with Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, will receive $115,000. Berkshire County will receive over $49,000.

Safety action plans are a data-based approach to improve roadway safety.

“When we empower city and town leaders to address their unique infrastructure needs, we are helping them achieve a better quality of life for their residents,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We’re proud to partner with the Legislature to dedicate Fair Share funding to critical initiatives like these, which will help make our state’s transportation network safer and more robust – and our municipalities more interconnected.” 

“The communities selected for these Fair Share awards have shown that they know how to put infrastructure money to good use,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll. “We look forward to seeing the improvements they will deliver for their residents with this funding.”

“Local leaders are knowledgeable and proactive when it comes to improving the transportation infrastructure their constituents rely on, and I want to congratulate the winners from this round of Fair Share funding,” said Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “We look forward to seeing the projects come to fruition to improve transit, create safer streets, and expand transportation options.”

“The revenue from Fair Share funding is reserved for projects that can truly enhance the quality of the transportation and education systems that our communities rely on for a better future,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. “These award recipients have demonstrated the potential for their transportation projects to make a difference for users and we are proud to play our part.”