State Representative Lipper-Garabedian Joins Massachusetts House to Authorize Expanded Chapter 90 Funding
Bill makes investments in roads, bridges, and public transportation
BOSTON – Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives today to pass a bill that includes $1.2 billion in bonding for an expanded Chapter 90 Program, and for transportation programs that will address regional needs and the impacts of climate change on local infrastructure. The Chapter 90 Program provides municipalities with a funding source for transportation-related improvements, including road and bridge repairs. The bill includes a one-year authorization of $300 million for the Chapter 90 Program, a 50 percent increase over past funding levels. The bill also appropriates $885 million in funding for three critical programs, funding that will help to ensure that the Commonwealth is able to achieve its long-term transportation goals.
"This bill will provide critical funding to the municipalities in the 32nd Middlesex for infrastructure upgrades and projects," said State Representative Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose). "The Chapter 90 program along with the additional program investments will bolster transportation systems, modernize culverts, improve local roadway safety, support sustainability and climate-conscious efforts, and enhance daily life in our community.”
“Providing funding for critical infrastructure projects through investments in the Commonwealth’s public transportation, roads, and bridges is one of the most important responsibilities that we have as members of the Legislature,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m proud of the support for local infrastructure repairs that this legislation provides, and of the funding that it allocates for projects that will address congestion hotspots across the Commonwealth. I want to thank Chairman Arciero, Chairman Finn, and all my colleagues in the House for supporting this vital legislation.”
The legislation authorizes $1.2 billion in bonding for the Chapter 90 Program, and for three additional programs as well.
The one-year authorization in Chapter 90 Program funding represents a historic 50 percent increase and includes:
$200 million to be distributed to all municipalities based on the standard Chapter 90 Program distribution formula.
$100 million will be distributed to all municipalities based solely on road mileage.
Additional programs to support various transportation-related projects include:
$500 million for the Lifecycle Asset Management Program (LAMP), which supports non-federally aided roads and targets the pavement and bridges that are in the worst condition in the Commonwealth.
$200 million for a culvert and small bridge repair program to aid municipalities for local culverts and small bridges under 20 feet that are in a state of disrepair or require replacement.
$185 million for capital projects to reduce congestion hotspots, funding that will be available for a myriad of projects such as shared use paths, intersection improvements, railroad grade crossings, and sidewalks.
Having passed the House of Representatives 156-0, the bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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