State Awards Cambridge More In Road, Transportation Funds

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The state on Wednesday announced an additional $40 million in Fiscal Year 2019 funding for road construction and transportation improvements in several municipalities, bringing the total funding to $3.1 million for Cambridge.

"This funding represents our continued commitment to supporting communities as they address the maintenance and modernization of local roads, which are a critical part of the Commonwealth's transportation network," Gov. Charlie Baker said in a statement about the additional round of funding.

Included in the funding is an additional $521,818 for Cambridge. The city previously received $2,609,091 in the original round of funding. The grand total for FY 2019 for Cambridge? $3,130,909

The nearly $3 million comes from state Chapter 90 infrastructure funds, which has given $900 million to communities since the Baker-Polito administration took office in 2015, according to a state press release. Chapter 90 funding is determined by a formula that includes population, road miles and employment and is open to all communities in Massachusetts.

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