Somerville's Assembly Receives Transportation Emphasis Grant

SOMERVILLE, MA — Gov. Maura Healey and her administration announced $3 million in funding for transportation management associations throughout the state.

Assembly Square TMA is the recipient of two grants totaling nearly $260,000. The first grant, worth $232,650, is slated to be used for the creation of a bus-housing location as well as the installation of wayfinding signs and a kiosk that provides transportation and travel information. The second grant is worth $26,400 and will fund bike-safety events, guided bike rides, and facilitation of workers to use bicycles for their commutes.

TMAs implement programs and initiatives aimed at promoting alternative transportation methods like carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, and public transit usage. They also provide transportation-related services.

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