Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund Transfer Schedule 2026 Update

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Updates the FY26 transfer schedule from the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund to MassDOT, detailing monthly subsidies and transfers totaling $532,944,702.

Placed on file

Purpose and intent

The bill transmits an updated Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) transfer schedule for the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund (MTTF).

It authorizes and documents monthly operating subsidy transfers from the Commonwealth Transportation Fund to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), as required by Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025.

Key provisions and changes

Account and appropriation:

Account: 1595-6368 (Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund, MTTF).
FY26 GAA (General Appropriate Act) appropriation: $558,945,163.
Total FY26 appropriation: $558,945,163.

Transfer schedule (monthly and cumulative figures):

The schedule lists monthly transfer amounts from the Commonwealth Transportation Fund to MassDOT, with a separate line (attachment) showing monthly figures.
Example entries (highlights):
July 2025: Subsidy scheduled $66,912,711.82; transfer to MassDOT $62,912,711.82; remaining $4,000,000.00.
August 2025: Subsidy $45,327,428.48; transfer to MassDOT $40,327,428.48; remaining $5,000,000.00.
September 2025: Subsidy $45,227,428.48; transfer to MassDOT $40,227,428.48; remaining $5,000,000.00.
October 2025: Subsidy $46,877,428.48; transfer to MassDOT $42,027,336.28; remaining $4,850,092.20.
November 2025: Subsidy $66,408,166.36; transfer to MassDOT $60,458,074.16; remaining $5,950,092.20.
December 2025: Subsidy $43,227,612.88; transfer to MassDOT $42,027,336.28; remaining $1,200,276.60.
January 2026: Subsidy $42,027,336.28; transfer to MassDOT $42,027,336.28.
February 2026: Subsidy $42,027,336.28; transfer to MassDOT $42,027,336.28.
March 2026: Subsidy $40,227,428.48; transfer to MassDOT $40,227,428.48.
April 2026: Subsidy $120,682,285.45; transfer to MassDOT $120,682,285.45.
Final line item totals for the period:
Total subsidies (as authorized): $558,945,163.
Total transfers to MassDOT: $532,944,702.
Total residual/other: $26,000,461.

Attachments and references:

The main document references an attachment with the full monthly transfer amounts (the values above are summarized from the schedule).
The letter is dated April 15, 2026, and is addressed to the Chairs of House and Senate Ways and Means committees.
Purpose is to satisfy the statutory requirement of submitting an updated transfer schedule.

Who/what is affected

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) receives a monthly operating subsidy funded from the Commonwealth Transportation Fund via the MTTF.

The Massachusetts Comptroller’s office and the Executive Office for Administration and Finance are involved in processing and approving the transfer schedule and related appropriations.

Procedural and timeline notes

The update is submitted in compliance with Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025.

The document is designated as FY26 GAA (General Appropriation Act) transfers and reflects the fiscal year 2026 cashflow plan for MTTF-related subsidies.

The action history notes the bill was placed on file on April 16, 2026.

Bottom line

This bill formalizes and communicates the updated FY26 transfer schedule from the MTTF to MassDOT, detailing monthly subsidy amounts, transfers to MassDOT, and the overall appropriation and remaining balances for the year. It ensures ongoing funding for MassDOT operations through the MTTF subsidy mechanism as authorized by the 2025 statutes.

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