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The Boston Region MPO envisions an equitable, pollution-free, and modern regional transportation system that gets people to their destinations safely, easily, and reliably, and that supports an inclusive, resilient, healthy, and economically vibrant Boston region.
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On March 19, 2026, the MPO board voted to establish an updated set of TAM performance targets. Transit agencies and MPOs are required to set targets related to the state of good repair of passenger and service vehicles, facilities, and fixed-guideway infrastructure. The MPO's TAM performance targets draw directly from targets set by the MBTA, CATA, and MWRTA. MBTA targets apply to State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) and CATA and MWRTA targets apply to Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 (October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026). For more information about TAM activities, performance measures, and targets, please refer to the memorandum titled FY 2026 Transit Asset Management Targets (PDF) FY 2026 Transit Asset Management Targets (HTML).
| FY 2025 Performance | FY 2026 Targets | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Asset Type | Percent of Vehicles ≥ ULB |
Target Percent of Vehicles ≥ ULB |
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MBTA |
Articulated Bus |
21.5% |
21.05% |
|
MBTA |
Bus |
14.67% |
14.11% |
|
MBTA |
Commuter Rail – Locomotive |
21.11% |
21.11% |
|
MBTA |
Commuter Rail – Coach |
6.31% |
16.89% |
|
MBTA |
Ferry Boat |
0.00% |
0% |
|
MBTA |
Heavy Rail – Passenger |
41.74% |
37.94% |
|
MBTA |
Light Rail – Passenger |
38.17% |
38.17% |
|
MBTA |
Vintage Trolley |
100% |
100% |
|
MBTA |
Paratransit Automobiles |
55% |
55% |
|
MBTA |
Paratransit – Van |
25.13% |
45.3% |
|
MWRTA |
Automobiles |
100% |
100% |
|
MWRTA |
Cutaway Vehicle |
42.9% |
35% |
|
MWRTA |
Van |
0% |
0% |
|
CATA |
Bus |
36% |
0% |
|
CATA |
Cutaway Vehicles |
29% |
7% |
Notes: CATA and MWRTA follow the federal fiscal year of October 1 to September 30. MBTA figures follow the state fiscal year of July 1 to June 30. CATA = Cape Ann Transportation Authority. FY = fiscal year. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MWRTA = Metrowest Regional Transit Authority. Source: CATA, MBTA, and MWRTA.
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FY 2025 Performance |
FY 2026 Targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Asset Type | Percent of Non-Revenue Vehicles ≥ ULB |
Target Percent of Non-Revenue Vehicles ≥ ULB |
|
MBTA |
Automobiles |
63.27% |
19.35% |
|
MBTA |
Trucks and other Rubber Tire Vehicles |
16.61% |
18.99% |
|
MBTA |
Steel Wheel Vehicles |
41.10% |
42.47% |
|
MWRTA |
All Equipment |
30% |
30% |
|
CATA |
All Equipment |
75% |
75% |
Notes: CATA and MWRTA figures follow the federal fiscal year of October 1 to September 30. MBTA figures follow the state fiscal year of July 1 to June 30. CATA = Cape Ann Transportation Authority. FY = fiscal year. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MWRTA = Metrowest Regional Transit Authority. ULB = useful life benchmark. Source: CATA, MBTA, and MWRTA.
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FY 2025 Performance |
FY 2026 Targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Asset Type | Percent of Facilities < 3.0 |
Target Percent of Facilities < 3.0 |
|
MBTA |
Administrative/Maintenance |
2.18% |
2.18% |
|
MBTA |
Passenger/Parking |
19.05% |
19.05% |
|
MWRTA |
Administrative/Maintenance |
0% |
0% |
|
CATA |
Administrative/Maintenance |
0% |
0% |
Notes: CATA and MWRTA figures follow the federal fiscal year of October 1 to September 30. MBTA figures follow the state fiscal year of July 1 to June 30. CATA = Cape Ann Transportation Authority. FY = fiscal year. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MWRTA = Metrowest Regional Transit Authority. Source: CATA, MBTA, and MWRTA.
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SFY 2025 Performance |
SFY 2026 Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Percent of Miles with Performance Restrictions |
Target Percent of Miles with Performance Restrictions |
|
Commuter Rail |
1.68% |
4.5% |
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Heavy Rail |
2.18% |
4.5% |
|
Light Rail |
0.30% |
4.5% |
Note: The data shown is for the state fiscal year of July 1 to June 30. SFY = state fiscal year. MBTA = Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Source: MBTA.