Gerald Hartwell

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) outlines its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Goal Setting Methodology for Federal Fiscal Years 2024 through 2026. The plan establishes an overall goal of 2.6% for DBE participation in DOT-assisted contracts. It details a methodology that includes a base figure calculation based on the relative availability of DBEs, weighted by anticipated federal expenditures across various project types like infrastructure upgrades, electrical, plumbing, and transit services. The document also incorporates adjustments based on past participation and outlines both race-neutral and race-conscious measures to achieve these goals.

This document provides a comprehensive assessment of the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority's services, evaluating existing operations and proposing a multi-phase plan for future enhancements. Key strategic areas include providing attractive regional transportation alternatives, ensuring readily available public transportation, and creating a seamless system across MetroWest communities. The plan outlines improvements in service span and frequency, introduction of new routes, and integration of advanced technology. These initiatives are designed to enhance mobility, improve environmental quality, and stimulate economic vitality within the region.

This 5-Year Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan outlines the strategic direction for the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, focusing on enhancing public transportation services. Key priorities include improving safety, modernizing the fleet, upgrading station amenities, strengthening marketing efforts, increasing bicycle visibility, fostering community-centered administrative practices, and implementing an enhanced performance management system. The plan aims to provide dependable and convenient public transportation, enhance mobility, environmental quality, and economic vitality in the MetroWest Region, while adapting to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through data-driven decision-making.