April 10, 2024

Warren, Markey, Massachusetts Delegation Announce Over $22 Million in Federal Funding for Boston Logan Airport

Boston, MA – U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and members of the Massachusetts delegation celebrate the announcement that General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport in Boston will receive $22.1 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements. These projects are funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, which passed in November of 2021.

“Boston Logan is a vital hub for travelers in Massachusetts and beyond, and this federal funding from the Infrastructure Bill, which I fought hard to secure alongside the Massachusetts delegation, will help make much-needed improvements to Boston’s airport roadways and terminals,” said Senator Warren. “This investment will create new, good-paying jobs and continue to grow our local economy.” 

“Logan Airport is Massachusetts’ gateway to the world,” said Senator Markey. “I am proud to have worked with Senator Warren and the Massachusetts delegation to secure this funding, propel Logan to new heights, and ensure our Commonwealth leads the way in airport operations and safety,” said Senator Markey. 

“Logan Airport is a global gateway, connecting our Commonwealth and country to the world. Made possible by our Infrastructure Law, this investment will help modernize Logan’s facilities, bolster safety, create jobs, and guarantee a quality experience for the millions of travelers flying in and out of Massachusetts. I'm proud to have worked with President Biden to secure these resources as we work to build a stronger economy for all Bay Staters,” said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark.

“Logan Airport is New England’s gateway to the world, and I am grateful for the Biden-Harris Administration’s investment that will increase safety and efficiency for the tens of millions of people who fly in and out of Logan every year.” said Congressman Bill Keating.

“I am pleased to see Logan Airport will receive this critical funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said Congressman Lynch. “These available federal grants are essential to keeping our nation’s airports’ infrastructure updated, resilient and safe. I am proud to work with all my Massachusetts Congressional colleagues to ensure Logan Airport has access to funds that will help improve infrastructure and safety for all travelers and employees.”

“Massachusetts deserves state-of-the-art transportation and this investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Logan Airport ensures the Commonwealth will remain an international destination for recreation and commerce,” said Congressman James P. McGovern. “It will bring existing systems, including taxiway pavement and lighting, to FAA standards and continue to build confidence that traveling to and from Massachusetts by air is safe and reliable.”

“We live in a world-class region that deserves world-class transportation options. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law affords us a once in a generation opportunity to make smart investments in Logan airport so that it can set the gold standard for the rest of the country. I’m thrilled to join my colleagues in announcing this investment, and I look forward to taking advantage of more similar opportunities for future funding to ensure that we’re building a multimodal system, fit for the future, that works for everyone,” said Congressman Seth Moulton. 

“This funding is a welcome investment to improve our airport infrastructure, resiliency, and safety, and its impact will be felt by workers and travelers alike,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “These enhancements to Logan Airport are essential to economic growth in Massachusetts and the livelihoods of our communities, and I look forward to seeing these funds disbursed as soon as possible.”

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to make significant investments in airport safety and efficiency so whether you’re flying in or out of Boston, your trip is as smooth as possible,” said Congresswoman Lori Trahan. “Our delegation is committed to blockading the federal funding necessary from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, which has already delivered more than $7.4 billion to Massachusetts, to bolster our economy, drive job creation, and improve the lives of every family.”

The federal funding will be used to invest in projects that will rehabilitate taxiway pavement, lighting systems, and enhance the Land and Hold Short Operations systems at four locations on the airport to meet FAA standards.

Senator Warren has been fighting to bring federal investments back home to Massachusetts that strengthen communities and improve the lives of residents, including: 

  • Yesterday, Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Municipal Association, encouraging them to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) new round of Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) to provide direct federal funding for fire departments in Massachusetts.
  • In March 2024, Senators Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with the entire Massachusetts delegation, announced $213.4 million in CDS in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending bills for projects across the state.  
  • In March 2024, Senator Warren, Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu, and the Massachusetts congressional delegation announced they had secured $335 million in federal funding for Allston’s I-90 project.
  • In March 2024, Senators Warren and Markey, along with Congressman Keating, applauded the inclusion of $350 million in federal funding for the Cape Cod Bridges in the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. This followed a December 2023 announcement from the lawmakers that the Department of Transportation (DOT) had awarded the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and Army Corps a $372 million grant to start replacing the Cape Cod Bridges under its Mega (National Infrastructure Project Assistance) grant program.
  • In February 2024, Senator Warren released a report, the Economic Impact of Federal Investments in Massachusetts, detailing over $50 billion in federal funding that Senator Warren has fought for and helped win for Massachusetts families since taking office in 2013 — funding and investments that have helped build and maintain roads and bridges, improve broadband access to all corners of the Commonwealth, invest in public transit and energy infrastructure, supply electric school buses, fund research and innovation, support firefighters, and enable community projects.
  • In February 2024, Senators Warren and Markey announced $151 million in federal funding for Massachusetts from the Environmental Protection Agency, which invested in drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure upgrades across Massachusetts. 
  • In December 2023, Senator Warren announced that DOT had awarded the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) a $480,000 grant for their Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Regional Action Plan and the Worcester Main South Demonstration Project.
  • In October 2023, Senators Warren and Markey, with Representative Pressley, celebrated DOT’s award of nearly $4 million — through the first round of the Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All grants — to make safe bike paths accessible by developing critical transportation infrastructure, including pavement markings, signs, and biker lanes, which will bolster roadway safety and connectivity in Somerville.

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