Finance Committee approves transfers and grants including $500,000 Complete Streets award and DOT pedestrian pilot
February 03, 2026 | Brockton City, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
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The Brockton Finance Committee on Feb. 2 recommended several budget and grant actions intended to support roadway improvements and pedestrian safety.
A council order to transfer $35,856.64 from DPW Sewer goods and supplies to DPW Sewer debt service was explained by the Treasurer's office as an adjustment related to temporary vs. permanent debt accounting; the committee voted to recommend the transfer favorably and requested additional explanation and documentation before the full council meeting.
The committee also voted to recommend accepting a $500,000 Complete Streets grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for pedestrian and bicycle-safety work tied to the Warren Avenue two-way conversion between Spring and Belmont streets. DPW staff said the awarded funds will pay for curb improvements, cycle lanes and ADA ramps; the overall two-way conversion budget is roughly $15 million and the grant will reimburse part of the project once work and paperwork are complete.
Separately, the committee recommended accepting a federal DOT/MassDOT grant of $235,600 (federal portion $188,480; state match $47,120) for a pilot project at the East Nelson/Main Street intersection. DPW described the pilot as temporary, lower-cost interventions (curb extensions, signage, temporary pylons) intended to slow traffic and reduce pedestrian risk while the city pursues longer-term, more-expensive signalization projects. Staff said the final reimbursement request for the DOT grant has a current deadline of June 30, 2026, though extensions can be sought if work is delayed.
Councilors asked for timelines, reimbursement procedures (Munis account setup), and data on pedestrian fatalities for the selected intersection; DPW and the CFO's office said they would provide supporting data and documentation to the committee.
Next steps: grant accounts will be established in the city's financial system when council orders are accepted and reimbursements will follow construction completion and documentation review.
A council order to transfer $35,856.64 from DPW Sewer goods and supplies to DPW Sewer debt service was explained by the Treasurer's office as an adjustment related to temporary vs. permanent debt accounting; the committee voted to recommend the transfer favorably and requested additional explanation and documentation before the full council meeting.
The committee also voted to recommend accepting a $500,000 Complete Streets grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for pedestrian and bicycle-safety work tied to the Warren Avenue two-way conversion between Spring and Belmont streets. DPW staff said the awarded funds will pay for curb improvements, cycle lanes and ADA ramps; the overall two-way conversion budget is roughly $15 million and the grant will reimburse part of the project once work and paperwork are complete.
Separately, the committee recommended accepting a federal DOT/MassDOT grant of $235,600 (federal portion $188,480; state match $47,120) for a pilot project at the East Nelson/Main Street intersection. DPW described the pilot as temporary, lower-cost interventions (curb extensions, signage, temporary pylons) intended to slow traffic and reduce pedestrian risk while the city pursues longer-term, more-expensive signalization projects. Staff said the final reimbursement request for the DOT grant has a current deadline of June 30, 2026, though extensions can be sought if work is delayed.
Councilors asked for timelines, reimbursement procedures (Munis account setup), and data on pedestrian fatalities for the selected intersection; DPW and the CFO's office said they would provide supporting data and documentation to the committee.
Next steps: grant accounts will be established in the city's financial system when council orders are accepted and reimbursements will follow construction completion and documentation review.
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