Governor's Capital Investment Plan to Pump Billions into Infrastructure, Education
The administration says the plan will spur significant job growth and pave the way for long-term growth.
Gov. Deval Patrick released his five-year capital investment plan, which heavily invests in infrastructure, housing and education, calling for $3.27 billion in spending next year. The lion's share of the 2013 cash – more than $1.8 billion – will go toward transportation and public works. Large chunks of that will go toward the Central Artery Tunnel Project, Chapter 90 municipal road and bridge projects, building a green line extension into Somerville and improving rail service between Boston and Worcester. The administration is also directing $592 million toward capital asset management, with nearly half of that directed toward higher education. "These investments will ensure that we continue on the path to economic recovery by laying …
