Inspection - License - MBTA Realty

License Type

Application Type

Application Subtype(Required)

Application SubType Definitions

Perform utility inspections within the public way (crossing MBTA right of way). Inspections done without accessing MBTA property.

Conduct bridge assessments adjacent or above MBTA land. Focus on ensuring safety without direct access.

Explanation of Fees Due

Administrative Fee – $1,000 to be submitted with application

License Fee – Minimum annual fee of $1,000 for standard licenses and $5000 for telecommunication and utility licenses. To be paid at the time of license execution.

Design and Construction Review Fee – This fee is not required for all applications. If you are required to pay this fee you will be contacted by the Director of Licensing – $1,600 + Design Review Fee (to be determined by MBTA)

All checks should be made payable to the MBTA and submitted to:

Greystone
Attention: Director of Licensing
20 Park Plaza, Suite 1120
Boston, MA 02116

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority- Application for Entry Upon MBTA Railroad, Transit or Other Property

Contact Information

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Title

Company Name(Required)

Legal Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Business Type

State of Incorporation

Billing Information

Billing Address Same as above

Billing Address same as above

Billing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Billing Phone(Required)

Billing Email(Required)

General Information

1) Proposed License Commencement Date(Required)

2) Anticipated length of project(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 60.

3) Agents for applicant for service of notice

4) Applicant’s officer authorized to sign agreement:

a) Name

First Last

b) Title

c) Email

Project Description

1) Specific description of proposed construction location, i.e. Property Address, Crossing, Right of Way(Required)

2) Brief description of purpose of entry and/or installation (including types of pipes and other attachments or ancillary facilities to be installed on MBTA Railroad Property)(Required)

Space Requirements

Please upload a site plan that outlines the requirements for the size and configuration of the proposed license area. Plans submitted to the MBTA for review must show all property lines, structures, and the MBTA Zone of Influence (ZOI). Your plan must clearly indicate both the limits of the MBTA right-of-way (ROW) and the distance from the tracks, as well as any improvements therein. An example is shown below.

License Configuration Plan(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Technical Information

What type of utility infrastructure are you inspecting (ie. gas, water, sewer, power lines, combination, or other)?(Required)

Please describe(Required)

Please list all equipment or machinery to be used in the inspection actvities (ie. bucket trucks, ladders, or hi-rail vehichles)(Required)

Will the equipment be used on the MBTA's Right of way?(Required)

Is access to the MBTA ROW being requested under this license?(Required)

Please describe how the access to MBTA property will be performed?(Required)

Please provide the MDOT Bridge Number related to your project.(Required)

Please provide your Mass DOT project or contract assignment number(Required)

Please provide MassDOT PM or point of contact for the request.(Required)

Supplemental Documents

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Accepted file types: pdf, docx, png, jpg, jpeg, gif, Max. file size: 15 MB.

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Inspection – License