News and Announcements

For Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funding provided to extend the outdoor dining season in multiple communities, for dedicated bike lanes in Somerset and Methuen, bus/bike facilities in Chelsea, and other safety and livability enhancements around the Commonwealth

Administration Also Announces Release of Report on Improving the Efficiency of Culvert and Small Bridge Replacement Projects

Fifth round of awards will support safe walking and bicycling to schools, new sidewalks and crosswalks to increase community connectivity, and reimagined roadways and parking areas for safe outdoor dining and recreation.

Fourth round of awards will support better facilities for bus riders, safe walking and biking to schools, traffic calming to reduce speeds and protect pedestrians, and reimagined roadways and parking areas for safe outdoor dining and recreation.

Funding to 6 municipalities will facilitate safe walking and biking to schools, key pedestrian and bicycle upgrades, and reimagined roadways and parking areas for safe outdoor dining and recreation.

All Visitors And Returning Residents Must Comply, $500 Fine Per Day for Non-Compliance

Second round of awards will facilitate key pedestrian and bicycle safety upgrades and reimagine roadways and parking areas for safe outdoor dining and recreation in four communities

Awards will facilitate key pedestrian safety upgrades, install dedicated bus and bicycle lanes, and reimagine roadways for safe outdoor dining in 12 communities.

Parties agree funding for new bridges is a federal responsibility and USACE, U.S. Department of the Army and Commonwealth will work together to develop a funding plan and seek Congressional acceptance