News and Announcements

Weekend storm is expected to bring snow across much of Massachusetts, followed by hazardous cold and wind chills early in the week

January 19-28, 2025, is National Passenger Safety Week.

Plan does not rely on any new taxes; Governor will propose $300 million in Chapter 90 funding, a 50 percent increase for municipal roads, bridges and infrastructure

Federal grants include $43 million for McGrath Highway in Somerville, $14.4 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, $5.2 million for railroad crossing safety improvements, and $2 million for station improvements at JFK/UMass in Boston

Shared use paths enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety, helping to make Massachusetts’ transportation network more inclusive

Competition for Elementary and Middle School Students Highlights the Dedication of Public Works Employees During the Winter Season

MBTA’s Track Improvement Program removed 220+ speed restrictions and replaced 250,000+ feet of rail, saving riders 2.4 million minutes every weekday and generating $1 million per day in economic benefits

HOV lane to deploy early December 19, December 20, December 26, and December 27; no scheduled construction December 24 through December 26, December 31 through January 2

Supported by state-funded fare free bus service, overall RTA ridership post-Covid has steadily increased: 13.76 million rides in FY21; 18.77 million in FY22; 22.5 million in FY23

Drone use will enhance the state’s ability to advance new projects and maintain existing infrastructure; Drone technology supports various operations, including bridge and highway inspection, asset mapping, construction monitoring

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13