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MassDOT Announces 10th Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest 

1/05/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces the Winners of the 2025 “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

12/19/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Names will be displayed on 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service during the 2025/2026 winter season

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MassDOT, Travelers Marketing’s Community Voices, and the City of Chelsea Join to Support Pedestrian Safety 

12/17/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

“Drive Like You Care; Walk Like It, Too”

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Governor Healey Delivers $50 Million for Road Paving to Enhance Safety, Improve Travel  

12/17/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Funding provided to 34 communities to pave approximately 217 miles of roads

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Wintry Travel Tips 

12/15/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

As New Englanders, we face the winter by being ready for snow, ice, and traffic.

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MassDOT Announces New Municipal Speed Feedback Signage Program 

12/10/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Program will provide municipalities with solar-powered, data-capable speed feedback signs

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MassDOT Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Completion of Charlton, Oxford Route 20 Roadway Reconstruction Project One Year Early 

12/08/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Project comes in on budget and a full year ahead of schedule significantly increasing safety for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians.

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MassDOT and the RMV Recognize Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 

12/03/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Extends Deadline for “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

12/02/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12

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RMV Cautions Public to Beware of Scam Texts Stating Money is Owed For Motor Vehicle Violations 

11/24/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Customers should not click on links in texts; delete texts asking for payments

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MassDOT Advisory: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel 

11/24/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

HOV will have extended hours on Tuesday, November 25, and Wednesday, November 26

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MassDOT Announces 2025-2026 Safe Routes to School Signs and Lines Program Awardees 

11/21/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Safety first this Thanksgiving 

11/13/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces Fourth Annual “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

11/12/2025 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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