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Massachusetts RMV to Broadcast 2026 Low Number Plate Lottery Drawing on September 9

9/03/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Live broadcast begins at 2:30 p.m., streaming via Vimeo through the RMV website

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MA RMV Reminds Drivers of School Bus Safety Rules as Students Return to School

9/03/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Drivers must stop when red lights are flashing and remain at least 100 feet behind school buses

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MassDOT Releases Labor Day Weekend Travel Advisory

9/02/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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Governor Healey Launches Statewide Blue Envelope Program for People with Autism

9/01/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Free tool will help improve communication during traffic stops and other interactions with law enforcement

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MassDOT Announces Thirteenth Annual Safe Streets Smart Trips High School Video Contest

8/26/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Massachusetts high school students invited to create videos promoting safe e-bike, e-scooter and other electric micromobility use

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MassDOT Announces Free Biking and Bikeshare Sessions for Older Adults in Massachusetts

8/26/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Golden Gears sessions in Worcester, Everett and Springfield will help adults 50 and older build confidence biking and using local bikeshare systems

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MassDOT Announces Upcoming Meetings of Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Oversight Commission

8/20/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Meetings to be held in Worcester and virtually via Zoom; public comment invited

Guest Post

MassDOT, Mapfre Insurance Reminder: Vacation Travel, Slow Down and Move Over

8/20/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Guest Post

MassDOT, Mapfre Insurance Reminder: Vacation Travel, Slow Down and Move Over

8/20/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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Massachusetts RMV to Offer Online Appointment Reservations for Registration and Title Services

8/20/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

New option to reserve appointments online will provide customers with greater flexibility while walk-in service remains available for all customers

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Massachusetts 250 Commemorative Plate Becomes Most Popular Specialty Plate in State History

8/19/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Commemorative plate surpasses 100,000 registrations

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Governor Healey Announces $140 Million in Federal Funding for Haverhill Line Improvements

8/14/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Major investment will reduce delays, improve safety and accessibility for Commuter Rail riders and strengthen Amtrak freight service

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Massachusetts Launches New Driver Education Resources to Improve Safety for People Bicycling

8/12/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

New resources will help future drivers safely share the road by reinforcing the state's four-foot passing law, safe turning practices and other bicycle safety measures

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Completes Six Grade Crossing Safety Improvements in Foxborough

8/12/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Upgraded warning systems will improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and rail operations in the community

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Completes Lighting and Pathway Improvements on Rose Kennedy Greenway

8/11/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Upgrades improve safety and accessibility and allow popular sections of the Greenway to remain open throughout the winter