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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $372 Million Win for Cape Cod Bridges  

12/15/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Award is full amount of August MEGA and INFRA application; administration is optimistic about outstanding BIP application

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Federal Grants Announced: Safe Streets and Roads for All 

12/15/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Nearly $18 million going to initiatives and infrastructure projects in Massachusetts to improve road safety 11 communities and 2 Regional Planning Agencies receiving funding through a U.S. Department of Transportation Program

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MassDOT Secures up to $500,000 in Federal Funding for Enhanced Boston-Albany Passenger Rail Corridor via Springfield  

12/11/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Application approved for funding from the FRA’s Corridor Identification and Development Program

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Helpful Travel Tips for Happy Holidays  

12/11/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Here are some invaluable tips to keep your holidays merry and bright, both on and off the road.

Press Release

Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secures Large-Scale Waiver from Feds Allowing Drones to Fly “Beyond Visual Line of Sight”  

12/08/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

MassDOT Aeronautics Can Now Fly Drones Outside Remote Operators’ Fields of Vision, Reaching the Entire State Rail Network

Press Release

Federal Funding Application Filed For Sagamore Bridge Replacement  

12/05/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

MassDOT and USACE seeking $1.06 billion from Large Bridge Project Grant Program for Replacement of Sagamore Bridge. Grant would fund about half the Sagamore replacement cost

Press Release

MassDOT Recognizes Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 

12/05/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Annual campaign raises awareness and provides resources for older drivers and their families

News

Transportation Secretary Announces Senior Management Appointments 

11/30/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Hayes Morrison to serve as Undersecretary of Transportation Matthew Bamonte to serve as Chief Administrative Officer

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Safely Navigating Thanksgiving Travel 

11/21/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Press Release

Advisory: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel  

11/17/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Thursday: Registry customer service locations and state offices closed. Sumner Tunnel open the weekends of November 17 and November 24. MBTA adding Silver Line 1 service to and from Logan Airport November 18-November 26

Press Release

MassDOT Posts Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment Online 

11/17/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

In 2023, MA has recorded more than 105,000 crashes resulting in almost 300 fatalities World Day of Remembrance commemorated Sunday to remember victims of roadway crashes

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Funding Awards in Community Transit Grant Program  

11/16/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

More than $4.7 million total going to Municipalities, Councils on Aging, Regional Transit Authorities, and Nonprofits for 55 Projects

Press Release

Governor Healey Appoints Monica Tibbits-Nutt as Secretary of Transportation  

11/13/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Press Release

MassDOT Announces Second Annual “Name A Snowplow” Contest for Massachusetts Elementary Schools 

11/01/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 1st

Press Release

Federal Grants Announced: Safe Streets and Roads for All 

10/27/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

More than $4.57 million going to initiatives and infrastructure projects to improve road safety in Brockton, Haverhill, Lowell, and Somerville through a U.S. Department of Transportation Program