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MassDOT Announces Annual Safe Routes to School Awards

6/06/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

273 school partners, community champions, and Crossing Guards were recognized at this year's ceremony at the State House in Boston

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: A Safe Summer Depends on You

6/06/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Press Release

MassDOT and Fundación MAPFRE Announce Winner in Road Safety PSA Contest  

6/04/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Fundación MAPFRE and MassDOT selected Natick High School students’ public service announcement promoting safer behavior among teens on the road 

Press Release

MassDOT Announces “Grant Central” Community Grants Portal

6/03/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Press Release

MBTA Wins $67 Million Federal Grant to Improve Green Line Accessibility for People with Disabilities

5/30/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Vendors Selected to Advance the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program in Massachusetts 

5/24/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Applegreen Electric, Global Partners and Weston & Sampson will help lead the process for creating a network of reliable fast chargers for electric vehicles on state roadways 

Press Release

MassDOT Customer Survey Deadline on Service Plaza Experience Extended to July 7

5/24/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Encourages Memorial Day Travelers to Plan Ahead for Busy Weekend

5/21/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Registry of Motor Vehicles Service Centers closed on Monday, May 27 MBTA schedule adjustments will be in place over Memorial Day Weekend. I-93 Boston-Quincy HOV Lane will be deployed early for holiday travel

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MassDOT Announces Winners of the 2024 Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Awards

5/17/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Contest highlights important role of crossing guards in helping students safely travel to schools

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Approximately $37 Million in Grants to Support Regional Public Transportation

5/17/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funding is going to Regional Transit Authorities, Councils on Aging, other entities for vehicles, support for fleet electrification, to enhance and expand existing transit services, expand service hours, improve rural connectivity, and assist with operati

Press Release

MassDOT Partners with City of Brockton to Remind Drivers to Buckle Up

5/16/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Celebrates Groundbreaking of “Taxiway B South” Project at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport 

5/14/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

$32 million project will enhance safety for civilian and military operations 

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MassDOT "Touch-A-Truck" Events Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

5/14/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Events held statewide at MassDOT highway district depots

Press Release

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Reminds Residents They Will Need a REAL ID or Current Passport to Board a Plane Starting in May 2025

5/09/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Due to federal requirement becoming effective on May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by plane domestically, or wishing to enter certain federal building areas, will need a REAL ID or Passport