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MassDOT Launches Billboard Design Contest to Support National Work Zone Awareness Week 

3/29/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

College students in Massachusetts encouraged to create work zone safety messages

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MassDOT Testifies at the Joint Committee on Ways & Means’ FY24 Budget Hearing for Transportation, Energy and the Environment  

3/27/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Secretary Fiandaca and the MassDOT senior staff discussed the priorities and needs of the agencies in House 1 Budget

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Appoints Phillip Eng as MBTA General Manager  

3/27/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Eng has 40 years’ experience in public transportation and record of improving service on struggling transit systems

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Enhanced State ID Program for Returning Citizens 

3/24/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Initiative Supports Successful Reentry for Individuals Upon Release from DOC Facilities

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Make Time to Check for Vehicle Recalls 

3/22/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Press Release

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Announces Class D and M Learner’s Permit Exams Now Offered in Seven Additional Foreign Languages 

3/20/2023 Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

Tests are available in Albanian, Cape Verdean Creole, Hungarian, Kiswahili, Pashto, Turkish, Ukrainian

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Repair Contract Approved for Existing Allston I-90 Viaduct  

3/17/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Contract for 71.6 million will take steps to preserve the existing structure until the Allston Multimodal Project is built.

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MassDOT Storm Advisory: Snow Occurring Overnight Tonight through Wednesday 

3/13/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public to plan ahead if traveling tonight through Wednesday.

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Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll File Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, Tax Relief and Housing Bills  

3/01/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

“Meeting the Moment: Strong Economy. Livable Communities. Sustainable Future”: Healey-Driscoll Administration’s $55.5 billion budget makes historic investments in education, transportation, climate action, and workforce development

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MassDOT Storm Advisory: Snow Occurring Overnight Tonight into Tuesday 

2/27/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Some RMV locations closed; others have 11 a.m. opening time. I-93 Boston-Quincy HOV lane not deployed Tuesday. MBTA running observation trains on all subway lines overnight.

Press Release

New: Sumner Tunnel Full Closure Schedule Changing to Reduce Impact on Travelers This Summer 

2/23/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Full tunnel closure will no longer occur May-September this year. Instead, full closure in 2023 July 5th-August 31st. Second full closure in 2024 July to August.

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MassDOT Encourages Presidents Day Travelers to Plan Ahead 

2/16/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

HOV Lane on I-93 Southbound will be deployed today, February 16, at 2 p.m. and on Friday, February 17, at 1 p.m. MBTA riders: check schedules for Monday, February 21. Registry offices closed Monday due to the state holiday.

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Show Love by Moving Over 

2/08/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

One way to show your love to first responders this Valentine's Day is to slow down and move over.

Press Release

17 Massachusetts Communities Getting Total of $30.6 Million for Projects to Increase Road Safety 

2/07/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funds being awarded to municipalities and regional planning agencies from federal Safe Streets For All Grant Program

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MassDOT Weather Advisory: Extreme Cold Temperatures Forecast Across the Commonwealth for Friday and Saturday 

2/02/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising travelers of the extreme cold temperatures forecast across the Commonwealth on Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4.