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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

Press Release

MassDOT Applies for $5.5 Million Total In Fiscal Year 2023 SMART Grant Funding 

10/23/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grant Program Focuses on Smart Technologies to Improve Transportation Efficiency and Safety

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Navigating October Safely – Tips for Teen Drivers 

10/18/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

October recognizes National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15-21) and National School Bus Safety Week (October 16-20)

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MassDOT Announces Tenth Annual Safe Streets Smart Trips High School Video Contest Winners 

10/04/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students created videos to educate public about safety and new vulnerable user laws

Press Release

Advisory: Holiday Weekend Travel Weekend of October 6 

10/04/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Sumner Tunnel in Boston will be open for traffic. Commonwealth of MA offices closed Monday, October 9. MBTA Commuter Rail Unlimited Travel for $10 on October 7, 8, and 9.

Press Release

MassDOT Applies for $500 Million in Federal Grant Funding for Allston Multimodal Project 

9/28/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program Seeks To Reconnect Communities

Press Release

MassDOT Applies for $1.98 Million in Funding for Reconnecting Vernon Hill Study  

9/28/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Study would be funded through Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods federal grant program