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MassDOT and Fundación MAPFRE Announce High School Roadway Safety Public Service Contest 

12/21/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Contest seeks to engage students and underscore the importance of driving safely. Deadline for contest submissions is February 10, 2023

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Holidays Driving  

12/19/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The holidays are here again and with them often comes lower temperatures, rain, snow, and increased traffic. Consider these safe driving tips this holiday season.

Press Release

Massachusetts Adding Cannabis Education to Driving School Curriculum 

12/16/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Curriculum incorporates Cannabis, how marijuana affects the brain, physical affects, visual and physical reaction time, and dangers of impaired driving

News

MBTA Seeks to Purchase Widett Circle Property for Commuter Rail Layover Yard 

12/15/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Press Release

MassDOT Declares Preferred Alternative for Redesign of Allston I-90 Multimodal Project 

12/12/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

So called 3L Realignment with modified at-grade “throat” area reflects wide stakeholder support

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MassDOT Stresses Importance of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 

12/06/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

MassDOT Stresses Importance of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

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REAL ID Credential Won’t Be Needed Until 2025 To fly Domestically or Enter Some Federal Facilities 

12/05/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended REAL ID full enforcement date to May 7, 2025

Press Release

MassDOT, Amtrak, CSX Seeking More Than $108 Million for Corridor Improvements Between Springfield and Worcester 

12/02/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Application filed for funds from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (CRISI)

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Registry of Motor Vehicles Announces Temporary New Service Center Location in South Yarmouth 

12/01/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Current center closing for renovations. New temporary service center location will be open nearby to support required in-person transactions

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

11/28/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications to help name 12 state-owned snowplows. Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 23

Press Release

MassDOT Advisory: Boston, Bowker Overpass Rehabilitation Project 

11/22/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Officials gathered to announce the funding of two projects for the Bowker Overpass rehabilitation

News

MassDOT Safe Routes to School Program Adds 1,000th School Partnership 

11/22/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Press Release

MassDOT Advisory: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel 

11/16/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is encouraging members of the public to plan ahead for travel during the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday week, use available technology tools and resources to make informed decisions and plan ahead.

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MassDOT to Host Two Virtual Public Meetings for the Cape Cod Bridges Program 

11/09/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 15, and on Thursday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m.

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Don’t Miss Out on the Turkey 

11/08/2022 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

As you prepare for your trips this coming holiday, keep these additional tips from the NHTSA in mind.