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MassDOT, Boston Properties Highlight New Operational and Safety Improvements at Route 128/Interstate 95 Interchange Ramp and Roadways in Waltham 

4/09/2021 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Improvements completed ahead of schedule and include modifications to the Interstate 95 northbound on-ramps and off-ramps for exit 43A (Old exit 27A), roadway reconstruction operations, and traffic signal installations

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Guest Post - MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Walk This Way 

4/08/2021 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces $2.8 Million in Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program Funding Awards 

3/02/2021 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funding provided to 17 municipalities and two public transit agencies for new bikeshare facilities, new sidewalks, safe winter walking for seniors, areas for outdoor dining and community activities, and placemaking initiatives

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MassDOT Advisory Update: Wilmington - Overnight Right Lane Closures on Interstate 93 Southbound 

2/19/2021 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Temporary closures will take place from 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, through 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 21. Right lane on Route 125 westbound and the on-ramp from Route 125 to Interstate 93 southbound remain closed since the bridge strike.

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MassDOT Announces $3.2 Million in Shared Winter Streets & Spaces Program Funding Awards 

2/03/2021 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funding provided to 21 municipalities for new bikeshare facilities, new sidewalks, areas for outdoor dining and community activities, and a new accessible walkway along the Assabet River.

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MassDOT Announces $3 Million in Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Program Funding Awards 

12/28/2020 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funding provided for lighting and spaces for outdoor commerce, new and safer facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians, connections to schools and senior centers, and new bus facilities in Brockton, Lynn, Somerville, and Boston

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Massachusetts, New England States, and D.C. Commit to Groundbreaking Regional Program to Reduce Pollution, Invest in Clean Transportation 

12/21/2020 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

All Transportation and Climate Initiative States Remain Active in Program, Commit to Continued Collaboration

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MassDOT Announces Nearly $1.7 Million in Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Grant Program Funding Awards 

12/10/2020 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funding awarded for newer and safer facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians, connections to schools and senior centers, and lighting for outdoor commerce

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MassDOT Announces Over $1 Million in Final Grant Round of Shared Streets & Spaces Program 

10/06/2020 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funding provided to extend the outdoor dining season in multiple communities, for dedicated bike lanes in Somerset and Methuen, bus/bike facilities in Chelsea, and other safety and livability enhancements around the Commonwealth

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MassDOT Announces $868,301.35 in Shared Streets & Spaces Program Funding Award 

9/23/2020 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces $689,000 in Shared Streets & Spaces Program Funding Awards 

8/10/2020 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Fifth round of awards will support safe walking and bicycling to schools, new sidewalks and crosswalks to increase community connectivity, and reimagined roadways and parking areas for safe outdoor dining and recreation.

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MassDOT announces $1.3 million in Shared Streets & Spaces program funding awards 

7/31/2020 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Fourth round of awards will support better facilities for bus riders, safe walking and biking to schools, traffic calming to reduce speeds and protect pedestrians, and reimagined roadways and parking areas for safe outdoor dining and recreation.

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MassDOT announces over 500,000 in Shared Streets & Spaces Program funding awards 

7/23/2020 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Second round of awards will facilitate key pedestrian and bicycle safety upgrades and reimagine roadways and parking areas for safe outdoor dining and recreation in four communities

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MassDOT Announces $1 Million in Shared Streets & Spaces Program Funding Awards 

7/17/2020 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Awards will facilitate key pedestrian safety upgrades, install dedicated bus and bicycle lanes, and reimagine roadways for safe outdoor dining in 12 communities.

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Memorandum of Understanding Reached Between MassDOT and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regarding Bourne and Sagamore Bridges  

7/07/2020 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Parties agree funding for new bridges is a federal responsibility and USACE, U.S. Department of the Army and Commonwealth will work together to develop a funding plan and seek Congressional acceptance