News and Announcements

Governor’s $8 billion transportation plan and Chapter 90 bill will improve roads, bridges, culverts and regional transit across Western Mass, small and rural communities

Now in its second year, the Bike Rack Grant helps schools acquire and install bike racks to encourage bicycling

National Work Zone Awareness Week Billboard Design Contest for Massachusetts College Students

Governor’s $8 billion transportation plan would create 140,000 good-paying jobs

Events across the state will highlight Governor Healey’s proposals to improve roads and bridges, modernize public transportation

Schools in Concord, Scituate and Worcester can use funding for signage and pavement improvements to enhance safety and accessibility

New milestone for West-East Rail; project team to now work on conceptual design for South of Palmer Yard location, after extensive public feedback

Program to equip RMVs and other MassDOT facilities with naloxone stations and provide training on how to recognize and respond effectively to opioid overdose situations

Chapter 90 Bond Bill increases annual support for municipal infrastructure by 50 percent

Weekend storm is expected to bring snow across much of Massachusetts, followed by hazardous cold and wind chills early in the week

January 19-28, 2025, is National Passenger Safety Week.

Plan does not rely on any new taxes; Governor will propose $300 million in Chapter 90 funding, a 50 percent increase for municipal roads, bridges and infrastructure

Federal grants include $43 million for McGrath Highway in Somerville, $14.4 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, $5.2 million for railroad crossing safety improvements, and $2 million for station improvements at JFK/UMass in Boston

Shared use paths enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety, helping to make Massachusetts’ transportation network more inclusive

Competition for Elementary and Middle School Students Highlights the Dedication of Public Works Employees During the Winter Season