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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)

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.

News

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

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

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

Healey-Driscoll Administration Secures More Than $108 Million for Train Corridor Improvements Between Springfield and Worcester  

9/22/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Application approved for funding from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program

Press Release

MassDOT Launches Long-Term Strategic Planning Study to Develop and Evaluate Options for Eventual Replacement of the Tobin Bridge 

9/22/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Request for Proposals (RFP) issued to procure outside transportation planning and engineering consultant team; scope of work involves robust public engagement process

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: September Child Passenger Safety 

9/19/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Child Passenger Safety Week: September 17th-23rd

Press Release

Advisory: Fall River, Leominster, Pittsfield Registry Expands Services to Accommodate Customers 

9/13/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Additional Locations for Saturday Hours and Road Tests

Press Release

MassDOT Announces Total of $1.3 Million in Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP) Grants   

9/12/2023 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Grants will boost Industrial Rail Freight Access and Jobs