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Massachusetts’ Disabled Veterans Benefitting from HERO Act 

11/08/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Eligible disabled veterans exempt from automobile excise tax, receiving fee waivers for vehicle registration, driver’s licenses and license renewals due to legislation signed in August 2024

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Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary Tibbits-Nutt and GM Eng Celebrate Slow Zone-Free Orange Line  

11/08/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Officials visited Haymarket to thank riders and workers who made unprecedented results possible

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MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Crash Responder Safety Week 

11/06/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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Healey-Driscoll Administration: $4.5M in Complete Streets Awards  

11/04/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

11 municipalities receiving funds to enable safe, convenient, and comfortable travel for users of all ages and abilities

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MassDOT Announces 3rd Annual “Name A Snowplow” Contest 

11/01/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Elementary students statewide are encouraged to submit contest applications. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6

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MassDOT Awards $1.5 Million to Improve Rail in Massachusetts 

11/01/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP) grants awarded to companies for projects in Framingham, Haverhill and Ware

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Major Milestone for West-East Rail: $37 Million Secured to Advance Springfield Union Station Improvements  

10/29/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Millions also won for Pioneer Valley Railroad’s Tunnel Reclamation and Pioneer Valley Development Project, New England Central Railroad and the Pan Am Southern’s Freight MainLine Project

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Fare Free Regional Transit Across State  

10/24/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Grants awarded to 13 Regional Transit Authorities to provide year-round, fare free service in communities across Massachusetts 

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Delivers $600 Million to MBTA 

10/24/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Unprecedented $600 Million to the MBTA for Track Improvement, New Subway and Commuter Rail Cars

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MassDOT Announces “Safe Streets Smart Trips” Video Contest Winners 

10/23/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Competition encourages high school students to showcase their understanding of roadway safety across travel modes

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Governor Healey Appoints Tom McGee as Next Chair of the MBTA Board of Directors  

10/21/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Director Tom Glynn to step down November 1

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MassDOT Announces $50 Million in Municipal Pavement Program Grants  

10/18/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funding provided to 45 communities to pave approximately 260 miles of roads    This round will serve 27 Environmental Justice communities and 22 rural communities.

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MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: National Teen Driver Safety Week and Seat Belt Safety 

10/18/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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Upcoming Holiday Weekend Travel Advisory 

10/10/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Sumner Tunnel in Boston will be open for traffic; State offices closed Monday, October 14; MBTA Commuter Rail Unlimited Travel for $10 on October 12, 13, and 14

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Sumner Tunnel Reopens After Final Weekend Closure of Restoration 

10/07/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Project remains on track to be completed ahead of schedule with just minor work left