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ADVISORY: Massachusetts RMV Announces Update to Kei Vehicle Policy 

9/17/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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Governor Healey Appoints Worcester City Manager Eric Batista to MassDOT Board of Directors  

9/13/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $25 Million in Federal Funding for Roadway Safety Improvements  

9/09/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $171 Million for MassDOT 

9/05/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

$171 million in federal highway transportation funds awarded to MassDOT to support 12 infrastructure projects across Massachusetts

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates MBTA’s New Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Program  

9/03/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

First-of-its-kind program funded by Governor Healey’s FY24 and FY25 budgets officially launches tomorrow

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MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Don’t Forget to Buckle Up 

9/03/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces 217,000 Trips on State-Supported Amtrak in FY24 

8/30/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Ridership on seasonal passenger rail service and new Amtrak service indicates strong interest from public for train options

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Labor Day Weekend Travel Advisory 

8/29/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Registry customer centers closed Monday, September 2; I-93 Boston-Quincy HOV Lane opens early, at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 29, and 1 p.m., Friday, August 30

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MassDOT Announces 11th Annual “Safe Streets Smart Trips” Video Contest 

8/23/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $2.3 Million for Two Airports 

8/14/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Grants will fund airport infrastructure projects in Fitchburg and New Bedford

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Plans for Battery Electric Trains on Fairmount Commuter Rail Line  

8/13/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

$54 million agreement to advance acquisition of battery electric trains; Fairmount will be first Commuter Rail line in Massachusetts to provide 100 percent electric train service

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Draft Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Released for Public Comment 

8/13/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Report includes the study's evaluation of transportation conditions along the Northern Tier, alternatives development and analysis processes, findings and recommendations, and next steps

Guest Post

MassDOT, MAPFRE: Let's All Plan to Share the Road Safely 

8/07/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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Sumner Tunnel Re-opened Today Before Morning Commute 

8/05/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

4-week closure focused on roadway, safety, and climate resiliency

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MassDOT Announces $6.5 Million Shared Streets & Spaces Program Awards   

8/05/2024 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Funding provided to 28 municipalities and 2 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) ; Project makes streets and sidewalks better, safer, and more welcoming for people with disabilities, pedestrians, bicyclists, bus-riders, children and seniors