Update: Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston, Week of April 4th

Update: Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston Westbound tunnel will be closed nightly from Monday, April 4, through Friday, April 8, from midnight until 5:00 a.m. for milling and paving operations   BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)   ...Continue Reading Update: Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston, Week of April 4th

Hill Street Park and Ride in Woburn to close for an estimated 16 weeks

Hill Street Park and Ride in Woburn to close for an estimated 16 weeks Parking lot closure scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 16th, 2022. WOBURN – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has approved closure of the Park and Ride lot on Hill Street at Montvale Avenue in   ...Continue Reading Hill Street Park and Ride in Woburn to close for an estimated 16 weeks

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Encourages License and ID Holders to become Organ and Tissue Donors

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Encourages License and ID Holders to become Organ and Tissue Donors Registry helping raise awareness of donations during National Donate Life Month Enrollment is free, and easily accessible online through Mass.Gov/RMV BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)   ...Continue Reading Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Encourages License and ID Holders to become Organ and Tissue Donors

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Preparing for High Customer Volume During April Vacation Week

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Preparing for High Customer Volume During April Vacation Week Customers encouraged to make appointments for required in-person Service Center visits Customers urged to avoid unnecessary in-person visits by using Mass.Gov/RMV to conduct more than 40 online transactions RMV raising awareness   ...Continue Reading Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Preparing for High Customer Volume During April Vacation Week

Face Coverings No Longer Required For MBTA, Airport Travelers

Face Coverings No Longer Required For MBTA, Airport Travelers The RIDE paratransit service and some Regional Transit Authorities still have a mask mandate in place BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) are announcing updates to masking   ...Continue Reading Face Coverings No Longer Required For MBTA, Airport Travelers

Massachusetts Ranked # 1 in 2022 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card

Massachusetts Ranked # 1 in 2022 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card League of American Bicyclists gives MA grade of “A” for Infrastructure & Funding, Education & Encouragement, and Policies & Programs BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and Executive Office of Energy and   ...Continue Reading Massachusetts Ranked # 1 in 2022 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card

Reminder, closure starts April 24 of the I-90 Eastbound Exit to Copley Square in Boston

Reminder, closure starts April 24 of the I-90 Eastbound Exit to Copley Square in Boston Exit to Huntington Ave/Pru Remains Open BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the exit from I-90 eastbound to Copley Square from I-90 eastbound in Boston will   ...Continue Reading Reminder, closure starts April 24 of the I-90 Eastbound Exit to Copley Square in Boston

MassDOT Celebrates Earth Day with Environmental Stewardship Efforts

MassDOT Celebrates Earth Day with Environmental Stewardship Efforts MassDOT Highway knows resilient infrastructure is not simply about adapting to a changing climate; it’s also about fostering ecosystem biodiversity and protecting rare species.  Below are a few recent and upcoming examples of MassDOT’s environmental stewardship efforts.    ...Continue Reading MassDOT Celebrates Earth Day with Environmental Stewardship Efforts

Amtrak, CTDOT and MassDOT to Restore Weekday Amtrak Hartford Line Service

Amtrak, CTDOT and MassDOT to Restore Weekday Amtrak Hartford Line Service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2022 Two weekday and five weekend trains to be added to schedule HARTFORD, CT – In coordination with state partners at the Connecticut and Massachusetts Departments of Transportation, beginning Monday, April   ...Continue Reading Amtrak, CTDOT and MassDOT to Restore Weekday Amtrak Hartford Line Service

Massachusetts RMV Announces Road Test Applicants Will Need Own Vehicles as of May 2, 2022

For immediate release: April 25, 2022 Massachusetts RMV Announces Road Test Applicants Will Need Own Vehicles as of May 2, 2022 Applicants for tests must bring a qualified sponsor and a vehicle to use that meets all requirements New informational webpage with videos, road test   ...Continue Reading Massachusetts RMV Announces Road Test Applicants Will Need Own Vehicles as of May 2, 2022

Berkshire Flyer Passenger Train Service Begins July 8

For immediate release: April 25, 2022 Berkshire Flyer Passenger Train Service Begins July 8 Seasonal pilot service between Pittsfield and New York City being run by Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT and NYSDOT PITTSFIELD, MA – Amtrak, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation   ...Continue Reading Berkshire Flyer Passenger Train Service Begins July 8

MassDOT Launches Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan, “Beyond Mobility”

For immediate release: May 2, 2022 MassDOT Launches Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan, “Beyond Mobility” BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is kicking off its 2050 Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan, entitled Beyond Mobility, by reaching out across the state to get residents to participate   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Launches Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan, “Beyond Mobility”

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Announces This Week is Placard Abuse Prevention Week

For immediate release: May 2, 2022 Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Announces This Week is Placard Abuse Prevention Week BOSTON – The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing this week is Placard Abuse Prevention Week, a yearly public service campaign seeking to bring attention and   ...Continue Reading Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Announces This Week is Placard Abuse Prevention Week

MassDOT to Begin Construction of Three New Park and Ride Solar Projects

For immediate release: May 2, 2022 MassDOT to Begin Construction of Three New Park and Ride Solar Projects Solar projects including installation of electric vehicle charging stations continue statewide BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), in conjunction with the Department of Energy Resources   ...Continue Reading MassDOT to Begin Construction of Three New Park and Ride Solar Projects

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Reminds Customers REAL ID Requirement Effective May 3, 2023

For immediate release: May 3, 2022 Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Reminds Customers REAL ID Requirement Effective May 3, 2023 Customers encouraged to make appointments and gather required/acceptable documents in advance Countdown to federal REAL ID requirement’s effective date begins today BOSTON – The Massachusetts   ...Continue Reading Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Reminds Customers REAL ID Requirement Effective May 3, 2023

Guest Blog – MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Be Aware of Work Zones

Guest Blog – MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Be Aware of Work Zones After dealing with snow, ice and rainy conditions the past few months, many states across the country schedule much needed road repairs in the spring time. This means you will see an increase   ...Continue Reading Guest Blog – MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Be Aware of Work Zones

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to Reopen Natick Service Center on Monday, May 9

For immediate release: May 4, 2022 Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to Reopen Natick Service Center on Monday, May 9 Available services include select driver’s license and identification transactions and motor vehicle registration transactions Customers encouraged to plan ahead and make online appointments BOSTON –   ...Continue Reading Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to Reopen Natick Service Center on Monday, May 9

MassDOT Opens New Round of New Industrial Rail Access Program Grant Applications

For immediate release:                                                                     May 10, 2022 MassDOT Opens New Round of New Industrial Rail Access Program Grant Applications Program helps increase rail and freight access, economic opportunity, and job growth Applications due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022 BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Opens New Round of New Industrial Rail Access Program Grant Applications

MassDOT Highway Division to Host Touch-A-Truck Events across the Commonwealth

For immediate release:                                                                     May 12, 2022 MassDOT Highway Division to Host Touch-A-Truck Events across the Commonwealth Join us on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for these kid-friendly events BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is inviting the public   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Highway Division to Host Touch-A-Truck Events across the Commonwealth

MassDOT Encourages Drivers to Look Twice for Motorcycles, Motorcyclists advised: be bright and visible, take your time and anticipate

For immediate release: May 16, 2022 MassDOT Encourages Drivers to Look Twice for Motorcycles Motorcyclists advised: be bright and visible, take your time and anticipate May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Four new PSA safety videos now available BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Encourages Drivers to Look Twice for Motorcycles, Motorcyclists advised: be bright and visible, take your time and anticipate