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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston

Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston Westbound tunnel will be closed nightly starting Monday, March 28, through Friday, April 1 from Midnight until 5:00 a.m. for milling and paving operations   BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is   ...Continue Reading Temporary Overnight Closures of the I-90 Westbound Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston

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MassDOT to Offer Virtual Training Sessions April 21 and April 27 for Community Transit Grant Program Applications

MassDOT to Offer Virtual Training Sessions April 21 and April 27 for Community Transit Grant Program Applications Sessions will cover program eligibility requirements, the online application process, and tips for completing an effective proposal  BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it   ...Continue Reading MassDOT to Offer Virtual Training Sessions April 21 and April 27 for Community Transit Grant Program Applications

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MassDOT Announces 2022 Transportation Innovation Conference

MassDOT Announces 2022 Transportation Innovation Conference The event will be held on Tuesday, May 24, and Wednesday, May 25 BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the Transportation Innovation Conference will to be held on Tuesday, May 24, and Wednesday, May 25, and   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Announces 2022 Transportation Innovation Conference

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Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of the Green Line Extension

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of the Green Line Extension CAMBRIDGE –  Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Massachusetts Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler, and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak today joined federal, state, and local elected leaders and community partners to celebrate the   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of the Green Line Extension

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Full Road Closure on East Main Street/Bridge Street between River Road and Wharf Lane

Full Road Closure on East Main Street/Bridge Street between River Road and Wharf Lane Rocks Village Bridge will remain closed to all vehicle and marine traffic until further notice due to an over height bridge strike HAVERHILL/WEST NEWBURY – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is   ...Continue Reading Full Road Closure on East Main Street/Bridge Street between River Road and Wharf Lane

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Baker-Polito Administration Files $9.7 Billion Infrastructure Bond Bill

Baker-Polito Administration Files $9.7 Billion Infrastructure Bond Bill MassTRAC bill will authorize state matching funds and tools necessary to compete for, unlock and leverage federal investments in transportation and environmental infrastructure from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Files $9.7 Billion Infrastructure Bond Bill

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MassDOT Board of Directors Approves Real Estate Development Project on Commonwealth-Owned Land in Boston

MassDOT Board of Directors Approves Real Estate Development Project on Commonwealth-Owned Land in Boston Development to include diversity and inclusion components, affordable housing, lab, retail, and community space Project will also facilitate public infrastructure improvements such as pedestrian crossings and signalization at nearby intersections BOSTON   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Board of Directors Approves Real Estate Development Project on Commonwealth-Owned Land in Boston

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Virtual Public Information Meeting for the Route 128/Interstate 95 Land Use and Transportation Study

Virtual Public Information Meeting for the Route 128/Interstate 95 Land Use and Transportation Study Tuesday, March 15, 6 p.m. Study to establish future land use, housing, economic development assumptions of Newton-Lexington corridor LEXINGTON, LINCOLN, NEWTON, WALTHAM, WESTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is   ...Continue Reading Virtual Public Information Meeting for the Route 128/Interstate 95 Land Use and Transportation Study

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces $5 Million in Funding for Equitable Clean Transportation Projects

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $5 Million in Funding for Equitable Clean Transportation Projects BOSTON- The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $5 million in grant funding for 10 projects that will help disadvantaged communities address transportation needs and burdens with innovative, clean transportation solutions. These projects will be   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Announces $5 Million in Funding for Equitable Clean Transportation Projects

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MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Winter is not over yet

MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Winter is not over yet After the wintery weather we faced in January, it’s no surprise that Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day. As we move further into February and temperatures begin to fluctuate in true   ...Continue Reading MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Winter is not over yet