Baker-Polito Administration to File for $200 Million in Chapter 90 Local Transportation Funding, Highlights Fiscal Year 2023 Local Aid Proposal

Baker-Polito Administration to File for $200 Million in Chapter 90 Local Transportation Funding, Highlights Fiscal Year 2023 Local Aid Proposal   BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced plans to file legislation next week seeking $200 million in Chapter 90 funding to help all 351   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration to File for $200 Million in Chapter 90 Local Transportation Funding, Highlights Fiscal Year 2023 Local Aid Proposal

MassDOT signs a “Letter of Intent” to build a first-of-its-kind Highway Solar Photovoltaic Noise Barrier (PVNB) project in Lexington, Massachusetts

MassDOT signs a “Letter of Intent” to build a first-of-its-kind Highway Solar Photovoltaic Noise Barrier (PVNB) project in Lexington, Massachusetts  Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-transportation) is launching a groundbreaking solar technology that may change how citizens look at U.S. highways,   ...Continue Reading MassDOT signs a “Letter of Intent” to build a first-of-its-kind Highway Solar Photovoltaic Noise Barrier (PVNB) project in Lexington, Massachusetts

MassDOT Continues Efforts to Improve Roadway Safety in Launching New Speed Management Tools for Local Partners

MassDOT Continues Efforts to Improve Roadway Safety in Launching New Speed Management Tools for Local Partners New Safe Speeds Website and Municipal Tool Kit Available at https://www.mass.gov/safe-speeds to help communities target safer speeds and prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries due to crashes. BOSTON – Roadway   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Continues Efforts to Improve Roadway Safety in Launching New Speed Management Tools for Local Partners

MassDOT Advisory: Blizzard-Like Conditions Saturday in Eastern Massachusetts

MassDOT Advisory: Blizzard-Like Conditions Saturday in Eastern Massachusetts  Travel ban on MA interstate highways Saturday between 6 a.m. – midnight for tractor trailer trucks, tandems, and special permit haulers Registry road tests Saturday postponed  MBTA not running Green Line D trains, trolleys on Mattapan Line, nor Charlestown   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Advisory: Blizzard-Like Conditions Saturday in Eastern Massachusetts

Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for Massachusetts

Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for Massachusetts Massachusetts anticipated to receive over $9.5 billion over 5 years, including an increase in the re-authorization of federal transportation dollars LOWELL – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration outlined initial plans to make significant and additional investments   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for Massachusetts

Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Releases Baseline Analysis of Police Traffic Stop Data

Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Releases Baseline Analysis of Police Traffic Stop Data State University Researchers Conducted Comprehensive Review of all Massachusetts Uniform Citations  BOSTON – Today, the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) released a report of findings from a baseline   ...Continue Reading Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Releases Baseline Analysis of Police Traffic Stop Data

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

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Preparing for High Customer Volume During February 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 BOSTON – The   ...Continue Reading Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Preparing for High Customer Volume During February Vacation Week

Baker-Polito Administration Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for MBTA at Groundbreaking at New Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility

Baker-Polito Administration Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for MBTA at Groundbreaking at New Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility  Massachusetts anticipated to receive over $9.5 billion over five years, including an increase in the re-authorization of federal transportation dollars. Yesterday, the Baker-Polito Administration outlined plans to   ...Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for MBTA at Groundbreaking at New Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility

MassDOT Encourages Presidents’ Day Travelers to Plan Ahead

MassDOT Encourages Presidents’ Day Travelers to Plan Ahead  HOV lane on I-93 Southbound deployed Today at 1:00 p.m.  MBTA will be on various different schedules on Monday, February 21  Registry offices closed Monday, due to the state holiday  BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Encourages Presidents’ Day Travelers to Plan Ahead

MassDOT Announces Safe Routes to School Infrastructure 2021-2022 Funding Program Awards

MassDOT Announces Safe Routes to School Infrastructure 2021-2022 Funding Program Awards $15 million awarded to nine schools and partner communities for design and construction services in areas surrounding elementary and middle schools    BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is pleased to announce   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Announces Safe Routes to School Infrastructure 2021-2022 Funding Program Awards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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