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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

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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

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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 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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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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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 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

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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

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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