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MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Share the Road This Summer

Guest Blog: MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Share the Road This Summer Now that the warmer weather has officially arrived, you’ve probably noticed an increase of motorists and pedestrians out and about heading to graduation parties, cookouts, and vacations. The summer months also mean that motorcycle   ...Continue Reading MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: Share the Road This Summer

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Sumner Tunnel Weekend Closures Start This Weekend

For immediate release: June 8, 2022 Advisory: Boston: Sumner Tunnel Weekend Closures Start This Weekend Tunnel closed to traffic from 11 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. Monday BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing construction operations for the Sumner Tunnel Centennial Restoration   ...Continue Reading Sumner Tunnel Weekend Closures Start This Weekend

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Reminders being issued by MassDOT, EOPSS, Massachusetts State Police and Transportation Partners

For immediate release: June 7, 2022 Drive Slower, Drive Hands-Free, “Look Twice to save a Life”, Wear A Seatbelt Reminders being issued by MassDOT, EOPSS, Massachusetts State Police and Transportation Partners BOSTON– The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and   ...Continue Reading Reminders being issued by MassDOT, EOPSS, Massachusetts State Police and Transportation Partners

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MassDOT Announces Annual Safe Routes to School Awards

For immediate release:                                                                     June 3, 2022 MassDOT Announces Annual Safe Routes to School Awards 173 school partners, community champions, and crossing guards were recognized at this year’s virtual ceremony BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), through the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Announces Annual Safe Routes to School Awards

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Massachusetts To Receive almost $1.8 Million to Improve Rail Infrastructure, Enhance Safety, and increase Train Capacity on key Western MA Corridor

For immediate release:                                                                     June 4, 2022 Massachusetts To Receive almost $1.8 Million to Improve Rail Infrastructure, Enhance Safety, and increase Train Capacity on key Western MA Corridor Biden Administration has approved the Commonwealth’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant application for the   ...Continue Reading Massachusetts To Receive almost $1.8 Million to Improve Rail Infrastructure, Enhance Safety, and increase Train Capacity on key Western MA Corridor

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MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder, National Youth Traffic Safety Month

Guest Blog: MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder, National Youth Traffic Safety Month As the end of the school year approaches and we are welcomed with warmer weather, we’ll start to see an increase in pedestrians, especially children and teens. The end of the school year brings   ...Continue Reading MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder, National Youth Traffic Safety Month

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MassDOT Encourages Memorial Day Travelers to Plan Ahead for Busy Weekend

For immediate release: May 25, 2022 MassDOT Encourages Memorial Day Travelers to Plan Ahead for Busy Weekend Registry of Motor Vehicles Service Centers closed on Monday, May 30 MBTA schedule adjustments will be in place over Memorial Day Weekend I-93 Boston-Quincy HOV lane will be   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Encourages Memorial Day Travelers to Plan Ahead for Busy Weekend

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MassDOT Announces the Draft FY2023-FY2027 Capital Investment Plan Public Comment Period

For immediate release: May 18, 2022 MassDOT Announces the Draft FY2023-FY2027 Capital Investment Plan Public Comment Period Public comment period will be held between May 18 and June 8 BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing public comment begins tonight for the Draft   ...Continue Reading MassDOT Announces the Draft FY2023-FY2027 Capital Investment Plan Public Comment Period

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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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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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