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The City of Everett became the first city in Massachusetts to install elevated platforms at MBTA bus stops through one of the busiest corridors in the city. New platforms and ramps installed at two bus stops in Everett Square will enable bus riders with wheelchairs, …Continue Reading MBTA: Everett First Local City to Speed Bus Commute with Raised Platforms
The Baker-Polito Administration’s Department of Transportation today announced awards totaling approximately $6.4 million to 22 communities through the Complete Streets Funding Program. These awards will be used to fund local, multimodal infrastructure projects that improve accessibility for bicyclists, pedestrians, public transit users, and people using …Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Announces $6.4 Million in Complete Streets Funding Awards
The Baker-Polito Administration’s Department of Transportation today announced that the Whittier Bridge and a 4-mile section of I-95 will be opened to its full capacity of four lanes of traffic in both the north and southbound directions by 5 p.m., Friday, July 13. This major …Continue Reading Whittier Bridge/I-95 Improvement Project Opening to Four Lanes in Each Direction Today
Now that summer is in full effect it is imperative to stay alert to the rising heat and the threat it can pose to you and your loved ones. July 31st is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …Continue Reading MassDOT and MAPFRE Insurance Urge Summer Heat Precautions
The Green Line Extension Project team has scheduled a public meeting as follows: Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 to 8:00PM, Medford City Hall Council Chambers, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, 2nd Floor, Medford The purpose of the meeting is to provide general updates on: Traffic detours …Continue Reading Green Line Extension Public Meeting Set
The Baker-Polito Administration’s Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced the awarding of five grants totaling over $1.8 million as part of the Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP) which helps increase rail and freight access, economic opportunity, and job growth. IRAP is a competitive state-funded public/private …Continue Reading MassDOT Announces $1.8 Million in Awards to Expand Industrial Rail and Freight Opportunities
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The Governor’s Commission on the Future of Transportation is presenting a series of five listening sessions on the Future of Transportation in Massachusetts. These sessions are open to the public and will offer an opportunity to capture ideas and discuss policy, as well as receive …Continue Reading Governor’s Commission on the Future of Transportation Listening Sessions
MassDOT today announced that it will conduct intensive construction operations to replace the westbound side of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge over 15 ½ days from Thursday, July 26 through Saturday, August 11, as part of the ongoing $110 million bridge placement project. These types of construction operations …Continue Reading Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Impacts: July 26 through August 11
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced that the Longfellow Bridge Rehabilitation Project is expected to reach the full beneficial use milestone by approximately 5 a.m., Thursday, May 31, at which time the public will be able to enjoy the full benefits of this major multimodal bridge …Continue Reading Longfellow Bridge Project Will Reach Full Beneficial Use Milestone Thursday Morning
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