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The month of October holds many safety events which drivers, especially teens, should be aware of. October 18th to the 24th is National Teen Driver Safety Week. When your teen begins to drive, it’s important to instill safe driving habits. Talk to your teens this   …Continue Reading MassDOT, MAPFRE Insurance Reminder: National Teen Driver Safety Week and School Bus Safety Week

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be hosting the third public information meeting for the East-West Passenger Rail Study on Thursday, October 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The meeting is being conducted via Zoom, and is   …Continue Reading East-West Passenger Rail Study public meeting, final draft report now available

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that it is extending designated Wednesday appointment hours for customers 75 years of age or older through November and December. This new customer service option began successfully in early September at select RMV Service Centers,   …Continue Reading RMV Further Extends Designated Appointment Hours for Customers 75 Years of Age or Older

TAUNTON/NEW BEDFORD – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the week of October 18, crews will begin converting all exit numbers in Massachusetts on specific roadways to a milepost-based numbering system, per Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements.  Work will typically be completed   …Continue Reading Federally-required exit renumbering beginning on Rt. 140 the week of Oct. 18

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is highlighting October as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the importance of the “hands-free” law, signed by Governor Charlie Baker, which took effect on February 23, 2020. Since the hand-free law took effect, 22,417 motor vehicle citations, including warnings, have   …Continue Reading MassDOT Highlights October as Distracted Driving Awareness Month

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding members of the public to plan ahead for the upcoming Columbus Day weekend, utilize the appropriate technology tools to make informed decisions, and be aware there may be limited public amenities on trips due to   …Continue Reading MassDOT Advisory: Columbus Day Holiday Travel

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that applications for the 2020 Low Number Plate Lottery are now being accepted online at Mass.Gov/RMV using the Online Service Center. Applicants must apply by September 6th and, if selected for a low number   …Continue Reading Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Announces 2020 Low Plate Lottery

Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced that effective August 1st,  all travelers entering the Commonwealth, including both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home, will be required to comply with a new travel order. The travel order and other information is available at www.mass.gov/MAtraveler.   …Continue Reading Baker-Polito Administration Issues New Travel Order Effective Aug. 1

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the release of the new MassDOT Mobility Dashboard. This dashboard is another resource for members of the public to visualize, analyze, and monitor data collected by MassDOT to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on   …Continue Reading MassDOT Develops New Mobility Dashboard