Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)

Boston, MA 02116

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About Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)

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Ten Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
United States
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/
617.973.7000

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation oversees all transportation projects within the commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

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MBTA
Fare Collection

MBTA Board of Directors approves plan to implement reduced fares program for riders with low-income

The new program will provide riders who are aged 26-64, non-disabled and have low income with reduced fares of approximately 50 percent off on all MBTA modes.
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Bus

MBTA, MassDOT release results of Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis

The analysis recommends extending Silver Line 3 service from its current terminus in Chelsea, Mass., to Sullivan Square Station on the Orange Line.
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Rail

Andy Koziol appointed Massachusetts director of West-East Rail project

Feb. 7, 2024
Koziol will ensure comprehensive oversight and coordination of ongoing and future projects in support of West-East Rail and the Compass Rail program with MassDOT staff and consultant...
Management

Healey-Driscoll Administration to provide $4.7 million in funding as part of Community Transit Grant Program

Nov. 20, 2023
The annual competitive grant program is managed by MassDOT and supports operating and mobility management projects for regional transit authorities, municipalities and nonprofits...
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Management

Gov. Healey appoints Monica Tibbits-Nutt as MassDOT secretary

Nov. 14, 2023
Monica Tibbits-Nutt had previously been serving as acting secretary since mid-September and was previously undersecretary for transportation with MassDOT.
Management

MassDOT applies for $5.5 million in SMART grants

Oct. 25, 2023
The SMART grants program was established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and provides grants focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems to improve...
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Water Transportation

MBTA cuts ribbon on Lynn Ferry service

The Lynn Ferry, which operates 10 trips per day on weekdays between Lynn and Boston, begins operations and will provide another travel option ahead of the short-term closure of...
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Management

MBTA Board of Directors approves FY24 budget

The budget, which totals $2.7 billion, will sustain levels of service while making strategic investments in safety, staffing and hiring, key capital investments and design work...
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Vehicles

Amtrak, MassDOT, CTDOT adding two additional Amtrak Northeast Regional trains to Springfield Union Station June 5

May 24, 2023
Amtrak Northeast Regional trains offer customers single seat rides and direct access from Springfield to New York City in 3.5 hours and connections to the Northeast Corridor.
Infrastructure

Massachusetts Department of Transportation awards Skanska $39 million contract

May 11, 2023
The money is set to be used in the design and reconstruction of two bridges located in Boston and Somerville, Mass.

Articles & News

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation
HART is aiming to turn the first segment of its rail project over to Honolulu DTS at the end of May and have the rail line in operation by late July.
Rail

Ready for Rail: A Look at 2023’s Big Projects

April 18, 2023
Following a dip in activity due to the pandemic and other delays, 2023 may serve as a ramp up to a flood of new projects coming online during the next few years.
MBTA
Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito, Transportation Secretary and CEO Tesler, and MBTA General Manager Poftak joined elected leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility.
Maintenance

MBTA breaks ground on Quincy bus garage; highlights expected federal investment from infrastructure package

Feb. 16, 2022
The new Quincy bus facility will support MBTA’s modern fleet of buses including battery-electric vehicles.

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Management

Gov. Healey appoints Patrick Lavin to be MassDOT chief safety officer

April 25, 2023
The MassDOT chief safety officer is a new position created by Gov. Healey; Lavin will serve as the primary representative for overall safety issues relating to transportation....
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Management

Baker-Polito Administration announces total of $1.9 million in funding under Community Transit Grant Program

Jan. 5, 2023
The annual program administered by MassDOT awards money for projects expanding mobility for older adults and people with disabilities.
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Safety & Security

Baker-Polito Administration awards $6.65 million as part of Complete Streets Funding Program

Jan. 4, 2023
Fifteen communities are receiving funds to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel for users of all ages and abilities.
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Infrastructure

Massachusetts leaders celebrate substantial completion of first South Coast Rail Main Line construction package

The $159 million contract awarded included construction of two brand-new stations in Freetown and Fall River.
Infrastructure

MassDOT partners with Amtrak and CSX for funding for corridor infrastructure projects

Dec. 5, 2022
The application seeks more than $108 million for corridor infrastructure projects planned under the “Connecting the Commonwealth: Early Actions for the Inland Route Project.”
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Management

Baker-Polito Administration announces $16.4 million in Shared Streets & Spaces program awards

Aug. 4, 2022
A total of 184 new awards went to 138 municipalities and seven regional transit authorities through the Shared Streets and Spaces Program.
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Safety & Security

Baker-Polito Administration announces $5.54 million in complete streets funding program awards

July 29, 2022
Sixteen municipalities are receiving funds to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel for users of all ages and abilities.
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Management

Baker-Polito Administration in Massachusetts files $9.7 billion infrastructure bond bill

March 18, 2022
The MassTRAC bill will authorize state matching funds and tools to leverage federal investments in transportation and environmental infrastructure from the Bipartisan Infrastructure...
PVTA
PVTA was one of 27 Massachusetts organizations to be awarded vehicles as part of MassDOT's FY22 Community Transit Grant Program.
Management

MassDOT awards $8.9 million through Community Transit Grant Program

Dec. 22, 2021
The funds support operating costs, mobility management and new capital investments for transit providers within the commonwealth.