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

Press Releases

MassDOT
An Amtrak train at the Boston-Albany corridor.
The funding will support the Boston-Albany Corridor Service Development Plan, which will expand and enhance train service connecting Boston and Albany, N.Y., through Springfield...
Aug. 26, 2025
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An Amtrak train sits at an elevated platform in Springfield, Mass.
The report revealed 49% of low-income riders surveyed found transit costs burdensome.
Aug. 15, 2025
The funding will go toward fully accessible vans and minivans to enhance mobility for older adults and people with disabilities.
May 15, 2025
The commission will be responsible for studying current state and local regulations and developing recommendations to expand micromobility use to help achieve shared goals for...
April 10, 2025
MassDOT
MassDOT, MBTA and Healey-Driscoll Administration celebrated the launch of the rail extension and highlighted benefits of expanded service to the community.
MassDOT, MBTA and Healey-Driscoll Administration celebrated the launch of the rail extension and highlighted benefits of expanded service to the community.
March 25, 2025
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority bus.
The buses will be deployed on the MWRTA’s Route 4N, which is the busiest route in the MWRTA system and provides service between downtown Framingham and the Natick Mall.
March 11, 2025
The funding is being awarded to 44 organizations for 56 projects that expand and enhance mobility for older adults, people with disabilities and low-income individuals across ...
March 6, 2025
The site, located about a half mile from downtown Palmer, Mass., was chosen following months of extensive review that included community engagement and feedback from local stakeholders...
Feb. 4, 2025
MBTA
MBTA bus.
The funding represents the largest state transportation investment in more than 20 years.
Jan. 16, 2025
MassDOT
MBTA and MassDOT officials celebrate the completion of the Track Improvement Program.
Since 2023, the MBTA removed more than 220 speed restrictions and replaced 250,000 feet of rail across the system.
Jan. 2, 2025

Podcasts

Brandon Lewis
ITP Episode 9 graphic.
Infrastructure Technology Podcast
Episode nine of the ITP is all about flying high and digging deep, as Gavin Jenkins discusses UAS technology with Sinan Abood from MassDOT while Brandon Lewis talks with Khaled...

News

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A Norfolk Southern diesel locomotive leads a multi-unit consist under a highway overpass on a double-track mainline corridor. The lead unit is painted in Norfolk Southern's signature black livery with white accent stripes and yellow safety railings. Trees displaying autumn foliage in shades of gold, orange and red line the right-of-way in the background beneath an overcast sky.
Awardees can receive up to $700,000, with MassDOT reimbursing up to 80% of project costs.
May 5, 2026
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A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Orange Line stops at Oak Grove Station in Malden, Mass.
The project replaced two deteriorated bridge superstructures that carry vehicles and pedestrians over the MBTA’s Orange Line and Commuter Rail.
April 29, 2026
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MBTA bus in Cambridge, Mass.
The grants will support operating programs and service pilots that provide rides through volunteer driver programs, purchased rides, or services operated by the grantee.
March 24, 2026
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
The North Station Draw One Bridge.
Once complete, the project will modernize a critical rail connection between Boston and Cambridge, Mass., that serves the MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak’s Downeaster Service.
March 10, 2026
Noah Kolenda
The image shows a wide angle shot of the Massachusetts State House
Recommendations include defining maximum speeds, creating a Micro ID and updating police training for handling collisions and regulation.
Feb. 27, 2026
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A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Red Line train stops at Alewife Station in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Led by the Massachusetts Port Authority, Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the MBTA, the 26-acre Anderson RTC features a train/bus station, substantial surface parking...
Dec. 3, 2025
Brandon Lewis
RenEarl Bowie (left), Kharlie Barnaby (middle), Phillip Eng (top right), Michael Berube (bottom right). Not pictured: Jonathan Gulliver.
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Oct. 17, 2025
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The image shows an MBTA ferry on the water.
The study also seeks to improve current routes and terminals with possible multimodal access upgrades.
Sept. 19, 2025
Franklin Regional Transit Authority
The grant announcement was made at John W. Olver Transit Center, the headquarters of the Franklin Regional Transit Authority in Greenfield.
Grants awarded to 13 regional transit authorities will provide year-round, fare free service in communities across the state.
Oct. 25, 2024

Articles

Denver RTD
Denver RTD Colfax bus.
MassDOT is awarding $1.2 million through the 5311 Rural Intercity Bus Connections program, Denver RTD will provide $1 million in TAG funding and WisDOT is awarding $6.3 million...
March 24, 2025
MassDOT
Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Final Report map.
The study examined the benefits, costs and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston.
Dec. 2, 2024
Transportation for Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has received a combined $3.5 million in grants from MassDOT and T4MA.
MassDOT has awarded the Commonwealth $3 million in funding for 12 Transportation Management Associations and T4MA awarded $500,000 in grants to 13 projects, with a special focus...
Sept. 26, 2024
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.
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.
April 18, 2023
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.
The new Quincy bus facility will support MBTA’s modern fleet of buses including battery-electric vehicles.
Feb. 16, 2022

Additional content from Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)

Massachusetts Department of Transportation
MassDOT van.
The grant funding will help to support projects aimed at improving connections between transit routes and service areas.
Dec. 4, 2024
The report was released by the MassDOT OIG and reveals MBTA achieved only one of the expected four benefits of privatizing call center services due to poor contract management...
Nov. 27, 2024
This grant funding is a part of MassDOT’s Fiscal Year 2025 Round 1 of grants to support local multimodal infrastructure projects that improve travel for pedestrians, public transit...
Nov. 6, 2024
MassDOT
MassDOT, MBTA celebrate launch of Income-Eligible Reduced Fares Program.
The new program provides riders who are aged 18-64 and have low-income with reduced one-way and round-trip fares of approximately 50 percent off on all MBTA buses, subway, Commuter...
Sept. 5, 2024
MassDOT
MassDOT celebrates $54 million plan to bring battery-electric train service to Fairmount Commuter Line.
In July, the MBTA Board of Directors approved Keolis’s plan to introduce BEMUs onto the Fairmount Line, which would run every 20 minutes on weekdays.
Aug. 14, 2024
The funding will be used to improve plazas, sidewalks, curbs, streets, bus stops, parking areas and other public spaces in support of public health as a part of MassDOT's Shared...
Aug. 7, 2024
MassDOT
MassDOT unveils final Beyond Mobility plan document.
Considered the Massachusetts 2050 Transportation Plan, Beyond Mobility serves as a blueprint for guiding transportation decision making and investments in Massachusetts in a ...
Aug. 1, 2024
The 18-month study will complete the planning and design for expanded and fully ADA accessible ferry service, as well as include an engineering assessment of infrastructure and...
July 31, 2024
The pilot program will expand mobility by helping connect potential riders to a wide range of services and bring organizations together where there are gaps in the transportation...
July 23, 2024
MBTA
MassDOT Board of Directors approves FY 2025-2029 five-year Capital Investment Plan.
The plan describes both projects and programs for improving transportation throughout Massachusetts, including local aid grant programs that support municipal transportation infrastruct...
July 19, 2024
City of Somerville
City of Somerville bus.
The project focuses on bus prioritization through the extension of bus queue jump lanes with early traffic signals.
June 24, 2024
The pilot, which is set to run for a year and is funded by the MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces grant, addresses a critical need for bus priority improvements identified by the...
June 21, 2024