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Governor Healey Announces New MBTA Affordability Initiatives, Extends Commuter Rail Savings Through Fall

7/28/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New fare pilots simplify travel, lower costs and expand access for riders across Massachusetts

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Governor Healey Unveils New Design Renderings for Replacement Sagamore Bridge

7/24/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New designs showcase safer travel, improved pedestrian and bicycle access, and continued progress on replacing the aging Cape Cod bridge

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MassDOT Opens Bidding for Transformational Waterfront Development in Fall River

7/24/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

20-acre waterfront site adjacent to South Coast Rail station offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for housing, jobs and economic growth

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MassDOT Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Completion of East Deerfield Rail Yard Intermodal Project

7/21/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The work adds a facility to transfer goods from train to truck for “last mile” connections, improving access to intermodal rail services in the region and opening new economic opportunities

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MassDOT Announces $11.26 Million to Improve Local Unpaved Roads Across Massachusetts

7/21/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The funding program includes 48 grants statewide in this round

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Massachusetts RMV to Send Email Reminders Ahead of Vehicle Registration Expiration

7/16/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

New reminder emails will supplement mailed notices and encourage customers to renew early online.

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MassDOT Aeronautics Division Receives Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award

7/14/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Award recognizes MassDOT’s innovative use of GIS technology to support drone operations, infrastructure inspection, construction monitoring, environmental assessment, and emergency response.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration, Local Leaders Celebrate Completion of Braga Bridge Permanent Safety Lighting

7/08/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Upgrades enhance safety and modernize the Bridge’s electrical system while illuminating one of the South Coast’s most recognizable landmarks

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MassDOT, Mapfre Insurance Reminder: Welcoming Travelers from Near and Far

7/07/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT Announces Members of Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure Oversight Commission

7/06/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

First Meeting Set for July 8 in Worcester and Open to the Public

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MassDOT Advises Travelers to Plan Ahead for Busy Fourth of July Travel

6/30/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Historic Milestone for Cape Cod Bridges Program

6/30/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

MassDOT Earns Federal Approval of Final Environmental Impact Statement in Compressed Timeline, Marking First Roadway Project to Receive This Approval in Massachusetts since 1991

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MassDOT Receives AARP Grant to Support Bikeshare Education for Older Adults

6/24/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Programs will be launched in Everett, Worcester, and Springfield to help older adults build confidence using bikeshare and trail infrastructure

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Strong Ridership Increase Across State’s 15 Regional Transit Authorities

6/22/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Fare Free service drives growth and exceeds pre-pandemic levels