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MassDOT, Mapfre Insurance Reminder: Vehicle Safety Recalls Week

3/02/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

March 2nd marks the start of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, a time to check for recalls and get any unrepaired ones fixed immediately

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MA RMV Announces New Enhancements to Commercial and School Pupil Permit Exams

3/02/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Updates strengthen human trafficking awareness and expand language access with new Portuguese and Haitian Creole exams

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MassDOT Announces Sixth Annual Safe Routes to School Program’s Crossing Guard Appreciation Campaign

3/02/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Contest open through March 25

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MassDOT Releases Special Commission on Micromobility Final Report

2/25/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Special Commission on Micromobility Final Report has been filed with the Massachusetts Legislature and is now posted online

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MassDOT Announces Launch of Grant Central Cost Estimation Tool

2/25/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Grant Central Estimator provides municipalities with preliminary cost estimates for MassDOT grant programs

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Samantha Silverberg Named Undersecretary of Transportation Policy

2/20/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Silverberg will oversee policy development and implementation at MassDOT and manage special projects and initiatives

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $6.6 Million in Complete Streets Funding Program Awards

2/18/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

15 municipalities receiving funds to enable safe, convenient, and comfortable travel for users of all ages and abilities

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Massachusetts RMV Announces Special MA 250 Low Number Plate Lottery 

2/16/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

In celebration of 250 years of America’s independence and Massachusetts’ revolutionary legacy.

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Massachusetts Municipalities Win 14 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants Totaling Over $13.5 Million

2/11/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The 14 recipients included municipalities, counties, regional planning and government organizations, as well as the MBTA.

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MassDOT Announces $1 Million in Funding for Local Transportation Planning

2/03/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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MassDOT, Mapfre Insurance Reminder: Groundhog Day (Don't repeat bad habits)

2/02/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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At MMA, Governor Healey Announces Major Infusion of Support for Municipal Transportation Projects, Local Aid 

1/23/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor files four-year $1.2 billion Chapter 90 bill that preserves 50 percent increase, will propose 4.4% increase to local aid; MassDOT launches first-of-its-kind program for municipal bridge repair

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 Healey-Driscoll Administration Urges Preparedness Ahead of Anticipated Winter Storm

1/23/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Extreme cold on Saturday will be followed by a significant snowstorm on Sunday and Monday; Governor directs non-emergency Executive Department state employees to not report to their workplaces on Monday, urges employers to consider remote work

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MassDOT Announces Award Recipients for the 2025-2026 Safe Routes to School Bike Rack Grant

1/23/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Promotes walking, biking, and rolling to school by providing, replacing, or expanding bike racks