The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) oversees roads, public transit, aeronautics, and transportation licensing and registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It was created on November 1, 2009.
Organization
As an executive department, the Governor of Massachusetts appoints the state Secretary of Transportation, who is also the "Chief Executive Officer" of the Department. The governor also appoints a five-person Board of Directors which approves major decisions. The Department directly administers some operations, while others remain semi-autonomous.
Like the majority of state government agencies, Caltrans is headquartered in Sacramento.
History
The earliest predecessor of Caltrans was the Bureau of Highways, which was created by the California Legislature and signed into law by Governor James Budd in 1895. This agency consisted of three commissioners who were charged with analyzing the state road system and making recommendations. At the time, there was no state highway system, since roads were purely a local responsibility. California's roads consisted of crude dirt roads maintained by county governments, as well as some paved roads within city boundaries, and this ad hoc system was no longer adequate for the needs of the state's rapidly growing population. After the commissioners submitted their report to the governor on November 25, 1896, the legislature replaced the Bureau with the Department of Highways.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT or WashDOT) was established in 1905. The agency, led by a Secretary and overseen by the Governor, is a Washington governmental agency that constructs, maintains, and regulates the use of the state's transportation infrastructure. WSDOT is responsible for more than 20,000 lane-miles of roadway, nearly 3,000 vehicular bridges and 524 other structures. This infrastructure includes rail lines, state highways, state ferries (considered part of the highway system) and state airports
History
WSDOT was originally founded as the Washington State Highway Board and the Washington State Highways Department on March 13, 1905, when then-governor Albert Mead signed a bill that gave $110,000 USD to fund new roads that linked the state. The State Highway Board was managed by State Treasurer, State Auditor, and Highway Commissioner Joseph M. Snow and the Board first met on April 17, 1905 to plan the 12 original state roads. The first state highway districts, each managed by a District Engineer, were established in 1918. During this period, the construction of highways began.
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is an agency of the state government of Utah, United States; it is usually referred to by its initials UDOT (pronounced "you-dot"). UDOT is charged with maintaining the more than 6,000 miles (9,700km) of roadway that constitute the network of state highways in Utah. The agency is headquartered in the Calvin L. Rampton state office complex in Taylorsville, Utah.
The Executive Director is Carlos Braceras and the Deputy Director is Shane Marshall. Project priorities are set forth by the independent Utah Transportation Commission, which coordinates directly with the UDOT's executive director.
Structure
UDOT maintains over 6,000 miles (9,700km) of highways. The department strategic goals include preserve infrastructure, optimize mobility, zero fatalities and strengthen the economy. While the agency has maintenance stations throughout the state, for organizational purposes they are grouped into four regions.
It is the first album to not feature long time lead guitarist Neil Boshart and first to include new guitarist Paul-Marc Rousseau.
Background and recording
Silverstein announced they had signed with Hopeless on November 15, 2010. Vocalist Shane Told said the band have been "huge fans of the label since their inception". Hopeless released the band's Rescue (2011) album in April 2011 and Short Songs (2012) album in February 2012. In mid-to-late August, the band went on the Short Songs, Short Tour; the last tour they would go on before starting to work on a new album. In late September, the band announced that guitarist Neil Boshart hasn't been in the band for the preceding month and was replaced by Paul Marc Rousseau, who has previously worked for the band.This Is How the Wind Shifts was recorded at Sundown Studios in Guelph, Ontario, Canada with producer Jordan Valeriote. Valeriote also engineered and mixed the album. It was mastered by Troy Glessener at Spectre Mastering.
"Massachusetts" is a song with words and music by Arlo Guthrie. The song, originally released as a cut on Guthrie's 1976 album Amigo, was adopted by the Legislature in July 1981 as the official folk song of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Rapid Bridge Build Massachusetts Department of Transportation
The time-lapse video captures a rapid bridge build project for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Construction of the Rt. 2 over 2A Bridge took place over the span of 8 days.
published: 08 Sep 2011
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Hosts Public Hearing Regarding Downtown Corridor Project
Meeting held 1/9/2018
published: 10 Jan 2018
RMV Drivers Test - Driving the Car
This video will show you what’s involved on the road test. The Examiner will observe you while on the road to ensure that you can operate a vehicle safely, follow the rules of the road and obey traffic signs.
published: 01 Oct 2019
11 - The Massachusetts Brownfields Program
The Massachusetts DEP helps implement the Commonwealth's Brownfields Program,, along with other state and federal agencies. These agencies include the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Mass Development, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.
The Brownfields Program is designed to facilitate and promote redevelopment of abandoned or underused properties that may require assessment and cleanup or environmental contamination.
published: 28 Jun 2016
Build your journey at MassDOT Highway
Whether you’re seeking career advancement, job stability, or work-life balance, MassDOT is your road ahead. Learn more at our website: mass.gov/massdot-careers
published: 14 Nov 2022
MassDOT's Fast 14 Project: Innovation That Works
HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, WHERE MANY OF OUR COUNTRY'S MOST VALUED TRADITIONS FIRST TOOK ROOT, THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION AGENCY IS CHAMPIONING INNOVATION. THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MASSDOT, IS CHANGING HOW IT DOES BUSINESS.
FOR YEARS, MASSACHUSETTS HAD SEPARATE AGENCIES TO DEAL WITH ITS VARIOUS MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. BUT IN 2009, THEY WERE FOLDED INTO ONE AGENCY, THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. NOW, WHEN MOBILITY CHALLENGES ARISE, THEY WORK TOGETHER TO FIND SOLUTIONS --
-- SOLUTIONS THAT ARE BEST FOR THE COMMONWEALTH AS A WHOLE.
MASSDOT'S BRIDGE PROGRAM IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE. RATHER THAN BUILDING BRIDGES THE WAY THEY'VE ALWAYS BEEN BUILT, WITH MONTHS OR YEARS OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION, WORK ZONE SLOW-DOWNS AND TRAFFIC CONES --
MASSDOT'S BRIDGE ENGINEER...
The time-lapse video captures a rapid bridge build project for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Construction of the Rt. 2 over 2A Bridge took pla...
The time-lapse video captures a rapid bridge build project for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Construction of the Rt. 2 over 2A Bridge took place over the span of 8 days.
The time-lapse video captures a rapid bridge build project for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Construction of the Rt. 2 over 2A Bridge took place over the span of 8 days.
This video will show you what’s involved on the road test. The Examiner will observe you while on the road to ensure that you can operate a vehicle safely, fol...
This video will show you what’s involved on the road test. The Examiner will observe you while on the road to ensure that you can operate a vehicle safely, follow the rules of the road and obey traffic signs.
This video will show you what’s involved on the road test. The Examiner will observe you while on the road to ensure that you can operate a vehicle safely, follow the rules of the road and obey traffic signs.
The Massachusetts DEP helps implement the Commonwealth's Brownfields Program,, along with other state and federal agencies. These agencies include the Massachu...
The Massachusetts DEP helps implement the Commonwealth's Brownfields Program,, along with other state and federal agencies. These agencies include the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Mass Development, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.
The Brownfields Program is designed to facilitate and promote redevelopment of abandoned or underused properties that may require assessment and cleanup or environmental contamination.
The Massachusetts DEP helps implement the Commonwealth's Brownfields Program,, along with other state and federal agencies. These agencies include the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Mass Development, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.
The Brownfields Program is designed to facilitate and promote redevelopment of abandoned or underused properties that may require assessment and cleanup or environmental contamination.
Whether you’re seeking career advancement, job stability, or work-life balance, MassDOT is your road ahead. Learn more at our website: mass.gov/massdot-careers
Whether you’re seeking career advancement, job stability, or work-life balance, MassDOT is your road ahead. Learn more at our website: mass.gov/massdot-careers
Whether you’re seeking career advancement, job stability, or work-life balance, MassDOT is your road ahead. Learn more at our website: mass.gov/massdot-careers
HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, WHERE MANY OF OUR COUNTRY'S MOST VALUED TRADITIONS FIRST TOOK ROOT, THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION AGENCY IS CHAMPIONING INNOVATION. THE MAS...
HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, WHERE MANY OF OUR COUNTRY'S MOST VALUED TRADITIONS FIRST TOOK ROOT, THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION AGENCY IS CHAMPIONING INNOVATION. THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MASSDOT, IS CHANGING HOW IT DOES BUSINESS.
FOR YEARS, MASSACHUSETTS HAD SEPARATE AGENCIES TO DEAL WITH ITS VARIOUS MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. BUT IN 2009, THEY WERE FOLDED INTO ONE AGENCY, THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. NOW, WHEN MOBILITY CHALLENGES ARISE, THEY WORK TOGETHER TO FIND SOLUTIONS --
-- SOLUTIONS THAT ARE BEST FOR THE COMMONWEALTH AS A WHOLE.
MASSDOT'S BRIDGE PROGRAM IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE. RATHER THAN BUILDING BRIDGES THE WAY THEY'VE ALWAYS BEEN BUILT, WITH MONTHS OR YEARS OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION, WORK ZONE SLOW-DOWNS AND TRAFFIC CONES --
MASSDOT'S BRIDGE ENGINEERS TOOK A LOOK AT WHAT OTHERS WERE DOING, BOTH HERE IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. WHAT THEY FOUND WERE INNOVATIONS. INNOVATIONS THAT CUT CONSTRUCTION TIME, CUT COSTS, IMPROVED SAFETY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD, AND CREATED BRIDGES OF HIGHER QUALITY. AND BRIDGE QUALITY IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE LONGER A BRIDGE LASTS, THE LONGER THE PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE CREWS HAVE TO COME BACK IN FOR REPAIRS OR RECONSTRUCTION.
SHOUKRY ELNAHAL. "IT HAS BEEN THE HISTORY, NOT JUST IN MASSACHUSETTS, BUT IN STATES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, THAT PROJECTS TAKE TOO LONG. THAT PROJECTS ARE IN PLACE FOR A LONG TIME, DISRUPTING THE TRAFFIC FOR A LONG TIME. WE WANTED, HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY AND ACTUALLY COMPLETE OUR PROJECTS IN A TIMELY MANNER SO THAT WE COULD GET IN AND GET OUT AND STAY OUT OF THE WAY OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC."
ONE OF THE PROGRAM'S EARLIEST PROJECTS IS CALLED FAST 14. "FOURTEEN" BECAUSE 14 BRIDGES WERE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT, AND "FAST" BECAUSE IT'S GOAL WAS TO CUT CONSTRUCTION TIME FROM FOUR OR FIVE YEARS TO ONE.
DURING THE SUMMER OF 2011, MASSDOT REPLACED ALL 14 DETERIORATED BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES ON A SECTION OF I-93 WITHOUT IMPACTING WEEKDAY RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC. HOW? BY USING INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES THAT ALLOWED THEM TO REPLACE THE ACTUAL BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES ON THE WEEKENDS.
HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, WHERE MANY OF OUR COUNTRY'S MOST VALUED TRADITIONS FIRST TOOK ROOT, THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION AGENCY IS CHAMPIONING INNOVATION. THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MASSDOT, IS CHANGING HOW IT DOES BUSINESS.
FOR YEARS, MASSACHUSETTS HAD SEPARATE AGENCIES TO DEAL WITH ITS VARIOUS MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. BUT IN 2009, THEY WERE FOLDED INTO ONE AGENCY, THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. NOW, WHEN MOBILITY CHALLENGES ARISE, THEY WORK TOGETHER TO FIND SOLUTIONS --
-- SOLUTIONS THAT ARE BEST FOR THE COMMONWEALTH AS A WHOLE.
MASSDOT'S BRIDGE PROGRAM IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE. RATHER THAN BUILDING BRIDGES THE WAY THEY'VE ALWAYS BEEN BUILT, WITH MONTHS OR YEARS OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION, WORK ZONE SLOW-DOWNS AND TRAFFIC CONES --
MASSDOT'S BRIDGE ENGINEERS TOOK A LOOK AT WHAT OTHERS WERE DOING, BOTH HERE IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. WHAT THEY FOUND WERE INNOVATIONS. INNOVATIONS THAT CUT CONSTRUCTION TIME, CUT COSTS, IMPROVED SAFETY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD, AND CREATED BRIDGES OF HIGHER QUALITY. AND BRIDGE QUALITY IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE LONGER A BRIDGE LASTS, THE LONGER THE PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE CREWS HAVE TO COME BACK IN FOR REPAIRS OR RECONSTRUCTION.
SHOUKRY ELNAHAL. "IT HAS BEEN THE HISTORY, NOT JUST IN MASSACHUSETTS, BUT IN STATES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, THAT PROJECTS TAKE TOO LONG. THAT PROJECTS ARE IN PLACE FOR A LONG TIME, DISRUPTING THE TRAFFIC FOR A LONG TIME. WE WANTED, HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY AND ACTUALLY COMPLETE OUR PROJECTS IN A TIMELY MANNER SO THAT WE COULD GET IN AND GET OUT AND STAY OUT OF THE WAY OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC."
ONE OF THE PROGRAM'S EARLIEST PROJECTS IS CALLED FAST 14. "FOURTEEN" BECAUSE 14 BRIDGES WERE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT, AND "FAST" BECAUSE IT'S GOAL WAS TO CUT CONSTRUCTION TIME FROM FOUR OR FIVE YEARS TO ONE.
DURING THE SUMMER OF 2011, MASSDOT REPLACED ALL 14 DETERIORATED BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES ON A SECTION OF I-93 WITHOUT IMPACTING WEEKDAY RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC. HOW? BY USING INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES THAT ALLOWED THEM TO REPLACE THE ACTUAL BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES ON THE WEEKENDS.
The time-lapse video captures a rapid bridge build project for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Construction of the Rt. 2 over 2A Bridge took place over the span of 8 days.
This video will show you what’s involved on the road test. The Examiner will observe you while on the road to ensure that you can operate a vehicle safely, follow the rules of the road and obey traffic signs.
The Massachusetts DEP helps implement the Commonwealth's Brownfields Program,, along with other state and federal agencies. These agencies include the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Mass Development, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.
The Brownfields Program is designed to facilitate and promote redevelopment of abandoned or underused properties that may require assessment and cleanup or environmental contamination.
Whether you’re seeking career advancement, job stability, or work-life balance, MassDOT is your road ahead. Learn more at our website: mass.gov/massdot-careers
HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, WHERE MANY OF OUR COUNTRY'S MOST VALUED TRADITIONS FIRST TOOK ROOT, THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION AGENCY IS CHAMPIONING INNOVATION. THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MASSDOT, IS CHANGING HOW IT DOES BUSINESS.
FOR YEARS, MASSACHUSETTS HAD SEPARATE AGENCIES TO DEAL WITH ITS VARIOUS MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. BUT IN 2009, THEY WERE FOLDED INTO ONE AGENCY, THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. NOW, WHEN MOBILITY CHALLENGES ARISE, THEY WORK TOGETHER TO FIND SOLUTIONS --
-- SOLUTIONS THAT ARE BEST FOR THE COMMONWEALTH AS A WHOLE.
MASSDOT'S BRIDGE PROGRAM IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE. RATHER THAN BUILDING BRIDGES THE WAY THEY'VE ALWAYS BEEN BUILT, WITH MONTHS OR YEARS OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION, WORK ZONE SLOW-DOWNS AND TRAFFIC CONES --
MASSDOT'S BRIDGE ENGINEERS TOOK A LOOK AT WHAT OTHERS WERE DOING, BOTH HERE IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. WHAT THEY FOUND WERE INNOVATIONS. INNOVATIONS THAT CUT CONSTRUCTION TIME, CUT COSTS, IMPROVED SAFETY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD, AND CREATED BRIDGES OF HIGHER QUALITY. AND BRIDGE QUALITY IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE LONGER A BRIDGE LASTS, THE LONGER THE PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE CREWS HAVE TO COME BACK IN FOR REPAIRS OR RECONSTRUCTION.
SHOUKRY ELNAHAL. "IT HAS BEEN THE HISTORY, NOT JUST IN MASSACHUSETTS, BUT IN STATES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, THAT PROJECTS TAKE TOO LONG. THAT PROJECTS ARE IN PLACE FOR A LONG TIME, DISRUPTING THE TRAFFIC FOR A LONG TIME. WE WANTED, HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY AND ACTUALLY COMPLETE OUR PROJECTS IN A TIMELY MANNER SO THAT WE COULD GET IN AND GET OUT AND STAY OUT OF THE WAY OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC."
ONE OF THE PROGRAM'S EARLIEST PROJECTS IS CALLED FAST 14. "FOURTEEN" BECAUSE 14 BRIDGES WERE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT, AND "FAST" BECAUSE IT'S GOAL WAS TO CUT CONSTRUCTION TIME FROM FOUR OR FIVE YEARS TO ONE.
DURING THE SUMMER OF 2011, MASSDOT REPLACED ALL 14 DETERIORATED BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES ON A SECTION OF I-93 WITHOUT IMPACTING WEEKDAY RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC. HOW? BY USING INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES THAT ALLOWED THEM TO REPLACE THE ACTUAL BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES ON THE WEEKENDS.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) oversees roads, public transit, aeronautics, and transportation licensing and registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It was created on November 1, 2009.
Organization
As an executive department, the Governor of Massachusetts appoints the state Secretary of Transportation, who is also the "Chief Executive Officer" of the Department. The governor also appoints a five-person Board of Directors which approves major decisions. The Department directly administers some operations, while others remain semi-autonomous.
The MassachusettsDepartment of Transportation (MassDOT) is working with Salesforce to deploy innovative technology systems that support internal collaboration, drive efficiencies in service delivery ...
The MassachusettsDepartment of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced a comprehensive mitigation plan to address travel impacts and provide cost effective alternative transportation options for ...
The MassachusettsDepartment of Transportation is issuing a storm advisory today through Monday due to reports of freezing rain and snow in some areas of the state via a news release.