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The Daily Free Press

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Uber, Lyft cause more traffic congestion, report shows

Hannah Schoenbaum February 8, 2018

Thinking about taking an Uber or Lyft to your next destination? Think again: ride-share services  are increasing traffic in Boston. A new report by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council estimates...

Baker announces transportation commission for the future of the Commonwealth

Jordan Kimmel January 26, 2018

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker launched a new transportation commission Tuesday to help his administration with possible future demands and challenges. The Commission on the Future of Transportation...

A report issued Wednesday by the Office of the Inspector General found that Massachusetts has lost nearly $1 million in revenue on highway tolls. PHOTO BY BRIGID KING/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts loses $1 million in toll revenue

Anna Whitelaw April 3, 2016

Massachusetts lost nearly $1 million in toll revenue by allowing employees and retirees of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to pass through tollbooths without paying the fee, according...

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Monday that design errors in the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge renovations may result in a year-long delay of building. PHOTO BY BRITTANY CHANG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Commonwealth Avenue Bridge renovation postponed

Lavanya Prabhakar March 4, 2016

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the renovation of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge will be delayed by one year, according to a Tuesday press release. The Commonwealth...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a Complete Streets Funding Program that allocates $12.5 million to state initiatives that make streets safer for all modes of transportation. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gov. Charlie Baker launches Complete Streets Funding Program

Julie Dallet February 5, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced Monday the launch of a $12.5-million program aimed at making the streets of the commonwealth safer. The...

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