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Safety Before Convenience: Moving Forward With Hands-Free - Distracted Driving Hits A Bump In The Road

8-31-16

Our traditionally libertarian neighbor to the north recently made the use of handheld mobile phones unlawful when operating a motor vehicle.

Tags: hands free, distracted driving, Transportation, Mobility, Massachusetts

Creating Ripples: Water Resources Legislation Takes One Step Closer To Law, Bill Would Allow Public-Private Partnerships To Address Underfunded Infrastructure

8-31-16

With little fanfare, a key piece of legislation moved a step closer to becoming law this week. Senate bill 1722, “An act providing for alternative delivery of infrastructure projects,” was reported out of committee and is likely to be passed before the end of the legislative session in June.

Tags: P3, Water Resources, Legislation, Massachusetts

ON THE FAST TRACK: Congress Moves Forward With Transportation Funding; Legislation Includes Significant Increase In Funding For MassDOT

12-28-15

Earlier this month, the U.S. Congress approved and President Barack Obama signed new long-term transportation funding legislation for our nation’s highways and transit systems.

Tags: Transportation, Funding, Congress, FAST Act, Massachusetts, policy