#massdot

[westernmassposting]

Hey, while we're talking about trains, does everybody know that plans have been made and funds have been allocated for West-East rail from Albany, through Pittsfield and Springfield, and all the way to Boston?

Construction in Springfield is set to begin in 2027, construction in Worcester has already started, and there's no date set for out of state construction.

East-West Passenger Rail - Wikipedia

and here's the official MA.gov page for it

https://www.mass.gov/compass-rail

[memes-from-a-masshole]

How did they fuck that up?

[catigereptile]

An important message from Boston

[trevonhaywoodandtaylorhaven]

MassDOT 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 4x4 Extended Cab #L235-21-2. Powertrain: 6.2L Boss V-8+TorqShift-G.

[trevonhaywoodandtaylorhaven]

MassDOT 2019 Ford F-150 XL RWD Extended Cab #H516-19-2. Powertrain: 3.3L Ti-VCT V-6+Ford SelectShift 6R80.

[ko-solar]

The Construction Index (United Kingdom):  Deal signed for solar noise barrier - Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in the USA has signed a letter of intent for the development of a solar photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB) along a highway. 

Read more at:  https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/deal-signed-for-solar-noise-barrier

[ko-solar]

PV Magazine: "Massachusetts to install solar noise barrier along highway" @pvmagazine USA

The 3,000 foot long by 20 foot tall solar noise barrier is expected to generate 802,000kWh annually, or the equivalent of supplying 120 homes per year with electricity.

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/01/26/massachusetts-to-install-solar-noise-barrier-along-highway/

[ko-solar]

MassDOT signs on to Highway Solar Photovoltaic Noise Barrier project

The project will be the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.