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Six MassDot members agree to resign

All six members of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation board whose resignations were sought by Gov. Charlie Baker have agreed to step down, paving the way for Baker to remake the leadership team in charge of the embattled MBTA.

Gasoline prices jump 12 cents

Gasoline prices are continuing their wrong-way turn in Massachusetts. AAA Northeast’s survey of prices Monday found that...

Fast food not part of the plan for Framingham parcel

Wendy's may view a property on the westbound side of Route 9 in Framingham as ideal for a new restaurant. But economic development leaders have a different vision for the site.

GasBuddy: Prices looking good for summer

The gasoline price website GasBuddy said Thursday it expects the average price of gasoline across the nation to be about $2.35 a gallon during the summer driving season — Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Task force finds ‘excessive absenteeism’ at MBTA

Unscheduled absences of MBTA employees contributed to the cancellation of more than 6,400 bus trips during January and February, according to an excerpted draft of the governor's task force report that cited "excessive absenteeism" as an example of "weak" management at the transit agency.

Bill would toughen cellphone rules for Mass. drivers

Most Massachusetts commuters can share stories of witnessing fellow drivers multitasking with a cellphone behind the wheel, and yet a relatively small number of drivers since 2010 have been cited for violating the state's texting ban.

Union chief blasts MBTA management of commuter rail

A transportation union chief laid into the MBTA on Tuesday, referring to new equipment as "wrecks on wheels" and charging the transit agency with micro-managing the commuter rail system.

Keolis chief looks to to keep MBTA on track

With the MBTA's commuter rail system back to full service Monday for the first time in weeks,...
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Gas prices drop 9 cents in Mass.

Gasoline prices dropped 9 cents in Massachusetts this week, marking the second week of downward movement after a month of steadily rising prices.

Snow and ice costs hit nearly $130M

Snow and ice removal costs stand at $129.3 million, coming in $22 million over budget, according to a top transportation official.
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