As a way to continue prioritizing roadway safety, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that it was launching a new Safe Speed Website and municipal toolkit to help local partners address roadway fatalities and crash prevention.
Recent reports indicate that more than 400 people died in traffic-related crashes in Massachusetts in 2021 – the most roadway fatalities in one year in over a decade. Thousands more were seriously injured, the MassDOT said.
The MassDOT also announced a new round of Shared Streets and Spaces grant funding to support speed management. The department is also offering free technical assistance for speed management systems, as well.
