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| In June 2009, Governor Deval Patrick signed Chapter 25 of the Acts of 2009, "An Act Modernizing the Transportation Systems of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, (as amended by Chapter 26 of the "Act.") This landmark transportation reform legislation requires that the Commonwealth integrate transportation agencies and authorities into a new, streamlined Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to be established by November 1, 2009. |
MassDOT Leadership
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A five-member Board of Directors appointed by the Governor with expertise in transportation, finance and engineering will oversee the new organization, while serving as the governing body of both MassDOT and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which will be part of MassDOT but will retain a separate legal existence. MassDOT will be administered by a Secretary of Transportation, appointed by the Governor to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
The organization will oversee four new divisions: Highway, Mass Transit, Aeronautics and the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), in addition to an Office of Planning and Programming. |
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MassDOT Board of Directors
Board Meetings and Materials
John R. Jenkins, a Natick resident, will serve as Chair of the MassDOT Board and was a former Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Board member. He is President of West Insurance Agency, Inc. |
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Professor Andrew Whittle, ScD, P.E., a geotechnical engineer, currently serves as Department Head of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Whittle is a resident of Boxborough. |
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Elizabeth Levin, a resident of Boston, is President of Liz Levin & Company, a management consulting company that serves the transportation, design and environment community. |
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Ferdinand Alvaro is Partner-in-Charge of the Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP Boston Office, the nation’s largest minority-owned law firm and Chair of its Corporate Finance Group. He previously served on the board of directors of the MBTA. Alvaro is a resident of Marblehead.
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Janice Loux, a resident of Williamstown, is the first female president of UNITE HERE! Local 26, representing more than 6,300 hotel and food service workers in metropolitan Boston and was a member of the board of directors of the MBTA for 12 years under five governors. |
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Richard A. Davey, Secretary of Transportation, and Chief Executive Officer
MassDOT will be administered by a Secretary of Transportation, appointed by the Governor to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
The organization will oversee four new divisions:
Highway, Mass Transit, Aeronautics and the Registry of Motor Vehicles(RMV), in addition to an Office of Planning and Programming.
Executive Office Organization Chart (PDF 53KB)
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Mission and Values
Our Mission:
Deliver excellent customer service to people who travel in the Commonwealth, and to provide our nation's safest and most reliable transportation system in a way that strengthens our economy and quality of life.
We are one transportation organization focused on customer service and safety.
Our Values:
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Dedication
We will provide service around the clock and under all circumstances.
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Respect
We will treat the public as our valued customer, and treat one another how we would like to be treated.
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Innovation
We will improve and integrate transportation services using creative thinking and best available practices and technology, while minimizing disruption to the public.
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Diversity
We will promote an inclusive workforce and a culture that serves employees and customers fairly.
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Honesty
We will provide the public accurate information that is understandable and accessible.
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History
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is a merger of the current Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works (EOT) and its divisions with the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA), the Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD), the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission (MAC), and the Tobin Bridge, currently owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority (MPA). In addition, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Regional Transit Authorities (RTA) are subject to oversight by the new organization.
The new organization will also assume responsibility for many of the bridges and parkways currently operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). |
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MassDOT Divisions
MassDOT includes four Divisions: Highway, Transit, Aeronautics, and Registry of Motor Vehicles. The Secretary appoints an administrator for each division.
Highway Division:
The Highway Division includes the roadways, bridges, and tunnels of the former Massachusetts Highway Department and Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. The Tobin Bridge joins the Division, effective January 1, 2010. The Division also includes many bridges and parkways previously under the authority of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The Highway Division is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the Commonwealth's state highways and bridges. The Division is responsible for overseeing traffic safety and engineering activities including the Highway Operations Control Center to ensure safe road and travel conditions.
Rail &Transit Division:
The Transit Division is responsible for all transit initiatives and oversees the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and all Regional Transit Authorities of the Commonwealth. The MassDOT Board of Directors serves as the governing body of the MBTA.
Aeronautics Division:
The Aeronautics Division has jurisdiction over the Commonwealth's public use airports, private use landing areas, and seaplane bases. It is responsible for airport development and improvements, aviation safety, aircraft accident investigation, navigational aids, and statewide aviation planning. The Division certifies airports and heliports, licenses airport managers, conducts annual airport inspections, and enforces safety and security regulations.
Registry of Motor Vehicles:
The Registry of Motor Vehicles Division is responsible for vehicle operator licensing and vehicle and aircraft registration, available online and at branch offices across the Commonwealth. The Registry oversees commercial and non-commercial vehicle inspection stations. |
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