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BRTA Hears From New ITS System to Help With Rides

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority heard from an "intelligent transportation system" company on what it can bring to the bus service. Spare Labs presented to the board last week, showcasing its platform for demand-response services, fixed-route information, service planning, and rider engagement. Spare representatives said the...

Pittsfield, MA · 10d

WNAW

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You Might Be Driving Down The Oldest Road In Massachusetts And Not Even Know It

A 1,300-mile road connecting Boston to South Carolina sounds modern, but The Kings Highway started in 1650 as a mail route. Many locals drive it daily without knowing they're on Massachusetts' oldest established highway.

Massachusetts · 14d

WWLP 22News

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Vehicle fire backs up traffic on I-91 in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A vehicle fire on Interstate 91 southbound in Springfield caused major traffic delays Friday evening. Firefighters arriving at the scene found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Emergency crews worked to extinguish the fire and remove the vehicle from the roadway. No injuries were reported...

Springfield, MA · 12d
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West Springfield's $30M Rail Flyover Finally Gets Federal Green Light

CSX Intermodal Terminal — Freight Facility Near Crossing Blockages. Drivers who've spent years stuck behind CSX freight trains at the Front Street rail crossing in West Springfield finally have a reason to believe relief is coming. The state has secured $30 million in federal funding to eliminate two busy at-grade crossings near the CSX intermodal terminal and replace them with a new roadway overpass connecting West Springfield and Agawam.

West Springfield, MA · 13d
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Forest Park's Beloved Mini Train Is Coming Back After $85K Springfield Push

Springfield has finished raising $85,000 to bring a train back to Forest Park, a decade after the beloved attraction rolled out of service. A $5,000 donation from Florence Bank, announced Monday, put the campaign over the top and clears the way for the city to order a new train that officials hope will carry children and families through the park once warmer weather returns.

Springfield, MA · 10d

WWLP

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Bridge work on Mass. Pike in Stockbridge to cause lane closures

Crews will be conducting bridge work on the Mass. Pike in Stockbridge, which may lead to temporary lane closures.

Stockbridge, MA · 11d

WWLP

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Hubbard Avenue in Pittsfield closed for road resurfacing

Hubbard Avenue in Pittsfield will be closed throughout the week for underground utility work and road resurfacing.

Pittsfield, MA · 11d

WWLP

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Motorists find relief as Springfield gas prices dip

Springfield gasoline prices dropped to an average of $4.02 per gallon last week as seasonal demand fades and refineries complete maintenance.

Springfield, MA · 11d

Dianna Carney

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Why You Need to Drive Differently at Dusk This Month

The clocks have officially "fallen back," which means your evening commute just got a lot darker. While adjusting to the early sunset is frustrating enough on its own, this specific time of year brings a much more unpredictable hazard to our local roads. November marks the peak of the white-tailed deer rutting season, turning your twilight drive into a high-stakes obstacle course.

Massachusetts · 11d

FOX 61

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Residents raise concerns over aggressive driving in Connecticut

New Haven, CT · 11d

WWLP

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Rail Trail pedestrian bridge in Belchertown closing for repairs

Repairs to the pedestrian trestle bridge on the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail in Belchertown will begin this week.

Belchertown, MA · 11d

WWLP

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Holyoke’s first roundabout moves closer to construction

Plans for Holyoke's first official hybrid roundabout are nearing completion, with the final design expected to be finished in December.

Holyoke, MA · 14d

Yahoo!

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Berkshire Flyer expansion breaks ground in Pittsfield

Massachusetts state officials broke ground in Pittsfield on rail infrastructure improvements to support permanent seasonal passenger service for the Berkshire Flyer.

Pittsfield, MA · 13d

thisweekinworcester.com

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Crashes jump during evening commute after clocks fall back, AAA warns

Massachusetts drivers heading home between 5 and 6 p.m. face a sharply higher crash risk now that daylight saving time has ended, according to a new analysis from AAA Northeast. Clocks fell back an hour early Sunday, Nov. 1, moving sunset into the evening commute. AAA Northeast reviewed figures from...

Massachusetts · 11d

FUN 107

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You Might Be Driving Down The Oldest Road In Massachusetts And Not Even Know It

A 1,300-mile road connecting Boston to South Carolina sounds modern, but The Kings Highway started in 1650 as a mail route. Many locals drive it daily without knowing they're on Massachusetts' oldest established highway.

Massachusetts · 14d

CT Insider

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Manchester's busiest shopping area is also its biggest car crash hotspot

Buckland Street has seen the most car crashes since 2016, with 1,144 happening in that time.

Manchester, CT · 14d

westernmassnews.com

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Funding secured for railroad overpass project

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - West Springfield is getting a big federal funding boost for rail safety and traffic relief. The state has secured $30 million through a federal program to help pay for the Front and First Streets grade crossing elimination project near the CSX intermodal terminal. The plan...

West Springfield, MA · 13d

Progressive Rail Roading

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Connecticut DOT breaks ground on Enfield station

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new train station in Enfield, which will restore passenger-rail service to the town for the first time since 1986. Located in the Thompsonville neighborhood, the project is part of the Hartford Line Rail Program and will fill...

Enfield, CT · 14d

nashobavalleyvoice.com

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Editorial: Enhanced wrong-way systems aim to curb deadly driver behavior

The continued trend of decreasing fatalities on our highways, while encouraging, doesn’t tell the whole traffic-safety story. The estimated 68 traffic fatalities in Massachusetts in the first quarter of 2026 reflects a 9% decline over 2025 projections, outpacing a national decrease of about 4%. The New England region overall...

Massachusetts · 12d

Yahoo!

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Paving on Franklin Street in Westfield to cause detours, delays

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Detours will be in place on Franklin Street in Westfield due to paving operations. The Westfield Police Department stated that work will take place on Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MAP: Franklin Street, Westfield. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to avoid the...

Westfield, MA · 14d