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Category: Transportation

Work plan for state bridge and road projects unveiled

Posted: January 21, 2016

Democratic Sen. Nate Libby of Lewiston is pleased to share the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it...

Work plan for state bridge and road projects unveiled

Posted: January 20, 2016

AUGUSTA – Sen. Bill Diamond of Windham is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what...

MaineDOT advances Casco Bay Bridge privatization despite concerns

Posted: January 07, 2016

AUGUSTA — The controversial Casco Bay Bridge privatization plan appears set to advance despite the objection of members of the Legislature’s...

Sen. Diamond voices concerns about privatization of Casco Bay Bridge

Posted: December 29, 2015

Lack of transparency troubles Transportation Committee AUGUSTA — Sen. Bill Diamond and Rep. Mark Bryant, both Windham Democrats and members of the...

PROPOSED MEASURE WOULD REQUIRE SNOW REMOVAL FROM CARS BEFORE DRIVING

Posted: April 14, 2015

AUGUSTA - A measure that would require snow and ice to be removed from vehicles driving more than 40 miles per hour on a public roadway received a...

ELIMINATING ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS UP FOR CONSIDERATION

Posted: April 03, 2015

Two lawmakers proposed legislation and received support by public safety officials   AUGUSTA - Earlier this week, two Democratic lawmakers...

PUBLIC STRONGLY SUPPORTS BILL THAT IMPROVES MAINE’S AIR QUALITY

Posted: March 26, 2015

Measure would reduce train emissions statewide   AUGUSTA - The public came out in force today to strongly support a measure that would reduce...

Dangers of Route 4 argued in legislative hearing

Posted: April 11, 2013

Dangers of Route 4 argued in legislative hearing AUBURN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Over the years, a number of studies have been done on the stretch of...

Bill pushes funding for Lewiston-Auburn passenger rail study

Posted: April 11, 2013

Bill pushes funding for Lewiston-Auburn passenger rail study By Scott Thistle, Sun Journal Posted April 10, 2013, at 4:26 p.m. AUGUSTA, Maine —...

Senator Hill Files Legislation to Address Inequities in the Toll Increases to Maine Commuters

Posted: October 22, 2012

AUGUSTA – Senator Dawn Hill (D – York County) has submitted a bill for the next legislative session to ask the Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) to...