May 2010 – MassDrive Blog

Increase in Employment = Incease In Commute

On May 24, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in Uncategorizedcomment

As the economy and job market begin picking up so will the time you spend driving to and from work. State records show an increase of 11,000 drivers on Interstate […]

Boston Approves Massachusetts Avenue Bike Lane

On May 21, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged bike lanes, boston bike lanes, Boston Chief of POlicy, Boston Medical Center, Boston Transportation Comissioner, Massachusetts Avenue, Masschusetts Avenue Construction, Masschusetts State aid, Michael Kinneavy, Symphony Hall, Thomas Timlincomment

Boston will need to gear up with helmets as bike lanes are to join traffic this next year. Massachusetts State and Federal approvals have been given for the $18 million […]

Young Drivers Benefit Greatly from Target Safety Course!

On May 19, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged driving safety, Risk Awareness and Perception Training, University of Massachusets, University of Massachusetts Amherst, young drivers, young safe driverscomment

Safety is number one in a parents mind when it comes to their child, and learning to drive can be risky business. Peace of mind however may be just around […]

MADD Honors Massachusetts Officers

On May 12, 2010 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Attleboro, Chris Doyle, drunk driving, drunk driving fatalities, MADD, MADD Massachusetts, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts RMV, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, National Highway Safety Administration, Wilbraham Police, WNYTcomment

Yesterday MADD Massachusetts honored more than 30 state troopers, 45 local police officers, five assistant district attorneys and 10 local police department for their commitment to enforcing drunk driving laws. […]

Should America Have a National Licensing Age?

On May 11, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chris Van Hollen, learners permit, licensing, Michael Castle, national licensing age, new drivers, permit, permit legislation, saferaods4teens, standup act, Tim Bishop, young driverscomment

As of now a total of 42 states allow teenagers under 16 years to earn a learners permit. Of these states, seven offer permits to fourteen-year-olds. Laws differing by state, […]

Gumball 3000 Earning Tickets In Boston

On May 7, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged auto insurance, Canada, David Procopio, Gumball 3000, I-495 north, I-93 north, international race, route 128 south, route 3 interchange, route 3 north, United Statescomment

The Gumball 3000, an international race of some of the fastest vehicles on the road, tore through Boston this past Wednesday. The road rally began in London May 1st continuing […]

MIT Joins Fight Against Distracted Driving

On May 6, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in Car Safety TipsTagged American Automobile Association, Cambridge, distracted driving, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, No Phone Day, Oprah, Ray LaHood, texting and driving, United States Secretary of Transportation, Washington Postcomment

From Oprah’s National No Phone Day to commercials during your favorite sitcom, it is widely known cell phone use behind the wheel is a dangerous endeavor. A recent study by […]

Discounts & Saving Money on Auto Insurance

On May 4, 2010January 27, 2012 By vicki Posted in Save On Auto InsuranceTagged AAA, affordable massachusetts car insurance, auto club member, auto insurance for massachusetts, auto inurance discounts, cheap mass car insurance, companion policy, companion policy discount, defensive driving, low annual mileage discount, low mileage discount, mass car insurance, massdrive, Saving Money On Auto Insurancecomment

When shopping for auto insurance the ultimate goal is to find a reputable company and the lowest premium. While searching for insurance on the web or over the phone it […]

Massachusetts State of Emergency

On May 3, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Dempartment of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, governor Deval patrick, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, MWRA, President Obama, water maincomment

A major water main break in Weston this past Saturday has disrupted water supply to 38 Massachusetts communities and affected more than 2 million people since its burst. The 10-foot […]

Massachusetts Bridge & Road Construction

On May 1, 2010January 31, 2012 By vicki Posted in UncategorizedTagged Accelerated Bridge Program, governor Deval patrick, Holding Government Accountable for Fixing America's Crumbling Roads and Bridges, massachusetts drivers, Massachusetts RMV, Massachusetts roads, Road Work Ahead, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Public Interest Reserach Group, US bridgescomment

Potholes plague drivers across the United States creating an uncomfortable and bumpy commute for many. According to a report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group drivers spend an average […]