Maine will provide a $5.1 million subsidy and add at least 50 public vehicle charging stations to encourage residents and companies to buy all-electric vehicles.
March 21, 2019maine
Government, Technology, TCA
Chevy Bolt (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
Maine to Give $5.1 Million in Subsidies for EV Purchases
Chevy Bolt (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
Government, Business
A toll booth along the Maine Turnpike. (Maine Turnpike Administration)
Officials Approve Plan to Widen Maine Turnpike Outside Portland
A toll booth along the Maine Turnpike. (Maine Turnpike Administration)
The Maine Turnpike Authority has approved a multimillion-dollar plan to increase capacity and replace three bridges along a portion of the turnpike outside Portland.
September 11, 2018
Government, Business
A tanker truck travels on Route 1 near Yarmouth, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/Associated Press)
Federal Research Program Gives States Room to Repair Highways, Test Technology
A tanker truck travels on Route 1 near Yarmouth, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — The Maine Department of Transportation is in the process of repaving major routes with better-quality pavement with help from a federal research partnership.
January 8, 2018
Government, TCA
Maine Turnpike Authority
Maine Turnpike Authority Throws Itself a Birthday Party
Maine Turnpike Authority
The Maine Turnpike Authority, which is typically more concerned with managing its open road tolling system, rebuilding exits, and keeping the highway between Kittery and Augusta safe for travelers, took a few moments to celebrate its achievements Dec. 13.
December 15, 2017
Government, Business
Andy Thrasher/Flickr
TRIP Report Underscores Maine’s Crumbling Infrastructure
Andy Thrasher/Flickr
Maine’s aging transportation network is in serious need of repair, according to TRIP’s Nov. 1 report titled “Preserving Maine’s Bridges.”
November 1, 2017
TCA
Maine Department of Education
Maine's Governor Continues Fight Against Tolls
Maine Department of Education
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to eliminate the Maine Turnpike Authority is another demonstration that he is as aggressive as anyone when it comes to cutting government-imposed fees, no matter how small.
May 23, 2017
Government
Maine Port in Line for $7.7 Million Fed Grant, to Double Capacity
PORTLAND, Maine — Federal transportation officials have selected the port of Portland to receive $7.7 million for upgrades Maine’s congressional delegation said will double the output capacity for the port.
July 7, 2016
Government
Maine Gov. Paul LePage Authorizes Bond Proposal for Transportation Projects
Maine Gov. Paul LePage authorized on July 1 an $85 million bond proposal to fund transportation projects. It will be placed on the November ballot.
July 6, 2015
Government
Maine Voters Asked to Approve Bonds Worth $51.5 Million, Some of It for Roads
Maine is asking voters to approve $51.5 million worth of bonds on the November ballot, with the bulk of the money designated for highways and bridges.
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