The Legislature’s Transportation Committee says the toll highway extension should be considered among options to solve traffic congestion west of Portland.
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Mainers roll with start of Real ID travel requirements
Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.
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To move Maine forward, we must fill in the transportation gaps | Opinion
Expanding transportation options would open opportunities for families and the economy.
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Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee
The Legislature’s transportation committee says LD 487 ‘ought not to pass,’ especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.
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The city of Portland is paying residents to buy e-bikes from local stores
The city has been giving qualifying Portlanders as much as $2,500 each to help purchase e-bikes under the goal of making transportation more accessible and safe.
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E-ZPass security shutdown delays Maine Turnpike toll charges
The MTA plans to resume posting charges to user accounts this week after the system was taken down for 12 hours last month to avoid a potential security breach.
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Bill could kill Gorham Connector plan
LD 1020 would repeal laws directing the Maine Turnpike Authority to build the proposed highway spur west of Portland and order the agency to sell any land purchased for the project to the previous owners.
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As tariffs set in, Mainers have about 2 months until car prices jump
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts goes into effect Thursday. Dealers, mechanics and consumers could all take a hit.
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Maine lawmakers advance effort to seek money for more EV subsidies
Republicans, who have criticized state efforts to promote electric vehicle sales, opposed tapping a regional source of funding. Maine exhausted its money for EV rebates in November.
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Long-term road project will detour traffic at Veterans Bridge and I-295
The project will add southbound access to I-295 at Exit 4 in an effort to relieve traffic congestion on Broadway and increase highway efficiency.