MassDOT launches Municipal Speed Feedback Signage Program

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation on Dec. 10 announced the launch of a Municipal Speed Feedback Signage Program to help cities and towns manage speeds and improve roadway safety, with a focus on speed transition zones.

Any Massachusetts community may apply for free, solar-powered, data-capable speed feedback signs (post-mounted or portable trailer-mounted) that are compliant with the federal “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.”

The focus of the program is to place signage in areas in speed transition zones, where the posted speed limit changes and/or where current data shows the presence of speeding.
Participating municipalities are responsible for the installation and maintenance of the signs, and must share the collected speed data to support statewide speed management research and decision-making.

Approximately $1 million is available in federal fiscal 2026.
Communities can use an online form to submit sign requests.
MassDOT will host two Zoom webinars about this opportunity:
• Jan. 21, 2-3 p.m. (register)
• Jan. 22, 2-3 p.m. (register)

The program is administered by MassDOT’s Office of Transportation Planning in coordination with the Highway Division’s Traffic Safety Section.

Questions may be directed to Leah Pickett, from MassDOT’s Municipal Planning and Support team, at [email protected].