MassDOT to Use Drones for Infrastructure Projects; Amherst Exploring New Downtown Designs

MassDOT secures funding for drone project aiding infrastructure projects; Amherst explores new downtown design standards with consultants to enhance city's aesthetic and functionality.

The Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced recently that it has received $1 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and authorized to accelerate innovation in highway transportation.