MassDOT Launches Latest Statewide Travel Study

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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has launched the latest Massachusetts Travel Study, the first comprehensive statewide data collection project in over 10 years. 
 
If invited to participate, residents across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to share information about their travel behavior which will help MassDOT be informed regarding the future of transportation planning and service delivery.
 
Households across the state will be randomly selected to participate in the study. If chosen, household members will be able to complete a short travel diary and questionnaire that asks about various trip purposes, and travel modes taken. Once complete, every participating household member will receive a gift card for use at select retailers.
 
Invitation letters are currently being distributed to households and will continue to arrive in mailboxes across the state throughout the Spring. MassDOT encourages all who receive an invitation to participate in the study, as this data will help MassDOT make capital investment, service delivery, and transportation planning decisions. 
 
For more information about the Massachusetts Travel Study, visit https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-travel-study  

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'Enough Abuse' Pitches Services to Pittsfield Amid PHS Scandal

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Ward facilitated the presentation.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Department is considering a nonprofit's assistance to safeguard children from sexual abuse.

"This is not just your problem," Executive Director of Enough Abuse Jetta Bernier told the School Committee and the City Council on Wednesday.

While awaiting the findings of an investigation on the Pittsfield High School staffing scandal, officials heard how Enough Abuse can help strengthen policies and provide education to protect students in the Pittsfield Public Schools.

"I think for those that have felt almost frozen in terms of 'What do we do? How do we act?' Parents, teachers, administrators, folks within the school, this kind of starts to help the brain figure out next steps," Ward 6 Councilor Dina Lampiasi said.

"And also, for those that are not familiar with how to prevent abuse, to help them think about what they should be expecting from our school system."

Bernier outlined five goals for the district and avenues for achieving them, including educating all PPS employees to identify and respond to adult interactions with children that might be precursors to sexual misconduct or abuse, educating students and parents, strengthening PPS policies and practices, and engaging the community.

Courses cost $20 per learner and Bernier offered technical assistance for $125 an hour.

"Money will not get in the way of this getting done. I can tell you, we are a nonprofit. We work hard to raise money like you all do for your school but this is just too important," she said.

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