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Scorecard Volume 5 June 2009 (572 KB)

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MassHighway on the Move

Dear Citizen:
Thank you for taking the time to read MassHighway's second quarterly ScoreCard for 2009.

Included in this edition is a special section called, "Getting the Job Done" highlighting the impact of MassHighway's streamlining efforts. Productivity has increased across the entire organization leading to significant reductions in timelines for construction contracting. By shortening timelines for construction contracting, projects get out the door and underway sooner. Together, these efforts are providing a significant boost to the Massachusetts economy, creating jobs and improving the condition of infrastructure.

This addition all includes a section highlighting some initial results of the streamlining plan kicked off in April 2008. To date, MassHighway has improved adherence to timelines and budgets started after the streamlining plan was announced. MassHighway is focused on ensuring that these improvements are maintained and improved upon. In upcoming editions of the ScoreCard, information in this section will continue to be expanded upon.

Since the last edition of the ScoreCard, MassHighway mobilized to get shovels in the ground on projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. To learn more about these projects and view an interactive map of projects and for the most current progress updates please visit: http://www.eot.state.ma.us/recovery/.

The Accelerated Bridge Program is in the midst of its first construction season. Many projects are underway across the state. In this quarter, we completed our first accelerated bridge program project thanks to significantly increased funding. Thanks to streamlined design and construction procedures, MassHighway has reduced the number of structurally deficient bridges over the last year. To learn more about progress on implementing the accelerated bridge program, visit www.mhd.state.ma.us/acceleratedbridges.

MassHighway continues to be challenged as never before and in meeting these challenges, we will continue to focus on innovating, streamlining, and completing projects more efficiently.

Luisa Paiewonsky
Commissioner