BOSTON (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced on Thursday a redesigned disability placard that aims at improving security, reducing fraud, and speeding up delivery for residents who rely on accessible parking.
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The new placard design will cut processing time by about 25% by streamlining production, allowing residents to receive placards more quickly. Existing placards will remain valid until their listed expiration dates.
According to MassDOT, the updated placard features a modern look that incorporates the widely recognized universal accessibility logo, is made from more durable material embedded with security features, and includes bilingual instructions in English and Spanish.
“This redesign reflects our commitment to improving services for residents with disabilities while modernizing our operations,” Interim MassDOT Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phil Eng said. “The new placard is not only easier to read but also reflects current design standards nationally. I want to thank Registrar Colleen Ogilvie and the entire RMV team for their leadership on behalf of the people we serve.”
The RMV’s Medical Affairs division issues about 140,000 disability placards each year to qualified residents on either a temporary or permanent basis. Officials said the previous production process involved multiple labor-intensive steps, including individual lamination. The new design eliminates that step, significantly reducing processing time…