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Jun 13

Traffic Advisory for Donna Summer Disco Party on Thursday, June 16, 2022

Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in the City of Boston.

Jun 9

Traffic Advisory in Boston for PGA U.S. Open Golf Tournament

Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Boston from June 13 - 19.

Jun 8

Traffic Advisory in Boston for Sunday, June 12, 2022

The Bunker Hill parade and the Battle of Bunker Hill road race will be taking place on Sunday, June 12 , 2022, which will impact traffic and parking in Charlestown.

Jun 2

City of Boston Traffic Advisory for Sunday, June 5, 2022

In Dorchester, the annual Dorchester Day Parade will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022, as well as the annual Project D.E.E.P. 5k Road Race. The Corrib Road Race will be held in West Roxbury on Sunday.

May 26

City of Boston Traffic Advisory for Sunday, May 29, 2022

The Run to Remember taking place on Sunday, May 29, 2022, will impact traffic and parking in Boston.

Apr 8

Teach the Joys of Biking

We're hiring team members to share their love of bicycling by teaching others to ride safely, confidently, and joyfully.

Apr 1

2022 Boston Marathon Traffic Advisory

Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Boston in the week leading up to the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Mar 7

2022 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Traffic Advisory

The parade takes place on Sunday, March 20.

Mar 3

Rutherford Avenue Community Process to Continue with New Design

The City of Boston is currently reevaluating the Rutherford Avenue design to better align it with its Go Boston 2030 goal of increasing transit use citywide, and to create a corridor that is equipped...

Feb 9

Two-Year, Fare-Free Program for MBTA Bus Routes 23, 28, and 29 launches on March 1, 2022

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston is launching the two-year fare-free program on MBTA bus Routes 23, 28, and 29 on March 1, 2022.

Dec 22

Traffic and parking advisory for First Night Boston 2021

First Night festivities taking place in the City of Boston on Friday, December 31, 2021, will impact traffic and parking in the Back Bay as well as on Boston’s waterfront.

Dec 21

Route 28 free bus program extended to February 28, 2022, in advance of two-year, fare-free pilot

As City works to finalize expansion of the fare-free bus pilot, residents can continue riding the MBTA Route 28 bus fare-free without disruption

Dec 10

New steps to reduce vehicle emissions in Boston

Additional resources for electric vehicle access, charging infrastructure, and a more sustainable City fleet reinforces the Wu Administration’s commitment to a city Green New Deal.

Dec 6

Results of Main Streets pilot show public transit subsidies for employees increases ridership,…

The program offered up to a $60 credit for MBTA and Bluebikes passes for the first 1,000 employees who signed up who worked in five Main Street Districts.

Nov 9

Route 28 Free Bus Pilot program extended

Residents can continue riding the MBTA Route 28 bus, which serves Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury, for free until December 31, 2021.

Oct 12

New development review guidelines launched to reduce traffic, congestion

The guidelines for new developments over 50,000 square feet will facilitate a more efficient and transparent development review process.

Sep 27

2021 Boston Marathon traffic advisory

Street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Boston in the week leading up to the October 11 Boston Marathon.

Sep 13

Open Newbury Street extended through September 2021

Newbury Street will again be pedestrian-only on Sunday, September 26.

Sep 1

Temporary parking restrictions for 2021 student move-in

Student move-in at local colleges and universities will require temporary parking restrictions in Boston this week through Sunday, September 5.

Aug 23

New locations announced for bike share stations in Boston

For the first time, Bluebikes will be made available in Hyde Park.

Aug 19

Post-pandemic return to work trends report

Transforming Trends into Lasting Positive Change, new COB/ABC report offers roadmap for navigating post-pandemic return to work trends

Jul 30

2021 Open Newbury Street dates announced

Newbury Street into a pedestrian-only walkway for three Sundays in August (August 15, 22, and 29) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Jul 26

Ten years of public bike share celebrated this week

Since launch in 2011, the publicly-owned and managed bike share program has enabled more than 14 million trips by bike.

Jul 26

Pilot program offering free fares on Route 28 for three months this fall

All riders using the MBTA Route 28 bus will be able to board and ride this route for free from August 29 to November 29, 2021.

Apr 13

Towing for street cleaning to resume citywide; ticket amnesty program to expire

Starting Tuesday, April 20, parking enforcement will return citywide, including towing during posted street sweeping and ticketing for parking in spaces without an appropriate resident sticker.

Mar 30

Pilot program to offer up to $60 public transit credits for workers in five Main Street Districts

The new program offers up to a $60 credit for MBTA and Bluebikes passes for 1,000 employees who work in five Main Street Districts.

Mar 22

Car Share Boston, an alternative to personal vehicle ownership, expanded in the City

A successful pilot program has resulted in the expansion from 40 car-share parking spaces up to 250 on local streets and in municipal lots throughout Boston.

Feb 23

Street sweeping, ticketing enforcement for expired inspection stickers and vehicle registration to…

Beginning Monday, March 1, street sweeping will resume in the North End, South End and Beacon Hill, and will resume citywide on April 1.

Dec 2

City of Boston, A Better City release survey results on COVID-19 impact on commuting

The City of Boston, in collaboration with A Better City , has released the results of a survey conducted to better understand how COVID-19 has impacted commuting choices before, during, and in the...

Nov 19

A green bike lane extends forward from view, with a car traveling to the left in a travel lane. Trees line the street to the right, and a person is walking on the sidewalk.

Construction completed of key Healthy Streets projects

New bus lanes, walk-friendly signal changes, and separated bike lanes have been added in Downtown, Mattapan, and Roslindale.

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