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Nov 16

Boston's zero-emission vehicle roadmap released

In tandem, the Boston Transportation Department is installing publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in its neighborhood municipal lots.

Sep 30

Orange Wall adjacent to plaza at Grove Hall municipal parking lot

Artists sought for Blue Hill Avenue (Grove Hall) mural

The Transportation Department is seeking artists for mural proposals for the wall at 457 Blue Hill Avenue, adjacent to the Grove Hall Plaza.

Sep 28

A rendering of the long-term vision showing Blue Hill Ave with protected bike lanes, center running bus lanes, and enhanced pedestrian safety

Blue Hill Avenue community meeting to discuss near-term improvements, long-term vision

For the past year, theTransportation Department has been leading a community process to re-imagine the future of Blue Hill Avenue.

Sep 24

Coming soon: Boston's first income-tiered electric vehicle car share

The City of Boston is part of a team that is piloting the City's first income-tiered electric vehicle car sharing program.

Sep 15

Second phase of Healthy Streets street transformation announced

These changes advance the Mayor Walsh’s Healthy Streets goals to support a safe, reopening and equitable recovery.

Jul 24

Street sweeping enforcement to resume in Boston starting August 10

The City of Boston and the Public Works Department today announced that ticketing enforcement during street sweeping operations will resume on Monday, August 10th.

Jul 20

City releases RFI for electric cargo bikes as a delivery solution

This program is to understand how e-cargo bikes could fit into Boston’s delivery landscape that could inform our potential approach, current obstacles to e-cargo bike adoption by private businesses...

Jul 8

New improvements to Silver Line in Chinatown, Downtown completed

The new Washington Street bus lane will save 24,000 weekday riders up to 12 minutes on trips from Nubian Square into downtown.

May 28

New 'Healthy Streets' program part of Boston's COVID-19 reopening process

The City of Boston will reimagine streets in Boston to better support local businesses and restaurants, provide additional space for residents using public transportation, and accelerate the...

Mar 24

Free Bluebikes being offered to hospital staff

UPDATE AS OF JULY 6, 2020: When the state enters Phase 3 of its reopening plan, we will stop offering new passes. All passes will be good through their expiration date. There is no obligation to pay...

Mar 20

Temporary takeout food pickup zones

This was a temporary program put in place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic precautions. This program is no longer active.

Jan 13

New ride-hail pick-up, drop-off zones to be added to Seaport District

The new zones further the City of Boston's Go Boston 2030 mobility and safety goals.

Dec 30

Image for ice sculptures during first night in boston

City of Boston traffic advisory for First Night Boston 2020

First Night festivities taking place in the City of Boston on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, will impact traffic and parking in the Back Bay as well as on Boston’s waterfront.

Dec 18

City of Boston gives electric vehicle program a jolt

The City of Boston is supporting the growth of electric vehicles. To do this, we're installing charging stations in municipal lots available to the public.

Dec 13

Santa Speedo Run and North End Christmas Parade

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, 2019

Dec 6

City of Boston traffic advisory for December 7 and 8

The Jolly Jaunt, South Boston Catholic Academy Road Race, Hill House Tree and Wreath Sale, and Walter’s Run are taking place this weekend.

Nov 1

Image for go boston 2030 milestone reached

Milestone reached on implementation of Go Boston 2030 projects, with over half of projects underway

New website tracks progress reached on each of the 58 projects in the plan

Oct 30

Halloween Street Closures in Boston's Neigborhoods

Traffic Advisory for Thursday, October 31, 2019

Oct 11

Columbus Day Parade, Boston 10K for Women, Other Events

Traffic Advisory, Saturday, October 12, through Monday, October 14, 2019

Oct 7

Testimony to the MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board, advocates for better service across the…

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh today spoke in support of a service enhancement plan for the Fairmount Line and advocated for improved regional rail service across Greater Boston.

Oct 3

Roslindale Day Parade, Centennial Double Tenth Parade, Other Events

Traffic Advisory, Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2019

Sep 26

Mission Hill Road Race, Allston Village Street Fair, Rozzie Fall Fest, Other Events

Traffic Advisory, Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2019

Sep 19

Allston Brighton Parade, Jimmy Fund Walk, Phantom Gourmet Food Festival, Other Events

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2019

Sep 12

Hub on Wheels, Open Newbury Street, Other Events

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, 2019

Sep 5

Traffic advisory for Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, 2019

Events going on in the City include Bulfinch Triangle Construction, the Chinatown Main Street Lantern Festival, the Road to Wellness Race and Walk, the Bostown Music Festival, and Boston College...