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Jul 21

New pedestrian wayfinding signs coming to South Boston Waterfront

The new signs are expected to improve mobility by making walking to destinations in the area easier and more pleasurable.

Jul 21

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, July 23, 2017

Open Newbury Street, Convite Internacional Banilejo

Jul 20

Five neighborhoods join the slow streets program

The Neighborhood Slow Streets program is a community-based effort to reduce speeds and improve the quality of life on Boston’s local streets.

Jul 11

Traffic advisory for July 14 - 16

Bastille Day, the Run to Home Base 5K, and the Betances Festival will all affect traffic.

Jul 3

2017 Neighborhood Slow Streets Zone Selection

We received 47 applications for the 2017 Neighborhood Slow Streets program. Using the objective criteria described in the application, we've selected five new communities to join in 2017.

Jun 29

Traffic advisory for July 4th Celebration

We will be prohibiting vehicle traffic and restricting parking on select local streets in Boston.

Jun 26

Boston by Hubway public bike ride event to take place on June 28

The Transportation Department is sponsoring a bike ride — free of charge — to teach people how to use Hubway bike share system.

Jun 22

Traffic Advisory for Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, 2017

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Boston Athletic Association 10K will impact traffic and parking

Jun 15

Traffic advisory for Sail Boston Parade of Sail

The Parade of Sail takes place on Saturday, June 17.

Jun 9

Transportation Department putting in place new traffic plan for Dell Avenue in Hyde Park

The street will be one-way only to improve safety and reduce cut-through traffic.

Jun 6

Traffic Advisory for Thursday, June 8 - Sunday, June 11, 2017

Pride Parade, Bunker Hill Day Parade and other events will impact traffic and parking

May 31

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, June 4, 2017

The Adidas Boston Boost Games, Aids Walk, Dorchester Day Parade, Project D.E.E.P. 5L, and Corrib Classic take place this weekend.

May 30

Second demand-responsive price change announced for Seaport parking meters

The meter prices are adjusted based on sensor data as part of the Performance Parking Pilot Program.

May 26

Coming soon: Neighborhood Slow Streets announcement

We'll be announcing the new Neighborhood Slow Streets zones in mid-June.

May 25

Traffic advisory for Memorial Day Weekend

The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial, Run to Remember Road Race, and Memorial Day Parade will impact traffic and parking.

May 18

City of Boston celebrates National Bike to Work Day

In total, 13 bike convoys will make stops at locations across the metro Boston area, and cyclists will meet at Boston City Hall Plaza.

May 18

City of Boston Celebrates Bike to Work Day; Safe Streets Investments

In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, Mayor Walsh also today announced a commitment to increase Boston's Vision Zero investment by $1 million in Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) to $4.1 million.

May 17

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, 2017

Youth Pride March, Harpoon Brewery 5 Miler Road Race, Haitian American Unity Parade

May 15

Mayor Walsh launches groundbreaking for Audubon Circle $7 million reconstruction

The project will increase safety, improve travel conditions and provide improved green space for all users of Audubon Circle.

May 10

Mayor Walsh releases first Vision Zero Annual Report

Key accomplishments include reducing Boston's speed limit to 25 mph and ensuring all major roadway reconstruction projects include a focus on improving safety.

May 4

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, May 7, 2017

Walk for Hunger and 5K, Other Weekend Events

Apr 27

Transportation Department to teach bicycle skills to women this summer

The next generation of bicyclists is also learning to ride through a partnership with Boston Public Schools.

Apr 25

Traffic advisory for Greek Independence Day Parade

The annual Greek Independence Day Parade will take place in the Back Bay on Sunday, April 30.

Apr 18

Mayor Walsh investing $1.4 million to improve safety and traffic conditions in Readville

The project will reduce congestion, improve bus operations, and increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Apr 7

Patriots Day weekend 2017

We have information about parking and street closures for the Boston Marathon, Patriots Day Parade, BAA 5K, Invitational Mile, and Kids Relay Races.

Mar 30

Drivers reminded of $100 fine for illegal parking in Fenway/Kenmore resident spaces

If you park illegally in a "Resident Parking Only" space near Fenway Park, you will be subject to a $100 fine.

Mar 29

Neighborhood Slow Streets update

The Boston Transportation Department wishes to thank everyone who expressed interest in and/or submitted an application to the Neighborhood Slow Streets program this year. A total of 47 applications...

Mar 17

Image for mayor walsh marched in the 2015 st patrick's day parade in south boston

Updated traffic advisory for St. Patrick's Day parade in South Boston

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as well as the annual South Boston Boys and Girls Club Road Race, will be held in South Boston on Sunday, March 19.