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Heat Emergency in Boston
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Mayor Wu announced a heat emergency in the City of Boston through Wednesday, July 17. Cooling centers will be open at 14 BCYF community centers Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Traffic Advisory for Thursday, Sept. 22 - Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016

The Jimmy Fund Walk, Beantown Jazz Festival, and other events will impact traffic and parking.

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City of Boston Traffic Advisory, Monday, Sept. 19 - Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016

There are overnight road closures and parking restrictions Downtown and in Chinatown.

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City of Boston Traffic Advisory, Thursday, September 15 - Sunday, September 18, 2016

Hub on Wheels, Mayor's Cup bike races and other scheduled events will impact traffic and parking

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City of Boston Traffic Advisory for Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11

Concerts at Fenway Park, ceremonies observing September 11, and neighborhood events will impact traffic and parking in Boston

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Brighton residents urged to apply for Resident Parking Permits

Residents should apply for Resident Parking Permits prior to Boston College Football's first home game. Football fans reminded not to park in resident parking spaces on local streets.

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Mayor Walsh issues tips in advance of September 1 move-in

We created a heat map of where moving truck permits have been issued.

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Traffic advisory for Aug. 31 - Sept. 5

The student move-in process at Boston’s colleges and universities will significantly impact local streets and parking.

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Boston Traffic Advisory for August 25 - August 29

St. Anthony - St. Lucy Feast and Caribbean Carnival will impact traffic and parking in the city

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Traffic Advisory for Thursday - Sunday, August 18 - 21, 2016

Fisherman's Feast in the North End, concerts at Fenway Park, and other weekend events.

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Boston pursuing 25 mph speed limit

Pending approval from the City Council, the new default speed limit is expected to take effect on January 1, 2017.

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Boston Traffic Advisory for August 11 - August 14

Madonna Della Cava Feast, Dominican Parade, August Moon Festival and other weekend events that will impact traffic and parking

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Roxbury Resident Parking Program Expanding to Norfolk Street

Residents encouraged to obtain Roxbury resident parking permit to park legally on Norfolk Street.

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Boston Traffic Advisory for August 5 - 7

Celebrate car-free Open Newbury Street this Sunday!

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Boston Traffic Advisory for July 30 and 31

Boston’s annual Puerto Rican Parade will take place on Sunday, July 31, 2016.

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City of Boston Traffic Advisory for July 15 through July 17, 2016

Bastille Day, Festival Betances, Other Weekend Events

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City of Boston traffic advisory for July 9 and 10

The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Madonna del Grazie Procession are being held this weekend.

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City offers free cycling clinics for women this summer

With the New Balance Hubway bike-share expansion underway in Boston's neighborhoods, it's the perfect time to learn or refresh your skills.

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Traffic Advisory for July 4th Celebration in Boston

Special events are taking place as part of the City of Boston’s celebration.

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Mayor Walsh asks for feedback on future of transportation in Boston

Residents and consumers asked to help prioritize among popular community ideas.

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People urged to cycle in the City to celebrate National Bike Month

May is National Bike Month, Bay State Bike Week is May 16 - 22, and the City of Boston's Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20, 2016.

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City of Boston relaunches Hubway Bikeshare System, announces expansion of service stations

Stations all across Boston, along with Somerville and Brookline, are now open for the season.

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Mayor Walsh's budget proposal invests in safe travel on City of Boston streets

$3.1M investment in Vision Zero and $2M for traffic signal improvements.

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City of Boston approves $100 fine for parking illegally in Fenway/Kenmore resident parking spaces…

The Boston Transportation Department today announced that vehicles parked illegally in Resident Parking Only spaces in the Fenway/Kenmore residential neighborhood when there is a Red Sox game or any...

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Pilot street cleaning program made permanent in Charlestown

In cooperation with Charlestown residents and elected officials, the City of Boston today announced that a pilot Street Cleaning Program that has been underway in that neighborhood since July of 2015...

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Traffic Advisory - St. Patrick's Day Pararde

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 20, 2016. The parade and related events will result...

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East Boston resident parking program expanding to Eagle Hill

Residents are encouraged to obtain resident parking permits.

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Mayor Walsh encourages people to partner with the City to improve traffic safety on Boston's streets

The Mayor outlined progress being made by the City of Boston Vision Zero Task Force.

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Mayor Walsh encourages people to partner with the City to improve traffic safety

The Mayor outlined the City's progress with its Vision Zero Task Force.

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Holiday Revelers Reminded that Boston's Parking Incentive is Ongoing through January 2nd

The Boston Transportation Department is reminding those coming into Boston to celebrate the holidays that the City’s holiday parking incentive is ongoing through the end of the day on Saturday...

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Mayor Walsh Announces the Release of the City of Boston's Vision Zero Action Plan

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the release of the City of Boston's VisionZero Action Plan. The plan outlines the City of Boston's commitment to providing safer streets for all users of the city...
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