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Dec 9

City of Boston's Vision Zero Action Plan released

The plan outlines the City's commitment to providing safer streets for all users of Boston's roadways.

Nov 24

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Transportation Department Invite Residents and Visitors to Use…

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Transportation Department are inviting residents and visitors to use the ParkBoston app and receive two hours of free parking at all metered spaces in the City...

Nov 24

Residents, visitors can get two hours of free parking with ParkBoston app

The two free hours at meters may be used from Friday, November 27, through the end of the day on Saturday, January 2.

Oct 9

Mayor Walsh asks: what should Boston's transportation future be?

The City released a draft transportation vision for Boston, developed by the Go Boston Advisory Committee through conversations with over 6,000 Bostonians.

Jul 31

Mayor Walsh appoints City of Boston's first active transportation director

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointment of Stefanie Seskin as the City of Boston's first Active Transportation Director. She will be responsible for implementing new initiatives to...

Jun 23

Cleary Square Roadway changes designed to improve traffic circulation

The Boston Transportation Department, in cooperation with the Hyde Park community, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services and Boston City Councilor Timothy McCarthy, is pleased to announce that...

May 26

Mission Hill resident parking permits up for renewal

The Boston Transportation Department is reminding drivers that Mission Hill Resident Parking Permits will expire on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Notices have been sent to current permit holders advising...

May 14

Mayor Walsh announces the start of truck side guard inspections

Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD) will begin conducting inspections of all large city-contracted vehicles in accordance with the the Truck Side...

May 8

Mayor Walsh opens Go Boston 2030 Visioning Lab

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today kicked off a free, two-day interactive Visioning Lab as part of Go Boston 2030, the City of Boston’s initiative to create a bold new transportation plan for Boston’s future...

May 8

Mayor Walsh announces South Boston One Way Streets will end May 13

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the South Boston Emergency Transportation Reconfiguration (ETR), which took effect February 14 and extended into mid-spring, will end on May 13. The Boston...

Apr 1

Mayor Walsh announces Citywide ParkBoston expansion following successful Back Bay pilot

Today, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the expansion of the ParkBoston app to include all Boston parking meters. The app allows drivers to quickly and easily remotely pay a meter with their mobile...

Feb 14

Mayor Walsh announces South Boston emergency transportation reconfiguration

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today the South Boston Emergency Transportation Reconfiguration (ETR) will go into effect on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 10 p.m. to reconfigure several streets in...

Feb 13

Mayor Walsh announces data-sharing partnership with Waze aimed at improving traffic in Boston

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a new data-sharing partnership with Waze, the popular traffic app owned by Google that allows Boston’s drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to check real time...

Jan 29

Mayor Walsh launches Go Boston 2030 "What's your Question" truck

The questions submitted by residents and commuters will serve as a basis of the long-range transportation plan for Boston.

Jan 20

Gina Fiandaca appointed commissioner of Transportation Department

As Commissioner, Fiandaca will be responsible for overseeing the City's transportation planning, traffic management and engineering, roadway signage, and parking enforcement.

Jan 14

Mayor Walsh announces ParkBoston

The mobile phone app allows Boston drivers to pay for on-street parking, get alerts before meters expire, and extend meter time remotely.

Dec 11

Boston Drivers Reminded that Parking Meters are Free on Weekends through Christmas

Area drivers are reminded that there are still two weekends remaining to take advantage of the City of Boston’s holiday parking incentive. Two hours of free parking is allowed at all 8,000 metered...

Nov 24

Drivers Offered Two Hours of Free Parking at Boston's Meters on Select Days this Holiday Season

The City of Boston today announced that two hours of free parking will be provided at the city’s 8,000 metered spaces on select days this holiday season. Parking meters are conveniently located...

Nov 6

North End Resident Parking Permits Up For Renewal

The Boston Transportation Department is reminding drivers that City of Boston-issued resident parking permits for the North End will expire on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Notices have been sent to...

Nov 1

City of Boston Parking Advisory for Sunday, November 2, and Monday, November 3, 2014

To accommodate services for former Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, taking place on Sunday, November 2, and Monday, November 3, the following temporary parking restrictions will be implemented in the...

Oct 29

Back Bay Traffic Signal Retiming Project Underway

Traffic signals at 62 locations in Boston’s Back Bay are in the process of being retimed as part of a Boston Transportation Department program designed to ensure that equipment settings at the city’s...

Oct 24

East Boston Resident Parking Program Expanded to Horace, Homer, Byron and Moore Streets

At the request of East Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina and neighborhood residents, the Boston Transportation Department is expanding the East Boston Resident Parking Program to include Horace...

Sep 24

Reconstructed Dudley Square Municipal Parking Lot Reopens to Roxbury Drivers

Today, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) announced that the Dudley Square Municipal Parking Lot at #30 Ruggles Street re-opened on Tuesday, September 16. The public parking lot supports the...

Sep 11

South/Hyde/Jackson Design Projects Next Public Meeting Scheduled for Monday, September 29th

The Boston Transportation Department, in cooperation with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, will be hosting the next South/Hyde/Jackson Design Projects public meeting on Monday, September...

Sep 5

South Boston/City Point Resident Parking Seven Day Pilot Program Effective Friday, September 12

At the request of South Boston’s elected officials, the Boston Transportation Department will be implementing a 90 day pilot program in the City Point section of South Boston effective Friday...

Aug 27

Traffic & Parking Information for College Students and Other New Residents, September, 2014

Students and others moving into Boston over Labor Day Weekend should be aware that temporary traffic and parking restrictions will be implemented in busy residential areas around the city to help...

Aug 27

Charlestown resident parking permits up for renewal

The Boston Transportation Department is reminding drivers that City of Boston-issued resident parking permits for Charlestown will expire on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Notices have been sent to...

Jul 15

Statement of Mayor Walsh

"The Boston Transportation Department (“BTD”) welcomes innovation in all aspects of urban transportation, including the use of apps by smartphone users. BTD is excited to pursue new methods of easing...

Jun 26

Boston's Municipal Parking Lots undergoing renovations this summer

The Boston Transportation Department announced today that Boston’s municipal parking lots, which provide off-street parking for customers of local businesses and neighborhood residents, are being...

May 23

BTD Installs traffic signals at Blue Hill Avenue and Clarkwood Street, Dorchester

In cooperation with neighborhood residents who cited the need for increased pedestrian safety, the Boston Transportation Department has recently installed traffic signals at the intersection of Blue...

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