Transportation
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Our department has two missions. The first is to advance public and transportation safety. The second is to manage the Boston’s street network to best and fairly serve all users.
We strive to guarantee safe and efficient travel into and around Boston. We always consider pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, passengers, and everyone who takes public transportation. Our work attempts to improve safety and traffic flow while balancing residential and commercial needs for street parking. We use coordinated planning, engineering, enforcement, and community engagement to guide our work.
Contact
Room 721
Our Tow Lot is located at 200 Frontage Road in South Boston. Call 617-635-3900 for info.
News and Announcements
Latest news
City of Boston planning
Planning
We are working to eliminate fatal and serious traffic crashes in the City by 2030.
Our city-wide plan will connect people in every neighborhood to Boston’s greenway network.
We want to create streets that are great public spaces and last a long time.
Go Boston 2030
The City of Boston initiative envisions a bold transportation future for the City for the next five, 10, and 15 years.
Other transit areas
Other transit areasLearn more about parking your car in Boston, including how to pay a ticket or get a resident parking permit.
The Boston Bikes team works to make bicycling fun, safe, and accessible in the City.
Programs and initiatives
ProgramsTraffic and road closures
We give updates on traffic and parking through our press releases.
The Mass. Department of Transportation issues warnings on Twitter.
The MBTA runs the subway, bus system, and the commuter rail.
You can restrict access to a street or block off a parking spot.
The street closing process begins at the Transportation Department.
Projects across the City
ProjectsTraffic Management and Engineering
Traffic ManagementWe're responsible for traffic signals and regulating curb and lane use, among other duties.
We have information on design guidelines, plans and specifications, reports and publications, and more.
We have a number of rules you need to follow if you want to use the City of Boston’s streets.
