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

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...

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

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...

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...

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 This program is no longer active.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Traffic Advisory for Thursday, October 31, 2019

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Traffic Advisory, Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 2, 2019

View our traffic advisory for August 26 through September 2, 2019.

Traffic Advisory, Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25, 2019

We have information about restricted streets in some of the busier parts of Boston. Check back here for the latest updates ahead of September 1.

Traffic Advisory, Sunday, August 18, 2019

Boston Transportation Department, MBTA and Liveable Streets join the Allston/Brighton community on Brighton Avenue to commemorate the recent completion of the new lane

Traffic Advisory, Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, 2019

Mayor Walsh advocates for better management of ridesharing services, increased investment in local roads and transit

Traffic Advisory for Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 14, 2019

Special events taking place on Friday, and Saturday, July 5 and 6, will require street closings and parking restrictions in Boston.

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