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Jan 18

Traffic advisory for Boston Women's March for America

The march, which takes place on Saturday, January 21, will impact traffic and parking in the City.

Dec 28

Traffic Advisory for First Night celebration

We're asking people coming into Boston to enjoy the festivities to leave their vehicles at home and take the MBTA.

Dec 8

Traffic Advisory, December 8, 10 and 11, 2016

Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll, SS Run, North End Christmas Parade, Walter's Run will impact traffic and parking

Dec 1

Image for performance parking graphic on spaces

Mayor Walsh announces Performance Parking pilot program

The City's one-year pilot program will study the relationship between parking price and demand.

Nov 30

Boston's new default speed limit 25 mph effective Jan. 9, 2017

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on all City of Boston roadways will be 25 mph.

Nov 30

Traffic advisory for Chinatown

There are temporary street closures in Chinatown today. The City is encouraging drivers to detour around the area.

Nov 21

City of Boston partners with nuTonomy to begin testing autonomous vehicles

The on-street testing of autonomous vehicles will begin in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park.

Nov 15

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, November 19, 2016

Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting and Camp Harbor View 5K will impact traffic and parking

Nov 10

Traffic Advisory, November 10 - November 14, 2016

Veteran's Day Parade and other scheduled events will impact traffic and parking

Nov 7

Travel safely as Daylight Saving Time ends

The Transportation Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be aware of others using local streets.

Nov 3

New Cambridge Street Loading Zone Program made permanent

The changes to the hours of operation at loading zones has resulted in decreased incidences of double parking, and safer and smoother traffic flow.

Oct 31

Traffic Advisory, October 31, 2016

Drivers should avoid Court Street due to Tremont Street closure

Oct 25

Traffic Advisory for Halloween Weekend

Please travel on Boston's streets with caution and watch for children trick or treating

Oct 25

Traffic Advisory for Charlestown

The Sullivan Square Underpass is scheduled to be closed to traffic this weekend for routine maintenance.

Oct 21

Traffic advisory for the South End

There's an emergency closure of Tremont and Dartmouth Streets.

Oct 20

90-Day trial program for the reversal of Allston Street in Charlestown to start Nov. 1

The Transportation Department and Neighborhood Services are working in cooperation with residents concerned about traffic and speeding.

Oct 20

Mayor Walsh signs executive order on autonomous vehicles

The executive order establishes the Boston Transportation commissioner as the leader in autonomous vehicle oversight.

Oct 12

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16, 2016

Boston Firefighters Local 718 Memorial Road Race, Boston Book Festival, Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandanna 5K and other events will impact traffic and parking

Oct 5

Traffic Advisory for Wednesday, October 5 - Monday, October 10, 2016

Massachusetts March for Life, Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon, Columbus Day Parade and other events will impact traffic and parking

Sep 28

Traffic Advisory for Saturday, October 1, through Monday, October 3, 2016

Roslindale Day parade and other scheduled activities will impact traffic and parking

Sep 23

New street mural on Elmhurst Street near Elmhurst Park in Dorchester

It's a first for Boston's Neighborhood Slow Streets Program.

Sep 21

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.

Sep 15

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

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

Sep 14

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

Sep 7

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.