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Here is a summary of the rules for taking bicycles on Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority vehicles:

SubwayWeekdays before 7 a.m., between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and after 7 p.m. Weekends any time. Only 2 bikes per car.
Trolley
Green Line and Mattapan High-Speed Line)
Not allowed.
BusBikes allowed only on external racks on select buses. Go to www.mbta.com for a list of buses.
Commuter RailAll trains except during weekday peak hours in the peak direction.
Ferry BoatAll times.
Folding BikesWhen folded, are permitted on commuter rail and subway any time, except that on the subway they must be in a bag.
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Calendar
City CalendarSee a listing of upcoming bike events throughout the City.

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News & Press Releases
Summit Charts the Future for Boston Bicyclists
The Daily Free Press, 10/27/07
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Boston Improves as a Bike City
Boston Globe, 5/9/08
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Pedal Pushing: Menino Mounting Bid to Make the City a Bicyclist's Dream
The Boston Globe, 9/20/07
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