Getting Around
Boston is a friendly walkable city with a great public transportation system, known as the T (MBTA). All of Boston's downtown areas and neighborhoods are accessible by train, bus, trolley or water transportation. If you're new to the city, we've assembled some information to guide you whether you're walking, taking the T, riding a bike or driving and parking a car.
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Map of the City
The Boston Atlas, is a mapping application now available on the Boston Redevlopment Authority's website.
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MBTA offers riders a variety of options
The MBTA can help get you from Point A to Point B using subway, train, and bus lines. They also have a trip planner tool and special alert system to let riders know about service interruptions.
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Biking in Boston
Check out a complete set of biking routes around town along with bicycling safety tips and information on local bike shops. Routes include beginner, intermediate, and advanced routes.
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Residential Parking Permits
If you live in an area where parking is regulated for residents only, you must apply for a Resident Parking Permit to avoid receiving parking tickets.
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Parking Violations
Online payments are provided by Boston Pay-By-Web, a safe and secure service of the City of Boston's Office of the Parking Clerk.
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Driver's Permits and Licenses, State IDs and Car Registration
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles handles all driver licensing and motor vehicle registration.
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Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Chapter 60A of Mass. General Laws imposes an excise on the privilege of registering a motor vehicle or a trailer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Pay Your Motor Vehicle Excise Tax »
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Taxis
Taxi Service is regulated by the Boston Police Department's Hackney Carriage Unit.
Taxi Companies »
Taxi Rates »
Taxi Complaint & Lost Property Form »
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Traffic Advisories & Press Releases
An update on weekly Traffic Advisories around the City.
