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.

    Map of the City »

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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.

    Fare & Pass Information »

    MBTA Trip Planner »

    T Alerts »

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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.

    Obtain a Parking Sticker »

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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.

    Registry of Motor Vehicles »

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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 »

Announcements

  • BTD Announces Parking Meter Changes in the City

    BTD is continuing its efforts to update the city’s parking meter operations. Scheduled updates include a rate adjustment, an expansion of the credit card payment option to include single space parking meters and the implementation of a smart card program.

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