The mission of the Boston Transportation Department is to promote public safety, manage the city's transportation network, and enhance the quality of life for residents of our city neighborhoods. Accomplishment of our mission is ensured through the use of planning coordinated engineering, education and enforcement.

Two Hours of Free Metered Parking for the Holiday Season In keeping with a popular local tradition, the City of Boston is offering two hours of free metered parking at each of the city’s parking meters on Friday, November 27, and on five consecutive Saturdays beginning on November 28 and running through the end of the day on December 26, 2009. More Information »

Street Cleaning Resumes on April 1st Residents are invited to register for No Tow™ email reminders of when the street that they regularly park on is scheduled for cleaning. Lookup Schedule & Register for Notifications» View Citywide Street Cleaning Schedule »

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