Transportation Department
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.
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BTD Presents Melnea Cass Boulevard Design Project
The project's goal is to make Melnea Cass Boulevard into a neighborhood-friendly corridor by creating a pedestrian friendly environment, ensuring efficient traffic flow, accomdating transit vehicles and bicycles, and promoting economic development in the area.
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BTD Announces Boston Meter Cards Program
Boston Transportation Department is implementing a new parking meter payment program that allows the use of pre-paid parking meter cards at single space parking meters throughout the city. The cards can be purchased online or in person at the Office of the Parking Clerk at City Hall or the City Tow Lot (200 Frontage Road).
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On-Street Electric Car Charging Stations
Mayor Menino launched EVboston, part of the Complete Streets initiative, designed to promote electric vehicle use in Boston. The project is a year-long pilot to study the use and durability of the charging units and to inform future implementation plans for electric vehicle stations around the city.
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City Repairs Damaged Crosswalks
After a harsh winter that damaged many of the city's crosswalks and other pavement markings making it difficult for motorists and pedestrians to use, Mayor Menino launched the Mark It campaign to repair over 600 crosswalks as well as other pavement markings across the city.
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Register for Towing Alerts
Search by license plate to check if a car has been towed. Find out about temporary no-parking signs issued for your street. Sign up for alerts to be notified as they happen.
Online Services
- Make a Parking Violation Payment
- Parking Ticket Appeal
- Resident Parking Permit
- Report a Pothole
- Report a Street Light Outage
- Report a Missing / Damaged Street Sign
- Report a Pavement Marking Issue
- Report a Streetlight Out
- Report a Traffic Signal Problem
- Report a Walk Light Problem
Forms, Permits & Applications
- Download a Resident Parking Permit Application
- Street Occupancy Permit
- Road Race and Parade Permit
- Valet Parking Application
- Handicapped Parking
Reports and Publications
- Design Guidelines and Submission Requirements
- TMC Annual Report - FY 2010
- Pedestrian Safety Guidelines for Residential Streets
- Public Transportation and Regional Connections Plan
- Transportation Fact Book and Neighborhood Profiles
- Traffic Rules and Regulations
- Privacy & Security
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