A guide that describes the T subway system for people of all abilities. Whether you're a frequent or occasional rider—or even if it's your first time riding the T, you'll find useful information to make traveling the T subway system simple and convenient.
City of Boston Driving and Parking Information
There are approximately 7300 electronic parking meters offering two hours of on-street parking in Boston. In addition, the City of Boston owns and operates 34 municipal parking lots in residential neighborhoods throughout the city that provide off-street parking for residents and short-term parking for customers of local business establishments. A multitude of privately owned parking lots and garages offer another estimated 134,000 parking spaces to Boston drivers.
Boston Licensed Hackney Carriages
Boston’s Taxis, historically called Hackney Carriages, are licensed by the Police Commissioner under the authority of Chapter 392 of the Acts of 1930. The Hackney Carriage Unit is the oldest specialized unit in the Police Department, founded the same year as the Department in 1854. The unit is commanded by a Boston Police Superior Officer who bears the title of Inspector of Carriages and who regulates the taxi industry as directed by the Police Commissioner.
Boston Bikes
Boston Bikes is part of Mayor Menino's vision for a vibrant and healthy city that benefits all its citizens. It seeks to make Boston a world-class bicycling city by creating safe and inviting conditions for all residents and visitors.
