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Boston Public Transport
Public transport is managed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and consists of subway, bus, water shuttles, and commuter rail.
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Boston Subway
The Red and Orange lines travel generally north-south; the Blue and Green lines travel east to west. The Green Line splits into four branches going west that are known as the B, C, D and E lines. The Red Line splits in two directions going south that are known as the Braintree and Ashmont branches. Directions are marked "inbound" (into the centre of Boston ) and "outbound" (away from the centre of Boston ). The subway stops between midnight and 2am. Unlimited ride subway passes are available.
Boston Cycling
The Minuteman Bikeway is an eleven mile paved path and follows that taken at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. However, just cycling around Boston's streets can be downright dangerous, Boston holds the dubious mantle of being the "Worst city for cycling". This is mainly due to the narrow streets, heavy traffic and minimal bike lanes. So the best tip here is cycle at your own risk.
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Boston By Foot
The Centre of Boston is easy to walk around. The best areas to walk through and explore are Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Downtown and the North End.
Boston Driving
The best tip here is don't bother. Driving in Boston can be a nightmare, most drivers have their own rules and the congestion is horrendous. Parking is also a problem with the spaces rare and the prices high. All the major car rental agencies operate in Boston with most being located at the airport.
Boston Taxi
There are plenty of taxi's to be found in Boston , however the fares can be pricey. You can try hailing a cab but that doesn't always work, the best place to look for a taxi is outside a hotel.
The two main Taxi companies are
Independant (617 426 8700)
Metro Cab (617 242 8000)
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