Transportation Information Center
Construction, Transit and Traffic Advisories
511 is here! Checkout traffic delays that can impact your commute before you leave the home or the office.
Delays, accidents, incidents, and road closures as they happen. You can get your information 3 ways:
- Cell phone – dial 511
- Lan line – dial 511
Metro Boston: 617-986-5511 / Central Mass: 508-499-5511 / Western Mass: 413-754-5511
- Or on line at www.mass511.com
MBTA/Commuter Rail Service Advisories
MBTA Services are constantly updated through the MBTA
operations center. Please check
here regularly for up-to-the-minute
updates on every transit service as well as elevators and escalators.
Traffic.com
Traffic.com provides you with details on current driving time and
delays for your specific commute route to work.
Stay up-to-date on major infrastructure
projects that can impact your commute.
Public Transportation
Transit Authorities
Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority (MBTA)
Cape Ann Transportation
Authority (CATA)
Water Transportation
The Salem Ferry provides a great alternative to fighting the traffic
and the high cost of parking. This high-speed catamaran operates
between Salem and Boston from late spring thru early fall.
Transportation Fringe Benefit
Qualified transportation fringe benefits (Section 132(f)
of the Internal Revenue Code) or "Commuter Tax Benefits" are
like money in the bank. Employers save on payroll related taxes.
Employees save on federal income taxes. Also check out Frequently
Asked Questions for more details about Commuter Tax Benefits.
Tax Free Benefits for Commuters Increases in 2008
Employers may provide workers with up to $115 per month
in tax-free transit and vanpool benefits in 2008 According to Internal
Revenue Bulletin, for taxable years beginning in 2008, the monthly
limitation under Section 132(f)(2)(A) Qualified Transportation Fringe
Benefits regarding the aggregate fringe benefit exclusion amount
for vanpools (commuter highway vehicles) and transit passes is $115
(up from $110 in 2007) The monthly limitation under Section 132(f)(2)(B)
regarding the fringe benefit exclusion amount for qualified parking
is $220 (up from $215 in 2007). Commuters can receive both the transit
and parking benefits (i.e., up to $335 per month). Infrastructure
Construction and Real-time Traffic
Biking and Walking Resources
Looking for the best way to commute to work by foot
power? These resources can help you to plan your commute by viewing
a local map to create your own walk or bike route or find an existing
route that may suite your needs. If you create your own route, make
sure to add it to the resource bank for others to enjoy.
Biking
Bikely.com
Find a bike route from your home to work. You can also create your
own route and share it with others!
Preparing
For Your Bike Commute / Bike Commuting Tips
Before you ride check out these tips from MassBIKE.
Bicycling Street Smarts
John Allen’s website provides great information to “ride
confidently, legally, and safely”
Cycling Corner
Walking
The Google Map Pedometer lets your map and measure your walking routes
online.
MapMyWalk.com users are able to visualize their health and fitness
training progress through the use of maps, workout logs, fitness
calculators/tools, and user-led community groups.
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