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Transportation The Waltham West Suburban area is served by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, one of the nationıs most comprehensive mass transit systems. It lies between two major highways-Route 128/I-95, the inner loop, and Interstate 495, the outer loop, that encircles the region west of Boston. A number of east/west highways connect these and other western suburbs with Boston, its airport, and port facilities. Route 20, which crosses the state from east to west intersects with Route 128 in Waltham. The region is also conveniently located close to the beaches of Cape Cod and Newport, Rhode Island. In just one hour you can be at the Sagamore Bridge, gateway to Cape Cod. For the mountain lover, the peaks of the Kangamangus Highway in New Hampshire are just a two-hour drive north. Jump on the MassPike west and within one hour, you can taste the many cultural splendors of the Berkshires. Getting Around Driving in Massachusetts By Car Driverıs License/Auto Registration Registry of Motor Vehicles, Boston (617) 351-4500 www.massrmv.com To Register a car, you must show proof of ownership, show insurance certification, and have car inspected within 7 days of registration. To obtain a driverıs license, you must pass an examination, a vision screening, and take a driving exam, unless you have a valid license from another state. Safety belts and approved child restraints for children under 5 are required. www.state.ma.us/ghsb For a Waltham West Suburban area map, call the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce (781) 894-4700 x 120 www.walthamchamber.com For a Massachusetts Turnpike map, call the Charlton Visitor Center (508) 248-3907 www.massturnpike.com For general Massachusetts Highway information, call the Mass Highway Department (617) 973-7500 www.state.ma.us/mhd For car pool information and more, call: The 128 Business Council (781) 890-0093 www.masscommute.com/128b CARAVAN for Commuters (888) 4-commute www.commute.com Public Transportation The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides mass transit services to Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Watertown, Newton, Lexington and Belmont. It also operates THE RIDE bus service for the elderly and disabled. For general information (617) 222-5000 For route information (617) 222-3200 www.mbta.com MBTA Express Bus (20-30 minutes) to South Station & Financial District. MBTA Commuter Rail (10-20 minutes) to Porter Square & North Station. By Bus Brush Hill Tours/Bean Town Trolleys (781) 986-6100 www.beantowntrolly.com Greyhound Bus Lines (800) 229-9424 www.greyhound.com Trailways Transportation System (800) GO-RED-GO www.trailways.com By Air The region is served by Logan International Airport in downtown Boston. One of the busiest airports in the world, Logan will soon be connected with the Massachusetts Turnpike by a new harbor tunnel. The airport is accessible via Bostonıs subway, express shuttle buses, and a water shuttle from downtown Boston. Airport information (800) 23-LOGAN www.massport.com/logan By Water The Port of Boston is one of the countryıs oldest international ports and is a day closer to Europe than any other port on the East Coast. It has three public and 23 private terminals. Boston Harbor Commuter Service schedule & ticket information (617) 227-4321 www.bostonharborcruises.com Massachusetts Port Authority (617) 568-3100 www.massport.com By Rail The Greater Boston area is serviced by Amtrak, which provides passenger service between Boston and New York City. There is also MBTA commuter rail service with a stop in Waltham. MBTA Commuter Rail North Station, Boston (617) 722-3200 www.mbta.com AMTRAK South Station, Boston (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com |
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