Community Corner
Boston Snow Emergency Parking in the Back Bay
When the city calls for a snow emergency, your first thought is, "Do I have to move my car?" Here's a list of the places you can't park in the Back Bay, and other useful information to have during a snow emergency.
A snow emergency has been declared starting at noon Friday, so make sure you know where you can and can't park so you don't end up with an expensive ticket and a trip to a tow lot to claim your car.
Do I have to move my car?
Not sure if you're parked on a snow artery? Here's a full list of the streets in the Back Bay you can't park on during a snow emergency:
- Arlington Street.
- Beacon Street from Bowdoin to St. Mary's.
- Berkeley Street from Beacon Street to Tremont Street.
- Boylston Street from Hemenway to Ipswich Street, and from Ipswich Street (at Park Drive) to Brookline Ave.
- Charles Street South from from Tremont Street to Beacon Street.
- Clarendon Street from from Beacon Street to Tremont Street, and from Beacon to Back Street.
- Columbus Avenue from Park Sq. to Walnut Ave.
- Commonwealth Avenue from Arlington Street to Brighton Ave.
- Dartmouth Street from Beacon Street to Tremont Street.
- Exeter Street from Beacon Street to Huntington Avenue.
- Huntington Avenue from Dartmouth Street to Massachusetts Avenue.
- Massachusetts Avenue.
- Newbury Street from Arlington Street to Charlesgate East.
- Park Plaza.
- Tremont Street from Charles Street South to Huntington Aveneu and Court Street to Stuart Street.
- See here for a full list of restricted streets in the "downtown" area.
- See here for alternative parking locations listed for Back Bay residents. Garages will open at 10 a.m.
Parking Restrictions
The city website also offers this Do and Don't list for parking during a snow emergency. Click here for the full parking regulations:
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DO
- Remove disabled cars blocking roadways as soon as possible.
- Make your resident parking sticker visible within 24 hours after the end of a storm.
- Park in discount garages in your neighborhood with valid resident parking sticker visible. Arrive up to two hours prior to the start of the snow emergency and leave two hours after the emergency is lifted; otherwise you will be subject to standard parking rates.
- Follow all other parking regulations during snow emergencies; they will be strictly enforced. Parking meters remain in effect.
- Follow winter weather driving tips.
DON'T
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- Park on a posted snow emergency artery during a declared emergency. You will be ticketed and towed.
- Use space savers more than 48 hours after a snow emergency has been lifted.
- Park within 20 feet of an intersection or further than 1 foot from the curb.
- Park in crosswalks or in front of fire hydrants or ramps.
- Park in front of driveways or extend your car from the driveway over the sidewalk or street.
Important numbers
The city also listed several numbers to keep handy during storms:
- Emergencies (Police, Fire, EMS): 911
- Mayor’s Hotline (24-Hrs): 617-635-4500
- ABCD Fuel Assistance: 617-357-6012
- Boston Water & Sewer: 617-989-7000
- Consumer Complaints: 617-635-3834
- DCR Storm Desk: 617-727-1680
- Elderly Commission: 617-635-4366
- Inspectional Services: 617-635-1010
- MBTA: 617-222-3200
- MassDOT: 857-368-6111
- National Grid Gas: 800-322-3223
- NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000
- Tow Lot: 617-635-3900
- Verizon: 800-837-4966
- Resident can also receive snow updates using the City's Alert Boston system.
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