The Seaport TMA is aware of the constraints of transportation in getting to and from the South Boston Waterfront/Seaport District (gridlocked traffic, overwhelmed Silver Line stations at rush hour).

The staff of the Seaport TMA is continually working with public agencies and employers to improve commuter experience through programs and advocacy projects. The staff has recently been participating in a transportation plan working group with members of several local and public agencies. The group has developed many short term solutions to alleviate traffic in the district, which are currently being implemented.

Additionally, proposal plans from several transportation planning firms are currently being reviewed in order to select a consultant who will develop a long term transportation plan for the district.

To read a full press release from the City of Boston (Oct. 2, 2013) regarding the specific improvements underway, click here.

How can you help improve transportation in the South Boston Waterfront?

Take the Seaport TMA's Commuter Survey for employees working in the South Boston Waterfront/Seaport/Fort Point. (See below for more information on the purpose of this survey).

The Seaport TMA has designed a Commuter Survey to obtain data about where employees live who work in the South Boston Waterfront and what mode(s) they use to get to work.

Knowing where commuters come from and how they get here helps us to focus our advocacy efforts on new and improved commuter services. So whether your one way commute includes using one single transit line, biking to work, or a combination of driving to a transit station, taking the commuter rail, and walking, or any other mode(s), we want to hear from you.

You can fill out the anonymous survey here. You may choose to enter your contact information to win one of five $25 restaurant gift cards.

Thank you!  

November calendar: Our monthly calendar includes area events which are each expected to draw 1,000 to several thousand attendees and which may impact your commute (parking, traffic, public transportation) and area activity. 

View a PDF of the November 2013 South Boston Waterfront Calendar of Events by clicking here.

Current Carpoolers: Please submit your carpooling report for the month of August by clicking here. Only one person per carpool should submit the report.

If you have already received the full number of six gas cards, please continue to submit your reports as we occasionally offer raffles and other prizes.

Interested in carpooling? Find a match by browsing our carpool listings of people working in the South Boston Waterfront who are interested in sharing the ride to work. Remember to check this list regularly for other prospective carpoolers from your area. We will also contact you if we find a prospective carpool match from those submitted.

Guaranteed Ride Home

Did you know that if you take transit, carpool, or bike to work you are eligible for the Seaport TMA's Guaranteed Ride Home program?

This service provides you with a free taxi ride home (includes fare and tip, suggested tip is 15%) if you have a personal emergency while at work. Participants are issued up to four vouchers each year upon submission of the confirmation report.

For more information and to register for Guaranteed Ride Home, click here.

Current participants:

If you have misplaced the confirmation report form sent to you with your voucher, you can print a new one from our web site here. We will issue you a new voucher after receiving this form mailed to us with your receipt.  

If you are participating in our Try Transit program, don't forget to submit your monthly report here. You won't receive your monthly subsidy until we receive your report.

Want to Try Transit? Are you not fully convinced taking transit is a feasible option?

We will pay $50 of your transit pass each month for three months if you discontinue driving alone and try taking transit as part of your commute. We'll also register you in our Guaranteed Ride Home program.