City of Boston (All BTD Districts) Street Sweeping Schedule & Parking Rules
Official City of Boston 2026 street cleaning schedule and BTD towing rules. Neighborhood sweeping runs April 1 to November 30 with $90.00 tickets and mandatory towing to city impound lots.
Primary Sweeping Routes in City of Boston (All BTD Districts)
Enforcement officers actively ticket and tow vehicles parked along these major thoroughfares during cleaning hours:
Geographic Sweeping Zones
Sweeping patterns boundary around key community landmarks across Boston:
How to Dispute a Street Sweeping Ticket in City of Boston (All BTD Districts)
Received a street sweeping ticket on City of Boston (All BTD Districts) corridors? You have a statutory right to dispute citations with the City of Boston Office of the Parking Clerk.
City of Boston (All BTD Districts) Street Sweeping Q&A
When is street sweeping in City of Boston (All BTD Districts), Boston?
Street sweeping in City of Boston (All BTD Districts) (Boston Transportation Department (BTD)) takes place 1st & 3rd / 2nd & 4th Weekday Rotations between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. April 1 through November 30 (Winter Pause Dec 1 – Mar 31).
How much is a street cleaning parking ticket in City of Boston (All BTD Districts)?
A street sweeping parking citation in City of Boston (All BTD Districts), Boston is $90.00, with risk level classified as "High - Immediate Towing".
When does street cleaning start and end in City of Boston (All BTD Districts)?
Street sweeping in City of Boston (All BTD Districts) operates under municipal schedule: April 1 through November 30 (Winter Pause Dec 1 – Mar 31). Outside active months, routine residential sweeping is paused except for emergency snow routes or special DPW notices.
Is street sweeping enforced on city holidays in City of Boston (All BTD Districts)?
No. Street sweeping and alternate side parking enforcement are suspended on all official city and federal holidays in Boston. Missed holiday routes are generally not made up until the next scheduled cycle.
How do I dispute a street sweeping ticket in City of Boston (All BTD Districts)?
You can contest citations online within 21 days through the City of Boston Office of the Parking Clerk at 1 City Hall Square, Room 224, Boston, MA 02201. A common statutory defense is: Missing or vandalized BTD alternate-side sweeping placards.
Are odd and even sides of the street swept on different days in City of Boston (All BTD Districts)?
Yes. Municipal sweepers alternate between opposite curbs on bi-weekly or staggered weekday schedules. Vehicles parked on the restricted side during posted hours are subject to immediate citation.
How can I receive street sweeping text alerts for City of Boston (All BTD Districts)?
Enter your address on StreetCleaningAlerts.com to activate automated SMS reminders delivered at 8:00 PM the evening prior to cleaning.
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