News & Updates
This is the summer to give Commuter Rail a try!
The MBTA has announced significant discounts on Commuter Rail fare for June, July, and August. If you’ve been tempted to give Commuter Rail a try, you won’t find a cheaper opportunity to do so.
Free Summer Fridays
Curious about Commuter Rail? Give it a try on a summer Friday. All Commuter Rail service will be FREE on Fridays in June, July, and August.
50% Discount on Monthly Commuter Rail Passes
Monthly Commuter Rail Zone 1-10 and Ferry Passes will be discounted 50% for June, July, and August. Once Boston University’s 50% monthly pass subsidy is applied, BU employees will only pay 25% of the normal monthly pass price! The discount does not apply to Zone 1A Passes.
To get a BU-subsidized MBTA Pass for the next month, log in to Edenred and enroll in the MBTA Pass Benefit by the 10th of the current month. To get a discounted June pass, be sure to enroll by May 10th.
Discounted Summer Pass Rates marked in green, below:
| PASS TYPE | REGULAR PRICE | BU EMPLOYEE PRICE (REGULAR) | BU EMPLOYEE PRICE (SENIOR/DISABLED) |
| Bus | $ 55.00 | $ 27.50 | |
| Link | $ 90.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 15.00 |
| Express Bus | $ 136.00 | $ 68.00 | $ 33.50 |
| Zone 1A | $ 90.00 | $ 45.00 | $ 33.50 |
| Zone 1 | $ 214.00 | $ 107.00 53.50 | $ 53.50 26.75 |
| Zone 2 | $ 232.00 | $ 116.00 58.00 | $ 58.00 29.00 |
| Zone 3 | $ 261.00 | $ 130.50 65.25 | $ 65.00 32.50 |
| Zone 4 | $ 281.00 | $ 140.50 70.25 | $ 68.00 34.00 |
| Zone 5 | $ 311.00 | $ 155.50 77.75 | $ 76.00 38.00 |
| Zone 6 | $ 340.00 | $ 170.00 85.00 | $ 85.00 42.50 |
| Zone 7 | $ 360.00 | $ 180.00 90.00 | $ 90.00 45.00 |
| Zone 8 | $ 388.00 | $ 194.00 97.00 | $ 95.00 47.50 |
| Zone 9 | $ 406.00 | $ 203.00 101.50 | $ 99.50 49.75 |
| Zone 10 | $ 426.00 | $ 213.00 106.50 | $ 104.50 52.25 |
| Boat | $ 329.00 | $ 164.50 82.25 | $ 82.00 41.00 |
All Zone Weekend Travel with $1 Companion Fares for CR Pass Holders
Monthly Commuter Rail Passes will be valid for travel to any Commuter Rail zone on weekends and Monthly Pass holders may bring one companion on any weekend Commuter Rail trip covered by their pass for $1 each day. This offer is limited to one companion per pass holder. This does not apply to Zone 1A passes or ferry service.
Note: these promotions do not apply to Boston Stadium trains, the CapeFLYER, and other special event trains to Foxboro
Faculty and Staff Parking Restrictions during Admitted Terrier Days
During the month of April, the Admissions Office invites student applicants who have been notified of their acceptance to the University to attend Admitted Terrier Day programs. These programs help students and their families make informed decisions about attending Boston University for the next four years. As a result, we must provide parking to these special guests by restricting permit parking as follows:
Friday, 4/10/26
- CAS Lot (J) – 60 spaces reserved for Admissions Guests
- Warren Towers Garage (K) – 75 spaces reserved for Admissions Guests
- Rafik B. Hariri Building Garage (M) – 75 spaces reserved for Admissions Guests
- Agganis Arena Outer Lot (A) – Offline to Permit Holders; Admissions Guests only
Friday, 4/17/25
- CAS Lot (J) – 60 spaces reserved for Admissions Guests
- Warren Towers Garage (K) – 75 spaces reserved for Admissions Guests
- Rafik B. Hariri Building Garage (M) – 75 spaces reserved for Admissions Guests
- Agganis Arena Outer Lot (A) – Offline to Permit Holders; Admissions Guests only
To minimize the effects of these parking restrictions, we ask faculty and staff to please consider using commute methods other than driving alone on the these two Open House Fridays.
If you must drive to campus and are unable to find a space in your lot of choice, we suggest the following alternative parking locations:
- Essex Street Garage & Lot (F), 148 Essex Street, Brookline
- Agganis Arena Garage (A), 925 Commonwealth Avenue
Please note that active permit holders with ADA plates or placards will continue to have access to ADA parking spaces in all lots and garages.
April 2026 at the BUCK!
Weather giving you whiplash? The BUCK is here to get your bike into shape for those increasingly common spells of warm weather. Be proactive and make an appointment to get your bike tidied up! You're not the only one coming out of winter hiding.
We're open every week this April, Tuesday through Saturday with a full event schedule to match. From collabs to Midnight Marathon practice and movie nights, we'll have something for everyone this month. More details below!
The Events:
4/4 Saturday 9:30-12:30PM
Wash n Ride x Boston Cafe Bikers
Give your bike a day at the Comm Ave Spa. Drop by and wash off the winter blues. After, join a short, party pace ride to First Street Market for coffee!
4/11 Saturday 9:00-2:00 PM
Marathon Half Out-and-Back
Interested in riding the midnight marathon, a BU Tradition dating back to the early 2000's? Join BUCK x CW x Bos Cafe Bikers for a training ride. We'll meet at BUCK at 9:00 am and roll at 10:00. We'll aim for Wellesley Hills, where you can choose your own adventure. There are several cafes for lunch, we'll stop for about a half hour break. Then you may ride back across the finish line for ~20 mi round trip, or take the commuter rail if you've had enough hill climbing. Mandatory ABC checks before roll out.
4/17 Friday 5:00-7:00 PM
Movie Night: April and the Extraordinary World
April and her talking cat must rescue her parents and other captured scientists in a super polluted dystopian steampunk alternate timeline. Keep your eyes peeled for the bicycle-powered dirigibles!
4/21 Tuesday 5:30-7:00 PM
Intro to Bikepacking
Our friends from Queers on Wheels return to teach the ins and outs of bikepacking. How to pack everything on a bike, choose a route, keep yourself fueled and more!
4/25 Saturday 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Babes Bike Books!
BUCK x Femmechanics bring you the second annual Independent Bookstore Day Scavenger Hunt! All folks of marginalized genders are welcome to ride in celebration of the written word, and keep information in the hands of the people. Prizes? Prizes.
Wednesdays:
BU Urbanism Club: 6:30-7:30 PM
Interested in city planning, policy, mobility justice, and making a difference in your streets? Meet like-minded students and community members and get involved. Often featuring speakers, special field trips, and more!
Thursdays:
Coffee: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Drink coffee, make friends, talk about bikes
Errata:
- Questions? ID not working on the bike rooms? see a cute bike on campus? go on an epic ride? want to host an event here? shoot us an email!
- The end of the year is coming up quickly!
- Going home for the summer? Store your bike with us! All unregistered bikes remaining in bike rooms after May 31st are subject to impound. Starting in 2026, impounded bikes are subject to a $50 return fee.
- If you're staying on campus over the summer, you'll want to renew your registration for uninterrupted access. Bike room access expires on May 31st for all secure storage facilities except the following:
- Howard Thurman bike room closes April 26th. Bikes will be removed April 27th.
- 32 Harry Agganis Way bike room and the racks at Fitrec/Agganis, Nickerson Field and Rich Hall close May 10th. Racks will be removed May 11th.
EV Enthusiasts Meetup – April 9th
Join Recharge America CEO Kirk Brown and fellow electric vehicle enthusiasts to discuss the state of EVs and the emerging technology that will fuel the future of transportation. Members of the student organization Terrier Motorsport will report on their efforts to build an electric race car and attendees will be asked to share their experiences driving EVs and e-Micromobility devices. Snacks will be served; seating is limited!
EV Enthusiast Meetup - REGISTER HERE
Thursday, April 9, 4:00-5:30pm
Innovate@BU - 730 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline
Cohosted by BU Transportation Services and Sustainability.
2026 Spring Break Shuttle Schedule
Between Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 15, the BU Shuttle will have the following service changes:
1BU (CRC-BUMC)
- Regular schedule through Saturday, 3/7/26
- Reduced Service Schedule (2 buses with approximate 30-minute service) from Monday 3/9/26 through Saturday 3/14/26
- Resumes with Full Service on Monday, 3/16/26
Comm Ave
- Regular schedule through Friday, 3/6/26
- No service Monday, 3/9/26 through Friday, 3/13/26
- Service resumes on Monday, 3/16/26
Fenway
- Regular schedule through Friday, 3/6/26
- Reduced Service Schedule (1 bus with approximate 40-minute service) 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday 3/7/26 through Saturday 3/14/26
- Special Sunday Service 3/8/26 (1 bus with approximate 40-minute service) 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Special Sunday Service 3/15/26 (1 bus with approximate 40-minute service) 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Resumes with Full Service on Monday, 3/16/26
Hyatt
- Regular schedule through Friday, 3/6/26
- Reduced Service Schedule (1 bus with approximate 15-minute service) 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday 3/7/26 through Sunday 3/15/26
Night
- Regular schedule through Friday, 3/6/26
- No service Saturday, 3/7/26 through Friday, 3/13/26
- Service resumes on Saturday, 3/14/26
Snow way! It’s March?!?
More like, snow way they plowed the bike lanes so fast this time, amirite? If you get a chance, snap a picture of a clear Comm Ave bike lane and thank @bosstreetscabinet!
The weather might not be heating up, but things at the BUCK are. Despite being closed Saturday the 7th and 14th, for spring break, and y'all being gone for the week, we've got plenty in store this month. And while it might not seem like it, the end of the year is coming quick. Swing through to clean and lubricate your chain and pump your tires now so your bike is ready to roll on that first nice day. Speaking of which.... That first 50 degree day? We have a surprise in store for you. Keep your eyes peeled.
Finally, for Faculty and Staff, don't forget to submit your receipts for bike benefits to get your money back. And thanks for riding!
The Events:
3/4 Wednesday 2:00- 6:00 PM
March Mendness
Holes in your pants from too many bike rides? Gloves wearing thin? Been meaning to fix that zipper? Want to do all this and more but you're not sure how? Drop in any time Wednesday with your sad rags and turn them into glad rags. We'll have limited materials but lots of talented folks to help you out!
3/17 Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM
Flat Fixin'
Why do flats happen? How can I fix them faster? What tools should I carry? Come practice your patching skills and earn your own fix a flat kit!
3/21 Saturday 3:00-5:30 PM
Femmechanics presents: Hummingbirds
Our friends at Femmechanics bring you Hummingbirds, a queer, latinx coming of age story made by a friend member of our local bike community. There will be a few shorts screened before the film. Recommended donation of $5-10 goes to LUCE.
3/27 Friday 6:00-8:00 PM
Movie Night: BMX Bandits!
1980's Australian kitsch. Nicole Kidman, as a kid! Ride bikes, solve crimes!
3/28 Saturday 10:00 AM -2:00 PM
Field Trip: Waterworks Group Ride
Join us for a short, party pace group ride to the Metropolitan Waterworks museum in Chestnut Hill. We'll take the 11:30 tour before riding back. Bring a lock and a snack.
Wednesdays:
BU Urbanism Club: 6:30-7:30 PM
Interested in city planning, policy, mobility justice, and making a difference in your streets? Meet like-minded students and community members and get involved. Often featuring speakers, special field trips, and more!
Thursdays:
Coffee: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Drink coffee, make friends, talk about bikes
Errata:
- BUCK will be closed the 7th and 14th for spring break. GET OUTSIDE!
- Questions? ID not working on the bike rooms? see a cute bike on campus? go on an epic ride? want to host an event here? shoot us an email!
Frozen February
Well folks, it's been so cold, I've had absolute brainfreeze and forgot to publish anything sooner! January's return to campus brought us some record snowfall and chilling temps, as well as frustrating, unplowed bike lanes and sloppy narrow roadways and sidewalks.
Despite the mercury, we've been getting out there! We're seeing plenty of friends coming in to keep their tires inflated, and chains cleaned and lubricated. If you're out there and haven't done so yet, come on by, we'll be thrilled to see you. Especially since it's much easier to get to the BUCK since last week!!
Huge thanks to the Urbanism Club, Boston Cafe Bikers, Boston Cyclist Union, and friends for helping clear the protected lanes on Comm adjacent to BUCK and spurring the clearance of most the protected bike lanes! It was great to see BUCK stickers at the Alex Pretti Unity Ride on Jan 31, even in those freezing temps, y'all showed up with riders around the country and around the world. Then, Saturday the 7th, in swirling snow, you were back at it with us, and with our friends CommonWheels, to take a peek at brand new bicycling infrastructure installed in Boston and Cambridge during 2026. Everyone demonstrated excellent handling in the blowy, slushy conditions, and it was an excellent reminder to all of us just how important protected, separated facilities are to our comfort on the road. And big ups to the plows we saw out there, keeping our lanes clear.
For faculty and staff, if you've submitted your eligibility for bike benefits, we're now accepting receipts. Thanks for your patience as things were a bit bumpy this year. You have until March 31st to submit your paperwork.
And we've got a few more events lined up for February:
The Events:
2/13 Friday 1:00- 7:00 PM
Velotine's Day
Bring your riding buddies and show your bikes the love they deserve. We'll also have valnetines and craft supplies to place on local cute bikes and classics playing in the classroom
12/17 Tuesday 4:00-6:00 PM
Route Planning 101
How to get from where you are to where you're going, for fun or for work, by yourself or with a group. Learn about tools and tricks to find your way around, as well as accomodations for winter weather. Feat. Kilo3, route planner for Critical Mass.
2/25 Wednesday 6:00-9:00 PM
Femmechanics: Grrreasetime!
Public open shop time for and by women, trans, and nonbinary friends to learn and connect around bike repair. All folks of marginalized genders are invited to show their bikes love and attention.
Tuesdays:
Lights: 5:30-6:30 PM
Pass out lights, lube, and info about the BUCK on Comm, every Tuesday from Nov-Spring Break. Hot Cocoa and tea available for volunteers. Sign up here!
Wednesdays:
BU Urbanism Club: 6:30-7:30 PM
Interested in city planning, policy, mobility justice, and making a difference in your streets? Meet like-minded students and community members and get involved. Often featuring speakers, special field trips, and more!
Thursdays:
Coffee: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Drink coffee, make friends, talk about bikes, watch the olympics.
Errata:
- BUCK remains open to walk in's on Saturdays, but service is limited. Think flat fixes, chain cleaning and lubrication, brake replacements and adjustments. You may also seek diagnoses, but may be asked to return during the week.
- Questions? ID not working on the bike rooms? see a cute bike on campus? go on an epic ride? want to host an event here? shoot us an email!
2025-2026 Winter Break BU Shuttle Service
Between Saturday, December 20 and Tuesday, January 20, the BU Shuttle will have the following service changes:
1BU (CRC-BUMC)
- Regular schedule through Saturday, 12/20/25
- No service Monday, 12/22/25 through Saturday, 1/3/26
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Resumes with reduced schedule (2 buses with approximate 30-min. service) Monday, 1/5/26 through Saturday, 1/17/26
- No service MLK Monday, 1/19/26
- Resumes full service Tuesday, 1/20/26
Comm Ave
- Regular schedule through Friday, 12/19/25
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No service Monday, 12/22/25 through Friday, 1/16/26
- No service MLK Monday, 1/19/26
- Resumes service Tuesday, 1/20/26
Fenway
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Regular schedule through Saturday, 12/20/25 at 1PM
- No service Monday, 12/22/25 through Wednesday, 1/14/26
- Resumes service Thursday, 1/15/26
- Fenway route will run on MLK Monday, 1/19/26
Hyatt
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Regular schedule through Saturday, 12/20/25 at 1PM
- No service Monday, 12/22/25 through Wednesday, 1/14/26
- Resumes service Thursday, 1/15/26
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Hyatt route will run on MLK Monday, 1/19/26
Night
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Regular schedule through Friday, 12/19/25
- No service Saturday, 12/20/25 through Wednesday, 1/14/26
- Resumes service Thursday, 1/15/26
- Night route will run on MLK Monday, 1/19/26
Albany/East Newton St. (BUMC)
- Regular schedule through Friday, 12/19/25
- No service Monday, 12/22/25 through Friday, 1/2/26
- Resumes service Monday, 1/5/26
Holiday Dreamin’
Another semester has passed so quickly! Before finals sneak up on you, and everyone heads home for break, there's just a few quick notes. Due to some staffing changes, starting in December, BUCK will go back to closing at 2pm Thursdays. We will remain open on Saturdays for the time being, though project scope will be limited to what our all student crew feel like they can handle! They reserve the right to ask you to return with your complicated project during a different time. Thanks for respecting their boundaries.
Have you registered your bike yet? If not, now is the time. Why? Because the best thing you can do for your bike when you head home for the holidays is to park inside. Warren Towers, Stuvi 1, Howard Thurman, and Fenway Campus (Peabody and Pilgrim) bike rooms all have plenty of space. Protect your bike from the weather, rogue plows, and opportunistic disappearances. The BUCK closes for break at 7pm on Friday 12/19, so come see us quick to take advantage!
For faculty, staff and grad students: It's time to apply for bike benefits! Follow the link to read our FAQ and find out if you qualify. Haven't maxed out your spending? There's still time to squeeze in a few more accessories for the year, and now's the time when having extra lights or a new pair of fenders could really go a long way. And to celebrate your choosing to commute by bike, we'll be having a little party next week! More details after the jump.
The Events:
12/2 Tuesday 4:00- 6:00 PM
BUCK x Transfer Student Office Craft Night
Cookies, cocoa, crafts, community.... maybe even cartoons?
12/5 Friday 4:00 PM
Movie Night!
Don't ever let go! Take a break from last minute projects and studying and watch Titanic with us.
12/6 Saturday 10:00 AM
Babes Bike Bakeries Start at BUCK, Finish at Flour, Harvard Sq location
Join BUCK x Femmechanics for a festive, party pace, 15 mi ride with other FTWNB bikers. Ugly sweaters may be optional, but enough layers to remain comfy through the ride are imperative. We'll be biking to all the Flour Bakery locations throughout the city to participate in their annual Holiday Window Challenge. Expect a brief stop at each location for group selfies, with two longer stops for snacks. We'll compile the selfies and share on Instagram. Reshare the collage to receive a box of pastries from Flour in January.
12/9 Tuesday 4:00- 6:00 PM
Employee Commuter Benefit Party
If you get to BU by bike, even a little, come hang with your fellow bicycle commuters! Join us at the BUCK for an afternoon of drinks, snacks, socializing and maybe prizes?
12/12 Friday 5:00 - 7:00PM
How To Spot a Problem
My bike is making a funny noise! How do I diagnose it? Let's chase down some of the most common causes of funny sounds.
Tuesdays:
Lights: 5:30-6:30 PM
Pass out lights, lube, and info about the BUCK on Comm, every Tuesday from Nov-Spring Break. Hot Cocoa and tea available for volunteers. Sign up here!
Thursdays:
Coffee: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Drink coffee, make friends, talk about bikes. Sometimes screening major cycling events
Errata:
- BUCK will close for the holidays at 7PM on Friday 12/19
- Questions? ID not working on the bike rooms? see a cute bike on campus? go on an epic ride? shoot us an email!
- Saturdays are all walk in! Come on in!
- BUCK hours will be limited Jan 5-16
2025 Thanksgiving Break Shuttle Service
A Special "BU - Thanksgiving" route has been added to Terrier Transit. Service will run during the following dates and times with approximate 20-minute stop frequency:
- 11/27 Thursday: 9am-9pm
- 11/28 Friday: 9am – 9pm
- 11/29 Saturday: 9am – 9pm
- 11/30 Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Stops include:
- Agganis Way
- Comm Ave @ Amory St
- Park Drive @ Beacon St
- Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd
- Brookline Ave @ Short St
- Danielsen Hall
- 610 Beacon St
- Comm Ave @ Granby Street
- George Sherman Union
- Hyatt Regency
- Buick Street
Other routes will end and begin service as follows:
1BU
Service ends at midnight on Wednesday, November 26. Service will resume on Saturday, November 29 at 6:30am.
Comm Ave Loop
Service ends at 7pm on Wednesday, November 26 and will resume on Monday, December 1 at 7am.
Fenway
Service ends at 10pm on Wednesday, November 26 and will resume on Monday, December 1 at 7am.
Hyatt
Service ends at 10pm on Wednesday, November 26 and will resume on Monday, December 1 at 7am.
Night
Service will not operate on Thursday, November 27 or Friday, November 28. Late Night service resumes on Saturday, November 29.