Planning for Patriots Day

Thought I'd pass along the following regarding transportation options for Marathon Monday, a.k.a. Patriots Day

Please note the following MBTA Information for Patriot.s Day on Monday, April 20, 2009:

• Commuter Rail trains will operate on their regular weekday schedule.
• Blue, Orange, Green and Red Line trains, and Green Line streetcars, will operate on a weekday schedule with extra service before and after the Boston Marathon.
• Silver Line Waterfront service will operate on a weekday schedule.
• All Local Buses and Trackless Trolleys will operate on a Saturday schedule.
• Express Buses will operate differently depending on the route, many will operate on a Saturday schedule; riders should review their specific route's schedule at www.mbta.com.
• Inner Harbor Ferry service from Charlestown and Long Wharf will operate on its regular weekday schedule.
• Commuter Boat service from Hingham, Quincy and Hull will operate on its regular weekday schedule.
• THE RIDE will operate on a modified weekday schedule.
  

Additional MBTA Transportation Information

• Copley Station will be closed all day. Riders should use Arlington Station and the Hynes Station.
• Many buses that service Back Bay and Copley Square will be rerouted at certain times due to the Boston Marathon.
• Route 55 Bus - No service at all until after the completion of the marathon.