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Office Location 77 Pond Avenue,
Brookline, MA
Phone: (617) 232-4186
Fax: (617) 232-7954

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                          Brookline Transportation 

MBTA Light Rail Transit

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides light rail transit services in the Town of Brookline on the C and D Lines of the Green Line. The C Line travels through Brookline along Beacon Street from Cleveland Circle to St. Marys Street with 12 stops along the way. The D Line travels through the Town from the Reservoir Station near Cleveland Circle to Chapel Street in the Longwood Medical area. There are five stations or stops for Brookline residents on the D Line.  Although not located in Brookline, the B Line of the Green Line is also accessible to residents living in North Brookline.

 

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Special Services for Elderly                                    

Sponsored by the Brookline Council on Aging and West Suburban Elder Services, the Brookline Elderbus is a local bus service for senior citizens that has been operating since the 1970s. Buses run every hour between approximately 9 AM and 3 PM weekdays, stopping at numerous shopping, medical and recreational locations, including the new Senior Center. There is a suggested donation of 50 to ride the handicapped-accessible Elderbus van. Take a look at the  Elderbus routes and weekday schedule of service.

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Brookline Senior Center

The MBTA also offers a special door-to-door service for those senior citizens and handicapped passengers unable to ride conventional transit services. Reservations for "The Ride" can be made by calling the MBTA at (617)722-5123. Reservations must be made one day in advance and the cost is typically $1.25 per ride.

Special medical transportation services to out-of-town locations is also available to Brookline seniors from West Suburban Elder Services (WSES). WSES can be contacted at (617) 926-4100. Residents must be registered with the WESE in order to utilize this service.


MBTA Bus Services

The Town of Brookline is also served by four MBTA bus routes: 51, 60, 65, and 66.

The 51 bus travels between Forest Hills and Cleveland Circle along Grove Street, Newton Street, Clyde Street, Lee Street, and Chestnut Hill Avenue.

The 60 bus route begins at the Chestnut Hill Mall and travels on Boylston Street (Route 9) and Cypress Street to Brookline Village and Kenmore Station in Boston.

The 65 bus connects Brighton Center and Kenmore Square with service through the Brookline Village and Washington Square commercial areas over Brookline Avenue and Washington Street.

The popular 66 bus travels through Brookline Village and Coolidge Corner on its way from Dudley Station in Boston to Harvard Square in Cambridge


Car Sharing

Zipcar is a private service for those who only need a car occasionally. It is generally less expensive that owning your own car, renting, or taking a taxi because you only pay for the time you use it. There are a total of ten parking locations for Zipcars in Brookline or near its borders. 

 

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Zipcar Locations in Brookline
Location  Address
Brookline Village 31 Kent Street
Cleveland Circle 1906 Beacon Street
Coolidge Corner  11 Centre Street
Coolidge Corner 3 Fuller Street
Kent / Beacon  1157 Beacon Street
Washington Square 1600 Beacon Street
Commonwealth Ave/ Harvard Ave 226 Harvard Ave
Winter Street/Brighton  1427 Commonwealth Ave
Beacon Street/Kenmore 854 Beacon Street
Commonwealth Ave/Chiswick 136 Chiswick Road
Longwood Medical Area 375 Longwood Ave
Commonwealth Ave/Star Mkt 186 Naples Road
Strathmore Road 22 Strathmore Road

To find out where other Zipcars are located and how to obtain a membership, visit the Zipcar website at http://www.zipcar.com.


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Taxi Services

There are currently five (6) taxicab companies licensed to operate a total of 187 taxi cabs in the Town
of Brookline. They are:

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Bay State Taxi, Inc.      
(617) 734-1111
(617) 566-5000
Red Cab(617) 734-5000
Hazira Cab Company ?     (617) 522-3434
Brookline Town Taxi(617) 232-2800
  
What are the standard cab rates in Brookline?
All taxi rides within the Town of Brookline are at a metered rate that is displayed on a Rate of Fare Card in the taxicab. It is $1.50 for the first 1/8 mile and then $.40 for each 1/8 mile. This means it costs $2.70 for the first 1/2 mile. There is also an idling time clock in the meter that amounts to $24 per hour of waiting time. All cabs have meters and passengers should insist on a receipt that indicates the taxi company name, driver's name, taxicab vehicle number, the total amount paid, and the date of payment.

The Town of Brookline has also adopted a set of flat rate fares for destinations located outside of Brookline.  To obtain a copy of the Taxicab fixed rate fare handbook, contact the DPW - Transportation at 617-730-2177.
 
Are there any special options for senior citizens?
Yes. The Brookline Elder Taxi System (BETS), sponsored by the Brookline Council on Aging and Brookline's taxi companies, is a cab discount program that allows eligible seniors to buy coupon books worth $10 in cab rides for just $5 -- or half price. To be eligible, you must be a Brookline resident over 60 years old with an annual income of up to $40,800 for individuals or $46,650 for couples. You may buy up to five coupon books a month, with one month's supply of booklets refundable for up to six months after purchase. These coupons are the equivalent of cash, and no Brookline licensed cab can refuse to take a coupon. Do not tell the driver you have coupons; simply pay him at the end of the ride. For a BETS application, call the Council on Aging at (617) 730-2777, or visit the Senior Center for additional information.


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