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Like its urban peers, Boston is equipped with bus lines and an underground subway system. The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) crisscrosses the Boston area. The subway system—the T—connects the Red, Blue, Orange, Green, and Silver lines. The colors of the system lines are identifiable by key landmarks—for example, the Green line is named for the green of Fenway Park. Much to the disadvantage of busy students, the Green line is the most unreliable of the lines, and it is also more expensive than the other lines. Subway passes are offered at a discounted rate for students at the beginning of each semester, which helps cut back on the fare. It is easy to get an understanding of the system, even for students from areas without subways of their own.

Unfortunately, the subway system runs on a restricted schedule, and after 1 a.m., taxis become the only mode of transportation for students out for a late night. Simmons does provide taxi vouchers for students with disabilities or a broken leg. Above-ground bus lines fill in the gaps that the T does not service, but because Boston is a walkable city, it is sometimes faster to walk up the block than take the T or to bring a bicycle. During the Boston winters, the commute to the Academic Campus becomes generally difficult and frustrating. Do not be alarmed if you see Bostonians skiing up the street.

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KrisiG

'15

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice

4.2

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Take the T

Simmons is located right near two stops on the Green Line. You can take either Fenway or Museum of Fine Arts and they will take you to your destination.

Sep 14, 2011

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danielle6364

'14

Research and Experimental Psychology

5.0

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No Car Necessary

It's an easy 3-5 minute walk from the dorms to classes. Simmons is also located downtown about 5 minutes from Fenway Park and with in 10 minutes walk there is a grocery store, arts supply store, a few good restraunts, Barnes and Noble, movie theater, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops, etc. For an actual mall, the subway station is about a 6 minute walk from the dorms and costs $1.7 per ride but it is efficient. If you don't mind a long walk, about an hour at a slow pace then you can walk to Newberry Street where there is lots of great shopping. For out-of-state transport then it's about an hours ride on the T (subway) to a free shuttle to the airport. I personally have no desire to ever drive in Boston.

Jul 05, 2011

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connolnm

'14

Communications

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Walk It Out

Simmons College students usually will walk to classes. Luckily, academic campus is 10 minutes away. Cutting through nearby school Emanuel College, makes the walk seem shorter. Overall, the commute isnt so bad...unless it's raining or snowing.

Mar 08, 2011

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