The CambridgeMedical Area Shuttle is also an option for Fenway residents. The shuttle stops at 77 Massachusetts Avenue in front of MIT and throughout the Fens. Schedules are available at the Off-Campus Housing Service. No cash fares are accepted. Tickets and passes can be purchased at the MIT Cashiers Office in Room 10-180.
Parking can be a problem due to the predominance of institutions in the area.
As in most of Boston, a residential sticker is required to park on the street. Off-street parking is limited and often costly Be sure to check the parking situation in your building if you plan to live in the Fenway. As with the other downtown neighborhoods, you may want to leave your car at home. The high percentage of students living in the Fens, and the high degree of transience in such a population, makes security a problem in the area. A few community organizations have been formed to address this problem and they are beginning to see an improvement.