Boston transit, redesigned for speed

MBTA Tracker helps people get the right transit answer in seconds.

Search routes, stops, addresses, and vehicles first. Keep the map available when it helps, but let compact, glanceable results do the heavy lifting.

Open the app
Focus
Search-first transit discovery
Entry points
Home, embed, and public APIs
Design goal
Fast, compact, and easy to share

Find the right stop faster

Search routes, stops, addresses, and vehicles without digging through a map first.

See live transit context

Arrivals, nearby stops, vehicle movement, and alerts stay compact and easy to scan.

Built for sharing

A clean public surface, rich metadata, and searchable copy make the app easy to discover.

FAQ
What is MBTA Tracker?

A search-first transit experience for Boston that helps people find routes, stops, vehicles, and nearby boarding options quickly.

Is this a map app?

The map is available when needed, but the default experience is text-first so people can get answers with less scrolling and less friction.

What makes it fast to use?

The interface favors compact results, progressive disclosure, and direct actions instead of forcing people through heavy screens.

Can I share or embed it?

Yes. The public app includes share metadata, an embeddable widget, and crawlable pages for better indexing.