Somerville Libraries Offering Free CharlieCards During MBTA Shutdowns

SOMERVILLE, MA — All Somerville Public Library branches are offering free blank CharlieCards during the MBTA shutdowns.

Residents can request a CharlieCard at the front desk during normal business hours, while supplies last.

During the shutdowns, riders can show their CharlieCard to conductors to ride the Commuter Rail in Zones 1A, 1, and 2 at no charge, which may provide faster service than shuttle buses to some destinations.

CharlieCards can also be loaded with money or passes at fare vending machines and select retail locations for easy tapping, online card management, and more affordable fares on rides with transfers.

During the MBTA shutdowns, residents can stay informed by using these resources:

• For all information related to the shutdown, visit MBTA.com/BBT2022
• Sign up to receive MBTA text or email alerts: alerts.MBTA.com
• Find your best route using the MBTA Trip Planner: MBTA.com/trip-planner
• Email questions to OLT@MBTA.com
• Follow the MBTA on Twitter @MBTA and facebook.com/TheMBTA
• For information on traffic conditions throughout the region, visit mass511.com

For more information on how Somerville is responding to the shutdowns, click here.