The below information will help attendees with accessibility needs get around easily during the Annual Meeting.
Getting to Boston
Getting Downtown
Transportation During the Meeting
Getting To Boston, MA
The Boston, MA area is served by Boston Logan International Airport.
Before traveling to Boston Logan, call (800) 23-LOGAN (235-6426) for current parking, ground transportation, and traffic information. TTY service is available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight by calling (800) 262-3335. You can also sign up for parking updates by e-mail.
Accessible parking with a valid HP plate or placard is available in all garages, even when the sign says “Full.” If you are taking your HP placard with you on your trip, please register it with the Parking Office before you leave. The Parking Office is located on Level 2 of the Central Parking Garage (617) 561-1673.
Accessible pick-up and drop-off areas are available at all terminal entrances. For security reasons cars must be attended at all times. However, short term drop-off with HP plates can be arranged for a maximum of 15 minutes for drivers who must accompany a person with disabilities into the terminal. See State Police outside the terminal.
Economy Parking provides offsite accessible parking and free accessible shuttle bus service to and from the terminals.
Travel Discounts will be available to Annual Meeting attendees on June 3.
Getting Downtown
Shuttle buses provide free service between airline terminals and Airport Station on the MBTA Blueline. All Massport shuttle buses are wheelchair lift-equipped.
Buses generally run every 15-20 minutes. Look for the blue and white shuttle buses curbside on the lower level of each terminal.
Taxi Service
Taxi stands are located outside each terminal at Boston Logan. Average fare to downtown Boston is approximately $25-35 and the ride is approximately 15-20 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your destination.
Transportation during the Annual Meeting
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) and the official APHA Annual Meeting hotels. The Westin Boston Waterfront, Seaport Hotel and Renaissance Boston Waterfront will NOT be serviced by the regular shuttle buses because they are within easy walking distance of the BCEC.
Wheelchair accessible buses are available on every route. Preliminary shuttle routes and daily schedules will be posted online starting June 3. Final schedules will be available on site.
On Call Accessible Transportation
Wheelchair Accessible van transportation can also be scheduled upon request between official APHA hotels and the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center for attendees with disabilities. Visit or call the Shuttle Bus Service Desk located just inside the shuttle drop off area at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center or the APHA Access booth in the registration area to make arrangements in advance. Phone numbers will be published on all shuttle signage, in the Final Program and in the badge-mailing packet. Please provide the shuttle company with advance notice of when and where you will need a pick up.
Taxi Service for those with Mobility Constraints
Registrants with mobility issues who are unable to utilize APHA shuttle buses or the on call accessible transportation option, may utilize cab service to and from official APHA hotels and the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). APHA will reimburse for taxi fares between official APHA Annual Meeting properties. Submit all receipts to APHA (c/o Conventions Dept., 800 I Street, NW, Boston, MA 20001) no later than December 2, 2013.