The purpose of the Boston College 'Eagle Trans' is to provide greater safety and well being for all members of the Boston College Community. We can be reached at 617-552-8888, 7 days a week.
Van Service This is available for individuals between the hours of 7 pm and 3 am who are concerned for their personal safety traveling in and around campus. It is NOT a free taxi service.
The Van Service is limited to:
- North: Newton Campus - Commonwealth Ave. to Centre St., including several side streets between Cotton St, Stuart St, and Commonwealth Ave.
- West: Newton Centre - Beacon St. to Center St. including the roads between Beacon St and Commonwealth Ave.
- South: Hammond Pond Parkway to Route 9, including Hammond St. as well as other side streets between Route 9 and Beacon St
- East: Cleveland Cir - This includes St. Elizabeth's Hospital and the streets between Lake St., Washington St., and Commonwealth Ave. Several small areas off of Lake St. are also served, including Undine Rd. and Lakeshore Rd. to Kendrick St.
Walking Service This will be provided between the hours of 7 pm and 2 am seven nights a week. They are used when the request is from one on-campus location to another on-campus location. All requests are completed by a pair of students. Each team is equipped with radio communications for immediate contact with the dispatcher at the Boston College Police.
Walking Service boundaries are:
- North: From 176 Commonwealth Ave. to St. Thomas More Drive. The T Stop and Maddies Market shopping are included in this boundary.
- West: Upper Campus as bounded by Tudor Rd
- South: Beacon St from St. Thomas More Dr to Tudor Rd, including the BC houses in the area.
- East: St. Thomas More Dr., from Comm Ave/St. Ignatius Church to Beacon St./Shea Field. More Hall and the More Hall parking lot are included in this boundary.
The 'Eagle Trans' will run from 7 pm to 3 am seven days a week, except for school holidays/breaks of four of more days. You can reach the 'Eagle Trans' at 617-552-8888.