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Directions to The BAVUG Meeting

Future Media Concepts
43 Thorndike St.
Cambridge, MA 02141

Directions:  Please note if driving: due to the “Big Dig”, you will encounter detours. For the most recent updates on exit numbers and tunnel info please click on http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/

The closest subway T stop is Lechmere
:: We are located about 2 blocks from the Lechmere T stop on the Green Line.
:: When you arrive at the Lechmere T stop, walk up Cambridge Street (1 block) and take a left on Second Street.
:: Continue on Second Street for almost 1 block.
:: Just before the corner of Thorndike and Second Street there is a small courtyard to the right that says “43 Thorndike St. (Second Street Entry)” on it.
:: Go into that courtyard. You'll see a pair of doors that say ‘43 Thorndike Street’ on them.
:: We're through those doors, to the right.

By bus
:: The closest bus stop to FMC is the Cambridge Courthouse stop on the corner of Cambridge St. and Third St.
:: The following buses stop there: #69, #80, #87 and #88. You may find a bus schedule at the following link: http://www.mbta.com/traveling_t/schedules_buses.asp

FROM THE SOUTH (RHODE ISLAND)
:: Follow Interstate 95 North to Massachusetts exit #12, which will put you on to Interstate 93 North toward Boston. Take I-93 North Exit 26 (labeled STORROW DRIVE North Station/Fleet Center/Museum of Science). See I-93 North Exit 26 continuation.

FROM THE SOUTH (SOUTH SHORE)
:: Follow Route 3 North until it turns into Interstate 93 North, heading toward Boston.
:: Take I-93 North Exit 26 (labelled STORROW DRIVE North Station/Fleet Center/Museum of Science). See I-93 North Exit 26 continuation.

Continuation of I-93 Northbound Exit 26 (Storrow Drive/North Station/Fleet Center)
:: As you exit the tunnel, stay left for North Station/Leverett Circle.
:: Immediately after the first traffic light, turn left.
:: At the next light under the stone arch bridge, take a right onto the O'Brien Highway (Rt. 28).
:: As you are crossing the bridge get into the middle lane.
:: Go straight through two sets of lights and stay in the left lane after the second set of lights.
:: Stay to the left of the divider.
:: Now you are on Cambridge St. Go straight through two more lights until you get to Second Street (3rd set of lights).
:: At this light take a left.
:: FMC is towards the end of the first block on the right.
For Parking: please see instructions below.         

FROM THE NORTH (N.H.)
:: Follow Interstate 93 South to Exit 26 (Storrow Dr./North Station).
:: Follow signs for North Station/Leverett Circle/Rt 28N until you come to a traffic light.
:: Take a left at the light towards Cambridge.
:: At the next light, turn right onto the O'Brien Highway.
:: As you are crossing the bridge get into the middle lane.
:: Go straight through two sets of lights and stay in the left lane after the second set of lights.
:: Stay to the left of the divider.
:: Now you are on Cambridge St.
:: Go straight through two more lights until you get to Second Street (3rd set of lights).
:: At this light take a left.
:: FMC is towards the end of the first block on the right.
For Parking: please see instructions below.

FROM THE NORTH (Maine):
:: Take 95S to exit 50 towards RT 1 South and then follow Rt 1 South directions below.

FROM THE NORTH (NORTH SHORE)
:: Follow Route 1 South and go over the Tobin Bridge (the toll is $3 for cars) and through the City Square Tunnel.
:: Then follow signs to Storrow Dr/North Station and then N. Station/Leverett Circle/Rt 28N.
:: At the end of the ramp, take a left after the traffic light towards Cambridge.
:: At the next light, turn right onto the O'Brien Highway (Rt. 28).
:: As you are crossing the bridge get into the middle lane.
:: Go straight through two sets of lights and stay in the left lane after the second set of lights.
:: Stay to the left of the divider.
:: Now you are on Cambridge St. Go straight through two more lights until you get to Second Street (3rd set of lights).
:: At this light take a left.
:: FMC is towards the end of the first block on the right. For Parking: please see instructions below.

FROM THE WEST:
— For large vans, buses and trucks: You are not allowed on Storrow Drive due to low bridge clearance (only 9 feet in some places).
:: Take the Mass Turnpike (Interstate 90) East to where it connects with I-93 North. See I-93 North Exit 26 continuation.

— For cars and small vans/trucks only:
:: Take the Mass Turnpike (Interstate 90) East to exit #18 (Allston/Cambridge).
:: After the toll booth ($1 for cars), take the ramp to the right.
:: At the second set of lights turn right onto Storrow Drive East.
:: Follow this road to where it ends at Leverett Circle.
:: Stay in the left lane as you approach the intersection and turn left onto the O'Brien Highway (Rt. 28).
:: As you are crossing the bridge get into the middle lane.
:: Go straight through two sets of lights and stay in the left lane after the second set of lights.
:: Stay to the left of the divider.
:: Now you are on Cambridge St.
:: Go straight through two more lights until you get to Second Street (3rd set of lights).
:: At this light take a left.
:: FMC is towards the end of the first block on the right. For Parking: please see instructions below.

— Alternative Route for cars only:
:: To avoid Storrow Drive construction delays or for a more scenic route (great views of the Boston skyline and the Charles River), take the Mass Turnpike (Interstate 90) East to exit #18 (Allston/Cambridge).
:: After the toll booth ($1 for cars), take the ramp to the right.
:: Go straight through two traffic lights and over a bridge.
:: Take a right at the next light which is Memorial Drive*/Route 3 South.
:: Go straight through one traffic light.
:: You will come to a split in the road, stay left.  
:: You will come to a second split, this time stay right.
:: Go through two more traffic lights.
:: At the third light, take a left on the O'Brien Highway (Rt. 28).
:: Stay to the left of the divider. Now you are on Cambridge St.
:: Go straight through two more lights until you get to Second Street (3rd set of lights).
:: At this light take a left.
:: FMC is towards the end of the first block on the right. For Parking: please see instructions below.

FROM THE NORTHWEST
:: Follow Route 2 until it turns into Memorial Drive.
:: Follow Memorial Drive along the Charles River (on your right) to the end. (Note: at the Longfellow Bridge stay right {the sign says Cambridge}. If you go left you'll end up downtown.)
:: Take a left on the O'Brien Highway (Rt. 28).
:: Stay to the left of the divider.
:: Now you are on Cambridge St.
:: Go straight through two more lights until you get to Second Street (3rd set of lights).
:: At this light take a left. FMC is towards the end of the first block on the right. For Parking: please see instructions below.

FROM FANEUIL HALL
:: Take Congress Street heading towards downtown to State Street, where the Old State House is located.
:: Turn right onto State Street and follow it to Cambridge Street.
:: Turn right.
:: Take Cambridge street to the end and follow signs for Storrow Drive East.
:: Follow Storrow Drive to the end.
:: Stay in the left lane as you approach Leverett circle, and turn left onto the O'Brien Highway.
:: As you are crossing the bridge get into the middle lane.
:: Go straight through two sets of lights and stay in the left lane after the second set of lights.
:: Stay to the left of the divider.
:: Now you are on Cambridge St. Go straight through two more lights until you get to Second Street (3rd set of lights).
:: At this light take a left. FMC is towards the end of the first block on the right. For Parking: please see instructions below.

FROM LOGAN AIRPORT
:: As you leave the airport, follow signs for "Boston via Ted Williams Tunnel". (There is a $3.00 toll.)
:: Follow signs to 93N.
:: This links you to Exit 26 off I-93. See I-93 North Exit 26 continuation.

PARKING
If you are a student then with a print out of this page you just pay $10/day at the parking lot at 22 Hurley Street. There are metered spots on the streets around Thorndike St. and Second St., with 1-2 hour limits.  If you show up at around 7:30 you might find free parking around the block of the Cambridge Courthouse but FMC does not open until 9am. There are several parking garages: the Hurley St. Parking Lot ($10 per day), the Spring Street garage ($16/day) and the Cambridgeside Galleria Garage (24$/day). The Hurley St. Parking Lot is found between 1st and 2nd St. and between Spring St and Charles St.

How to get there once you’ve parked:
FMC is located in the old Cambridge Courthouse building. Entrance to FMC is at the Second Street entrance of 43 Thorndike. Walk through the courtyard and you will see doors that say “43 Thorndike St.”. Go through them, turn right and there is Future Media Concepts.

For more information on public transportation, call 617-222-3200 or check out their web site at http://www.mbta.com

For special needs on public transportation call The RIDE at 617-222-5123 or Hearing Impaired TDD-222-5415

For driving conditions update call SmarTraveler at 617-374-1234.


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