Open Streets Lowell takes place in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, on Merrimack Street between Kirk Street and Central Street.
Active Transport (Walking, Rolling, Running, Cycling)
Dress for the weather and come as you are! Remember to respect all cross-walk signals and other traffic rules.
Public Transit – Within Greater Lowell
1 – LRTA Bus Network
From MBTA Lowell Stop/Gallagher Terminal Station, take any of the following LRTA bus routes:
- #6 or #7 to Merrimack St & Dutton St
- #1, #8 or #10 to French St & John St or Dutton St & Market St
- #9 to Leo Roy Parking Garage (Market St)
- #18 (Downtown Shuttle) to Dutton St & Market St
For bus routes from other locations, please visit the LRTA website to plan your trip!
2 – UMass Lowell Transportation Services (for UML Students Only):
Ride the UML Orange or Purple Line Shuttle from any campus. Simply request to be dropped off at “Downtown Lowell” once on the bus!
Public Transit – From Outside Greater Lowell
Take the MBTA commuter rail Lowell Line to Lowell and connect to the local LRTA bus network. If you’re coming from Boston, consider a $10 weekend pass!
Driving and Parking
Driving
Reach downtown Lowell from the Lowell Connector, which connects to Route 3 or Interstate 495.
Need an address for your GPS? The Revolutionary Valley Visitor Center is right in the middle of the event zone: 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
Parking
Joseph Downes Garage on John St. and Leo Roy Garage on Market Street are both within walking distance to Open Streets Lowell. Garage rate details here.