How TZA works

1. TZA is an easy-to-use service. There's no app to download — rather, all interaction with the service happens over text with our phone number, 844-997-4214. 

2. It's customizable. You can add or remove relevant streets over text, and if you don't want a particular text service that you initially opted in to, you can opt out by texting the number "No more [service name, e.g. what's happening]". Or you can opt out of the entire system by texting "I'm out".

3. It's improving and growing due to the growth of the peer network and consistent addition of new features. The service is being optimized for reliability in notifying subscribers when they're incorrectly parked and need to move their vehicle.

Engage in our community 

Are you interested in sharing your art, business, or other community work? 

Submit a message to be shared with eligible subscribers.

Are you a resident that would like to get more involved (beyond signing up)? 

Get in touch to help us the spread the word and grow the initiative in whatever way you can! We appreciate any and all support or ideas!

"Where's my car?!"

OK, so your car got towed — now what?

1. First, take a deep breath. Remember: it happens to the best of us. We've been there *one* too many times.

2. Find out where your car was towed. Cities' websites can help.

   • If you were towed in Boston, go here.

   • If you were towed in Cambridge, go here.

   • If you were towed in Somerville, contact Pat's Towing.

3. Pick it up. 

4. Get notified next time by signing up for Towed Car Alerts provided by the City of Boston.