Request for a public hearing

Examine Boston's 48-Hour Parking Space Saver Policy

Last activity March 12, 2026 (6 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    March 9, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council order asks for a hearing to assess Boston’s 48-hour space saver rule after snow emergencies. It notes concerns about enforcement, public education, and whether space savers remain beyond the 48 hours. The hearing would involve the Transportation Department, Police, Public Works, and other parties to improve policy clarity and compliance.

Affects Boston residents

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, and Miniard Culpepper

Now with the Committee on City Services

About Transportation & Streets and Public Safety

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Official title

Order for a hearing to examine Boston's 48-hour parking space saver policy following snow emergencies.

Timeline

  1. March 11, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.