The limits of building on top of an existing parking garage became apparent at last week’s public meeting with Dock Square Garage owner, Fortis Group and their architect team, Stantec. The need to retain internal ramps will result in little external change along Surface Road and the Greenway, other than recladding and new landscaping. In Read More…
Mayor Walsh has proposed a $5 million annual increase in Boston transportation spending, including protected bike lanes and pedestrian paths, intersection redesigns, and traffic signal advancements. This proposal will be largely funded through a set of parking fine increases, with some doubling or more. This includes higher fees charged for a non-resident parking in a Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Homeless Camp at Atlantic Avenue Playground “Homeless camp in children’s playground.” The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on Read More…
The City’s year-long parking pilot has found increased meter pricing to be the most effective strategy to reducing congestion, improving parking availability, and increasing roadway safety. The pilot, which began back in April 2017 as one of the Go Boston 2030 action items, tested two parking approaches in the Back Bay and Seaport: 1) Increased Meter Pricing Read More…
Sixty discounted parking spaces at the Parcel 7 Haymarket Garage were dedicated North End residents during and after the Big Dig as mitigation for lost parking elsewhere in the neighborhood. The $150 monthly rate is more than half off the garage rate for a typical indoor parking spot. Now, 5 Investigates finds those North End Read More…
At-Large Councilor Michelle Wu is pitching the idea of an annual fee, potentially up to $100, for residents to obtain parking permits. This money could then be used to fund transportation projects. Read the hearing order from the city council meeting here. Currently, Boston residents looking to parking their cars in their neighborhood need only Read More…
Larry Smetana at Union Wharf shares the photo above showing how the snow banks along the cycle track forced cars to park in the vehicle travel lanes. Kelly Hand added a view of what happened when the snow melted and several cars remained parked “offsides” with some receiving tickets as a result. Please move your Read More…
Dock Square Garage owner Fortis Group has proposed to add nine residential floors on top of its parking facility creating a 194′ high tower at the triangular space on Clinton Street, according to plans filed with the Boston Planning & Development Agency per the Boston Globe. Dock Square Garage is located between Faneuil Hall Marketplace/Quincy Read More…
Motor vehicle visiting parkers have had a free ride (literally) during the cycle track project as the meters along Atlantic Avenue were displaced. A new multi-space pay system has been installed and the City is ready to make it operational. Starting Friday, November 15, 2017: – 2 hour parking limit, 8am-8pm (ex Sun), and meters Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Rodent Removal “Bag (clearly marked) containing 2 dead rats – leaving it at the curb for removal by city services. 208 Endicott Street, North End” Read More…
Forced detour from the cycle-track yesterday in front of Lincoln Wharf. Just another example of why we need loading zones, not tour bus parking, along Commercial Street. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or Read More…
City transportation officials have reinstated tour bus parking on Commercial Street in front of the Steriti Skating Rink through December 1st. The change was made to accommodate the seasonal crush of tours that arrive in Boston and New England for the Autumn leaf peeking season. To avoid a ticket, residents should be aware of the Read More…