On the same topic.....when did the city take a city-owned, metered lot in Davis Square and turn it (after 6 pm) into a private, restaurant-controlled lot? This is adding to the problem you're fighting against. If meters now go to 10 pm, these meters will be out of commission, but you can only use them if visiting a particular restaurant. What about those who'd like to go to Starbucks, Diesel, the Theater, etc.? And are these restaurants paying the city for the privilege of using a city lot for their patrons?