Harvard Square parking meters in effect until 8 pm

[bex77]

I know you folks love to talk about parking rules, so heads up - Cambridge announced March 19th that it is extending the active hours of parking meters around Harvard Square from 6 pm to 8 pm. In logic that eludes me, they say this will make more spaces available. So if you have to drive down there for some reason, bring more quarters!

http://www.cambridgema.gov/deptann.cfm?story_id=2591

Comments

[svilletheatre.livejournal.com]

But meters are *not* full all the time, only at peak periods. Many weekdays and weeknights the side streets have ample parking available. If we had smart meters that could charge high prices at peak times, like weekends, etc. and low prices at non-peak times to encourage visitation, it would be ideal. This is what many people have been pushing for. However, smart meters themselves cost a bit of money, which is an issue for city governments.