Empty Parking Lot on Broadway

[balsamicdragon.livejournal.com]

Hey there! My sister is visiting us for Thanksgiving,... in her 73 foot long tractor trailer! I am trying to find a place for her to park her truck. Does anyone have contact info for the folks that own the old Shaw's lot? Alternately, does anyone know of a good place to park a tractor trailer that is on the T or a bus line?

Thank you!!!

[Edit]

Thanks to everyone for their helpful suggestions! I think we have not only a plan, but a reasonable back-up plan in case that falls through :) Thanks again!

Comments

[ron_newman]

Someone who claims to represent the owner of that property introduced himself here as Robert Allen, Esq. at 617-383-6000.

Also, Rite Aid shares that parking lot. Perhaps their manager could help you?

[qwrrty.livejournal.com]

I wish I could offer useful suggestions, but I really just wanted to thank you for the best parking question ever on DSLJ. I hope you find a place for your sister to park her truck.

[marphod.livejournal.com]

My driveway MIGHT be long enough. I'll grab a tape measure and find out later today. OTOH, it would involve getting into a residential driveway that is in no way designed for it.

Is she looking for someplace to park her trailer and just drive the cab around, or leave the entire thing? Do you know how long she'll be here? You might be able to get a temporary permit from the city.

[thetathx1138.livejournal.com]

OK, I've got to ask. Is she a professional trucker or something?

[ceo]

It might actually be worth talking to the Traffic and Parking office.

[hikermtnbiker.livejournal.com]

I often see many tractor trailers parked on Middlesex Ave, which runs behind the Assembly Square shopping center. I assume that the drivers may be staying at the La Quinta there. Many bus lines run through the area and Broadway is a short walk away.

[frotz.livejournal.com]

I noticed recently that New Washington St. (off Washington, just east of the tracks, past the Cafe Belo) looked like it had signage allowing overnight parking of commercial vehicles, which I was surprised by as I didn't think Somerville ever allowed that on any public street at all. I'd check out the details before assuming anything past that, but it's a possibility. (It's also a really quiet and perhaps mildly sketchy area, fwiw.)

[anu3bis.livejournal.com]

What about the Super Stop and Shop?

[808.livejournal.com]

My bro was a big rig truck driver for a bit. When he visited the closest place he could stay was a truck stop in Sturbridge. I'd go out and pick him up. It was nice as truck stops go. He said there was a place in Charlestown he stayed at once, but found getting there to be scary in a big rig due to the small streets. So he avoided it.

[red-liner.livejournal.com]

There used to be a lot by the Mass Pike entrance in Allston where semis could be parked. You might try checking with the Turnpike Authority!

[leko.livejournal.com]

When a friend visited me driving a large box truck, we talked to the manager of the riteaid and they said there wouldn't be a problem with us leaving it there for the weekend. We had no problems or complaints.

[koshmom.livejournal.com]

I think my driveway is long enough. It would definitely be long enough if she unhooked the cab. And it's not like we'll be around (that is until late Sat afternoon). She might have to ask my next door neighbors to move their vehicles if they're home so she can make the turn from road into driveway, but I can give them a heads up.

I'd say it would be best to back it up my street and into my driveway. She can walk the few blocks to pick up the 101 bus to your place.

It is closer than Sturbridge, and at least a fall back position should she not be able to park near you.

[sonofabish.livejournal.com]

Call VDA. They're on Perimeter Road off of Washington St. They have loading docks and a yard behind their building. They might be willing to let your sister park her rig back there for a couple of days.

[somervilleguy.livejournal.com]

I've seen rigs parked on New Washigton st. (next to the rail yard) overnight.

[marphod.livejournal.com]

Another idea; there's a trailer lot at route 30, route 128/I95 and I90 (accessible from 30, across from R Glenfield St, and from the on-ramp to 90 from 128 south or River Rd). I've no idea what the rules are for using that lot.

(Google maps puts it at River Rd & Interstate 90 & Interstate 95, Weston, MA 02493 or 42.342281 N, -71.265961W)

It might also be worth contacting a local school

[ron_newman]

What did you end up doing? (Someone in the future may have the same problem to solve and come here for an answer, so it would be helpful to learn what worked for you.)