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Needham advisory council discusses Stantec parking study recommendations; committee to press for clearer signage, payment tech and targeted outreach
Summary
The Council of Economic Advisors reviewed recommendations from a 2023 Stantec parking study and discussed implementing mobile payments, improved wayfinding, flexible permit rules and outreach to private landowners for improved circulation and business access.
Council members reviewed recommendations from a 2023 Stantec parking study and discussed short- and long-term steps to make existing parking more accessible, improve signage and introduce flexible permit and pricing strategies. The committee’s chair summarized the report and said some actions are already underway, including work with a vendor to enable mobile payments for parking. The chair said once mobile payments and testing are in place, the town could consider differential pricing by location or time based on the Stantec recommendations. Members highlighted several near-term priorities from the…
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