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Revere officials move Shirley Avenue meter additions, 15‑minute sensor pilot and rate increase to public hearing
Summary
City staff proposed adding roughly 44 meters on Shirley Avenue, installing 15‑minute sensor functionality and raising Shirley meter rates from $1.00 to $1.50 per hour; the commission voted to move the proposal to a public hearing after business representatives and DPCD voiced support.
City parking officials and the Department of Planning and Community Development on April 17 presented a package of proposed meter additions and pricing changes for the Shirley Avenue commercial district and requested a public hearing in May.
Parking Director Zach described a plan to add approximately 44 meters across the Shirley Avenue corridor — including DeHaan/Dehone Square and Centennial Avenue — to serve an expanding set of neighborhood businesses. He said meters removed in 2019 when nearby housing was built are now needed again because four businesses near Sandler/DeHaan Square are operating and customers need short‑term parking.
Zach said the city would pair new meters with sensor technology that provides a 15‑minute courtesy period for very short stops (for quick pick‑ups or takeout). He said the sensor pilot would first run on Broadway with nine sensors to collect data before expanding. To offset program costs and fund meter enforcement, Zach proposed increasing meter rates in the Shirley district from $1.00 to $1.50 per hour.
John Fassen, a city liaison, and Councilor Ira Novosalski spoke in support, noting petitions from local businesses. Revere CFO Richard Viscay said the sensors are grant‑funded in part by DPCD and that the sensors would offer flexibility for businesses and customers while maintaining turnover.
The commission moved the package to a public hearing by voice vote. Commissioners and staff agreed to advertise the proposal widely, hold a neighborhood meeting for residents and business owners before the hearing, and bring pilot results (from Broadway) and finalized meter location details to the May hearing.
If approved, staff said the sensor‑enabled meters would be deployed incrementally, with the Broadway pilot data informing wider rollout and rate decisions.
