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Council asks traffic commission to study cap on residential parking permits, referring motion to public safety
Summary
Councilor Greeno Sawaya asked the mayor to request the traffic commission consider limiting residential parking permits to four per unit, with an appeals process for additional permits; the council referred the motion to the public-safety subcommittee for study.
The Revere City Council on June 23 approved a request that the mayor ask the traffic commission to consider a regulation that would cap the number of residential parking permits issued per address or unit at four and create an appeals process and modest annual fee for permits above that cap.
Why it matters: Councilors said unrestricted permit issuance — in some cases up to 10 permits per unit — has contributed to neighborhood parking congestion and tensions among residents.
Proposal and council action: Councilor Greeno Sawaya explained that other municipalities (including Somerville, Cambridge and Boston) use limits and fees to manage residential parking demand; his motion asked the mayor to forward the proposal to the traffic commission for consideration. Councilor Calleandro and others recommended additional subcommittee study; the council referred the motion to the public-safety subcommittee for further work.
Next steps: The traffic commission and public-safety subcommittee will examine caps, appeals and fee structures, and return recommendations (including possible ordinance changes) to the full council.
Ending: Councilors signaled interest in balancing household needs and shared-street access and asked staff to analyze permit counts and enforcement options.
