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Resident Parking Stickers for Students
Students wishing to obtain Resident Parking Permits, are subject to the same rules and regulations as any resident permit applicant.
Students are required to have a valid Massachusetts automobile registration showing their vehicle is registered and principally garaged in their name, from their current Boston address. *
Students must also provide proof of residency, bearing their name and Boston address. The proof of residency must be one of the following, postmarked or signed within the past 30 days.
- A signed lease, or Notarized rental agreement
- Gas, Electric or Telephone Bill
- Cable Television Bill
- Monthly Bank Statement
- Credit Card Bill
* If the vehicle not owned by the student (for example, owner by a parent) the vehicle registration must show the student has custody of the vehicle at the student's local Boston address and the vehicle must be principally garaged in the City of Boston. For further information, please call 617-635-4682 to speak with a customer service representative.
If you are Active Duty Military assigned to Boston, please call 617-635-4682 to speak with a customer service representative.
Mayor Kicks Off Student Turnover Campaign
Mayor Thomas M. Menino kicked off this year's Student Turnover Campaign 2006 today by accompanying city inspectors and Code Enforcement Officers on a walkthrough of Allston and Brighton, neighborhoods heavily populated with college students. Hoping to mitigate additional stress placed upon neighborhoods with a large number of students living off campus, Mayor Menino has directed all enforcement and regulatory city agencies such as Inspectional Services, Public Works, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services and the Transportation Department to develop a contingency plan that will provide additional assistance and extra resources during the long weekend.
"This collaboration among these departments shows that when we work together to solve the issues in the neighborhood, we can succeed," Mayor Menino said. "We welcome the new students who move into our neighborhoods, at the same time we work to make a smooth transition for the residents already living here."
During the walkthrough, Mayor Menino and crews distributed 'Welcome to Boston' packets. These packets consist of important neighborhood information such as trash pick-up dates and times, parking regulations, bed bug fact sheets and housing code regulations along with various city ordinances. Inspectors also conducted on the spot inspections ensuring units are in compliance with the State Sanitary Code. Code Enforcement Officers also inspected dumpsters and trash barrels for overloading and proper storage.
As a result of Student Turnover Campaign 2005, Inspectors conducted roughly 200 inspections resulting in the issuance of 65 violations, 115 pieces of discarded furniture tagged and removed from sidewalks, 72 trash and parking violations and 75 tickets for improper storage/placement of trash. At the same time, Public Works crews removed approximately 120 tons of trash and debris.
Due to the heavy volume of students moving in and out of rental units, August 31st through the first week in September has been labeled "Student Turnover Weekend." This slogan has been adopted due to the high number of rental units simultaneously vacated and occupied in such a short time frame. As a result, neighborhoods with heavy student populations tend to experience problems of a greater magnitude such as overloads of garbage, trash and debris, units not up to code and major traffic issues. City agencies are focusing on alleviating these issues by providing extra city services throughout the long weekend.
Beginning today, ISD Inspectors and Code Enforcement Officers will conduct on the spot inspections and issue tickets for trash infractions. Inspectors will also promote the newly passed Rental Unit Delivery Standards ordinance. This ordinance is designed to establish rental units are safe and sanitary prior to occupation. The following are the top five standards units must meet:
- Clean and Sanitary,
- Owners must post contact information
- All units and common hallways must contain smoke detectors,
- Property owners must provide carbon monoxide detectors
- Units must be safe
Other agencies such as the Public Works Department will deploy extra packers and street sweepers to keep up with the heavy volume of trash. In addition to its normal day and time, supplemental trash pick-ups have been scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Transportation Department will also provide assistance with ensuring traffic flows smoothly and that emergency vehicles are able to maneuver through city streets.
If your unit does not meet the above standards please call the Mayor's 24-hr hotline at (617) 635-4500 and request an inspection.
On Street Traffic and Parking
Boston has an excellent and affordable public transportation system. Every Boston neighborhood is
accessible by train, trolley or bus, with some further accessible by water.
Owning a car in Boston is sometimes more of a responsibility than a convenience, and we recommend you
not bring cars with you to school. If you do choose to bring a car to Boston, please note the registration
and residency requirements as well as the penalties for illegal parking.
For more information on Boston's Resident Parking Program, please visit: www.cityofboston.gov/transportation
For more information about Boston's public transportation, please visit: www.MBTA.com
For information on detours in and around Boston due to the Big Dig construction project, please visit: www.MassPike.com
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