Yes, it is true….parking just went up in Boston 25% from $2.00 to $2.50 for two hours of parking, $1.25/hour or 12 minutes for $.25. I am sure a lot of you were wondering why the machines were taking more of your money. Here is your answer.
Is this a sign of inflation or just an in line increase? Compared to other major US cities, Boston is relatively inexpensive. Philadelphia is $2/hour, Washington, D.C is $3/hour and Los Angeles is a staggering $4/hour.
Meter prices have not increased in Boston, MA since the mid 80′s. The city will also be implementing a “Smart Card” system in which you can reload a parking debit card at various locations.
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What do you do? Just get a roll of quarters every time you go to the bank? I think the smart cards are a really good idea.