the city of boston is rediculous, since the union mafia guy is running hte place. they took away a very large percentage of public parking along streets, with meters,to make bike lanes many years back. I don't remember any traffic safty hearings. I think it was kick back for 'bike path' grants.
well fast forward 7 years, the old crowd probably abandoned the place, who goes down there anymore. And they jacked up the parking tickets. Now some council-marxist wants to have parking fines based upon 'income' for 'working families'.
Here is a better solution: don't go down to boston, don't patronize the city. give back the metered parking.