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Newton’s Parking Regulations Are Changing!

Our City Councilors and the Public Safety & Transportation Committee (PS&T) are currently reviewing potential policy updates. The hard work of modernizing Newton’s parking is underway, but complex policies carry real, unintended consequences for our neighborhoods.

NewtonParking.com represents Newton residents who want a balanced, sensible, and data-driven parking strategy for our city's future.

Our Core Platform & Principles

Public streets are a shared, finite resource meant for active transportation, local commerce, and short-term visitor access. As our population grows, municipal management of curb space is essential.

Safe & Passable Roadways: The primary job of our streets is ensuring unobstructed passage for emergency vehicles, snowplows, and public transit.

Support for Historic Properties: We must provide viable alternatives for residents whose homes predate modern parking requirements and lack off-street driveways.

Prefer Active Use over Storage: Municipal policies should consistently encourage off-street parking options first, preserving street space for active community use.

Privilege, Not a Right: On-street parking is a managed public resource. Residents who fund local roadways through municipal vehicle taxes deserve consideration, but street space must remain governed for the good of the whole community.