Effective February 1, 2021, individuals utilizing the First Street Garage in Cambridge will observe adjustments to the daily parking rates. This update, implemented by the Cambridge Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department, aims to align the rates of the First Street Garage with comparable parking facilities in the vicinity. It’s important to note that night, weekend, and monthly parking fees at the First Street Garage remain unchanged.
The decision to modify the daily rates at the First Street Garage and Green Street Garage comes after careful consideration to ensure that parking costs remain reasonable for daily users. The anticipated increase for most daytime parkers at the First Street Garage is between $2.00 and $4.00 per day.
Updated Daily Parking Rates at First Street Garage
The new rate structure for daily parking at First Street Garage, effective February 1, 2021, is detailed below:
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | $4.00 |
| 1-2 hours | $6.00 |
| 2-3 hours | $8.00 |
| 3-4 hours | $10.00 |
| 4-5 hours | $12.00 |
| 5-6 hours | $14.00 |
| 6-7 hours | $16.00 |
| 7-8 hours | $19.00 |
| 8-9 hours | $22.00 |
| 9-24 hours | $30.00 |
Overview of Green Street Garage Rate Changes
For comparison, the daily parking rates at the Green Street Garage are also being adjusted to reflect area pricing. The updated rates for Green Street Garage are as follows:
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | $4.00 |
| 1-2 hours | $8.00 |
| 2-3 hours | $10.00 |
| 3-4 hours | $12.00 |
| 4-5 hours | $16.00 |
| 5-8 hours | $18.00 |
| 8-9 hours | $20.00 |
| 9-12 hours | $22.00 |
| 12-24 hours | $30.00 |
Resident Parking Program at First Street Garage
Cambridge residents have the opportunity to benefit from reduced monthly parking rates at the First Street Parking Garage. A monthly fee of $100.00 applies from May through November, and a reduced rate of $50.00 per month is available from December through April. Participation in this program requires a Resident Parking Permit and involves a one-time $10.00 fee for an electronic access card.
The City of Cambridge owns and Republic Parking Systems operates both the First Street and Green Street garages. For further details regarding these rate adjustments or for general inquiries about the garages, please contact the Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Department via email at [email protected] or by phone at 617-349-4700.
Accessibility Information
The City of Cambridge is committed to inclusivity and non-discrimination. Accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, alternative format materials, and policy modifications, are available for individuals with disabilities. For accessibility-related inquiries, please contact Najah Casimir at [email protected], 617-349-4359 (voice), or through relay at 711.
