The MBTA hadn’t changed parking rates in more than 10 years. The current fee structure doesn’t account for variations in demand for parking across the system, which has led to overcrowding at many stations.

Instituting a flat, system-wide increase still wouldn’t address these inefficiencies. Instead, we relied on feedback from customers and lot attendants, as well as data about current and historic parking conditions. The new pricing structure also considers the total cost of your commute, including the price of your Commuter Rail pass.

After the new pricing goes into effect, we will continually evaluate its efficacy and address any gaps or inefficiencies periodically.