Building on the success of the increasingly popular Pay-By-Phone system for parking, the MBTA is launching a pilot program designed to increase occupancy at certain transit station locations, where ample parking remains available. Under this new initiative, the MBTA will offer lower parking rates based upon local pricing and competition. Effective July 1st, the daily parking rates at ten facilities will be $3, while the monthly rate will be $60:

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MBTA General Manager Richard Davey says the program could be expanded if it achieves the desired goals of filling vacant parking spaces and increasing net revenues. “We’ll monitor this pilot program closely over the course of the next few months, and then decide whether to make it permanent,’ said Davey.

Additionally, the MBTA is testing a “premium” parking program at the Braintree Station garage. Guaranteed parking spaces at the most conveniently located area close to the station entrance can be reserved by customers for a monthly fee of $200.