Tool locker buildings for tradespeople to ease parking
The resident suggests working with trade unions to rent buildings with lockers for workers' tools so they can use the MBTA or rides, avoid tickets, and free up parking.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
To help alleviate parking problems get in touch with the Unions construction, electrician, laborers, etc. Rent buildings in different areas to house lockers for workers. They can bring their tools in on a Monday take them home if they want on Friday.
Who it helps and why
That way they can utilize the MBTA or get a ride and get dropped off no more tickets for them and more parking spaces open up
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- August 8, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Library, BCYF or other site
- Submitted at
- City Hall
- Submission language
- English
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