Council Looks to Create Committee to Study Parking Around Upcoming Silver Line

By Seth Daniel

On Monday night, the Chelsea City Council passed a motion by a vote of 11-0 to examine the upcoming Silver Line Stations and explore ways to prevent commuters from taking up too much parking space.

Councillor Roy Avellaneda presented the motion during Monday’s Council meeting, aiming to address a potential issue that could arise as soon as the Silver Line opens in the spring.

With construction progressing quickly and residents now able to see the stations and their locations, Avellaneda felt it was necessary to initiate a study.

“There areas of the city where these new stations would open are certainly vulnerable and we should think about some parking regulations around them,” he said. “I can imagine there will be outsiders parking in these areas if allowed. So that we don’t harm our residents living in these areas, we should look at doing these parking restrictions now.”

Avellaneda’s motion received full support from the Council, and it calls for the formation of a working group to evaluate possible solutions for the new stations.

The working group would consist of city councillors, the city manager, the city clerk, the police chief, and the Planning Department.