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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The City of Cambridge now says there has been a dramatic rise in street sweeping tickets after a no-tow policy went into effect in 2023.
Last year, over 20,000 street-cleaning tickets were issued to those who failed to move their car for the sweeper. That's a big jump from the 8,700 tickets issued in 2022, the last year when towing was allowed.
Public Works Environmental Services Manager John Fitzgerald says he hopes the city can reverse the trend in order to continue implementing an effective street-cleaning program.
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"A good street cleaning program, where the sweeper can get directly up to the curb, provides huge environmental benefits, huge quality of life benefits for the residents of the city," he said.
Fitzgerald says the ticket, now $100, seems worth it for people to keep their car in place. He is encouraging residents to do their part by moving their vehicles for street cleaning.
No word at this time over when or if the city will reinstate the towing policy.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@JamesRojas.bsky.social) reports.