City of Cambridge, MA

04/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/24/2025 08:29

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang Seeks New Members for the Cambridge Commercial Parking Control Committee

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking new members for the Cambridge Commercial Parking Control Committee, a five-member board established to review applications for new Commercial Parking Permits.

The Commercial Parking Control Committee is established pursuant to Chapter 10.16.030 of the Cambridge Municipal Code. Committee members will be appointed by the Cambridge City Council and initial appointment will be for a term of 1-3 years and will be eligible for reappointment.

Applicants must be Cambridge residents. No person shall be appointed to the Committee who has a financial interest in commercial parking in Cambridge.

The City of Cambridge is committed to advancing a culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. All board and commission members in Cambridge must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Members of the Commercial Parking Control Committee should be able to:

  • Participate in a collaborative process with other Committee members.
  • Consider diverse ideas and perspectives with empathy and respect.
  • Be willing to Work with the Cambridge Department of Transportation.
  • Review and understand the city's policies, rules, and regulations related to Commercial Parking; understand issues related to the safety, sustainability, and accessibility of the city's transportation network and its operations.
  • Be willing to navigate complex issues related to how parking supports public policy, accessibility, economic development, and other City goals.
  • Demonstrate strong attentiveness and listening skills to complex presentations and discussions.

The Commercial Parking Control Committee will meet on an as-needed basis (at least biannually) based on submission of applications for Commercial Parking Permits. Members must review applications and application materials prior to each meeting they attend. Recent changes in city regulations establishing Flexible Parking Corridors have lowered barriers to the establishment of Commercial Parking, and we anticipate a renewed interest in Commercial Parking Permits. Learn more about Flexible Parking Corridors.

Under the provisions of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, meetings are usually required to be in person, although the Commercial Parking Control Committee may meet remotely under the temporary Open Meeting Law provisions.

Applications to serve on this committee can be submitted by Monday, June 2, 2025, to City Manager Yi-An Huang using the city's online application system at Cambridgema.gov/Apply. A cover letter and résumé or applicable experience should be submitted during the online application process.