Boston's updated parking enforcement policies: temporary loading zones for small businesses

The Boston Transportation Department is creating temporary pick up zones in front of restaurants that have transitioned to takeout and delivery only. Takeout food pickup zones restrict parking to five minutes to increase convenience for the quick pickup and delivery of takeout food from restaurants, and provide adequate room for physical distancing of six feet or more. Restaurants can request a temporary pickup zone on the city's website. The city will not, however, make exemptions for public safety violations, such as blocking a hydrant, sidewalk or handicap ramp, which it will focus on as it continues to enforce parking violations.