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MPS Helps Two Massachusetts Cities Reduce Illegal Parking at Bus Stops ahead of MBTA Enforcement
Prnewswire· 2025-12-19 03:54
Group 1 - The SafetyStick technology has been successfully implemented in Somerville and Lynn, leading to significant reductions in illegal parking at bus stops, with Somerville reporting a drop from 68 violations in June to 14 in September [3][4] - Somerville's pilot project recorded 469 violations over 67 days, averaging seven violations per day at a single bus stop, highlighting the extent of the issue prior to the installation of SafetySticks [3] - Lynn experienced a dramatic 70% decrease in violations within four months of deploying SafetySticks, indicating a positive change in driver behavior [4] Group 2 - The results from Somerville and Lynn suggest that automated enforcement through solar-powered devices can effectively change driver behavior even before full-scale policing is implemented [5] - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) may benefit from the successful implementation of SafetySticks in these communities, providing a cost-effective and scalable enforcement model [6] - Municipal Parking Services (MPS) is a leader in parking enforcement technologies, utilizing AI to enhance compliance and safety outcomes in urban environments [7]