Parking Meter Fees Will Change to $2 per Hour in Kendall Square

The City of Cambridge is increasing fees for on-street parking meters in Kendall Square. New meter rates will go into effect on a rolling basis throughout the area, between February 27 and March 22.

New rates will be $2 per hour throughout Kendall Square. If you pay in quarters, the first quarter will pay for eight minutes of parking and the second will pay for seven minutes. Previous rates ranged from $1 per hour to $1.50 per hour. This work will also involve upgrading some meter equipment.

During this period, your parking payment options will not change. Please follow directions on the meter if paying with coins or instructions on the Passport Parking app/website if paying with a mobile device. Check the white and green signs near your parking space to understand when payment is required.

These changes will impact meters on:

• Albany Street 
• Ames Street
• Amherst Street
• Athenaeum Street
• Binney Street
• Broadway (between Portland Street and Main Street)
• First Street (between Rogers Street and Memorial Drive)
• Hampshire Street (between Portland Street and Broadway)
• Linksey Way
• Main Street (between Portland Street and Memorial Drive)
• Mass Ave (between State Street and Memorial Drive)
• Munroe Street
• Osborn Street
• Pacific Street (between Purrington Street and Grand Junction)
• Second Street (between Rogers Street and Athenaeum Street)
• State Street
• Third Street (between Rogers Street and Broadway)
• Vassar Street
• Windsor Street (between Main Street and Mass Ave)

Click here for a larger map of the area where parking meter costs will increase.

For more information on City-owned parking meters, lots, and garages, visit this webpage.