Illegal Parking

Opened: Jun 22, 2026 15:10
Description: PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT REQUESTING A PARKING TICKET FOR ANY DRIVER. I selected "Illegal Parking" only to reach the Boston Transportation Department (BTD). I am a resident at 75 Peterborough St. We are experiencing a severe and recurring health and noise hazard caused by heavy commercial delivery trucks parking less than half a meter from our ground-level windows. This is not a single vehicle or a one-time issue. Every day, many different delivery trucks park at this spot and leave their diesel engines idling, often for 20 minutes to over an hour at a time. The engine rumble consistently exceeds 70 decibels (measured outside our window), and the diesel exhaust fumes enter our apartments directly. Because it is a constant rotation of different trucks throughout the day, the disruption is nearly nonstop. Drivers likely do not realize how close they are to a sensitive living space. My request is for the BTD to evaluate this location and install a permanent "NO IDLING - STRICTLY ENFORCED" or "RESIDENTIAL AREA - PLEASE TURN OFF ENGINE" sign. A clear city sign would proactively solve this recurring noise and health issue without penalizing individual working drivers. This is especially important given the documented health risks of prolonged diesel exhaust exposure in residential areas. Thank you for your help.
Location: 1340 Boylston St, Boston, Ma, 02215
42.34387464, -71.09850174
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