Councilor Linehan proposes "No Tow" street-cleaning ordinance for South Boston

District 2 Boston City Councilor Bill Linehan is proposing a "No Tow" street-cleaning program for South Boston, according to a press release issued by his office quoted on the Fort Point Blog.

City Councilor Bill Linehan and the Boston Transportation Department will hold three community meetings in South Boston to discuss the Councilor’s proposed ‘No Tow’ Street Cleaning Program. Under the program, towing will be suspended and violators will receive a $100 ticket in the South Boston neighborhood.

The program would be instituted solely in South Boston, at least at first.

In a separate press release, the councilor recommends the program saying it will increase compliance while offering a more "green" alternative to towing.

Under the program, all revenue would be returned to the city versus the way it is now, with some (much?) of the revenue being shared with the private towing companies.

Times and dates of the three public meetings can be found on the Fort Point Blog.