Jersey City to Launch Camera-Assisted Parking Enforcement Pilot This Summer

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon announced Tuesday that the city will put forward a resolution at the June 10 City Council meeting to enter into contracts for a camera-assisted parking enforcement pilot program, with a launch targeted for this summer.

The program would use cameras to detect double parking, blockages in bike lanes and crosswalks, and vehicles illegally occupying loading zones. When a violation is detected, the system captures a time-stamped photo of the license plate and vehicle. A citation is then issued by mail only after a Jersey City Police Department Parking Enforcement official reviews it for accuracy.

“Too many people in Jersey City feel like anything goes when it comes to how our streets are used, and that has real consequences for safety, for getting around, and for quality of life,” Solomon said. “This pilot gives us a smarter, more consistent way to enforce the rules that already exist and to make our streets safer and calmer for everyone.”

The pilot will track outcomes including the number of double parking incidents on targeted corridors, the percentage of time bike lanes and crosswalks remain clear, and dwell time in loading zones.

The city launched a public feedback survey Tuesday at JCNJ.org/ParkingSurvey to help identify resident concerns and prioritize pilot locations. Once locations are selected, the city will host community meetings in each ward and one citywide meeting with Special Improvement Districts and local businesses.

Subject to City Council approval on June 10 and utility pole permitting from PSEG, the administration is targeting a July to August launch.