Rollout anticipated for new pushcart kiosks downtown

Upgrades to downtown Boston's pushcart program are slated to begin in September with a test of new mobile retail kiosks.

The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District is seeking city approval to put six of the structures on the Old State House plaza, Washington Street in front of Walgreens and School Street.

The custom-designed, moveable metal kiosks are 4 feet across and 8 feet high when open. They have storage and can be locked and left in place overnight.

"These are being custom-designed so they will fit into the landscape of the district and will be very accommodating for people who want to sell different things," BID president Rosemarie Sansone said. "You won't see any of the boxes or clutter that's around the current vendors. It will … really allow the vendors to present themselves and their products in the most profitable and professional way."

Rental fees for the kiosks, which will cost the BID $32,000 each, haven't been determined, but a monthly range of $1,500 to $2,000 per unit has been discussed. Current pushcart fees run $800 to $2,500, depending on location.

Longtime pushcart vendor Craig Caplan said he's applied for the pilot program and hopes it will turn into a long-term venture that allows him to remain in his 22-year spot in front of the former Filene's building, now being redeveloped.

"I'm very excited about the prospect," he said. "I've worked really, really hard for what I hope is coming."

New pushcarts and a selling vehicle for food vendors also are on the agenda for the property owner-supported BID, which is trying to upgrade the vending program to match public and private improvements in the district.

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