Some residents and small business owners in Hoboken are calling on the city to halt its newly launched parking enforcement pilot program.

Opponents of the program say that it has sparked concern over transparency, ethics and accountability in local government.

C.L.E.A.R. is part of the Vision Zero initiative. It uses cameras to catch people breaking parking rules, while also trying to ease traffic congestion on Washington Street.

Cameras have been placed on Washington Street between Observer Highway and 8th Street.

Pictures of the violation are reviewed by the staff from the Hoboken Parking Utility, and they determine whether the person gets a summons. If a violation is confirmed, a citation is sent to the registered vehicle owner by mail.

While some of the small businesses in Hoboken say they've seen a drop in revenue because of the new parking enforcement program, Mayor Ravi Bhalla says compliance and safety are up in the city.

“That has been met with great success in terms of compliance, in terms of deterring violations and creating a much safer environment that's great for the community,” the mayor said. “Great for the residents and has also helped small businesses with turnover as well in terms of loading trucks.”

Currently, there is a pause on enforcement for commercial vehicle violations to allow ample notice about the program. The pilot program is expected to stick around through the end of the year.