The ever-present threat of parking tickets drives people away from the city’s downtown. If only we could divert those efforts elsewhere.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland urged to get creative about loss of parking from outdoor dining
Portland is looking into a new outdoor dining program that would permanently close Dana and Wharf streets and part of Milk Street, but economic development committee members worry the new allowances would impact parking.
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Posted inTimes Record
Bath takes control of parking lot used by shipyard, with eventual plans to turn it into a park
South End residents want the Castine Avenue parking lot to become a park, but BIW workers say that wouldn’t solve the neighborhood’s traffic problem.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Two city parking garages go ‘touchless’
PORTLAND — The city’s Spring and Elm streets parking garages now are using touchless entry and exit systems. To receive a ticket upon entry, users can wave a hand near the ticket button on the machine and it will dispense a ticket. Touchless payment options upon exiting the garage include Google Pay, Apple Pay, Paypal […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland pay as you throw program, parking regulations return June 1
PORTLAND — Parking enforcement and the pay as your throw curbside trash program will return next month after being put on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Starting June 1 parking will again be enforced in timed zones and metered spaces throughout the city. All residential parking permits that expire June 30 will be automatically […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Parking district way to pay extra Metro costs, councilor says
City Councilor Kimberly Cook wants the city to find new revenue sources to fund a higher financial contribution to the bus service, rather than rely on taxpayers.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: We need more neighbors
What would it take to make car-free living available to people who want it?
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Six-story garage proposed as first piece of major project in downtown Portland
The company behind the development near the Old Port wants to build the garage with space for stores, apartments and offices.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth subdivision parking dispute settled
A new private parking area will be built to accommodate the parking needs of two Glen Road residents.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
St. John Street neighbors fear disruption from Maine Medical Center garage
The city and the hospital are working with residents to deal with displaced parking.