parking news
Looking for Monthly Parking? (9/26/2008)
Monthly Parking Available
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Residential Permit Parking stickers for 2008-2009 now available (6/11/2008)
The Residential Permit Parking stickers for 2008-2009 are now available in the Parking Division. The 2007-2008 residential stickers will expire June 30, 2008.
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Crossing Guides Needed (10/2/2008)
To busy for a part time job, but need a few extra dollars?
Consider being a Crossing Guard.
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Reminder!! Street Cleaning Operations Underway (7/3/2008)
Residents of the Peninsula are reminded to observe parking restrictions in effect for street cleaning. Fail to do so could result in the towing of your vehicle.
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Looking for Parking in the Vicinity of Casco Bay Lines? (6/10/2008)
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here for a list and map of the businesses that provide parking within the vicinity of Casco Bay Lines. This information also includes places that offer monthly parking rates as well. For more information, please call our Parking Control Office, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 874-8443.
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Monthly Parking Spaces Available at Spring St. Garage (10/15/2007)
Monthly parking spaces available at Spring St. Garage
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The Parking division manages on and off street parking to support the safety and parking needs of residents, visitors, businesses and other departments helping to make Portland a safe, livable and economically vibrant city.
The consistent and fair enforcement of parking regulations, parking meter management and the operation and oversight of parking garages and lots are the most visible ways in which we support the City’s mission of “Strengthening A Remarkable City-Building a Community for Life”. Through our assistance in traffic control during emergencies and special events to the administration of the school crossing guide program, we further enhance the public safety needs of our community. We aim to be responsive to the needs of our customers and co-workers, and we strive to provide excellent service at all times.
The information on this site is intended to assist you, the motorist, in understanding Portland’s parking regulations and to help you make the most suitable parking arrangement when visiting the City.
Streets in the commercial areas of the City serve many competing interests. Primarily designed for moving traffic; the general public, delivery trucks, taxis and buses all vie for space making the urban street one of the most sought-after resources. Parking enforcement is vital to ensure this resource is used to the maximum benefit of the community.
We Strive to:
- Support the On-Street Parking system by equitably and
consistently enforcing the parking regulations.
- Encourage compliance of the City's parking
regulations.
- Promote traffic and pedestrian safety.
- Maximize the capacity of the existing parking supply
through increased turnover.
- Protect access needed for commerce and public
convenience; clear freight loading zones of all day commuters to allow
adequate delivery space for commercial businesses; provide for a more
efficient delivery of goods and services.
- Enhance the quality of life in residential neighborhoods
by keeping residential areas free of downtown commuters.