City Of Portland: Citywide Parking Ban Declared For Saturday, January 29 At 10:00 PM Until 6:00 AM Sunday, January 30

Portland ME

29 January, 2022

10:24 AM

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Press release from the City of Portland: January 28, 2022 Due to the blizzard conditions expected and the timing of the storm, the City is encouraging residents to move their cars into the snow ban parking lots listed below after 5:00 PM tonight (Friday, January 28) or early tomorrow (Saturday, January 29) morning. This will help ensure residents do not have to move their cars during the heaviest snowfall and help Public Works keep the streets safe and clear, especially as visibility is expected to be an issue for plow truck drivers. The two City-operated garages – Spring Street and Elm Street – will offer the snow ban parking rate ($3/each night, no going in and out) on both Friday and Saturday nights. And the Elm Street garage will be open on Sunday.  We thank residents in advance for preparing for this storm and for making plans to move their cars as early as possible. It is always a good idea to not travel during a storm with these expected conditions if you don't have to.  PARKING BAN INFORMATION The City offers numerous free options for parking during a snow ban. These lots are available after 5:00 PM on weekdays on the day a ban is called unless otherwise posted (see note above). School lots and unrestricted parking areas can be accessed earlier on weekends/when school is not in session.  All vehicle owners must remove their vehicles from these designated areas listed below by 7:00 AM (except for school lots, which are 6:30 AM and by 8:00 AM for the Promenades, State St Ext., and Marginal Way) the morning the ban is removed.  The City may tow, at the owner's expense, any vehicle which has not been removed by the deadline: Most parking garages will be available during snow bans at reduced rates. Please check with the individual garages to understand their rules.  Vehicles must be out of these alternate parking lots by 7:00 AM (unless otherwise noted) the morning the ban is lifted. Public Works Customer Service: 207-874-8493  Parking Ban Hotline: 207-879-0300 SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL REGULATIONS This press release was produced by the City of Portland. The views expressed here are the author's own.