Visitor's Guide 2022-2023

GREATER PORTLAND TRANSIT METRO 21 Elm St, Portland 207-774-0351 gpmetro.org

PUT IT IN PARK Don’t stress! On-street parking, surface lots, and garages in Greater Portland have you covered.

Provides transportation to locations throughout the Greater Portland region. Use a smartcard, mobile app, or cash to pay your fare. Info and schedules online. Map 3, D8 See ad pg 60. MAINE LIMOUSINE SERVICE 70 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough 207-883-0222 mainelimo.com Providing professional chauffeured transpor tation since 1987. Choose from Sedans, SUVs, Limousines, Sprinters, Shuttle Bus and a 1962 Bentley.

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I RENTALS LIGHTHOUSE BIKES 72 Ocean St, South Portland

207-200-0900 lighthousebikesportland.com Bike rentals for every experience: comfortable Worksman bikes, Gravel bikes or a beach Cruis er. Tours also available. Map 3, G2 See ad pg. 24

On PARK(ing) Day, vehicle spots turn into parks in downtown Portland.

PARKING INPORTLAND PAY STATIONS

policies. Download the app parkbytext.ie to easily track your time and avoid fines.

PORTLAND ENCYCLEPEDIA 6 Commercial St, Portland

Pay station dashboard receipts can be used at any metered space throughout Portland, and are valid even if the car is moved to other spots. However, posted time limits for spaces apply regardless of receipt’s expiration time. METERS $2 per hour, with most allowing a two hour maximum. After posted time limits, the vehicle must be moved to a new spot. Vehicles with a visible handicap tag can park free for twice the posted parking time limit. MOBIL PAY Keep your eyes peeled for Passport Parking signs posted in designated parking zones and meters. All you’ll need is a smartphone and the PassportParking app. Notifications are sent when time is running out, so you can extend your time remotely! Posted time limits are expected to still apply. FREE ON-STREET All on-street parking in Portland is free 6pm until 9amMonday-Saturday, all day Sunday, and on major holidays. PARKING LOTS + GARAGES City or private garages rates: $2 - $5 per hour. Ocean Gateway Lot : $15 per day, with a 2-week limit.

PARKING INGREATER PORTLAND WESTBROOK—Free 1- or 2-hour street park ing in most areas. Downtown lot signs desig nate free 6-hour /all-day public (shared with city employee) parking. FREEPORT—Free 1- or 2-hour street parking in most areas. Free unlimited parking at Freeport Village Station and L.L.Bean. SOUTH PORTLAND—Free unlimited, except permit areas, and no on-street parking midnight to 6am fromDec 1-April 1. OTHER TOWNS—Free unlimited street parking unless otherwise designated. Please check with towns for local ordinances. SNOWBANS— Please check towns for local times, snow ban procedures, and free or discounted lots. Town ticketing, towing, and storage fees may be assessed.

866-857-9544 portlandmainebikerental.com Closest bike rental business to all of the Old Port hotels. Free biking and walking maps. Tours pro vided by Summer Feet Cycling. Map 3, F9 See ad pg. 28

1 WALK SCORE RATING OF 95 GREAT REASONS TO GO CARFREE 2 METRO REGIONAL BUS SYSTEM –Portland –Westbrook –Freeport –Gorham/USM

3 CONCORD COACH LINES –Non-stop bus service from/to New York City and Boston

BOAT TRAILER—Portland's East End Beach and South Portland's Bug Light.

BOAT—Harbor marinas in Portland, South Portland, Falmouth, and Freeport. Area yacht clubs also welcome visitors. [p. 53] ELECTRICVEHICLES (EVs) EV charging stations can be found at select area hotels and stores. For area locations: visitportland.com/transportation/EV

4 FREE HOTEL SHUTTLES –Airport, Bus, Train, and City

5 AMTRAK DOWNEASTER –Boston to Brunswick train

Unified Parking manages many parking lots in the area. They strictly enforce parking

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