4/28/2022
Paid & Residential Parking Go into Effect May 1st
2022 Parking Season will Feature New Meters, Mobile App
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, April 28th, 2022) – The City of Newport’s paid parking and residential sticker programs will go into effect on May 1st.
Metered parking, which will feature the use of multi-space parking kiosks rather than individual meters, will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. In addition to utilizing new smart parking kiosks, motorists using the City’s paid parking spaces will also be able to pay directly from their smartphone by downloading the Passport Mobile App.
4/7/2022
Changes are Coming to Newport’s Parking Program
Kiosks, Smartphone App Set to Replace City Parking Meters
NEWPORT, R.I. (THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022) – Changes are coming to Newport’s parking meter program.
The City has partnered with LAZ Parking and Flowbird Group to introduce a pay-by-plate parking system, as seen in many other major metropolitan cities. The system will eliminate the City’s single space parking meters that have reached their end of life in favor of Flowbird Strada smart kiosks. The upgrade is a part of the City’s plan to enhance parking accommodations for city residents, employees, small business patrons and attendees of large scale events.
2/2/2022
Residents, Contractors Reminded to Help Keep Storm Drains Clear
Impacts of Forecasted Rain Could be Exacerbated by Snow-Clogged Drains
NEWPORT, R.I. (WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2, 2022) – As Newport continues to dig out from last weekend’s historic blizzard, crews from the City’s Department of Utilities are out working hard to clear as many catch basins as possible before forecasted rain arrives.
Residents and businesses are also encouraged to check the catch basins in their own areas to make sure they are clear of snow and ice so water can easily drain. If possible, residents and private contractors are asked to please clear snow & ice from catch basins. Not only will free flowing catch basins help keep roadways and sidewalks safe, but they’re also critical in preventing damage to private homes and businesses.