9.3.2026 Parking and Traffic Safety Committee

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Parking and Traffic Safety Committee met on September 3, 2026, to discuss various traffic safety and parking issues. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of annual valet parking license agreements for PortWalk HI LLC and Parade Resident Hotel LLC, ensuring continued valet services in the city. The committee also approved requests for temporary and permanent handicap parking spaces on Dearborn Street and Daniel Street, respectively. Discussions addressed traffic calming measures, such as expanding no parking zones near intersections to improve visibility and safety, and repainting crosswalks and stop signs to enhance compliance. The committee reviewed ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects, including Middle Street paving completion, Congress Street construction resuming, and Fleet Street counterflow bike lane implementation. Additionally, the committee considered policy and operational matters related to winter parking restrictions and enforcement of sidewalk and bike lane encroachments. No new contracts or significant budget allocations were reported, but several infrastructure and safety enhancement projects were discussed with potential future procurement implications.