New Bedford, Massachusetts- In an effort to encourage folks to do their holiday shopping in New Bedford, the City is offering a special Holiday Parking Program.  Effective November 24th 2007-January 1st 2008, New Bedford is offering FREE 2-Hour parking at metered spaces in both the Downtown and North End business districts, and also at the Elm Street and Zeiterion garages!

If you are parked at a meter in either the Downtown or North End business districts while doing your holiday shopping and by chance receive a ticket, take or mail your parking ticket along with a copy of sales receipt for over $10.00 from a Downtown or North End Business District restaurant/merchant to the Traffic Commission Office. 

The Traffic Commission Office is located at 51 Elm Street and is open from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Questions regarding the Holiday Parking Program can be directed to the Traffic Commission Office at (508) 961-3153.

The 2007 Holiday Parking Program is sponsored by the City of New Bedford Office of the Mayor in conjunction with Downtown New Bedford Inc. and the North End Business Association. 

Elizabeth Treadup (Mayor's Office)

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