- Transportation Center
- 77 Flat Street, Suite 101 (First Floor)
- Brattleboro, VT 05301
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Parking
Parking enforcement in the Town of Brattleboro is in effect every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for town-observed holidays. The Parking Zones (view map) are as follows:
Zone 1: All on-street parking
Zone 2: Preston Lot
Zone 3: Transportation Center
Zone 4: Harmony Lot
Zone 5: High Grove Lot
Zone 6: Harris Lot
Zone 7: Depot Street
There are several ways to pay for parking:
• Kiosks: Use the kiosks throughout town to pay with coins or credit card. No smartphone required.
• App: Use the Park Smarter app, which is available on mobile devices from the Google Play Store for Android or Apple Store for iOS. The app is especially helpful for those who regularly park downtown.
• Text: Text “Pay” to 77447. The new Pay by Text option is a faster alternative for visitors who would like to park quickly, without needing to download the app.
An instruction guide in print is available at the library. An video tutorial is available below.
Why is the Town of Brattleboro making changes to the parking system?
Individual meter poles are easily damaged, time consuming to maintain, and make snow removal from the downtown more difficult (see examples here). The State of Vermont awarded the Town a generous grant that covered 80% of the cost of pole removal and kiosk acquisition. The remaining 20% of the project cost came from parking revenue, not from property taxes. The new system will expedite snow removal in the winter and help downtown looking its best all year long.
The transition away from Pay & Display to Pay by Plate is intended to keep you headed in the “right direction,” toward your destination. No more backtracking back to your car! Remember to enter your plate first, then arrange for payment, and off you go.
Fees, Effective Nov. 21
| Short-Term Parking | Max Time | Hour | 30 Mins | 15 Mins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Street | 2 hours | $1.50 | $0.75 | $0.40 |
| Harmony Lot | 3 hours | $1.50 | $0.75 | $0.40 |
| Preston Lot | 3 hours | $1.50 | $0.75 | $0.40 |
| 30-Minute at Post Office & High Grove | 30 mins. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Long-Term Parking | Max Time | Hour | 30 Mins | 15 Mins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street Lot | 10 hours | Permit Only | ||
| Harris/High Grove Lot | 10 hours | $0.55 | $0.30 | $0.15 |
| Transportation Center | 10 hours | $0.55 | $0.30 | $0.15 |
| Daily Travel Permit at Transportation Center | $10 | |||
| Long-Term Parking | Annual Open Permit | By Quarter | Annual Reserved Permit | By Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street Lot | $255 | $63.75 | N/A | N/A |
| Harris/High Grove/Spring Street Lot | $511.67 | $127.92 | N/A | N/A |
| Transportation Center | $638.33 | $159.58 | $1,016.67 | $254.17 |
Fines, Effective Nov. 21
| Less than 14 Days | 14 to 30 Days | After 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expired Parking, Overnight – 16-5(b) | $15 | $30 | $45 |
| Extended Stay – 16-5(c) | $30 | $60 | $90 |
| Article VI other than as set forth in 16-87(b) | $30 | $60 | $90 |
| Handicapped Parking – 16-107 | $150 | $175 | $200 |
| Habitual Offender – 16-5(c) | $37.50 | $75 | $112.50 |
| Loading Zone 16-87(b)(4) | $75 | $150 | $225 |
| Citation | Waiver Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| General Violation 16-6 | $225 | $112.50 |
Free Parking
Parking is free on the following town-observed holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Parking Citations
Click here to pay for parking citations online. Learn about the appeal process here.
Travel Permits
Need a place to park while you're traveling? The Parking Department sells permits for those who are taking a train or leaving their car in Brattleboro for an extended period of time. The permit is valid only in the parking garage. Travel permits are $10 per day.
Permits can be purchased at the Parking Office, which is on the ground floor of the Transportation Center, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During off-hours, the permit may be purchased at the Police Station.
How to Use the Smart Meter & Park Smarter App
You can park in Brattleboro using your smartphone. Download the Park Smarter app on your mobile device from the Google Play Store for Android or Apple Store for iOS. In the login screen, create an account by entering the requested information. Learn more about the app by watching this video or visiting Park Smarter's FAQ page.
Staff
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- Carol Coulombe -
- Parking Enforcement Coordinator
- 802-257-2305
- [email protected]
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- Cheryl Duggan -
- Parking Enforcement Officer
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- Keagan Jameson -
- Parking Enforcement Officer
Parking Enforcement
News & AnnouncementsThe winter parking ban will go into effect from Nov. 15, 2024 through April 15, 2025.
The Town of Brattleboro will be transitioning to a new parking system beginning November 21, 2024.
Town offices will be closed on Jan. 20, with the exception of emergency services.
The Town is offering free parking downtown on Dec. 20-22 and again on Dec. 27-29.
In observance of Thanksgiving, all Town offices will be closed on Nov. 29 & 29, with the exception of emergency services.
In observance of Veterans Day, all Brattleboro Town Offices will be closed on Nov. 11, with the exception of emergency services.