City of Dover parking system now offers touch-free option

posted on: 3/26/2020

For users who prefer a touch-free option to park downtown, the City of Dover has initiated a Pay-by-Plate program similar to what is available in the parking garage.

When using the garage, drivers can pay at the meters in the garage or use the Flowbird application on a mobile phone. The program, which is now known as Flowbird, works exactly as it did under its previous name, WHOOSH. Those who downloaded the WHOOSH app can continue to use it without issue.

In the garage, open the app and enter your space number to pay for parking. Now, in addition to the garage, you can pay for specific parking lots, as well on-street parking spaces, directly from the app.

The app works in the Belknap, Orchard, First Street, Third Street, Fourth Street, Transportation Center and the Indoor Pool parking lots. All on-street spaces are also included in the Touch-Free Flowbird App.

Once the app is downloaded, set up an account and select a parking lot or the on-street option. The system will send you a text reminder when your parking session is about to expire. You can extend your stay from the app, wherever you are.

The city's parking officers use a cell phone to confirm paid parking.

Flowbird can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store.

For more information, visit the Parking Bureau website at https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/police/parking-bureau/index.html.