As of March 31, 2020, COAST has temporarily suspended all fixed route service. The suspension of service will remain in place until May 4 and may be extended if the pandemic conditions warrant. COAST will continue to operate paratransit services for those individuals who qualify under the various programs of this type that COAST operates (ADA, Portsmouth Senior Transportation, Community Rides, and accessible rides for Ready Rides).

Portsmouth DPW Water and Sewer Department officials are asking residents to please refrain from flushing anything other than toilet tissue in their toilets. This is true at all times, but especially now as many are wiping down surfaces with disinfectant. Sanitizing wipes, paper towels and baby wipes should never be flushed down the toilet as they do not dissolve the way toilet tissue does and instead cause blockages and backups in your home and the City’s sewer system.

Like many small businesses around the country, Zagster is being impacted by the public health crisis caused by the COVID19 outbreak.  In response, as of March 27, 2020, the Zagster announced that it would be pausing all bike sharing programs for the forseeable future.

Following the suggestion of the City Council, City Manager Karen Conard has directed the creation of a program to provide free parking on City streets to Portsmouth residents who are healthcare workers or First Responders.