Pettebrook is a metered lot for patrons as well as employees of downtown businesses with parking permits. Parking meters have been installed on two sections of Main Street while the parking spaces closest to the downtown are 2-hour free parking. The demand for parking spaces places significant pressure on the police to ensure that there is turnover and compliance with parking ordinances. Parking at the University of New Hampshire, although plentiful, is located far from the center of campus.
Shuttle buses provide transportation to the core campus.
Demand for those few spaces close to the campus has caused spillage into several neighborhoods. The resulting student parking causes lawn damage, blocked driveways, litter and other ancillary problems for the residents. Recently instituted resident only parking permits have greatly enhanced the quality of life in these neighborhoods. Dick Martin's schedule mirrors the University of New Hampshire's schedule. When school is in session, PEO Martin is assigned to the Downtown business area.