Parking garage proposal for ferry terminal goes before Rockland Planning Board
A rendering of a proposed two-level parking structure at Rockland ferry terminal that is included in the application filed at the Rockland City Hall.
A simulated aerial view of the project, as proposed by the Maine DOT.
A proposed view from the Main Street sidewalk of a new two-story parking garage at the Rockland Ferry Terminal, as included in the application to the City's planning office. 
The proposed location of the proposed DOT parking lot at Rockland's Ferry Terminal. 
The redrawn parking lot, as proposed by the DOT.
A rendering of a proposed two-level parking structure at Rockland ferry terminal that is included in the application filed at the Rockland City Hall.
A simulated aerial view of the project, as proposed by the Maine DOT.
A proposed view from the Main Street sidewalk of a new two-story parking garage at the Rockland Ferry Terminal, as included in the application to the City's planning office.
The proposed location of the proposed DOT parking lot at Rockland's Ferry Terminal.
The redrawn parking lot, as proposed by the DOT. ROCKLAND — The Maine Dept. of Transportation is proposing the construction of a two-story parking garage on the site of the current parking lot at the Rockland ferry terminal, 517A Main Street.
In the proposal, the ground-level lot would consist of 210 spots, while the upper level would hold 211 spaces. Adding in other spots nearby, the total site would contain 476 spaces. A structure providing access to the second level is proposed at a measurement of 1,052 square feet. The parking lot is proposed at 65,448 square feet.
“Overall, as the project is proposed, the footprint of the parking lot is to stay the same,” said Trillium Engineering Group, in application paperwork submitted to the Rockland Planning Board. The Planning Board will review the application at its next meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
The proposal provides an estimated cost of $10,500,000 with an estimated completion duration of two years.
According to the ferry terminal website, parking currently operates as a credit card only, pay-in-lane automated lot. Parking may not be reserved and spaces are limited and are on a first come first serve basis, even for prepaid discount parking. The website further suggests alternate parking lots at certain Rockland Municipal Lots for overflow vehicles.
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CITY OF ROCKLAND PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Tuesday January 6, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
Rockland City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call to Order and Roll Call:
2. Communications:
3. Old Business:
4. New Business: Review an application(PB26-7) submitted by Trillium Engineering Group on behalf of Maine DOT- Rockland Ferry Terminal to redevelop the existing ferry terminal parking lot with a ground level parking lot consisting of 210 proposed spaces and an upper level lot with 211 proposed spaces. With an overall site count of 476 spaces, located at 517 Main St, Tax Map # 4-B-1 5.
Other: Memo and Ordinance discussion (every agenda)
- 2. #59 Zoning Map Amendment – 1 Park Drive (DT Zone) An amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map changing the zone classification of the property located at 1 Park Drive (Tax Map #5-B-2) from a split between the Downtown Zone (DT) and Waterfront 2 Zone, to all Downtown Zone.
- #60 Zoning Map Amendment – Camden Street Terrace (Res. B) An amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map changing the zone classification of properties located on Camden Street Terrace & Bay View Square from a split between Residential B Zone and Plaza Commercial Zone, to all Residential B Zone.
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