Paid Parking & Fare Free Transit
Council has approved the implementation of paid parking, as well as fare-free transit in perpetuity. Both of these strategies are in alignment with the pdf Integrated Parking Management Plan (2.24 MB)
Parking Regulation and Pricing
A paid parking program and associated parking strategies will be implemented in the Town Centre in 2021.
In addition, an implementation plan will be developed for a paid parking program and associated parking strategies for high parking demand areas outside of the Town Centre, including Quarry Lake. More details on possible paid parking options at Quarry Lake and opportunities for the community to provide input will be available soon.
Details
- 4-hour and 24-hour limits in most locations between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m
- All-day parking in designated areas between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by payment or purchased pass
- Zones for free short-term parking
- Peak season pricing (May - September) prices can be found in the map below
- Off season pricing (October - April) prices can be found in the map below
- Residential pass program for residential development outside the Town Centre where time restrictions are applied
- Local Roam transit will continue to operate fare-free. Revenues from paid parking will be used to fund fare free transit
Peak Season Pricing Map
- Peak season is May 1 to September 30
- Pricing will be in effect between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Prices will be between $1/hour - $2/hour
- Monthly passes will be $60/month
Off Season Pricing Map
- Low season is October 1 - April 30
- Pricing will be in effect between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Prices will be between $1/hour - $2/hour
- The 4-hour and 24-hour time restrictions will remain in place
Residential Parking Permit Program
To address spillover impacts, a Residential Parking Permit system be in place for residential parking areas directly abutting the Town Centre in advance of paid parking initiation in June 2020. On those blocks, public parking will be permitted, however will also be time restricted and priced in the same way as Town Centre streets to discourage spillover.
Each household in these areas be able to obtain a residential parking permit for up to two vehicles registered to the property free of charge, with additional permits available at a cost of $100 for a two-year permit. Permits allow residents to park in the zone adjacent to their home without payment, but not in other zones in the Town Centre.
Fare Free Local Transit in Perpetuity
Revenues from paid parking will be used to fund fare free transit in perpetuity. Fare free local transit has proven to increase transit ridership significantly. Ridership on local transit is trending 23.7% higher in 2019 than in 2018, with significant contributions from new fare-free months of May, June, September and October. In the summer 2018 pilot ridership was up well over 60% year over year. By encouraging alternative travel modes, including transit, parking demand can be reduced 10-30% in the medium term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Background
Paid parking and fare-free transit are two strategies outlined in the Integrated Parking Management Plan. In developing that plan a variety of engagement was done in the community and the topic has been mentioned in local news a number of times over the previous two years. For more information on the development of the plan visit the Integrated Parking Management webpage
