Parking

Recent stories about parking


Parking signs mounted to a pole.
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Noted: Free parking, app fixes, austerity

With council passing a motion to make the transition from physical EPark machines to an app easier, Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette joined the hosts of Episode 305 of Speaking Municipally to provide more context.

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A photo of a parking sign in Edmonton.
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Paquette wants to pause transition to mobile payments for parking

Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette wants to hit the brakes on the city's transition from physical machines to mobile payments for parking in city-owned spots.

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A parking machine on the east portion of Whyte Avenue.
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On the agenda: Indigenous-led housing, parking revenues, growing university

This week, there is public hearing scheduled on April 7, a city council meeting scheduled on April 8 and 9, and an audit committee meeting scheduled on April 11.

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An Edmonton EPark machine.
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Noted: Parking changes, photo radar, April Fools'

Changes to parking, new photo radar rules, and Coun. Karen Principe's April Fools' joke are three stories the co-hosts of Episode 302 of Speaking Municipally examined.

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Entrance to a gravel surface parking lot in downtown Edmonton, with the distinctive glass Canada Place building in the background
engagement downtown

Calls for public engagement: Downtown parking, Granville rezonings

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions on downtown parking, rezonings, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.

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A portion of 83 Avenue in Old Strathcona.
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City recommends removing cars on 83 Avenue near farmers' market

The city is recommending making one block of 83 Avenue between Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard car free.

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Court case complicates parking-lot permit pickle

As absurd as it might seem that 90% of Edmonton's downtown surface parking lots lack permits, a 2009 court ruling might make it difficult for the city to pursue enforcement.

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Signs encouraging drivers to slow down and communicating the 40 km/h speed limit
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Podcast provides parking context

Episode 212 of Speaking Municipally looks at the context surrounding neighbourhood renewal work in Ottewell and its impact on parking.

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Cars parked in a surface lot in downtown Edmonton
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Downtown workers would like cheaper parking, but consider the costs, says planner

A survey for the Edmonton Downtown Business Association found that 60% of workers view the availability of discounted parking as a factor that would increase the likelihood of them choosing to return to work downtown. But while discounting parking or making it free may seem like an attractive solution to reinvigorate the heart of the city, it's not that simple, explained urban planner Neal LaMontagne.

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