Parking, Parking, Parking

[BrettB]

This is U-S based, but a good look at surface parking in urban areas.

It's based on work by the Parking Reform Network. I wonder how Canadian cities would fare?

 

[Gronk!]

News Release - New EPark mobile payment system easier, quicker and more convenient

New EPark mobile payment system easier, quicker and more convenient April 4, 2024 The City of Edmonton will introduce a new mobile payment system for EPark starting on April 29, 2024: HotSpot Parking

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[dkazzed]

Yay, service charges no one asked for. I guess they'd rather we use expensive pay stations that are subject to malfunctions and vandalism.

(Says the person who ends up paying 35-50 cents to not have to walk to and waste time at a pay station)

 

[David A]

The pay stations exist and have to be maintained anyways. Although I did find it easier when there was a meter next to every spot and you didn't have to walk a half a block or more to pay.

You do realize citizens exist to make things easy for the government, not the other way around.

 

[TAS]

Old Strathcona Farmers Market promotes free parking as part of Earth Day. Hmmm.

 

[trevorhayden]

Dinosaurs.

 

[Barnaby]

Dinosaurs.

You put it very politely!

I'm looking forward to the park being built and the Farmers Market being as popular as ever after they lose their precious parking lot.

 

[TAS]

What is up with the ridiculous posts by the Strathcona Farmer's Market. I am losing all respect. I can't wait for 104 St outside - a much better market experience.

In this post we are supposed to believe somebody would pay the gas cost to drive from Calgary to Edmonton and then back so they can attend the farmer's market and the few bucks saved from free parking makes it so worth it!?

And the market is nice but I wouldn't even drive 30 minutes to go to it let alone 3+ hours x 2.

 

[Kosy123]

Tf why would you drive from Calgary to the Strathcona Farmer’s Market. I want that kinda disposable income in my life

Also ditto, can’t wait to visit the 104 St market by taking the valley line and walking over there.

 

[JuliallThat]

Even if you want to market your free parking, someone coming all the way up from Calgary is a real weird way to do so!

 

[soupcrate]

What is up with the ridiculous posts by the Strathcona Farmer's Market. I am losing all respect. I can't wait for 104 St outside - a much better market experience.

In this post we are supposed to believe somebody would pay the gas cost to drive from Calgary to Edmonton and then back so they can attend the farmer's market and the few bucks saved from free parking makes it so worth it!?

And the market is nice but I wouldn't even drive 30 minutes to go to it let alone 3+ hours x 2.

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Paying for parking is a hassle but a 3 hour drive from Calgary isn't?

 

[biketime]

The farmers market disabled and hid the comments on their wacky Instagram post, which is too bad because I was enjoying all of the funny, sarcastic comments.

The farmers market replied to a comment saying that the 'vast majority' of their customers come from out of town and even international locations. I wish I would have screen capped that one.

Paths For People wrote a great response to this which is far more constructive. In short, we should all be reaching out to the farmers market and the city to let them know our feedback.

 

[Greenspace]

Same people now working at the Old Strathcona Market that were at Edmonton Downtown (EDFMA) before it went' bankrupt. Just sayin'.

 

[thommyjo]

I don’t get how they think parking will be the make or break for them with bountiful literally closer for most drivers and with tons of parking.

Downtown and Strathcona have to compete on their unique advantages. Urban vibes, walkable and bikeable areas, city charm and nearby parks. That’s what draws people.

 

[IanO]

Curious to see what happens on Monday at Council with this one; I know many who are planning to speak in opposition.

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Text Amendment An amendment to the Zoning Bylaw would introduce the ‘Centre City Temporary Parking’ Use and associated regulations. The proposed Use will be added to the Medium Scale Residential Zone (RM), Large Scale Residential Zone (RL), Mixed Use Zone (MU) and Downtown Special Area Zones. The following key regulations are proposed for this new use to enhance the appearance and safety of surface parking lots within Centre City:
● Maximum permit duration: ○ 7 years for hard-packed gravel surfacing ○ 10 years for hard surfacing (eg. asphalt paving)
● Minimum setbacks from a street - 2m
● Minimum tree and shrub planting requirements 4 + 30
● Pathway requirements - Still !??!?!?
● Vehicle access and circulation requirements Attachment 2 | File: LDA24-0260 | Zoning Bylaw & Centre City | 2 December 9, 2024
● Barrier-free parking space requirements
● Drainage and lot grading requirements
● Lighting requirements