tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854734498362657333.post8073021976189057736..comments2024-03-18T14:23:35.602-05:00Comments on Observations, Reservations, Conversations: Parking Rate Increases in WinnipegJohn Dobbinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469872007840292315noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854734498362657333.post-2764758899704380122011-03-19T18:46:39.713-05:002011-03-19T18:46:39.713-05:00Great points. We really need to talk about what th...Great points. We really need to talk about what the goal(s) of metered parking is (are). Is this about generating revenue? Is it about ensuring a certain percentage of spots are empty at any given time? Is a two-hour maximum reasonable? A comprehensive strategy would be better than jacking up the rates to address some short-term needs.<br /><br />For what it's worth, raising fees is penny-wise but pound-foolish. I've heard many gripes from people who dislike popping into a parkade to visit the dentist, have lunch or go to The Bay only to get hit with a $6.00 parking fee for 2 hours. The meters are a good alternative to that - they provide economical short-term parking. Jacking up the rates will just give people one more incentive to head to Polo Park. <br /><br />Getting rid of 2 hour free parking on Saturdays is also a terrible idea. At least on weekdays you're dealing with a largely captive audience of downtown workers... on Saturdays, the dwindling numbers of restaurant-goers and shoppers needs every reason it can find to go downtown, and eliminating the two free hours will be another strike against downtown.One Man Committeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586227505412268204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854734498362657333.post-56305844799940284372011-03-18T21:34:02.061-05:002011-03-18T21:34:02.061-05:00We started the discussion at ASD on Tuesday, and w...We started the discussion at ASD on Tuesday, and we'll see how good they all listen. I am at Council for 10 minutes on Wednesday morning in opposition. Your post will be referenced.The Great Canadian Talk Showhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121590849889997357noreply@blogger.com