Downtown and Area Parking and Transportation

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Consultation has concluded

With exciting levels of development and activity in the city, the community is seeing more pressure on parking especially downtown and in adjacent residential areas. The City is working with the Transportation Advisory Committee to review current parking programs and address new pressures. The City conducted a parking and transportation survey in June and July. The survey is now closed. Watch for results to be shared in the fall.

Downtown and Area Parking Facts

  • 3,900 parking spaces downtown
  • 40% used by customers / 40% used by employers and employees / 20% used by residents
  • 250 spaces lost in recent years, another 250 anticipated to be lost in next three years
  • Parking utilization downtown averages 47% over the year
  • Parkade stall costs roughly $34,000
  • Surface stall costs roughly $5 to $10 thousand
  • 750 residents in the Resident Only Program
  • Parking in City lots costs approximately $50/month
  • In 2016, the City earned approximately $400,000 from parking meters, public lots and tickets

With exciting levels of development and activity in the city, the community is seeing more pressure on parking especially downtown and in adjacent residential areas. The City is working with the Transportation Advisory Committee to review current parking programs and address new pressures. The City conducted a parking and transportation survey in June and July. The survey is now closed. Watch for results to be shared in the fall.

Downtown and Area Parking Facts

  • 3,900 parking spaces downtown
  • 40% used by customers / 40% used by employers and employees / 20% used by residents
  • 250 spaces lost in recent years, another 250 anticipated to be lost in next three years
  • Parking utilization downtown averages 47% over the year
  • Parkade stall costs roughly $34,000
  • Surface stall costs roughly $5 to $10 thousand
  • 750 residents in the Resident Only Program
  • Parking in City lots costs approximately $50/month
  • In 2016, the City earned approximately $400,000 from parking meters, public lots and tickets

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    The City wants your views on parking and transportation in downtown Penticton and the surrounding area. Residents are asked to complete the following survey before June 30. Results will be shared at a future Council meeting.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Penticton is seeing exciting levels of development and activity and along with it, more pressure on parking. The City offers a Resident Only Parking program to provide relief to residents in neighborhoods that are affected by the growing parking pressures while supporting business activity in the area. Recent plans to expand the Resident Only Parking program were met with mixed reviews from the residents and employers in the affected areas. As a result, the City is seeking feedback about the Resident Only Parking program from residents and local employers and their employees. Local employers affected by the Resident Only Parking program are asked to complete the following feedback form prior to June 30. (You may also want to complete the Downtown and Area Parking and Transportation Survey to provide your feedback on parking and transportation in general.)


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Penticton is seeing exciting levels of development and activity and along with it, more pressure on parking. The City offers a Resident Only Parking program to provide relief to residents in neighborhoods that are affected by the growing parking pressures while supporting business activity in the area. Recent plans to expand the Resident Only Parking program were met with mixed reviews from the affected residents and local employers. As a result, the City is seeking feedback about the Resident Only Parking program to identify the opportunities for improvement. Residents in the Resident Only Parking program areas are asked to complete the following feedback form prior to June 30. (You may also want to complete the Downtown and Area Parking and Transportation Survey to provide your feedback on parking and transportation in general.)


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