10-18-2015, 11:11 PM
(10-18-2015, 09:00 PM)Canard Wrote: Article from the record: Kitchener considers offering free parking during LRT construction
Certainly seems like a very small gesture that could have a very positive impact. I hope they follow through and even make all lots free entirely (not just after 5pm) until construction is finished.
Making all those lots free at all times would be terrible. It would result in every surface lot being full of 9-5 office employees who don't want to pay the $90/month a parking pass in a garage costs, completely blocking out the customers that are supposed to be in those lots.
I can agree with the evenings and weekends though. Parking demand isn't high enough at those times, and free parking would match supply with demand. It also doesn't make sense that the more desirable on-street spaces are free when lots aren't.