Agenda Package - City of Vernon

TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: JANUARY I4' 2O1O
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It was pointed out that one parking spot is a loss of approximately
$25O,ObO in economic activity. Medical needs need to be priorized
but hearing very loudly that the accumulated loss of parking ís
starting to have a result.
Loosing volunteers as an indication of having no where to park. lt
was explained that employees and volunteers don't want to use the
parkade because of the perception of low security; the parkade
needs to be more inviting to use. The parkade will be reviewed in
the parking strategY.
Parking meters are difficult for the handicapped and will also need
to be looked at.
TDM initiatives and getting people walking, biking etc. are all linked
to the TDM function which is trying to get the BC Transit service to
become more of a commuter service which will assist with different
íssues. From a TDM perspective our transit service will improve.
Most Vernon residents who work downtown would have an
approximate 15 to 20 minute bike ride to work from their homes.
Businesses need to be cognizance of more people walking, biking,
and using transit will increase the volume of people in the downtown
core who will shop on their lunch hours as they won't have their cars
at work.
The TDM Coordinator would like to do a presentation for the DVA
and Chamber of Commerce to show that in other cities, that more
people will come to the downtown are to shop and the downtown
core gets revitalized. Earl Hansen will set up a time for the
presentation with the DVA.
Free parking for Veterans was reviewed. lt was suggested that the
free parking ne adjusted to one month rather than a whole year'
This idea was put forth due to of the perception of seniors (or
whoever drives their vehicle with the Veteran's plates) park for
extended periods in the downtown area and stay for over the two
hour limit.
Moved by Norm Peters, seconded by Mary Stockdale;
THAT the Transportation Demand Management committee
recommends Council support a reduction from twelve months
to one month of the free parking available to vehicles
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