Starting on Jan. 1, 2020, you will be paying more for parking on the street in New Westminster.
According to the city, street parking rates will increase to $3/hour in the Downtown, Uptown, and Sapperton neighbourhoods, and to $2.50/hour for all other areas of the city.
“Rates have not increased in more than five years and the increase brings New Westminster parking rates more closely in-line with off-street (parkade) rates, transit fares, and other Lower Mainland municipalities,” reads a notice by the city. “These changes have also been implemented to reflect the growing demand for limited on-street parking in our city, thereby encouraging sufficient parking turnover in busy commercial districts and supporting vibrant economic activity. The approved rates include a council-directed $0.25/hour Climate Action Levy to help offset the cost of programs and initiatives directly related to the city’s climate emergency response.”
PARKING PERMITS
The following new parking permit rates are effective Jan. 1, 2020 (includes a 10% Climate Action Levy).
Each household is entitled to a total of five permits (one visitor permit maximum):
- First and second permit: $22.00 each - residential or visitor (max. 1 visitor permit per household)
- Third permit: $55.00 each - residential or visitor (max. 1 visitor permit per household)
- Fourth and fifth permit: $82.50 each - residential permit Only
For more information, please visit newwestcity.ca/parking or contact Parking Services at 604-519-2010.
