The City of Prince George is inviting residents to the House of Ancestors to review and discuss the results of its recent parking survey.
The drop-in event at the House of Ancestors will take place Wednesday, June 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be no formal presentations.
Attendees can view feedback from the survey, read the draft recommendations and ask questions.
Survey respondents raised concerns about a lack of available parking, on-street time limits and enforcement, safety issues, confusing payment systems, a limited number of accessible parking spaces and the cost of parking.
The survey, which was hosted on the City of Prince George's website in April, received nearly 1,500 responses.
Based on this feedback, the city has developed preliminary recommendations and identified current parking demand in the downtown and hospital zones.
The parking project team — made up of city staff and representatives from LEA Consulting Ltd. — also met with key community user groups to discuss challenges and opportunities in these areas.
The survey is also being used to help forecast future parking needs based on growth projections and mobility trends.
“We received great feedback from residents, business owners and partner organizations over the past several months, and we look forward to sharing the draft recommendations with the public,” said Robert Keel, transportation planning manager at LEA. “Proposed strategies aim to make city-owned parking options safer, more accessible and easier to understand.”
Keel said suggested improvements include clearer signage, increased safety and security measures, a more flexible permit system and enhanced design for accessible parking.
