The City of Penticton is introducing free metered street parking until the end of May to help out residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The decision supports shorter visits to businesses and access to essential services in our downtown during this difficult period,” said Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki.
“It also recognizes the current reduction in parking activity overall and the reduced requirement to empty metres, thereby allowing our Bylaw Officers to respond to other more pressing needs across our community.”
Vassilaki added that, from the DPS’a perspective, any time the City grants complimentary parking downtown it is a benefit to local business.
“Providing free metered parking downtown is a first and timely step toward supporting those businesses that are currently operating during this challenging time,” he said.
Monthly parking at the City’s scramble and reserved lots, as well as hourly pay stationed lots, are not affected by this change.
All traffic bylaws remain in effect, except for paid on-street parking restrictions.
While parking is free, the time restrictions will remain to discourage the long-term use of on-street parking spaces.
The City will revisit the decision to offer free on-street parking in advance of May 30, 2020.
Citizens who have questions about parking are invited to contact Bylaw Services at (250) 490-2440 or by email at [email protected].
