The Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) says theyB次元官网网址檙e not opposed to instating parking fees on Sundays, as long as theyB次元官网网址檙e under the right circumstances.
This week Black Press broke the news that the City of Victoria is considering instating parking fees on Sundays to subsidize youth transit passes for those 18 and under.
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Since the idea went public, there has been a lot of feedback, with most readers against the idea.
But for Jeff Bray, executive director of the DVBA, having parking fees might actually help local businesses, which might see less people coming downtown on Sundays because street parking is usually full.
B次元官网网址淎necdotally, employees might park there, or people who did the right thing the night before after drinking may come back Sunday afternoon or Monday morning,B次元官网网址� Bray said. B次元官网网址淭hose retailers who rely on the convenience of parking, the lack of frequency of change at street parking can be challenging.B次元官网网址�
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Bray continued to say that people popping in for a quick coffee or croissant might often bypass the stop, all while parkades are usually empty on weekends.
B次元官网网址淐harging for street parking may be a benefit for retailers,B次元官网网址� Bray said. B次元官网网址淏ut weB次元官网网址檙e absolutely not in favour of charging for the parkades.B次元官网网址�
The idea is early in its development, and Bray said that all DVBA members have not been consulted, but for now the association is interested in hearing what city staff report on once the idea is further researched.
B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e always looking at ways to increase parking capacity,B次元官网网址� Bray said. B次元官网网址淲e really want to make sure any policy changes support and enhance our members and visitors.B次元官网网址�
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