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The Parking Strategy will review the current parking policies, operations, and monitoring strategies, as well as current parking standards according to the Town of Penetanguishene’s Zoning By-law. Outcomes of this review will provide an opportunity to amend existing standards, develop improved by-law regulations, and recommend enhanced enforcement procedures. The Parking Strategy will also help facilitate the recommendations outlined in the Town’s Official Plan such as the design of parking facilities to provide better pedestrian and bicycle access.
There is significant opportunity to develop a comprehensive parking strategy to optimize the current downtown parking supply, implement shared parking strategies to reduce the number of unnecessary parking spaces, and potentially repurpose surface lots for new developments and community spaces that will create a more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly downtown. There are also opportunities through the Parking Strategy to address resident desires for a more walkable downtown by reviewing surrounding active transportation infrastructure and supporting facilities (e.g., bike and e-scooter parking).
The Parking Strategy will review the current parking policies, operations, and monitoring strategies, as well as current parking standards according to the Town of Penetanguishene’s Zoning By-law. Outcomes of this review will provide an opportunity to amend existing standards, develop improved by-law regulations, and recommend enhanced enforcement procedures. The Parking Strategy will also help facilitate the recommendations outlined in the Town’s Official Plan such as the design of parking facilities to provide better pedestrian and bicycle access.
There is significant opportunity to develop a comprehensive parking strategy to optimize the current downtown parking supply, implement shared parking strategies to reduce the number of unnecessary parking spaces, and potentially repurpose surface lots for new developments and community spaces that will create a more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly downtown. There are also opportunities through the Parking Strategy to address resident desires for a more walkable downtown by reviewing surrounding active transportation infrastructure and supporting facilities (e.g., bike and e-scooter parking).
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The Parking Strategy Study is centered on the key goal of enhancing and revitalizing Downtown Penetanguishene and the Town Dock. The document is currently in draft and available here. Parking Strategy Study.
The Study will be presented to Council for final approval in 2025.
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The Town has retained LEA Consulting to complete this project. Town staff will meet with the team at LEA Consulting to provide important background information and to identify key milestones and objectives for the project.
Staff and the consulting team will meet to kick off the project.
Public Consultation
Parking Strategy is currently at this stage
Public consultation includes a survey and key stakeholder meeting.
Best Practice and Policy Review
this is an upcoming stage for Parking Strategy
The consultant will review the Town's existing policies and procedures, conduct a best practice review and an analysis of the the parking demand utilization data. A future forecast of demand, analysis of parking optimization including enforcement and financial considerations will also be conducted.
Final Report and Recommendations
this is an upcoming stage for Parking Strategy
The final report and recommendations on a Parking Strategy for Downtown and the Town Dock.