Currently proposed plans to changes in parking as follows;
If approved by council, starting July 1 the new rates for Lots 1-3 will be $10 daily (up from $8) and $50 monthly (up from $30), with a maximum stay of 24 hours.
A discounted rate of $5 daily and $30 monthly for residents and employees is recommended for lots 4 and 5 during peak seasons (July 1 to Sept. 4 and Dec. 15 to Apr. 15).
The justification of this is free buses on the WEEKENDS and a discounted monthly pass to $30 in lots 4+5 only
Whistler public transit is big for the community, it doesn't work for everyone. Many of us need to drive to work, people who live further out due to housing costs, working different job sites, needing tools, the ability to shop and eat in the town we live in without paying for it. KEEP LOTS 4 & 5 free. If you are worried about the influx of people and the ability to make more or change money from the vail take over. Implement something that allows us locals and families to be able to park for free.
Some suggests include but aren't limited to;
- parking pass for living within a proven certain km radius of town
-parking pass for workers in town that the employer hands out to employees or provided by muni when proven employment shown. If large colleges can do this for their students then it's possible. It's the individuals responsibility then to ensure they are correctly parked.
