Winnipeg Parking & Mobility Strategy

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The Winnipeg Parking & Mobility Strategy is a plan for how we manage:

  • On-street and off-street parking.
  • Space along the street (also called the curbside).
  • Mobility services, like taxis, ridesharing and carsharing.

The strategy has three goals:

  1. Balance the use of curbside space to help people move around, access the places they need, and support the city as it grows.
  2. Promote transportation options that are more sustainable.
  3. Keep improving parking services.

The Winnipeg Parking & Mobility Strategy is a plan for how we manage:

  • On-street and off-street parking.
  • Space along the street (also called the curbside).
  • Mobility services, like taxis, ridesharing and carsharing.

The strategy has three goals:

  1. Balance the use of curbside space to help people move around, access the places they need, and support the city as it grows.
  2. Promote transportation options that are more sustainable.
  3. Keep improving parking services.

Parking Terms and Concepts

Learn more about the parking terms and concepts using throughout the Parking Conceptual Framework.

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    Occupancy

    over 5 years ago

    A key metric in parking and curbside management is the occupancy rate. Occupancy refers to the proportion of spaces that are filled at a given point in time and is usually expressed as a percentage.

    A key metric in parking and curbside management is the occupancy rate. Occupancy refers to the proportion of spaces that are filled at a given point in time and is usually expressed as a percentage.

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    Turnover

    over 5 years ago

    Turnover refers to the number of times a parking space is vacated by one vehicle and filled by another in a given period of time. Turnover can be encouraged by charging a fee for parking so that drivers only use the space for as long as they need it. This helps to optimize the use of parking spaces and, in a commercial context, may enable more drivers to visit local businesses because they can easily access spaces near their destination.

    Turnover refers to the number of times a parking space is vacated by one vehicle and filled by another in a given period of time. Turnover can be encouraged by charging a fee for parking so that drivers only use the space for as long as they need it. This helps to optimize the use of parking spaces and, in a commercial context, may enable more drivers to visit local businesses because they can easily access spaces near their destination.

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    Transportation Demand Management (TMD)

    over 5 years ago

    TDM refers to policies and practices that increase the overall efficiency of a transportation network by encouraging diversity in both travel modes and times. By shifting away from a system in which the vast majority of trips are taken in single-occupancy motor vehicles during peak demand periods to one that employs a mix of transportation modes spread over a longer timeframe, the capacity requirements for streets and parking spaces may be reduced. TDM can also help to encourage sustainable travel choices and safer streets.

    Some examples of TDM tools include:

    • Unbundled Parking – Unbundled parking refers to the de-linking... Continue reading

    TDM refers to policies and practices that increase the overall efficiency of a transportation network by encouraging diversity in both travel modes and times. By shifting away from a system in which the vast majority of trips are taken in single-occupancy motor vehicles during peak demand periods to one that employs a mix of transportation modes spread over a longer timeframe, the capacity requirements for streets and parking spaces may be reduced. TDM can also help to encourage sustainable travel choices and safer streets.

    Some examples of TDM tools include:

    • Unbundled Parking – Unbundled parking refers to the de-linking of parking from the purchase or rental of property. This practice removes the ‘sunken cost’ of a parking space which is often attached to the purchase of a property. Unbundling parking gives buyers an opportunity to decide between paying for a parking space to store a personal vehicle and opting for another mode of transportation like transit or a carshare system.

    • Off-Street Parking Minimums – The number of spaces that a developer must provide as part of a new development or redevelopment is generally based on the type of land use and/or the square footage. This number is referred to as an ‘off-street parking minimum’. Some cities have eliminated off-street minimums altogether, in specific areas, or for specific types of projects. Under the Winnipeg Downtown Zoning By-law, there are no set off-street minimums for new developments or redevelopments within the downtown.

    • Parking Cash-Out Options – Parking cash-out refers to an option provided by employers whereby employees may choose to receive a taxable income in addition to their regular wage or salary in exchange for forgoing the free or subsidized parking normally available at their workplace. Offering cash or vacation credits in lieu of a parking space encourages people to opt for less expensive public transit and active transportation modes.

    • Shared Parking – Shared parking refers to the practice of co-locating land uses with different peak demand hours in order to optimize the use of a limited supply of parking.

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    Dynamic Pricing

    over 5 years ago

    Parking demand can vary throughout the day, week, season, or year. Static parking prices (i.e. prices that stay the same) may contribute to occupancy rates being too high or too low at various points throughout the day. Dynamic pricing is a system in which parking rates can be changed at regular intervals (quarterly, monthly, daily, hourly, etc.) based on demand. This allows the City to adjust parking rates more regularly to better match the parking demand in the area, which optimizes turnover of parking spaces and allows more customers to visit local businesses. Drivers pay a higher rate when there... Continue reading

    Parking demand can vary throughout the day, week, season, or year. Static parking prices (i.e. prices that stay the same) may contribute to occupancy rates being too high or too low at various points throughout the day. Dynamic pricing is a system in which parking rates can be changed at regular intervals (quarterly, monthly, daily, hourly, etc.) based on demand. This allows the City to adjust parking rates more regularly to better match the parking demand in the area, which optimizes turnover of parking spaces and allows more customers to visit local businesses. Drivers pay a higher rate when there is a high demand for parking spaces, but a lower rate when not as many people want to park. This type of system requires pay stations that can be easily programmed with new prices and a means of accurately measuring occupancy rates.

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    Progressive Parking Rates and Fines

    over 5 years ago

    The ways in which we purchase on-street parking and pay fines for parking violations have evolved with new technology. Transactions that used to be made through a coin-operated meter are now frequently carried out through cell phones or other mobile devices. This technology could enable the City to adjust parking rates and fines in new and innovative ways to help overcome challenges with parking payments.

    A disproportionately high percentage of parking violations can be attributed to a relatively small number of registered vehicle owners. This suggests that the current fine structure is not an adequate deterrent. Progressive parking fines are... Continue reading

    The ways in which we purchase on-street parking and pay fines for parking violations have evolved with new technology. Transactions that used to be made through a coin-operated meter are now frequently carried out through cell phones or other mobile devices. This technology could enable the City to adjust parking rates and fines in new and innovative ways to help overcome challenges with parking payments.

    A disproportionately high percentage of parking violations can be attributed to a relatively small number of registered vehicle owners. This suggests that the current fine structure is not an adequate deterrent. Progressive parking fines are monetary penalties that increase each time someone commits the same parking violation. For example, a ticket for parking in a designated accessible space without a permit may be $225 for the first offence, $300 for the second, and $400 for each subsequent offence.