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Originally Posted by Klazu
This is interesting news and happy that there was a follow-up on this. I like Granville Island but being from the suburbs, I only visit after 6pm when parking has remained free. I wonder whose idea it was to start charging for parking in the first place?
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The owners of Granville Island (CMHC) introduced pay parking on all spots in 2019. When there was a mixture of pay and free parking, too many cars were driving around the island trying to find a free space. The
long term plan is to reduce the amount of vehicles on the Island, but that will require better alternative access (transit, and perhaps an elevator to Granville Bridge).
The current free parking is because most stores are still closed, but once they reopen parking fees are expected to be charged again.