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Esquimalt seeks input on revamping parking bylaw, long-term strategy

The municipality is seeking public feedback from residents about their current parking habits and requirements. (CTV News) The municipality is seeking public feedback from residents about their current parking habits and requirements. (CTV News)
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The Township of Esquimalt, B.C., is looking to revise its parking bylaw and on-street parking strategy in an effort to modernize the long-term use of public space.

The municipality is seeking public feedback from residents about their current parking habits and requirements.

The survey will inform a new on-street parking strategy that will include bicycle parking and electric-vehicle charging, the municipality said Monday.

The feedback will also help Esquimalt staff modernize the municipality's parking bylaw to ensure appropriate parking is considered in future land-development decisions, the municipality added.

"The township recognizes the importance of making smart use of our shared spaces," said Esquimalt Mayor Barbara Desjardins in a statement.

"We want to ensure businesses, residents and local organizations have input on how to accommodate and regulate parking in the public right-of-way and in new developments."

The public survey is running until July 24. A pair of online public information sessions are also scheduled for July 12 and July 19.

Residents can submit feedback and register for the sessions online here.

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