No a parking supply expansion is not considered necessary based on our future conditions assessment. That being said, Oshawa is recommended to monitor parking demand into the future, and using the recommended parking management triggers, can evaluate whether a parking supply expansion becomes necessary.

The study conclusions and recommendations consider and balance the opinions of both Oshawa staff and the public. Enforcement was not considered as part of the study scope, but your feedback is noted and will be communicated to the Oshawa project team.

The future Bus Rapid Transit line was included with projecting future parking operations. Approximately 40 spaces can be expected to be lost on Bond Street, while approximately 50 parking spaces can be lost along King Street. Note that these estimates may change as the designs are finalized.

Parking justification studies can be completed. However, no guarantees can be made regarding the request’s approval.

The landscaping limit was not considered as part of the study scope, but your feedback is noted and will be communicated to the Oshawa project team.

Driveway dimensions were not considered as part of the study scope, but your feedback is noted and will be communicated to the Oshawa project team.

Yes, a financial assessment was completed with the aim of setting parking prices at rates that achieve financial sustainability. In other words, prices are set with the objective of generating enough revenue to fund all parking related expenses.

Parking permits are available for long term parking users (ex: employees) while hourly parking opportunities are available for visitors.

Enforcement was not considered as part of the study scope, but your feedback is noted and will be communicated to the Oshawa project team.

We are aware of the HONK mobile app and believe the municipality can work with the service provider to set maximum time limits and no parking limits that correspond with the municipalities by-laws.