Parking can sometimes be difficult to find downtown, but Mayor Clive Tolley wants to make it easier for people to acquire spots, especially on High Street East.
During the May 9 regular council meeting, Tolley introduced a motion to have city administration investigate the feasibility of implementing angled parking on High Street East from First to Third Avenues Northeast.
“I’ve noticed that High Street is the widest street in the city and angle parking is working effectively on (the zero block) of High Street East,” he said.
Moose Jaw will need more parking downtown to accommodate major events, such as hockey games, concerts, Sidewalk Days, and activities at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, the mayor continued. Furthermore, more parking will be required since a new outdoor pool will open in 2025 and the Natatorium will possibly be redeveloped; both are a block away.
“Angled parking provides more space instead of parallel parking,” he said, adding these potential parking stalls should be meter-free.
Coun. Dawn Luhning supported the motion, saying she also hoped city administration provided the costs to undertake this endeavour. This would allow her to make a more informed decision.
Council then voted unanimously to support the motion.
The next regular council meeting is Tuesday, May 24.
