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UTILITY OVERVIEW
PARKING AUTHORITY
2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a range of parking options and choices for resident, business and transit
needs, and effectively manage the demand for on and off street parking facilities in an
innovative and cost effective manner while ensuring the safe and efficient movement of
pedestrians, cyclists, and motorized vehicles.
KEY PROGRAM AND SERVICES
The Parking Authority Utility is a self-funded program that involves planning, managing
and regulating the City’s on and off street parking assets, employing leading edge
technologies, such as license plate recognition and “smart” pay stations. All aspects of
parking are handled through this team including the development of parking standards,
parking signage, pay parking, parking lot enforcement, truck parking, and the City’s
Electric Vehicle charging network.
The section also administers the contracts that provide transit shelters, bus benches,
and digital billboards, all of which generate revenue to support transportation
infrastructure throughout the City.
2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Early completion of installation of 15 new transit shelters, with accelerated
installation of 2017 shelters.
Completed inventory/occupancy
analysis of parking supply in the
Cloverdale Town Centre and upgraded
public parking area landscaping,
lighting, and layout to improve
aesthetics, accessibility, and safety;
In cooperation with RCMP and Justice
Precinct stakeholders, completed a
short and long term justice precinct
parking strategy; and
Completed design of pedestrian and
vehicle-oriented wayfinding package
for Justice Precinct.
Upgraded Cloverdale Electric Vehicle
(“EV”) Fast Charger to dual
connection unit, allowing use by all
types of EVs. Installed Fast Charger at
City Hall;
Initiated EV Charging Policies and
Practices discussion paper to shape
future deployment and management
of EV charging network; and
Hosted regional Institutional Parking
Forums, bringing together YVR
airport, TransLink, and 10 cities to
expand awareness of EV charging
networks, License Plate Recognition
Technology, and parking management
best practices.
PUBLIC SAFETY
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS
ECOSYSTEMS
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