City invites the public to participate in an online public engagement session for Comprehensive Parking Study

The City of Saint John invites residents to an online public engagement session on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This virtual session is part of the Saint John Comprehensive Parking Study focused on the South-Central Peninsula neighbourhood.

ACCESS THE ONLINE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SESSION AT THIS LINK:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0acdcd17-89fd-486c-8261-90dfe500f8cc@7f90057d-3ea0-46fe-b07c-e0568627081b

Early registration is available at the link now, however, early registration is not required to attend the session.

Parking issues in the City of Saint John, specifically in the South-Central Peninsula neighbourhood, include challenges such as the perception of limited availability of parking spaces in certain areas, leading to congestion and difficulties for both residents and visitors to find parking.

Other common issues and concerns include unclear or inadequate signage, leading to confusion over parking regulations, as well as issues related to parking enforcement, like ticketing, or concerns related to the cost of parking in some locations. Efforts to address these issues often involve improving parking infrastructure, promoting alternative transportation options, and implementing clearer regulations and enforcement measures to manage parking more effectively.

What to Expect:

• Update on work completed since the first Public Engagement Session held in January.
• Summary of feedback received to date.
• Overview of the draft recommended parking strategy.

Goals of the Study:

• Develop a Comprehensive Parking Study to guide the parking service in meeting evolving community needs, supporting future development, and promoting smart growth. 
• Review Current Parking Services, including parking inventory, capacity, and demand. 
• Provide Strategic Recommendations for short-term and long-term parking improvements aligned with the City’s existing plans, such as MoveSJ. 
• Evaluate Emerging Trends like active transportation, and greening parking services. 
• Enhance Accessibility and Support Smart Development.
• Engage the Community and Stakeholders.
• Benchmark with Similar Municipalities and prioritize recommendations with clear timelines for implementation.

The public is encouraged to join the discussion, share their thoughts and help shape the future of parking in Saint John.

To learn more about the project, visit the Comprehensive Parking Study page on Shape Your City Saint John by visiting www.shapeyourcitysaintjohn.ca/parking-studywww.shapeyourcitysaintjohn.ca/parking-study

Comments and questions may be submitted on the Shape Your City page, or by contacting the Project Team directly via:

Jill Good, City Project Manager, City of Saint John, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB E2L 4L1

Phone: 506-658-4455     Email: parking@saintjohn.ca

John Kemp, Consultant Project Manager, Arcadis, 7th Floor – 55 St. Clair Ave W., Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7

Email: saintjohnparking@arcadis.com  

Pooja Yeola, Consultant Deputy Project Manager, Arcadis, 7th Floor – 55 St. Clair Ave W., Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7

Email: saintjohnparking@arcadis.com  

If you have any accessibility requirements to be able to review the project materials and provide comments or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact the City Project Manager listed above.

Note: Personal information submitted (e.g., name, address, and phone number) is collected, maintained and disclosed for transparency and consultation purposes. Personal Information you submit may become part of a public record that is available to the general public, unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.