Your Input Needed on Langley City's Public Parking Strategy

With the pending arrival of SkyTrain, continued growth, and an increased number of people visiting our community for shopping, work, or recreation, Langley City is developing an on-street and publicly-owned lot parking strategy. The strategy will apply to all areas north of the Nicomekl River.

Based on research, such as from the late Donald Shoup, we should not have more than 85% of parking spaces full on any given block. This percentage works out to about one free space in every block, which prevents people from driving in circles looking for parking.

On average, in Downtown Langley today, we have about 60% utilization at the busiest times, though there are hot spots. The following map shows utilization when parking demand is the highest. The Fraser Highway One-Way exceed 85% utilization on Saturdays from the last morning until the afternoon.

Existing Typical Saturday Peak Parking Demand. Select the image to enlarge.

There are many ways to manage parking, including adjusting time limits, making it easier to find areas with ample available parking, and implementing parking permits, resident-only parking, or paid parking. The City has yet to determine what, if any, solutions we would need for our community.

An example of a solution could be to let people know there is always ample parking at Timms Community Centre/City Hall, just across the street from the Fraser Highway One-Way.

If you travel to Downtown Langley City (whether walking, cycling, taking transit, or driving) or living in Langley City, the City wants to hear from you.

Please consider taking Langley City's Parking Survey. It will take about five to ten to complete. You could also win a $50 Visa gift card. The deadline in March 9th.

For more information on parking in Langley City, please view the Public Parking Strategy presentation.