Citywide parking ban Phase 1 (Major roads) takes effect Sunday, November 24 at 7 p.m.

November 23, 2004

The City of Edmonton has declared a citywide parking ban. The ban begins with Phase 1 (Major roads), on Sunday, November 24, at 7 p.m. Phase 1 is expected to last for three to five days. The City will provide an update as crews finalize work.

"The city has experienced blowing and drifting of snow, in addition to the significant accumulation in the last 24 hours. A Phase 1 parking ban is necessary to ensure the major roadways are cleared and safe for all vehicles," said Val Dacyk, General Supervisor of Infrastructure Field Operations, Parks and Roads Services. "Keeping major roadways cleared of parked vehicles is essential for crews to clear roads. We anticipate the parking ban will remain in effect for three to five days."

During Phase 1, crews clear arterial roads, collector roads, bus routes (roads marked with seasonal no parking signage) and roads within business improvement areas. Parking is prohibited in these areas until the clearing of the roadways is complete. People may continue to park on residential streets. Vehicles parked on hills along arterial roads, collector roads and bus routes in the downtown area will be ticketed and may be towed.

Edmontonians are reminded that parking is also allowed on roads as soon as they have been cleared, as long as parking is allowed there normally. Residents should refer to the Roadways Snow Clearing Map for current clearing status of roadways.

Please note, EPark zones are not active during Phase 1 of the parking ban while these areas are cleared.

Vehicles parked on Phase 1 parking ban routes after 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 may be ticketed. Crews and equipment will be working 24 hours a day until Phase 1 roads are clear.

Once the Phase 1 parking ban is complete, a separate announcement may be made if the City determines a Phase 2 (Residential and Industrial) parking ban is necessary.

Motorists are advised to drive to conditions and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles. Give snow and ice clearing crews room as they work to get the roads cleared.

Learn more about how the City prioritizes roads and sign up for the new parking ban notification tool, which gives 24 hour advance notice of when crews will be in your area, at: edmonton.ca/SafeTravels.