07-03-2015, 09:02 AM
In Ottawa, where they get about 235 centimeters of snow compared with our 160 or so, their rule is that there is no parking between 1:00am and 7:00am if Environment Canada is forecasting an accumulation of snow of more than seven centimers. This is in effect between November 15 and March 31, and does not apply to permit parking holders.
In Winnipeg, certain streets are labelled "snow route" if they are major through-streets that must be cleared immediately, and overnight parking on those streets is not permitted during winter.
In both of those cities, crews will identify streets for full clearing and place temporary "no parking" signs after a snowfall to facilitate full clearing when it's necessary.
Of course there have to be parking restrictions. One can't park too near a fire hydrant or a corner. But the three-hour limit is absolutely unnecessary, and the overnight parking ban could be made much more flexible.
In Winnipeg, certain streets are labelled "snow route" if they are major through-streets that must be cleared immediately, and overnight parking on those streets is not permitted during winter.
In both of those cities, crews will identify streets for full clearing and place temporary "no parking" signs after a snowfall to facilitate full clearing when it's necessary.
Of course there have to be parking restrictions. One can't park too near a fire hydrant or a corner. But the three-hour limit is absolutely unnecessary, and the overnight parking ban could be made much more flexible.