City of St. John's Council

In the coming days, the city will begin the installation of new pay stations on sections of Water Street and Duckworth Street. The new pay stations will have multiple payment options including most credit cards, debit cards and mobile payment. Due to the high incidence of vandalism the City has experienced on parking meters in the past, the new pay stations will not accept cash. I am pleased to announce that the first lot of pay stations have arrived and the installation wil...l begin immediately in the downtown core, said Councillor Debbie Hanlon. This is welcome news especially for the businesses that require a steady turn over in parking spaces for their customers. A total of 24 pay stations will be installed on Water Street between Queen Street and Ayre’s Cove, and on Duckworth Street between Prescott Street and Cochrane Street, servicing approximately 90 parking spaces. After the installation, paid parking will be enforced in these areas starting Monday, November 16, 2020. A map of areas that require payment for parking is available here. As the new stations are installed, we are also expanding the PaybyPhone app option to the same areas, said Councillor Hanlon. Motorists are encouraged to look for signage when parking and consider downloading the PaybyPhone app, as this service will continue to expand in the future. Please note that the Timed Parking Areas will be maintained on streets that are not yet serviced by the pay stations or PaybyPhone. Further details, a map and FAQs are available on the City’s website. http://stjohns.ca/me/new-pay-stations-be-installed-downtown

Councillor Dave Lane for St. John's Responds to Bike Plan Concerns In recent days residents of St. John’s have raised concerns about the Bike St. John’s Master Plan and upgrades to Kelly’s Brook Trail. As Council’s representative for the Bike St. John’s Advisory Committee I would like to take this opportunity to address these concerns. It is crucial that the pubic understand that our intent is not to destroy the incredible natural surroundings of our beautiful trails. Through...out the design and consultation process for these trail upgrades, there will be careful attention paid to the environment, wildlife habitat and impact on neighborhoods. Future engagement opportunities are being planned, specifically as it relates to trail design and you still have time to participate in that process. Read the complete statement at: http://stjohns.ca//councillor-dave-lane-responds-bike-plan

Congratulations to Shawn Skinner, the winner of the by-election for Ward 2 in the City of St. John's. Unofficial results are posted here: http://stjohns.ca//muni/2020-election-results-unofficial-0

Council Statement Mile One Privatization Report: Scope, Cost and Timeline Read the complete Council Statement at: http://stjohns.ca//mile-one-privatization-report-scope-cos

Mayor Danny Breen has proclaimed Oct.1-7 as Seniors Week in the city of St. John's. Councillor Deanne Stapleton, council representative on the Seniors' Advisory Committee, hosted a flag raising at City Hall on Oct. 1 along with representative from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons. Seniors week, and the International Day of Older Persons (Oct.1), highlights the important contributions that older people make to society and raises awareness of the opportunities and challenges of aging in today’s world.