Parking Studies for Port Elgin & Southampton Downtowns

The Town is developing parking strategies for both Port Elgin & Southampton's downtown areas to address how the community wants to manage its valuable parking assets. This study will consider questions such as:

Should the Town expand the supply of parking to address peak demands on summer weekends?
Are there different ways to manage parking demand and/or supply to avoid or defer the need for costly construction of new municipal lots?
Are there innovative ways to improve the parking experience for visitors, customers, and employees in the downtown areas?
With all the changes influencing travel behaviour today, what does the future of parking look like and how do we prepare for it?

in order to consult with community partners -- and especially residents -- The Town is holding a series of events where the public can share their parking experiences and provide suggestions on how to improve those experiences.

Port Elgin - Tuesday, October 17th, 2023

What: Pop-Up Event

Where: Coulter Parkette, 640 Goderich St.

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Note: In case of rain, this event will move to the Committee Room at the Municipal Office.

What: Public Information Centre
Where: Rotary Hall, upstairs at the Plex.
When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Note: A presentation will occur at 5:30 p.m., and then again at 6:30 p.m.

Southampton - Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
What: Pop-Up Event
Where: Southampton Town Hall, 201 High Street.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Public Information Centre
Where: Southampton Town Hall
When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Note: A presentation will occur at 5:30 p.m., and then again at 6:30 p.m.

Online Feedback

You can also share your feedback online by completing a brief survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SaugeenShoresParking

Questions? Please email the project team at parkingstudy@saugeenshores.ca

This project is based on a recommendation in the Town of Saugeen Shores Transportation Master Plan, and is a Divisional Highlight for Development Services' Engineering Division, as outlined in the 2023 Business Plan approved by Council (p. 44).