The Town of Edson is reinstituting downtown parking rules with some new signage this month.
Following some concerns from local businesses, the 1.5-hour parking restriction signs are being re-installed in the downtown core. Town officials say this will be in effect Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. While the rules have remained in place over the years, the signage was taken down during the light standard upgrade project. Officials note the new signage is anticipated to help with awareness and enforcement moving forward.
“It is great to see our downtown busy once again, but it has caused some parking issues in recent months with people parked for extended periods,” says Kevin Zahara, Mayor, Town of Edson. “We have heard the concerns of our business community and we are making every effort to ensure our downtown core is meeting the needs of our local businesses and remains accessible for shoppers, diners, and visitors to spend time in our community.”
Officials say this will only be in effect during the daytime hours, and will not interfere with bowling, theatre, or other evening entertainment venues.
Furthermore, this change is said to be a part of Edson’s ongoing efforts to encourage economic growth in the downtown and make it a more attractive and accessible destination for residents and visitors. Town officials say it also ties directly to council’s strategic Priority of fostering a robust and adaptable economy.
