Answer to cities’ parking woes could be found at fire hydrants: fire chief
VANCOUVER — A coalition of firefighters, city engineers and administrators is proposing a novel solution to city parking woes.
Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis says shrinking the no-stopping zone around fire hydrants could create hundreds of new parking spots in congested cities.
Garis said his department began investigating whether five metres was necessary after the city’s engineer said he was reviewing parking availability in a higher density neighbourhood.
“I said, it’s been like that my entire career, so I’m not sure. But let’s take a look at it,” Garis said.