Hamilton parking initiative could see drivers hit with huge fines
Published October 10, 2019 at 8:39 pm
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the city of Hamilton is launching a special parking enforcement initiative that might leave some drivers feeling colder than the fall season warrants.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the city of Hamilton is launching a special parking enforcement initiative that might leave some drivers feeling colder than the fall season warrants.
As the seasons change around Hamilton and our green spaces start to take on new life and if you want to get out to see them you should know that the city has a special parking enforcement area in effect until Friday, November 15, 2019, in Dundas and Greensville.
The new signs are visible at entry points to the special enforcement area and they let people know that parking violations in that area will result in a significantly higher penalty within this area.
The special parking enforcement area, with a penalty of $250, is a pilot program launched by the City this year. The increased penalty is a way to promote and encourage visitors to use the convenient and centralized parking area at Christie Lake Conservation Area with shuttle service on weekends and holidays.
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This allows for everyone to enjoy the waterfalls safely without causing public safety, traffic and throughway concerns, especially for emergency vehicles, the city said in a Thursday press release reminding the public of the change ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Parking Enforcement and ticketing will be carried out by Parking Control Officers. Municipal Law Enforcement Officers will be enforcing at those waterfalls, that are signed, to stay on the marked trails.
Visitors can park at Christie Lake Conservation Area then take the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) shuttle bus to the falls. Once they arrive, there are numerous safe viewing areas for photos and enjoyment by all.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the shuttle buses.
The HCA shuttle service runs on weekends and holiday Mondays until Sunday, October 27, 2019 leaving Christie Lake and travelling to the Spencer Gorge. There is no on-site parking available at Spencer Gorge during shuttle operations, with the exception of limited accessible parking at Webster Falls.
The cost for the shuttle is included in the regular area entry fee to Christie Lake Conservation Area. This is $10 per car for parking and $5 per person. HCA pass holders, using the shuttle from Christie Lake, will receive admission to the shuttle and Spencer Gorge for the driver and passengers of their vehicle, to a maximum of six persons.
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