How much public parking is available within the commercial core of the Town of Qualicum Beach? How has the parking situation changed since 2008? These are key questions addressed by the Town’s Parking & Traffic Survey Reports. The Town’s first study was done in 2007; a second study was completed in 2021 as a Parking Strategy Needs Assessment.
Updated data enabled the Town to effectively manage public parking to ensure adequate parking availability and sufficient infrastructure for volumes experienced.
The 2021 study documented:
- The available public parking supply within the Town of Qualicum Beach and current parking constraints.
- Parking demand within the Town of Qualicum Beach over 4 weekdays during the summer.
- Traffic demand within the Town of Qualicum Beach in select intersections/areas.
The results showed extremely high demand for on-street parking in some areas at peak times, while other areas are underutilized throughout the day. The Town will use the results of the Parking Strategy Needs Assessment to update its ongoing parking management strategy.