Parking Meters for Stoney Creek, Flamborough Expire

Stoney Creek and Flamborough's controversial on-street parking meters have expired. Councillors, in a 10 to 2 vote, agreed with a motion introduced by Stoney Creek councillor Brad Clark, and Flamborough councillor Judi Partridge to remove them 20 months after being installed. The recommendation is scheduled to be debated at the March 7 council meeting. "The meters have not been a success," said Clark. He said people are more inclined to shop at Eastgate Square, or some other nearby strip mall where the parking is free. He points out some businesses have left Stoney Creek's downtown area because of the extra cost of the metered parking, while other potential businesses looking to locate to Stoney Creek, decided to set up shop in some other area without metered parking.

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