On-street parking restrictions remain in effect

On-street overnight parking restrictions will remain in effect over the New Year’s holiday as Winter Control will be required.

The current weather forecasts are calling for snow on New Year's Eve during the day and into the evening. The temperature overnight Saturday is expected to rise with the possibility of rain Sunday morning, followed by dropping temperatures which would result in a flash freeze. Winter Control will be required.

From December 1st through March 31st, on-street parking is not permitted from 3am–6am within the Downtown BIA, and on other City streets from 12:01am–7am. This ensures the City can completely clear streets of snow and that large emergency vehicles can get down the street.

Overnight parking alternatives are downtown lots, or check with a neighbour or business. You can also leave the car at home and ride Barrie Transit for free from 5pm–3am.

On December 19, 2016, City Council approved a motion to look at a possible exemption to the on-street parking restrictions if the weather forecast for New Year’s did not require Winter Control.