Nearly two weeks after the Vancouver Park Board instituted a plan for cars and bikes to share Stanley Park Drive, a much more old-fashioned form of transportation is bringing things to a crawl. The Vancouver Park Board has voted to ease traffic restrictions in Stanley Park, meaning cars will soon be allowed to return — but not with the same level of access as before. Park board members voted at an emergency meeting Friday to partly open the park to vehicles. Cars were banned from Stanley Park Drive on April 8 as part of the pandemic response, but starting Sept. 26, both lanes of the road will reopen to cars again. The Vancouver Park Board is banning cars from Stanley Park as a way to encourage physical distancing and keep community spread of COVID-19 … Some cars are going to be allowed back into Stanley Park as of June 22, 2020. There is one advocate for keeping cars out of Stanley Park permanently. Review affected Park facilities and services; Review Stanley Park road closures Welcome to Stanley Park, Vancouver's first, largest, and most beloved urban park! Review affected Park facilities and services; Review Stanley Park road closures Parking passes and fees Hourly and daily passes. This is temporary for the foreseeable future. Opinion: A permanent ban on cars in Stanley Park is a terrible idea; The vast majority of the speakers that were able to make their address to the Park Board sided with Barker and Coupar’s request to fully reopen the roadways to vehicles, with many asserting families, seniors, and people with disabilities across the region require car access to be able to reach Stanley Park. However, we strongly urge you to visit during off-peak hours and to always maintain a safe distance from others of at least two meters. The blue pins on … Aquariums. The motion asks for the enactment of a … Access to Lions Gate Bridge via the causeway remains open. Road closures remain near Lost Lagoon. This is a very large overflow parking lot across the street from the Stanley Park Junction parking lot.. In late June, Stanley Park’s roads were re-opened to vehicles with a temporary traffic management plan that dedicated one travel lane to vehicles and one lane for cyclists on Stanley Park Drive. “We make adjustments, the Park Board makes adjustments, and I think they’re reasonable, and I think this adjustment in this time of a pandemic is really good,” he tells CityNews Vancouver. Stanley Park survey results indicate majority of respondents want road space dedicated to cyclists and car-free days November 24 2020 – The results from the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation’s recent public survey about the temporary traffic management plan in Stanley Park in response to the COVID-19 pandemic drew just over 11,000 responses. Stanley Park without cars is like an unplowed street after a snowstorm. Businesses inside the park are welcoming the return of cars and the use of more parking spaces. Opinion: A permanent ban on cars in Stanley Park is a terrible idea; This comes after June 8’s meeting, when Park Board staff informed commissioners that they are developing plans to allow for the reintroduction of all car access into the park, either by late June or early July. “I actually think it's a good thing, not just for the pandemic,” said provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Once the closure is implemented, the Park Board will be encouraging cyclists to keep a safe physical distance from pedestrians by moving off the seawall and using the adjacent Stanley Park Drive, which will be free of traffic. Best nearby. The No. He says he’s open to car-free days or adjustments for special events, but Park Board Commissioner John Coupar says Stanley Park should be accessible to all — not just those who live close by. The road closures include Stanley Park Drive, and … Time: noon. 42 Other Attractions within 1 km. Park visitors will also find fewer parking spaces because of the changes. Stanley Park to reopen to cars, park board decides after hours-long meeting Park board commissioner, businesses: 'It's time to open Stanley Park now' Traffic in Stanley Park … Road closures remain near Lost Lagoon. Cars must enter via the Georgia Street entrance and exit via the Georgia Street exit. The motion was brought forward by park commissioners Tricia Barker and John Coupar. Article content. Opinion: A permanent ban on cars in Stanley Park is a terrible idea; TransLink says a new Stanley Park bus route is currently unfeasible; Stanley Park’s tree cover has rebounded since 2006 windstorm: report; Stanley Park Drive was closed to all vehicles between early April and late June. 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