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Originally Posted by PostandIn
The logistics of getting to and from the venue are a challenge for anyone intent on driving. While the Oilers and the City keep repeating that there are thousands of parking spots within a ten minute walk of the venue, the City will not approve / rezone an open air 4000 stall gravel lot immediately beside the rink due to downtown business-owner nimbyism.
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The logistics might be complex if you aren't from Edmonton, for those that are, it's dead easy. We hung around the suite for about 15 minutes after the game last night. I took the elevator down to my car and drove out, there was no traffic to speak of, just pedestrians. I was out of downtown in 5 minutes.
the rezoning has nothing to do with nimbyism and everything to do with all the lots and parkades that already exist. Besides gravel lots are ugly, and the new City policy is to get rid of them, not build more.
you can park in the best parkade in the city at Manulife Place (imho) for $15 and it's a five minute walk to the arena. There are lots of spots even closer.
Those being ticketed are the ones trying to park illegally in residential areas, like Oliver. They get what they deserve.