A popular parking garage in Ottawa’s ByWard Market will change to a three-hour pay-and-display system next week, as the city looks to encourage vehicle turnover in the tourist area. As part of $200 million plan to revitalize the ByWard Market, the city is turning the parking garage at 70 Clarence Street into a three-hour pay-and-display lot. The parking lot will no longer use gate arms and exit tickets, and visitors will have to purchase a ticket through the pay-and-display machine or via an app. “This change will make parking simpler and more convenient for visitors. It will also help increase the availability of short-term parking through more turnover, making it easier for visitors to find a spot in the ByWard Market,” the city said. “Those parked with a displayed valid accessible permit will be able to park for up to four hours free of charge at this municipal parking lot.” The parking lot will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the three-hour time limit will be in effect between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The hourly rates will be: The current “morning special rate” of $2 for anyone arriving after 6 a.m. and leaving before 11 a.m. will no longer be available. The long-term plan for the parking garage is to transform the lot into an “anchor legacy arts hub” as the building nears the end of its lifespan. The new three-hour pay-and-display system The city outlines how to use the new system
