New Year, New Rates

[mythteller]

I went into the city last night to attend a social evening. I parked the car on Ste. Catherine street and went over to feed the meter. I was shocked and dismayed to see that the new parking rates for downtown have risen to $3/hour (maximum 2 hours).

Insane! This means that I'll have to go back to taking the bus into town during the day, but of course, the price of a bus ticket has also risen to $2.75. So if I'm in the city for two hours, I get to save $0.50. Whee.

This is the math segment of the post folks, so arm yourselves with your portable abacuses:

* Spending < 2 hours in the city =  pay for parking (car =< $6 / bus = $5.50)
* Spending > 2 hours in the city = take public transit (car => $6 / bus = $5.50)

Although I know this is practically impossible, it would be great if everyone picked a day and abandonned the city in terms of parking in it. I'm glad that NDG parking gives you 1h20 for $1.

This year is off to an expensive start...

Comments

[owldaughter.livejournal.com]

Bus tickets are wonderful things, and I always carry some in my wallet. It's $11.75 for a strip of 6, which means (consults portable abacus) $1.96 per ticket, or $3.92 per round trip. Much cheaper than parking.

And argh, they upped the parking metres that much? Highway robbery, says I.

Alison says:

[(Anonymous)]

Don't forget the gas and environmental impact of driving in the city. Stops and starts are hard on your gasoline budget and the exhaust they output.
Just another reason why public transit is better.