How Should Winnipeg Manage Parking, Curbside Space, and Ridesharing?
Official title: Winnipeg Parking \u0026 Mobility Strategy
Why This Matters
Drive downtown? Park on the street near your home? Use Uber or a taxi? This plan shapes how Winnipeg manages all of it. Where you can park, how much it costs, and whether rideshare vehicles get dedicated pickup zones—it's all on the table. Over 1,900 people already weighed in.
What Could Change
The city now has a five-year roadmap for parking and mobility. Paid parking areas could expand. Curbside space may be reallocated for bike lanes, patios, or rideshare pickup zones. New rules for taxis and carsharing services could follow. Implementation will require more public input on specific changes.
Key Issues
- How should curbside space be balanced between parking, bike lanes, patios, and rideshare zones?
- Should paid parking areas be expanded?
- How can the city promote more sustainable transportation options?
- How should mobility services like taxis, ridesharing, and carsharing be managed?
How to Participate
- Review the public engagement summary and appendices to see what was heard and how feedback shaped the strategy.
- Read the Winnipeg Parking & Mobility StrategyPW-10) adopted by Council.
- Future implementation will require more public input. Sign up for updates on the consultation page.
What Happened
Over 1,900 people participated in the online survey, with 150 posts on the online forum, 55 attendees at virtual business meetings, and over 5,000 visitors to the webpage. Feedback was collected between January 15 and February 19, 2021. The strategy was updated to reflect what was heard, new trends, City Council directions, and major City plans approved since then. On November 27, 2025, Council adopted the Winnipeg Parking & Mobility Strategy as the Winnipeg Parking Authority's five-year plan.