‘Wrong direction’
Dear Editor:
Paid parking in downtown Elora?! How disappointing.
I live in the vicinity – but not in Centre Wellington – and have enjoyed frequenting Elora’s businesses. Now I’m going to think twice before popping into a shop or restaurant if I have to pay $3/hour.
Is this really the best way to support local business or is the Fergus BIA right in fearing that people will avoid their downtown if they have to pay for parking?
Other communities – Guelph for example – have abandoned paid parking in an effort to revitalize their downtowns. Charging for parking could be a big and expensive step in the wrong direction.
Ruth Robinson,
Ariss
