Surrey addresses truck parking space shortage, adds new parking sites

In response to the “persistent shortage of truck parking spaces” in Surrey, the council is moving forward with plans for two new sites.

During a city council meeting on Monday, two Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) for truck parking sites got approved on City-owned land. One site in the Anniedale-Tynehead area is said to have 41 parking spots and another one in Bridgeview with 36 parking spots.

Mayor Brenda Locke was in favour of the plan, and says the city is committed to “ensuring that our truck drivers have the facilities they need to operate safely and efficiently.”

“It is vital we address this issue because I have often said trucking is our economy on wheels. This is just the beginning and we look forward to initiating plans at additional sites in the near future,” she said, according to a press release Tuesday.

In total, the City of Surrey plans to introduce four truck parking sites with 150 truck parking spots.

After proceeding with public notification for the TUPs, council will vote on the permit approvals at a later meeting.

The city says the council will vote on the permit approvals at a later meeting.

1130 NewsRadio has reached out to the BC Trucking Association for a comment.