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PARKING FEE COMING TO QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS AND BOAT LAUNCHES
Quinte Conservation is rolling out a new paid parking system at conservation areas and boat launches. Visitors will be required to pay using the MacKay Pay parking app on their phone or online.
General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Our areas have been free to use, however, the cost to maintain these areas is increasing as aging structures and degrading roadways and parking areas need work.”
The standard fee per vehicle is $5.00 for conservation areas and $10.00 for boat launches.
Murphy says, “The great thing about MacKay Pay is that it’s simple. Visitors can pay through the app on their phone, or online before visiting the area. Each area has its own zone number, which means we can track the parking fees and make sure that money gets put back into that area.”
There currently isn’t a source of revenue to maintain and upgrade the areas.
Murphy adds, “Quinte Conservation has 30,000 acres of land, 23 conservation areas, and 75km of trail systems. We’ve been relying on donations and grants to support these areas, but the time has come to explore alternative revenue options.”
Frequent trail users can purchase an annual membership pass for $50.00 using the MacKay Pay app or by visiting MacKay Pay online at: mackaypay.com. A membership pass grants access to Quinte Conservation’s areas for one year from purchase date. Those using designated boat launches and parking with a boat trailer can pay a daily boat launch fee or purchase an annual boat launch pass for $60.00.
All revenue generated from the paid parking system and through annual membership passes will support conservation area enhancement initiatives.
The park and pay policy will take effect starting September 1, 2018.
For more information on the Mackay Pay program, visit QuinteConservation.ca
PARKING FEE COMING TO QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS AND BOAT LAUNCHES
Quinte Conservation is rolling out a new paid parking system at conservation areas and boat launches. Visitors will be required to pay using the MacKay Pay parking app on their phone or online.
General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Our areas have been free to use, however, the cost to maintain these areas is increasing as aging structures and degrading roadways and parking areas need work.”
The standard fee per vehicle is $5.00 for conservation areas and $10.00 for boat launches.
Murphy says, “The great thing about MacKay Pay is that it’s simple. Visitors can pay through the app on their phone, or online before visiting the area. Each area has its own zone number, which means we can track the parking fees and make sure that money gets put back into that area.”
There currently isn’t a source of revenue to maintain and upgrade the areas.
Murphy adds, “Quinte Conservation has 30,000 acres of land, 23 conservation areas, and 75km of trail systems. We’ve been relying on donations and grants to support these areas, but the time has come to explore alternative revenue options.”
Frequent trail users can purchase an annual membership pass for $50.00 using the MacKay Pay app or by visiting MacKay Pay online at: mackaypay.com. A membership pass grants access to Quinte Conservation’s areas for one year from purchase date. Those using designated boat launches and parking with a boat trailer can pay a daily boat launch fee or purchase an annual boat launch pass for $60.00.
All revenue generated from the paid parking system and through annual membership passes will support conservation area enhancement initiatives.
The park and pay policy will take effect starting September 1, 2018.
For more information on the Mackay Pay program, visit QuinteConservation.ca
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