Toronto is a great city with equally great people and a lot of tourist attractions. There are so many people in the city that it experiences lots of traffic jams and lots of construction work that is needed to cater for the growing population.

Sadly, there are so many people that get inconvenienced by all the congestion, including those on foot, on bikes and even vehicles. People step on each other’s toes as they try to make use of what little space is available for use. Those on bikes often collide with motorists as they try to share the roads. Supply companies have a tough time finding parking spots that are safe.

Driving And Parking In Toronto

Moving companies have an especially difficult time driving around and finding parking space, considering the size of their trucks, and how much time they need to load and offload clients’ stuff. The city has intricate and perplexing parking regulations that make it hard for expert movers to drive and carry out their duties smoothly. Most trucks are huge, hindering their movement in small parking lots and in condos where there is limited space with no alternative spaces to park.

Moving trucks are allowed to park on the street so long as it is to load or unload. They are however mandated to keep to the traffic laws, meaning that they can also be handed parking tickets. Moreover, some streets have set time limits for parking, and some go further on to give a timeframe within which to get your truck out of the parking slot. In areas without a sign as to how long you can park, the city enforces a three-hour cap which you have to adhere to unless you have made parking arrangements.

One more complexity faced by movers is the bicycle lanes that have increased. Where roads have been reduced to a single lane, it makes it somewhat impossible to even stop for a short period. According to social media, some disgruntled people complain about trucks using bike lanes making it dangerous for those on bicycles and causing more congestion.

In the moving business, parking is an integral part of the process. Movers need a secure, unobstructed area

• to park their vehicles,
• load and
• offload stuff.

Since you as the client are more conversant with the area you live in, let the company you choose, know of any restrictions or regulations so that they can be better prepared. Clear the paths if possible so that the vehicles will maneuver easily. For those living in a condominium, they need to liaise with the building owners so that they reserve a spot for the movers. Remember that many moving companies in Chestermere have an hourly rate, so planning ahead of time will also save you some cash.

We recommend you to read “Stress-Free Moving With Young Ones” and “Getting Back On Track After An Unexpected Possession Date Change”.