Page Category: Transportation & Parking

  • Accessible Transit

    Meaford Moves+ Logo

    Whether you have a medical appointment, shopping errand, or are visiting a friend, Meaford Moves+ is an accessible door-to-door bus service that can get you there. Individuals who live in the Municipality and have a disability or mobility challenge may be eligible to use this service. Register today to start booking your trips!

    Transit services are provided throughout the Municipality of Meaford. Bookings for medical appointments to Collingwood, Thornbury, and Owen Sound are also available. For more information on this service, see the Specialized Transit Policy.

    FAQ

    Meaford Moves+ accepts users with both permanent and temporary disabilities. To qualify for Meaford Moves+, applicants must either:

    • Have a healthcare professional sign off on the application, or;
    • Provide proof of eligibility through documents such as an Accessible Parking Permit, proof of ODSP, etc.

    Disabilities include those identified in the Ontario Human Rights Code, including but not limited to physical, sensory, cognitive and mental health disabilities. Qualification is not based on your income or age.

    Scooters and electric wheelchairs (depending on their size, weight and type) are permitted on the transit bus. Please have your devices verified by the transit operator ahead of time to make sure they can fit securely.

    All prices are for one-way trips only. You may bring up to two companions with you. Companions pay the same fare. If you require a support person to use the bus, this  person travels for free.

    Local Trip – $2.00

    Trip to Owen Sound, Thornbury, or Collingwood – $8.00

    Specialized transit operates Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Once you have submitted your application and have your pass, just call 519-538-5577 to book your trip.

    To apply for Meaford Moves+, complete the Meaford Moves Application.

    You can either have the application form completed and signed by one of the Health Care Professionals listed in the Policy, or provide the information from a valid Ontario Accessible Parking Permit to the Municipal Office. The application must be either signed by the applicant, or signed on behalf of the applicant if he/she is incapable of signing.

    Submit your completed form to:

    Once your application is submitted and approved, you will receive your transit card in the mail.

  • Parking

    From April 2 to November 14 annually, overnight parking on streets is permitted.

    ​Parking in Meaford includes municipal lots and street parking, with specific regulations.

    Overnight Winter Parking (November 15 to April 1)

    • No parking is allowed on streets or in municipal lots between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during these dates to facilitate snow removal.​
    • Exception: The Market Square Parking Lot at 12 Nelson Street East permits overnight parking in designated rows. Park in the ‘odd’ or ‘even’ row corresponding to the next day’s date when plowing occurs between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. For example, if parking on the 15th and leaving your vehicle overnight, use the ‘even’ row for the 16th.​

    View Market Square Parking

    Memorial Park Paid Parking (May 1 to October 31, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

    • Non-residents: $10/day or $100/season plus user fees. Pay by visiting the honkmobile.com with Visa, Mastercard, or Visa Debit.
    • Residents can register their vehicle for free parking in one of the following ways:
    • Online: Fill out the the registration application to self-register.
      • Once you’re application is approved by our staff, you will get an email asking you to claim your permit and register with HONK.
    • In Person: Registration is also available at during staff hours at:
      • Memorial Park Office
      • Municipal Office
    • Be sure to have proof of residency (e.g. driver’s license, tax or utility bill) and vehicle ownership documentation available.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Free parking is available at various locations (observe posted signs for restrictions.), including:

    • Berry Street (25 Berry Street)​
    • Beautiful Joe Park (162 Edwin Street)​
    • Bognor Hall (597352 Grey Road 29)​
    • David Johnston Park (128 Fuller Street)​
    • Fred Raper Park (207 Bayfield Street)​
    • Irish Mountain Lookout (265566 Sideroad 25)​
    • Legion Park (South/East corner Owen Street and Legion Road)
    • Leith Beach (359392 Grey Road 15)​
    • Meaford and St. Vincent Arena and Community Centre (151 Collingwood Street West)​
    • Meaford Harbour (3 St. Vincent Street)​
    • Memorial Park (181 Grant Avenue)
    • Nelson Street West (28 Nelson Street West)​
    • Riverside Hall (157707 7th Line)​
    • St. Vincent Park (269 Lakeshore Road)​
    • Off-leash Dog Park (25 Grant Avenue)​
    • Trowbridge St. East (22 Trowbridge Street)
    • Woodford Hall (107 Woodford Crescent)​
    • Trowbridge Street Rear Lots (15 and 21 Trowbridge Street)​
    • Meaford Public Library (11 Sykes Street North)
    • All municipal locations have accessible parking, other than those noted.

    Prohibited overnight (2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.) from November 15 to April 1, except at Market Square Parking Lot as specified above.​​Maintain at least 3 meters from fire hydrants and 9 meters from intersections.​

    * Please note that this location does not have designated accessible parking space

    Parking tickets are issued for by-law violations.​ Payments can be made via cash, debit, or cheque at the Administration Office, 21 Trowbridge Street West, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.​

    For appeals, please contact bylaw@meaford.ca or 519-538-1060 ext. 1134.​

    To dispute a parking ticket, complete a parking action form.