Curbside pickup spots now available in Vernon

People who shop at local stores and restaurants now have a safer option for picking up their items.

The City of Vernon has launched a pilot Curbside Pickup program in the downtown which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 27, 2021.

With 12 curbside pickup locations on 30th Avenue, the program is intended to help the retail and dining sectors provide another option to safely continue business while helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Each pickup location allows for free 10-minute loading and is not meant to be a long-term parking stall.

“We are counting on our businesses and customers to use these spaces in a responsible manner consistent with the intent of the program,” Susan Lehman, executive director for the Downtown Vernon Association said. “Bylaw Services will not be monitoring these spaces for time limits, but they will respond to a service request if someone has exceeded the 10-minute time limit.”

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Ordering online or by phone and paying in advance will be encouraged to minimize the time required to complete curbside transactions. While each business will have its own process for pickup and delivery, all Provincial Health Orders that are in place regarding distancing, masks, and sanitizing will be followed.

“This program is about protecting customers who are unable to come inside stores and protecting the employees as well, while also benefiting the businesses so that they can continue to serve their customers,” Leyman added.

Vernon council approved the new measure earlier this month, which included extra costs for new signage.

“It is very important to support our local businesses right now,” said Mayor Victor Cumming. “Curbside pick-up locations make it easier and more convenient to shop downtown, and are a common-sense way for us to help. We’re looking to our community members to use these spaces as they’re intended for short term stops, while continuing to stay local, shop local and support local.”

Curbside pick-up zones are marked by signs and their parking metres have been bagged. The exact locations can be found on the city’s interactive map.