St. Johns Street to close for Port Moody Car-Free Day

St. Johns Street between Douglas and Moody streets will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, for Port Moody’s Car-Free Day celebration.

The City of Port Moody advises drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Area residents and commuters will be directed to Clarke Street, where temporary bus stops will also be located. Delays are expected.

The event itself runs from noon to 5 p.m. on St. Johns Street between Queens and Moody streets, with food, live music, family activities and more than 120 booths from local businesses, artisans and non-profit groups.

Cyclists can use free Bicycle Valet parking from noon to 5 p.m., provided by TransLink and operated by BEST. The city’s Shoreline Shuttle will also be free. Parking will be very limited; paid parking is available at the Westcoast Express Park and Ride at 65 Williams Street, while accessible spaces will be available at the former Moody Elementary School site, 2717 St Johns Street. More information and maps are available at portmoody.ca/carfreeday and portmoody.ca/shuttle.