Parking Near Braid Station, Lougheed
Where Can I Park for Braid Station?
Braid station has no listed car park or Park and Ride facility, so drivers should not plan on dedicated station parking. Parksy’s closest options are 1.0 km away: a Royal Columbia Hospital garage at $4.25 an hour and a lighted New Westminster space at $2.75 an hour. A monthly lot 1.2 km away costs $185 a month.
- Address
- Braid Station
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking Garage at Royal Columbia Hospital, New Westminster, 1.0 km (12 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Sapperton station, 1.1 km (14 min walk)
Parking Near Lougheed
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Parking at Braid Station in Brunette Creek
The station has no car park or Park and Ride facility listed in the station information, so drivers should not plan on a dedicated station parking space. (CPTDB Wiki) The station is near the intersection of Braid Street and Brunette Avenue, a useful landmark when approaching the entrance. (sitings.ca)
TransLink’s Park and Ride information lists facilities as operating seven days per week from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m., with daytime parking charged at $2.58 for one hour, $5.16 for two hours, $7.74 for three hours and $7.74 for the day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (TransLink) Those rates apply to the listed Park and Ride service, not to a station car park at this location.
Parksy Parking Near Braid Station
The closest Parksy option is a parking garage at Royal Columbia Hospital, 1.0 km away, priced at $4.25 an hour. A lighted parking space in New Westminster is also 1.0 km away and costs $2.75 an hour, making it the lower hourly choice for drivers who value extended lighting.
At 1.1 km, an affordable parking lot in New Westminster costs $5.88 an hour. A monthly parking lot 1.2 km away is priced at $185 a month, which suits a regular commuter better than an occasional visitor. Two further options are a parking lot 1.3 km away at $6.38 an hour and secure underground parking 1.3 km away at $27.50 an hour.
Commuter Choices Near the Station
Commuters comparing alternatives can choose between hourly Parksy spaces and the monthly lot 1.2 km away, priced at $185 a month. The hourly listings range from $2.75 an hour to $27.50 an hour, while the monthly option is aimed at drivers who need a repeat parking arrangement rather than a single trip.
The station information identifies carsharing with Evo and Modo, and lists bike lockers as available. (CPTDB Wiki) Those facilities give commuters options beyond leaving a car beside the station, particularly for journeys where parking demand is high. The station also functions as a transfer point for bus routes connecting New Westminster with surrounding communities. (sitings.ca)
Street Parking Around Braid Street and Brunette Avenue
The station area is defined by Braid Street and Brunette Avenue, where drivers should expect the road layout to serve a busy transit interchange rather than a dedicated station parking lot. (sitings.ca) On-street Park and Ride stalls are listed elsewhere by Coquitlam as costing $1 an hour, with a daily maximum of $4 and free parking on Sundays. (Coquitlam.ca)
Those Coquitlam charges are attached to the named Coquitlam lot and designated on-street stalls, not to the roads beside this station. (Coquitlam.ca) The station listing identifies Park and Ride as unavailable, so drivers using nearby streets should distinguish ordinary curb parking from any separately marked transit stalls. (CPTDB Wiki)
Connections From Braid Station Near Lougheed
Sapperton station is the nearest station, 1.1 km away and a 14-minute walk. The station is in Brunette Creek near Lougheed, and Lougheed centre is 2.0 km away. These distances make the nearby rail network relevant when a driver is considering a different station for a journey.
The station is positioned near Braid Street and Brunette Avenue and serves as a transfer point for bus routes connecting New Westminster. (sitings.ca) Bike lockers are available, while a bike parkade is not listed. (CPTDB Wiki) Drivers looking for a car-based alternative can compare the Parksy spaces in New Westminster, including the $185-a-month option 1.2 km away, rather than relying on station parking that is not provided.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Braid Station?
Braid station has no listed car park or Park and Ride facility, so drivers should not plan on dedicated station parking. Parksy’s closest options are 1.0 km away: a Royal Columbia Hospital garage at $4.25 an hour and a lighted New Westminster space at $2.75 an hour. A monthly lot 1.2 km away costs $185 a month.
Does Braid Station Have a Car Park or Park and Ride?
The station information lists no car park or Park and Ride facility, so dedicated station parking is not provided. TransLink’s Park and Ride rates apply to the listed Park and Ride service elsewhere, not to a station car park here. Drivers should distinguish nearby ordinary curb parking from separately marked transit stalls.
What Is the Cheapest Parksy Parking Near Braid Station?
The lower-priced hourly Parksy option is a lighted parking space in New Westminster, 1.0 km away, costing $2.75 an hour. A Royal Columbia Hospital parking garage is also 1.0 km away and costs $4.25 an hour. An affordable parking lot 1.1 km away costs $5.88 an hour.
Is There Monthly Parking Near Braid Station for Commuters?
A monthly parking lot in New Westminster is 1.2 km away and priced at $185 a month. It suits a regular commuter better than an occasional visitor and provides a repeat parking arrangement. Hourly Parksy listings nearby range from $2.75 an hour to $27.50 an hour.
Can I Use Street Parking Around Braid Street and Brunette Avenue?
The area around Braid Street and Brunette Avenue serves a busy transit interchange rather than a dedicated station parking lot. Nearby streets should be treated as ordinary curb parking unless stalls are separately marked as transit parking. Coquitlam’s listed charges of $1 an hour, a $4 daily maximum and free Sundays do not apply here.
What Other Travel Connections Are Available Near Braid Station?
Sapperton station is 1.1 km away and a 14-minute walk, while Lougheed centre is 2.0 km away. The station is a transfer point for bus routes connecting New Westminster with surrounding communities. Bike lockers are available, carsharing with Evo and Modo is identified, and a bike parkade is not listed.
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