The State of Parking 2015—1
The county council’s considering parking again. We'll return to this subject in future posts but, for now, here are some headline quotes from a report going to councillors on Thursday:
"The new policy has been drafted… to recognise the role that effective management of parking can play in supporting the local economy"
"Too much traffic congestion or a parking 'free for all' can potentially create an unattractive, unsafe and unwelcoming environment"
“Research has found that [the] retail offer is the biggest factor in affecting footfall and retail performance in town centres [but] there is little doubt that a well-managed parking régime can have a positive effect in assisting a retail centre"
"The Council will carry out routine enforcement patrols to provide a good geographic spread whilst also ensuring that enforcement frequency is proportionate to parking demand"
"The Council will continue to develop a charging regime for car parking which takes account the needs of its residents, businesses and visitors and is reviewed on an annual basis"
"The new policy has been drafted… to recognise the role that effective management of parking can play in supporting the local economy"
"Too much traffic congestion or a parking 'free for all' can potentially create an unattractive, unsafe and unwelcoming environment"
“Research has found that [the] retail offer is the biggest factor in affecting footfall and retail performance in town centres [but] there is little doubt that a well-managed parking régime can have a positive effect in assisting a retail centre"
"The Council will carry out routine enforcement patrols to provide a good geographic spread whilst also ensuring that enforcement frequency is proportionate to parking demand"
"The Council will continue to develop a charging regime for car parking which takes account the needs of its residents, businesses and visitors and is reviewed on an annual basis"
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Parking