Policy commission for Economy, Tourism, Regeneration and Transport

£50 parking permit enquiry briefing note

Issues to be considered:

Ø Fit with current transport policy / Local Transport Plan 2 and Council’s corporate objectives

Ø Traffic flows and congestion

Ø Mitigation measures:

o Variable message signs

o Location and number of parking spaces

o Duration of stay

Ø Tariff structure

Ø Impact on retail activity

Ø Administration of permit system

Ø Car park structure

Steve Matthews

September 2005