O’Dowd announces way forward on Residents’ Parking Schemes
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Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced the way forward on Residents’ Parking Schemes following the completion of a review on the issue.
The Residents’ Parking Review report, published today, considers a number of key issues on the delivery and implementation of Residents’ Parking Schemes.
Welcoming the report, Minister O’Dowd said:
“I am delighted that the Department’s review of the Rugby Road residents’ parking scheme is complete. It confirms that these schemes can work to the benefit of communities whose daily lives are blighted by all-day commuter parking.
“The review also looked at our approach to providing schemes and highlights some of the challenges that the Department has faced trying to deliver schemes. From the lessons learnt it sets out a pathway to make the delivery of schemes to help other communities more straightforward. More schemes will also help to persuade those who currently drive into our towns and cities and park all day, to use more active or sustainable modes of transport.
“Going forward my Department will continue to develop the schemes already commenced such as in the Bogside in Derry and Iveagh area of Belfast, and will give consideration to schemes to address the emerging pressures with on-street parking in the vicinity of the new Ulster University campus in Belfast and the Magee campus.
“I would also take the opportunity to ask all drivers to think about others when parking their vehicle. Inconsiderate parking, particularly when it is on the pavement, can negatively impact all pavement users forcing them into oncoming traffic, including people with disabilities, older people, children and people pushing prams, so please ‘Think Before You Park’.”
The review report is available at: https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/residents-parking-review-report
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