Decision details

University Related Parking in Nearby Residential Areas

Decision Maker: Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport - Expired

Decision status: Decision Made

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Purpose of the report: This report brings to the attention of the Cabinet Member for City Strategy a proposal for dealing with the current parking concerns in the Badger Hill Estate area and a strategy for tackling future parking issues due to the University expansion in a more streamlined manner. The Cabinet Member is asked to: Approve the taking forward of experimental Traffic Regulation Orders.

Decision:

RESOLVED:         That in order to develop a robust parking strategy aimed at alleviating the growing parking issues affecting those living in the residential areas close to the University the Cabinet Member agrees to:

i)             The adoption of the following strategy when reviewing or considering new emerging parking issues:

·        Delegate authority to officers to formally propose restrictions in line with those used elsewhere in the estate.

·        Approve a Restricted Parking Zone for an experimental period of up to 18 months, using daytime parking restrictions between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

·        Take no action at present in the vicinity of the shops, but review if long term University related parking becomes a problem.

·        Approve a “new style” residents parking scheme for Cul-de-sacs, for an experimental period of up to 18 months, with the option of implementing road closures where desirable. Conditions to be: one permit per property, no visitor permits, restrictions in force 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round and that the zone be expanded to include other streets in the Badger Hill area if necessary.

·        Approve the use of a rural clearway on Field Lane.

 

ii)  The introduction of an experimental Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in paragraph 39 of the report.

 

iv) Continue close liaison with the University representatives.

 

REASON:             To reduce non-residential parking in the area, to ensure parking doesn’t transfer to the main road network and to provide a more rapid response to issues that escalate quickly due to the University development.

 

Report author: Alistair Briggs

Publication date: 26/07/2011

Date of decision: 26/07/2011

Decided at meeting: 26/07/2011 - Decision Session - Executive Member for Transport - Expired

Effective from: 29/07/2011

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