Infrastructure Minister 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 www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/residents-parking-review-report
