The House of Commons Transport Committee published a report earlier this year - Parking Policy and Enforcement that is critical of current parking policies. Among those who gave evidence to the Committee were Caroline Sheppard, Chief Parking Adjudicator for England and Wales, and Martin Wood, Chief Parking Adjudicator for London.
Those local authorities that have adopted civil enforcement powers would be required to enforce a ban on pavement parking as they carried out their other enforcement duties. The police too should be involved in enforcement of this aspect of street management. With clear signage and after a period of intense enforcement, we expect that a pavement parking ban would become self-enforcing as the public become familiar with, and accept, the new rules.
262. The Government must grip the problem of pavement parking once and for all and ensure that it is outlawed throughout the country, and not just in London. Councils should have the option of an ‘opt-out’ of a national pavement parking ban where this is vital, rather than relying on the use of individual Traffic Regulation Orders on specific streets and local Acts to impose a ban. That such an initiative will initially require additional resources to enforce is no excuse for allowing some pavements to continue to be swamped by cars and made inaccessible to large numbers of pedestrians.
Read the report (pdf, 712KB)
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Sue Essex hasn't enough information to decide on congestion charge for Cardiff!
Reply on behalf of Sue Essex
I forwarded your message to Sue, and she has asked me to respond to your query re the congestion charge.
Sue said that it seemed to have worked very well in London, and that she supports it in principle. However, she would need more information on traffic flow etc. before she could judge whether it is really appropriate for Cardiff.
I forwarded your message to Sue, and she has asked me to respond to your query re the congestion charge.
Sue said that it seemed to have worked very well in London, and that she supports it in principle. However, she would need more information on traffic flow etc. before she could judge whether it is really appropriate for Cardiff.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Inconsiderate parking
If every business parked an ugly van with advertising in mainly residential streets our environment would be dire. Then we have cars partly parked on the pavement in Whitchurch where they shouldn't be.
Double yellow line abuse and pavement form hell
Not pretty sites in Cardiff city centre opposite the castle
What a mess the pavement is in and all that gum and rubbish -ugh!!
A report from the Pedestrians Association [July 1998] identifies that the number of injuries caused by
falls on poor quality pavements are likely to far exceed those caused to pedestrians by vehicles, yet these go unreported in official accident statistics. The Association also draws on the 1997 National Road Maintenance Condition Survey which shows pavement conditions to be worsening year on year.
Excluding NHS costs in treating fall victims, it also estimates that the cost of poor pavements could
total over £500m a year from legal and insurance costs and staff time dealing with claims.
A report from the Pedestrians Association [July 1998] identifies that the number of injuries caused by
falls on poor quality pavements are likely to far exceed those caused to pedestrians by vehicles, yet these go unreported in official accident statistics. The Association also draws on the 1997 National Road Maintenance Condition Survey which shows pavement conditions to be worsening year on year.
Excluding NHS costs in treating fall victims, it also estimates that the cost of poor pavements could
total over £500m a year from legal and insurance costs and staff time dealing with claims.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Some action required Jayne and Adrian!
Dear Jayne and Adrian - Councillors for RhiwbinaI would appreciate it if you would clarify your position re road narrowing at Heol Llanishen Fach - will it be easier for folk to cross the road if the road narrowing is removed? What is the exact issue here?
Please have a look at my blog and tell me what we can do about traffic congestion, lack of pedestrain crossings, badly maintained footpaths and where there are actually dropped kerbs they are not fit for purpose! Cycling is so dangerous that folk are cycling on the pacements but it is dangerous for pedestrians...........
Please have a look at my blog and tell me what we can do about traffic congestion, lack of pedestrain crossings, badly maintained footpaths and where there are actually dropped kerbs they are not fit for purpose! Cycling is so dangerous that folk are cycling on the pacements but it is dangerous for pedestrians...........
Conwy to paint dog poo?
Conwy to paint dog poo to highlight foul problem 25/11/2006 - A campaign to encourage people to clear up after their dogs starts in Conwy on Monday 27th November. Cllr Janet Finch-Saunders, Conwy's Cabinet Member for Community Safety said, "By now, every dog owner in Conwy should...
Step up or get on your bike, Rhodri
First Minister Rhodri Morgan could be axed from a campaign to promote cycling in the city - unless he does more to promote greener transport.Mr Morgan is honorary president of the Cardiff Cycling Campaign, but members say he has supported car users since coming to power.
In the campaign's annual meeting last night, the group voted unanimously to remove him - unless he influenced the Assembly's current consultation Welsh Transport Strategy to favour public transport, cycling and walking. Nov 23 2006 Katie Bodinger, South Wales Echo
Cyclists slam Cardiff Lib-Dems pro car policy
Cyclists slam Lib Dem green credentials 22/11/2006 - Ruling Lib-Dems on Cardiff Council have failed to control the car-promoting projects of planning and transport officers, despite claiming green credentials, it was claimed today. Dr Dyfed Wyn Huws, Chair of Cardiff Cy...
Road tolls prove a success in cities around the world
London’s congestion charge is probably the best-known in the world, but it has not been the most successful. That honour appears to go to Durham, a city in northern England noted for its cathedral and castle. Durham introduced a cordon-based pricing scheme in 2002, the first in the United Kingdom, and six months before London.Traffic has fallen by 90 per cent. In comparison, London's congestion charge has reduced its considerably higher traffic levels by about 20 per cent, and has led to a 29,000 rise in bus passengers going into the city centre during morning peak.‘Congestion Charge’ Council Hailed as Country’s “Most Innovative”
The North East council which introduced the UK’s first road charge – has been voted the country’s Most Innovative Local Authority in a major national award scheme.
The North East council which introduced the UK’s first road charge – has been voted the country’s Most Innovative Local Authority in a major national award scheme.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
New York traffic calming
Traffic calming New York style and no railings! We can do it differently! Traffic calming can look good and note that cyclists are thought about too!
Traffic calming ideas
Great ideas - doesn't this this look good and they manage with out railings!!!
Costs a bomb to run a car!
Goes like a bomb - and costs one Miles Brignall Guardian tells sus that owning and running a petrol engine car is an expensive business, whether you use the vehicle or not. Figures produced annually by the AA Motoring Trust show that medium-sized cars (costing £10,000- £13,000) set their owners back more than £2,600 a year in standing charges alone. That figure covers depreciation, insurance, road tax and breakdown cover - and that's before you put a drop of petrol in the tank or get the vehicle serviced.
Once you include all running costs, owners are paying £3,425 a year - even if they cover just 5,000 miles a year. The figure rises to £4,300 for those driving a typical 10,000 miles a year. ..
Once you include all running costs, owners are paying £3,425 a year - even if they cover just 5,000 miles a year. The figure rises to £4,300 for those driving a typical 10,000 miles a year. ..
How long has your car been parked outside your home..
The caring, sharing way to drive Guardian Unlimited, UK - How long has your car been outside your home since you used it last? If you are one of the growing number of city dwellers whose vehicle spends more time gathering dust than being driven, it could be time to sell it and switch to a car club.
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