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Consultation results - Review of on and off street parking issues 4 November 2011 The Department of Infrastructure thanks all those who responded to its recent consultation regarding on and off street parking issues. Issues that figured in the responses indicated that – • Douglas had the most need for extra parking followed by Peel, Castletown and Ramsey in that order. • A large number of the public still wish to see the removal of commercial and large vehicles from residential roads. • A majority of the respondents were in favour of a park and ride scheme should it be reliable and cost effective. • The overall opinion is that parking needs to be better policed and enforced. • Premium on street parking should be reserved for short term parking only. • That there are enough “Disabled Parking” spaces. Minister for Infrastructure David Cretney MHK said “I’d like to thank former Member with responsibility for Properties Tim Crookall MHK, who led this project. The consultation results will help the Department formulate a policy and parking strategy that meets the needs of the public in a cost effective way. The response from all parties was excellent, with a wide range of views and opinions expressed. Developing additional car parking has cost implications and the constructive responses along with an ongoing programme of detailed parking surveys will help target this investment to the areas of greatest demand.” The Department will now look to develop a policy and parking strategy by the following actions – 1. The Department will consult with relevant Local Authorities to discuss the options and possibilities for off street parking development including parking areas for large vehicles and commercial vehicles. 2. The Department is working with the Police and Local Authorities to identify the best methods of encouraging neighbourly parking following the outcome of the Consultation on Large Vehicles Parked in Residential Areas carried out by the Department’s Highways Division during June 2011. 3. In consultation with the Department of Community Culture and Leisure, future park and ride schemes will be researched to confirm viability and cost effectiveness. Security of these car parks will need to be addressed also. 4. Due to future developments in and around towns, the issue of parking will need to be addressed with proposals, plans and alternative arrangements put in place. Multi storey car parks may, in the right circumstances, produce a suitable option should the correct area/land be identified. 5. Continue to work with Bus Vannin to support the provision of public transport as a suitable alternative to car usage. 6. The Department will endeavour to ensure that illegal parking is policed and enforced to a higher level, ensuring fairness to those who pay and park correctly. 7. Progress the programme of parking demand surveys to cover Douglas, Peel, Castletown and Ramsey. The survey for Ramsey has already been completed and the Peel Survey will start shortly, followed by those for Douglas and Castletown. The results of the consultation can be found on the consultation website The results of the consultation can be found on the consultation website http://www.gov.im/transport/ConsultationDetail.gov?id=214 More stories >>>
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