Residents living in West Bridgford are being encouraged to have their say on a review into on-street parking around the town centre.
A public engagement exercise launched today by Nottinghamshire County Council will help shape future parking strategies in the popular shopping destination.
The review follows an independent study of on-street parking in West Bridgford, commissioned by the county council in the summer, which highlighted several issues.
Key findings from the study included:
- Vehicles parking for several hours a day without moving in free unlimited spaces to the north-west of the town centre.
- Turnover could improve, increasing the availability of parking if changes were introduced at several locations within a short walk of the centre.
- Converting existing free and unlimited spaces within a five-minute walk of the centre to two-hour bays, which could result in creating more than 1,900 extra parking ‘slots’ throughout a 12-hour period.
- Parking opportunities could be significantly increased by converting 260 underused residents’ spaces combined with increased turnover from existing limited waiting spaces;
- Off-street car parks were often at, or near to, capacity – particularly between 11am-3pm, matching peak shopping times.
The study supports findings from those previously undertaken by Rushcliffe Borough Council and echoes guidance from the Institute of Highways and Transport on town centre parking management.
West Bridgford is a successful, thriving town and it is hoped the consultation exercise will lead to a considerable increase in the number of parking spaces, which would ultimately support town centre vitality as well as reduce congestion caused by motorists looking for somewhere to park.
Significant investment continues to be made by the county council in public transport, cycling and walking to encourage access by sustainable modes, but it also recognises that many people use cars as their chosen method of transport.
Therefore, the county council – which is responsible for on-street enforcement in the town – is keen to hear from residents, visitors, and businesses about the parking issues they face and if they would support the changes to increase the availability of spaces.
Residents can complete the questionnaire online and within West Bridgford Library or at Rushcliffe Borough Council’s customer hubs in West Bridgford, Bingham, Cotgrave, and East Leake.
The review closes on Monday 22 January 2024.
Read all about the review, look at the supporting materials, and complete the survey online at: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/wbparkingreview