7 PAVEMENT PARKING UPDATE REPORT PDF 82 KB
Huw Percy
to update the sub-group on progress.
Decision:
It was
supported that the relevant officers were attending meetings of the Pavement
Parking Task Group, noting that they were happy with the progress made, and
that the following needed to be noted:
·
That
there is no blanket legislation for all areas
·
That
specific locations needed to be considered, as well as traffic flow
·
That
there is support to parking restrictions locally, but that clear guidelines and
funding are required to raise awareness and for staff time.
Minutes:
The report was submitted by Huw Percy.
RESOLVED
It was
supported that the relevant officers were attending meetings of the Pavement
Parking Task Group, noting that they were happy with the progress made, and
that the following needed to be noted:
·
That there is no blanket legislation for all
areas
·
That specific locations needed to be considered,
as well as traffic flow
·
That there is support to parking restrictions
locally, but that clear guidelines and funding are required to raise awareness
and for staff time.
DISCUSSION
The report was submitted, noting
that this item went down the same route as the previous item with regard to the
Government's reference to encouraging pedestrians. It was added that pavement
parking was dangerous and imposed obstacles for pedestrians, as well as damage
to pavements. It was expressed that the Road Traffic Management Legislation
enabled authorities to issue prohibitions, and that a specific group by Welsh
Government had been established to look into the matter further.
It was noted that the consensus of
the group was that issuing a national prohibition would not currently be fixed,
as there were many challenges. It was noted that it would be more practical for
authorities to impose prohibitions on suitable locations. It was explained that
there would be specific steps that would include consultation, standard
guidelines on warnings and further information. It was added that Parking
Administrators could keep an eye on locations that caused problems.
It was reiterated that a
recommendation would be made to the Minister to discuss the matter with the
authorities and the police.
Observations arising from the
discussion
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It was expressed that
locations was a concern, as some roads were narrow and there was no option but
to pavement park which could cause problems with traffic flows. Consequently,
there would be a need to ensure that the locations were sensible.
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It was emphasised that
there was a need to ensure that the pavements were safe, as money had been
spend to ensure that people in wheelchairs could use them. It was added that
there was a need to ensure on some streets that the Emergency Services could
pass without any obstructing vehicles.
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It was noted that if
parking spaces needed to be ensured, additional funding would be required to
create car parks.
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It was expressed that
there was a need to emphasise the specific points in the Task Group.