This paper discusses parking management as an aid to accessibility for city centres, enabling use of the centre by both cars and pedestrians. On-street parking, where it is allowed, must be planned to avoid the negative effects of loss of public open space and pollution. Residents' permits allow centre parking at limited times. Parking enforcement requires efficient marketing and effective control, with sufficient staff to administer the scheme. A case study is given of successful parking management in Salzburg, Austria, where restrictions were phased over three years and improved parking while reducing car traffic. Unnecessary car traffic must be avoided by both pull and push strategies: attractive alternatives to car use are modern public transport and improved conditions for cycling and walking. Political pressures remain on the side of the car user. The author makes recommendations including viewing parking management and access control as part of overall development of urban traffic. For the covering abstract see ITRD E118896.
Samenvatting