Criteria for identifying parking restraint areas

The identifi cation of suitable areas will be an integral part of the development of a car parking strategy and will require liaison between land use planners, transport planners and public transport providers. The following criteria should be considered in their identifi cation: an estimate of the current modal share of people accessing the area; public transport accessibility in terms of the extent of the network, the location of interchange points and the quality and frequency of service provided; walking and cycling accessibility, including the quality and extent of the network; current levels and potential growth in traffic congestion; the availability of existing car parking provision including short stay, long stay, contract and private non-residential; the relative economic strength of the area as reflected in studies such as "Town Centre Health Checks";