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e vie w 2012/ 13 Stakeholder Event 5 November 2012 king Polic y R Par Age nda 7.00pm 9.00pm Introduction Headline messages from the recent parking survey, plus Q&A presented by Steve Gough (Director for Programme Management
Introduction Headline messages from the recent parking survey, plus Q&A
presented by
Steve Gough (Director for Programme Management and Property) Ralph Wilkinson (Head of Public Services) Facilitated group discussions on key parking policy issues Close
What have we done to date?
Agreed the scope of the review (23 May 2012) Survey (3 Aug – 28 Sept) Currently analysing the results
What are we covering tonight?
Headline messages from the survey Considerations Further work and next steps
Online survey (3 August to 28 September): Publicity and press releases Articles in South London Press, News Shopper, Grapevine Information sent to 42 different organisations Paper copies made available at: Libraries Housing Offices Parking Shop Access.Point Letter sent to all 8,396 permit holders Visited Deptford Action Group for Elderly and Jimmy Mizen Foundation Provision made for alternative formats of the survey upon request e.g. Large print and other
Outreach – local railway stations, shopping centres, places of worship, health centres, leisure centres Organisational responses received from Deptford Action Group for the Elderly, Age Uk Lewisham and Southwark, Lewisham Pensioners Forum and Carers Lewisham Stakeholder events on 5 November 2012 and 9 November 2012
A Blackheath CPZ B Lewisham CPZ C Hindsley’s Place CPZ D Grove Park CPZ E Rushey Green West CPZ F Old Road & Bankwell Road CPZ G Elverson Road CPZ H Hither Green West CPZ J Canadian Avenue CPZ K Catford West CPZ L Rushey Green East CPZ M Barmeston Road CPZ N David’s Road CPZ P Hither Green East CPZ R Rushey Green South CPZ S Deptford Town Centre CPZ T Ladywell CPZ V Lee CPZ
3,113 Respondents 1,755 Live in a CPZ 1,317 Do not live in CPZ 1,556 Permit holders 2,575 Motorists 2,857 Lewisham residents
Number of responses to the Parking Consultation by Ward Number of responses to the Parking Consultation by Ward
Who r e sponde d and what ar e the ir par king pr ior itie s
Respondents were given a list of 12 possible parking priorities and asked to rank each one as either high, medium or low. Top 4 ‘high’ parking priorities were…. Keeping charges fair and affordable Ensuring residents can park close to their homes Supporting the most vulnerable residents Making roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists
Parking priorities
370 724 1176 1434 1477 1526 1611 1754 2089 2098 2241 2579 1306 1474 1436 1178 1089 1161 1220 920 748 775 658 373 1302 790 355 402 434 301 170 318 177 136 147 77
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Raising revenue to improve the maintenance of roads and car parks Reducing the number of vehicles on the road Supporting local charities and community groups Encouraging people to use public transport Helping good relations between neighbours Supporting the environment Supporting local businesses Making service improvements that lead to reduced parking charges Making roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists Supporting the most vulnerable residents Ensuring residents can park close to their homes Keeping charges fair and affordable
Priority Number of responses
High Medium Low
CPZ Statements
2,579 280 123
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 The Council should tell me when there is a parking problem in my area that might require a CPZ
Number of responses
Agree / Strongly Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree / Strongly Disagree
The main locations where respondents thought parking controls should be implemented were…. Train stations Shopping centres Schools Hospitals
There should be controlled parking zones across.....
598 2,210 357 354 305 291 1,965 440 2,194
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 None of the borough Some parts of the borough The whole borough
Number of responses
Agree / Strongly Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree / Strongly Disagree
Do the current parking controls in your area meet your needs?
811 848 101 200 400 600 800 1,000 Yes No Don't know
Number of responses Count Permit holders 11/12 % Yes No Don't know Zone A – Blackheath 298 1,696 18% 145 142 10 Zone B – Lewisham Central 254 1,270 20% 137 100 12 Zone C – Hindsley Place 4 8 52% 1 3 Zone D – Grove Park 81 348 23% 21 52 6 Zone E – Rushey Green West 114 797 14% 50 54 8 Zone F – Old Road / Bankwell 126 497 25% 49 71 5 Zone G – Elverson 13 54 24% 10 3 Zone H – Hither Green West 114 347 33% 57 51 6 Zone J – Canadian Avenue 4 12 33% 2 2 Zone K – Catford West 23 55 42% 11 10 2 Zone L – Rushey Green East 177 1,135 16% 85 78 13 Zone M – Barmeston Road 10 42 24% 4 5 1 Zone N – Davids Road 22 53 41% 12 8 1 Zone P – Hither Green East 224 883 25% 81 126 15 Zone R - Rushey Green South 34 315 11% 11 19 4 Zone S – Deptford Central 13 18 72% 7 3 3 Zone T - Ladywell 167 410 41% 94 66 7 Zone V - Lee 48 116 41% 18 28 2 Do the current parking controls in your area meet your needs?
There are currently 8,396 permit holders in the CPZ zones across the borough. We wrote to all these permit holders reminding them about the survey. Of these 1,556 permit holders responded. In addition we received 199 responses from people living in a CPZ zone who do not have a permit.
Contr
king zone s (CPZs) – Don’t live in a CPZ (1,317 r e sponde nts)
Do you live close to the boundary of an existing CPZ?
430 618 270 200 400 600 800 Yes No Don't know
Number of reponses
Of the 430 respondents who said they lived close to the boundary of a CPZ 347
neighbouring CPZ.
Are you affected by over‐spill parking from a nearby CPZ?
288 117 24
100 200 300 400 Yes No Don't Know
Number of respondents
Yes No Don't Know Bellingham 2 1 Blackheath 3 1 Brockley 10 Catford South 28 19 2 Crofton Park 5 12 1 Downham 2 2 1 Evelyn 3 Forest Hill 11 3 2 Grove Park 2 6 3 Ladywell 106 17 3 Lee Green 69 12 1 Lewisham Central 10 3 New Cross 2 3 Perry Vale 2 2 Rushey Green 8 4 Sydenham 1 3 3 Telegraph Hill 4 5 Whitefoot 2 5 3
Contr
king zone s (CPZs) – Don’t live in a CPZ Continue d (1,317 r e sponde nts)
Do you think parking controls are needed in your area?
329 909 61
200 400 600 800 1,000 Yes No Don't know Number of responses
Yes No Don't know Bellingham 2 13 Blackheath 4 3 1 Brockley 31 128 7 Catford South 24 65 4 Crofton Park 24 68 7 Downham 2 12 Evelyn 3 4 1 Forest Hill 36 54 4 Grove Park 3 28 1 Ladywell 74 116 4 Lee Green 48 50 6 Lewisham Central 7 7 2 New Cross 5 9 Perry Vale 12 60 2 Rushey Green 7 8 1 Sydenham 11 60 1 Telegraph Hill 10 89 5 Whitefoot 3 25 2
The most popular hours of
borough were an all day period ranging from 9am-5pm up to 7pm. 38% considered that a shorter time period either 2 or 3 hours might be appropriate.
Hours of operation for CPZs
667 1,072
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 All day (9am‐ 5pm or 7pm) A shorter period (2 or 3 hours)
Number of responses All day A shorter period Zone A – Blackheath 184 51 Zone B – Lewisham Central 161 38 Zone C – Hindsley Place 1 Zone D – Grove Park 29 18 Zone E – Rushey Green West 67 11 Zone F – Old Road / Bankwell 45 46 Zone G – Elverson 9 3 Zone H – Hither Green West 63 26 Zone J – Canadian Avenue 2 Zone K – Catford West 12 3 Zone L – Rushey Green East 88 27 Zone M – Barmeston Road 8 1 Zone N – Davids Road 8 7 Zone P – Hither Green East 84 101 Zone R - Rushey Green South 20 8 Zone S – Deptford Central 5 2 Zone T - Ladywell 70 54 Zone V - Lee 14 20 CPZ resident All day A shorter period Bellingham 1 1 Blackheath 7 Brockley 20 16 Catford South 15 21 Crofton Park 10 21 Downham 1 1 Evelyn 2 1 Forest Hill 16 26 Grove Park 3 4 Ladywell 41 41 Lee Green 12 50 Lewisham Central 8 6 New Cross 5 3 Perry Vale 6 5 Rushey Green 12 6 Sydenham 5 6 Telegraph Hill 8 6 Whitefoot 3 2 Non CPZ resident Hours of operation for CPZs
386 95 236 83 272 434 233
100 200 300 400 500 9am ‐ 5pm 9am ‐ 5.30pm 9am ‐ 6pm 9am ‐ 6.30pm 9am ‐ 7pm A two hour period A three hour time period Number of responses
Respondents were asked whether there should be a minimum turnout of voters when deciding whether a CPZ should be implemented. Nearly two thirds agreed that there should be at least a 30% turnout of voters and that the level of support should be at least 50% of the turnout. Respondents were asked if there were any circumstances they would consider when parking controls might be introduced without consulting local residents. The top circumstances where this would be considered were….. To help ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists or motorists To prevent the over-spill of parking pressures from a nearby CPZ Discussions with residents highlighted the impact from CPZs in the surrounding
Total number of vehicles in the area 2001 Census Total number of vehicles in the area 2001 Census
How many vehicles does your household have?
191 2,072 646 103 43
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 None One Two Three Other
Number of responses
Should there be a limit on the number of permits issued per household?
1,353 1,295 372
500 1,000 1,500 Yes No Don't know
Number of responses
If you think there should be a limit ‐ how many?
244 868 144 81
200 400 600 800 1,000 One Two Three Other
Number of responses
Did your household purchase fewer permits than previously?
210 1,390 71 1,279
200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 Yes No Don't know My household doesn't have any residents' parking permits
Number of responses
Of those who said yes, they had purchased fewer permits this time compared to previously, 163 said that the cost of “the residents’ permit is now too expensive” was one of the reasons for this.
How often do your visitors have difficulty finding parking near your home?
353 335 141 179 498 1,187 137
200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 Daily Weekly Once a fortnight Once a month Several times a year Never My visitors do not park in the borough
Number of responses
1,418 responded that they do purchase visitors permits. Respondents were asked which visitors permits the Council should make available for them to
permits were….. Full day (hours of CPZ) 5 hours (half day) Weekly 1 hour 2 hour
Respondents were asked whether they were satisfied with the number of pay-and-display bays in their road. There was an almost even spilt of 785 yes and 729 no
Visitor permit statements
664 341 421 1,078 706 874 992 1,737 1,446 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 The visitor parking permits currently offered by the Council meet my needs The current charges for visitor parking permits are reasonable Current CPZs support residents to receive visitors
Number of responses
Agree / Strongly Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree / Strongly Disagree
59 business permit holders responded to the survey. There are 1,017 business permits in use across the CPZ zones. Those who hold a business permit disagreed or strongly disagreed with the following statements…. Current charges for business parking permits are reasonable The space available for business deliveries in the borough is sufficient Current parking controls support local businesses The majority of people who responded to the questions about the parking provision near local business hubs disagreed or strongly disagreed with the following statements…. On-street parking for customers near local businesses is adequate Current time limits for free parking bays near local businesses is reasonable
Carer permits 108 carers permits were issued in 2011/12. 37 responded to the survey. All respondents were asked if the existing charge and time limit for the permit was reasonable. Most felt that the charge is not reasonable More than half responded that the existing 4-hour time limit is reasonable. The most popular alternatives for the time limit were 6 hours, all day and unlimited. Disabled provision and Blue badge Holders There are 7,200 Blue Badge holders across the borough. 107 responded to the survey. All respondents were asked if they currently use a disabled bay in their road and whether it is a formal or informal
in their road and most of these are informal. Respondents were also asked if they require a disabled bay in their road and 31 said yes.
Parking permit charges ‐ statements
470 1,816 465 1,565 939 186 536 603 710 550 512 187 1,935 489 1,735 787 1,466 2,564 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 The current charges for parking permits are reasonable in the borough Parking permit charges should be reviewed by the Council at least every two years The Council’s charge for parking permits should be based on an average of what is charged elsewhere in London When parking permit charges are increased this should be in line with inflation A borough‐wide CPZ would be a good idea if it reduces the permit charges for everyone To enable the Council to quickly address new parking pressures, charges for parking permits may be increased without consulting local residents and businesses
Number of responses
Agree / Strongly Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree / Strongly Disagree
Possible permit charging models
1,054 1,425 1,012 739 1,072 1,239 1,706 1,807 810 285 246 392
200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 A flat‐rate charge Charge more for the second and subsequent permits per household Charge based on vehicle engine size and CO2 emissions Charges should vary depending on the area where you live
Number of responses
Yes No Don't know
Preference for possible parking charging models
1,054 800 452 314 423 776 579 530 378 495 622 738 596 268 648 684
200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 A flat rate charge for all resident permits and for all business permits Charges based on the number of permits per household Charges based on a vehicle's engine size and its level of CO2 emissions Charges based on the distance of an area from major parking ‘attractors'
Number of responses
Preference 1 Preference 2 Preference 3 Preference 4
Pay‐and‐display machines across the borough should be removed and replaced to allow for payment by mobile phone instead.
134 187 596 881 1,162
200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Number of responses
The top payment methods are… Permits Online Direct Debit (monthly) Post Office PayPoint location On-street (non-permit) Pay-and-Display machines Cash Mobile Phone Online Respondents were asked to indicate which methods of payment they would prefer when buying permits or paying for on-street parking such as pay-and-display
How would you prefer to pay for parking charges?
2,198 962 949 716 668 598 564 514 470 159 790 206 1,216 992 243 329 1,347 588 584 92
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 Online Direct debit (monthly) Cash Mobile phone Post Office PayPoint location Pay‐and‐display machines Contactless payment bank card Pay‐as‐you‐go card Other
Number of responses
Permits On‐street (non‐ permit)
CPZs are a way of making money from residents Would prefer a shorter time period such as 2 hours over lunch Abuse of carer permits by relatives and trades-people The parking problem when trades-people come to the home The costs for shoppers to park may deter them from shopping in Lewisham The lack of consultation over the increase in charges Difficulty with finding a parking space close to my home As a business a CPZ is essential The introduction of 1-hour visitor permits has helped
The cost of permits is too high There should be time limits to CPZs to encourage visitors There should be clear consultation before CPZs are implemented Free parking at shopping centres and encourage visitors and shoppers to business areas Better signage and marking of bays Lack of visitors due to CPZs The use of disabled parking bays by non-Blue Badge holders This is a revenue raising exercise by the Council With a CPZ disabled and elderly residents can now find parking close to their homes I’m happy to have a resident’s permit
Age
34 147 327 389 407 410 357 304 221 332 109
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Under 18 years 18‐24 25‐29 30‐34 35‐39 40‐44 45‐49 50‐54 55‐59 60‐64 65+ I’d rather not say
Number of respondents
Ethnicity
247 2,261 92 80 19
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 Black/ African/ Caribbean/Black British White Asian/Asian British Mixed/multiple ethnic groups Other ethnic group
Number of respondents Disability
176 2,543
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 Yes No
Number of respondents
Gender
1,281 1,504
200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 Male Female
Number of respondents
Areas of regeneration and development in the borough such as: Catford Town Centre Deptford and Convoys Wharf Lewisham Town Centre - Renaissance Future demand for parking with the projected growth in population A finite amount of kerb-side parking Encouraging sustainable modes of transport Road safety Access to businesses and other services Financial considerations
Work is now being undertaken to model and develop the various areas arising from the consultation evidence gathered. These include….. Changes to the current parking policy; Modelling of changes to pricing or charging structures; Exploring new technologies; The process for consulting and reviewing new and existing CPZs. This work will also consider the financial, equality and socio-economic implications of any proposals to be presented to the Sustainable Development Select Committee on 11 December 2012. Proposals will then be considered by Mayor & Cabinet on 16 January 2013.