Views are being sought from residents in Oldfield Park and Westmoreland in Bath over proposed changes to on-street parking in the area.
Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing the introduction of a Residents’ Parking Zone (RPZ) in large parts of both wards, as part of efforts to tackle commuter parking and “reduce vehicle intrusion” in the residential neighbourhoods.
The local authority has written to two thousand residents and businesses inviting them to have their say on the plans.
It said it particularly wants to hear from businesses, including those in and around Moorland Road, so it can take their needs into account.
Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for Transport said: “It can be really difficult for some residents to park close to home with many spaces taken up by commuters.
“The visiting traffic impacts not only air quality, but also the health and quality-of-life of residents. By prioritising residents and relocating commuters to more appropriate parking facilities such as Park and Ride sites we’ll be able to reduce traffic movement outside people’s homes, improve air quality and create a safer environment for people to walk or cycle.”
The consultation runs until 5pm on 18th November 2021.
Once feedback has been received, the schemes will be further developed and detailed designs drawn up.
The proposed changes to on-street parking in Oldfield Park and Westmoreland were requested by the local councillors, ahead of the council’s decision to work with communities to introduce Liveable Neighbourhoods.
The council will also shortly be consulting separately asking residents whether there is a need for secure cycle lockers on their street.
