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We were polled recently re making quite a large area of the locality
permit parking.

Because the issue of commuters using the area as a park-and-ride, the
main issue is only seen by those very near the station and who are
there during the day. They go out in their car and can't park near
their house upon return.

Those leaving their cars at home and using the train to get to work,
or driving and only returning after the rush hour aren't so affected.

So, AFAIK, nothing has been done about the parking scheme because in
reality, it would make the lives of many many people more complicated
and expensive and so few returned the poll.

It had to cover a fairly large radius from the station or it would
only push the problem outwards, potentially affecting more people and
especially those who chose *not* to live that close to the station for
those very reasons.

So, like Brexit, very few people actually wanted it and a few more
could be persuaded / suckered into going along with it because they
are on the margins or know someone who is affected by it and who might
not have a car themselves (or have off-road-parking sufficient for
them and their visitors / family etc).

You have to look at it from the council's side. It will be presented as a
means to ease parking in the area. But in reality, a way of generating new
income. So the area they poll will include that close to the station where
locals would be relatively happy to pay to ensure parking, out as far as
where they have no need to - but get the balance right in the council's
favour. Easily seen round here where the zones show just that. And once
you have to pay, a new zone will be created further out, as those in the
edge of the old zone will simply park outside of it for free.

It would likely be very difficult to provide adequate parking at a station
at low cost or free. Because more commuters would choose to use that
station.

My brother tells the story of their local hospital. Parking is fairly
adequate (unlike many hospitals) but cost quite a bit. It is now free, and
you have little chance of finding a space. You'd certainly not rely on
finding one if driving yourself to an appointment.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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