4.4.1
Plain English Version
Controlling car parking is a vital tool for controlling traffic. Some parts of Birmingham city centre currently have too many parking spaces, so some of these sites could be built on. We are working on a new plan for parking in the city, and will soon ask the public for their opinions. This will include plans for park and ride and how parking connects to improvements in other ways of travelling.
Original Document
The control and management of the parking supply is usually a vital tool in influencing traffic levels. In Birmingham city centre, however, there is currently an over-supply of publicly available parking in certain areas. This allows us to think about the possibility of developing on some existing car parking sites. A city parking strategy is in preparation, for consultation. This will consider parking provision in the wider context of improvements in other modes of transport, the control of parking and the potential for more park and ride capacity.