Controlled Parking Zone Consultation Introduction Have your say The City of Council is proposing measures What parking problems do you face in your area? What to address parking pressures in your area. As part of would you like the Council to address? We want to know the process of introducing these measures, we want what your views are on these proposals. This leaflet to know what difficulties you experience with parking explains some of the main aspects of the proposed in your area, as well as your views on what is being controls, with further information on the proposals proposed. themselves available on our website.

Background Share your views online at www.pclconsult.co.uk/ The Council has seen a recent increase in requests edinburghcpz from communities across the city, asking us to take We are also holding drop-in sessions where we will action to tackle the issues caused by non-residential have detailed maps displayed for you to view. Staff will parking. In particular, residents have expressed concern be on-hand to answer your questions. that the lack of parking controls is impacting on their ability to park near to their own homes. • St. Paul’s Church, 1b Pilrig St, EH6 5AH on Thursday 31 Oct 2019, 4-7pm In response to those concerns, the Council took the • Dalry Stenhouse Church, 190-192 Gorgie decision to undertake a citywide assessment of parking Rd, EH11 2NX on Friday 1 Nov 2019, 11am-2pm pressures. By looking at the entire city, including all • North Parish Church, 1a Madeira Pl, EH6 4AW satellite towns and villages, this review took a strategic, on Tuesday 5 Nov 2019, 4-7pm proactive approach to addressing increasing parking • Fort Community Centre, 25 N Fort St, EH6 4HF on pressures across the city. Wednesday 6 Nov, 11am-2pm • North Club, 48 Watson Cres, EH11 1EP The review split the city into areas, with surveys on Thursday 7 Nov, 11am-2pm undertaken in every street across the city to measure parking pressures. The results were then used to assess the potential need for control in each area. This consultation will close on Sunday 10 November 2019 at midnight.

The overall outcome of the review is a prioritised list of areas, with the Council adopting a phased approach What happens next? that will see parking controls proposed in those areas The results of this consultation will be reported to a worst impacted by parking pressure. future meeting of the Transportation and Environment Committee, so that the Council can consider your views Proposals and comments. We are now proposing parking controls in several areas For updates and further information visit, where we consider that they would provide benefits not www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parkingreview only to residents, but also to visitors and businesses.

You can get this document on tape, in Braille, large print The first phase of these proposed parking controls and various computer formats if you ask us. includes the , Leith, , North Leith, Please contact Interpretation and Translation Service Pilrig, Gorgie and Shandon areas. (ITS) on 0131 242 8181 and quote reference number 19-5447. ITS can also give information on community language translations.

What type of control is proposed for my area? We are proposing to introduce Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) in each of the areas covered by this consultation.

What is a CPZ? A CPZ is an area where all available space is controlled. Kerbside space is either allocated as parking places, or is controlled by yellow lines. In a CPZ there will be no uncontrolled parking space.

How do CPZs work? CPZs work by managing how the available space is used. A combination of different types of parking places help people who live and visit the area to find places to park, allow loading while yellow lines keep traffic moving and create safer conditions for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. Parking controls can also deter commuting by private vehicle, encouraging non-residents to consider how they travel into the city and encouraging them to use more sustainable forms of transport.

What parking would be available? Parking will mainly consist of either permit holder parking or shared-use parking, both of which can be used by permit holders. Shared-use parking can also be used by pay-and-display customers, upon payment of the relevant charge. There may also be some pay-and-display parking places near to shops. Existing disabled parking places and city car club spaces will not be affected by the proposals.

When would a CPZ operate? The times during which parking controls apply vary across the city. The basic hours of restriction are Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:30pm. However, the results of this consultation will help the Council decide the hours and days of control in each area.

Am I eligible for a permit? To be eligible for a resident’s permit you must both live and have a vehicle registered at an address within a CPZ. Permits are available for most vehicle types, provided that the vehicle is not more than 2.5m in height. Each household would be entitled to up to two permits, but only one permit can be issued to any individual.

Would I have to buy a permit? If you are a resident and wish to park your vehicle on-street during the hours of control, then you may need to buy a permit. For short periods you would be able to pay-and-display, but for longer periods residents would find it beneficial to have a permit.

How much will permits cost? No decision has been made on what the cost of permits might be in your area. Costs will be dependent on a number of factors, including the proposed hours and days when parking controls apply as well as your vehicle’s emissions. Details of current permit prices in existing CPZs can be found on the Council’s website at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parking.

How will CPZ affect my visitors? Your visitors will be able to make use of pay-and-display parking. However, each household within the CPZ would also be entitled to buy an annual allocation of visitor permits. Each permit allows 90 minutes of parking and is a cheaper alternative to pay-and-display.

How will CPZ affect blue badge holders? Blue badge holders who are resident in a CPZ can obtain a permit at no cost. Blue badge holders also receive an increased number of visitor permits at reduced cost. All blue badge holders can park for free, and without limit of stay, in any shared use or pay-and-display parking place.

Would I still be able to have tradesmen visit? Yes. You can issue tradesmen with visitor permits or they can use pay-and-display parking. They can also apply to the Council for a Trades Permit.

What parking will there be for businesses? Certain business types can obtain permits if they can show that there is a business need for their vehicle. Otherwise, all non-residential parking will be subject to the lengths of stay and charges that apply at pay- and-display parking places. The scheme is designed to discourage commuting to work by private vehicle, so options for long-stay parking are likely to be limited.