Decision - Trial Park & Ride

Brighton and Hove Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee Decided 15 Mar 2022 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee

Report author

Andrew Westwood

Published

17 Mar 2022

Reference

6562

As published

the council's own words, unedited

Report updating on the possible trial of a Park & Ride on Mill Road

1) That Committee agrees to the use of Mill Road as a Park & Ride for a trial period between June and September 2022 to enable Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company to plan and progress their park and ride trial scheme.

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The proposal is to trial a Park & Ride service from June to September using Mill Road, with the road closed to normal traffic and approximately 450 parking spaces provided. The Bus Operator would cover running costs, while the council would fund physical improvements and signing costs of £70,000 through its Bus Service Improvement Plan bid. The trial is intended to improve access for people with mobility issues while monitoring impacts on residents, cycling and surrounding parking.

Recommendation

Proceed with a trial Park & Ride service on Mill Road from June to September, supported by a new Traffic Order, physical improvements, signing, targeted publicity and monitoring.

Financial impact

£70,000 for physical elements and signing costs, funded through the council’s bid to the Bus Service Improvement Plan; the Bus Operator will meet running costs.

Decision maker

Andrew Westwood

Stakeholders named

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older peopledisabled peopleBlue Badge holderspeople with mobility issuespeople using wheelchairspeople with push chairslocal driverscyclistsresidents of the Westdene areaBrighton & Hove AlbionNational Highways

Next steps

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Make a new Traffic Order to allow Mill Road to be used as a Park & Ride.
Allow a 12-week objection period for views on the trial.
Improve bus stopping points and access from the Blue Badge parking area.
Manage the closure and parking with stewards.
Promote and sign the trial, including information about access limitations.
Monitor use by Blue Badge holders and people with mobility issues.
Carry out parking surveys in the Westdene area.
Review the trial as it progresses and subject any permanent scheme to a full Equality Impact Assessment.

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