Our On Street Parking Scheme Design - Essential Knowledge for Transport Professionals course outlines the best practice in sustainable, transparent and safe parking scheme design.
Overview:
Through evaluation of industry guidance and case studies, along with practical workshop exercises, this course will appraise what might constitute . Furthermore it will examine the underlying issues with consideration as to how typical challenges might best be met.
Aims & Objectives:
At the end of the course delegates will have:
- An understanding of the policy background of parking control
- An understanding of the key aspects and historical perspective of balancing supply and demand, hence the requirement for effective parking management
- An understanding of the range of parking control methods typically applied by UK authorities
- A firm understanding of how to practically apply parking scheme design principals
Course Outline:
This course focuses on providing attendees with a clear understanding of how to develop evidence based solutions for parking issues whilst avoiding common mistakes. Parking management and provision is a key concern to industry professionals and the general public alike. Balancing the apparent need for parking facilities with the often conflicting demand for kerbside space is a complex issue which typically goes beyond applying strict technical rationale. There are also social, political and economic aspects to be considered
Intended For:
The course will be of interest to Transport Planners, Highway and Traffic Engineers / Technicians and Parking Enforcement staff.
