PARKING CONTROLS - Changes to car parking in Cambridge, by reducing parking availability or increasing charges.
- Estimated Congestion Reduction
4% for an increased charge of £5 per use (illustrative example) - £16 million for an increased charge by £5 per use (illustrative example)
Positive
- Encourages some use of public transport, walking and cycling
- Could free up space for other uses
- May lead to shorter queues for car parks
Negative
- Required reduction in congestion won't be met by this method alone
- Revenue from parking charges will be reduced if fewer people choose to park
