A local steering group, an independent parking survey and community drop in sessions, which were supported by online and paper questionnaires, have all helped inform the final Community Parking Management Plan (CPMP).
Members of the Environment and Housing Committee last week agreed that the Controlled Parking Zone be expanded and introduced in the following phased manner:
- City Centre and Top o’the Town Areas Phase 1
- Kings Park Area Phase 2
- Braehead Area Phase 3
Implementation of phase one is scheduled to begin in October 2019, with phases two and three following shortly thereafter.
Within the existing Controlled Parking Zone there are 1,660 parking spaces in the city, which will be increased to 2,162 under the new proposals.
Throughout the consultation, the community and local businesses relayed a strong desire to implement ticket machines which offer a range of payment options, such as cash, debit card, contactless and pay by phone.
To help deliver the CPMP the Council will invest in signs, lines, street poles and ticket machines, with officers set to investigate implementing cashless payment systems in parallel to the CPMP.
Convenor of the Environment and Housing Committee, Councillor Jim Thomson, said: “The views of the community were vital in helping shape the way that the new parking management plan will benefit Stirling.
“A well-managed parking and transport system is key for any successful city, but a critical part of getting that right is being able to balance demand for parking without impacting on growth opportunities.”
Vice Convenor Danny Gibson said: “We have listened to a wide range of views from the community and businesses to create a parking management plan that we hope will deliver for Stirling.
“This plan will help manage commuter parking within the city centre, while taking into account the needs of businesses and those who work there.”