PARKING CONTROL: FROM PRINCIPLE TO PRACTICE. PROCEEDINGS OF TRL PARKING SEMINAR, UNIVERSITY OF SURREY, GUILDFORD, 23-24TH MARCH 1995. PROVIDING FOR THE DISABLED IN WOKING

This paper describes a range of initiatives, introduced by Woking Borough Council, England, most of which have led to specific benefits to disabled people and many other town centre users. In the mid-1980s, there was a major regeneration of the town centre, with the development of the Peacocks Centre which was especially accessible to people with disabilities. The Council also reviewed its existing town centre facilities, including parking and pedestrianisation. In January 1992, the Council initiated major changes in the town centre's off- street car parks, including: (1) refurbishing two multi-storey car parks; (2) reconsidering the allocation and design of designated disabled person parking spaces; and (3) employing additional car park attendants, and retraining and equipping staff. New disabled parking bays were introduced on-street, giving disabled drivers more opportunity to park. Carer Permits were also introduced, to help housebound residents within the central parking zone. A shopmobility unit was introduced at the Peacocks Centre. The Council now employs an Access Officer, to inform and advise both Council officers and members of the public about the needs of disabled people. For the covering abstract see IRRD 871940.

  • Corporate Authors:

    TRL

    Crowthorne House, Nine Mile Ride
    Wokingham, Berkshire  United Kingdom  RG40 3GA
  • Authors:
    • SWINBURNE, G
  • Publication Date: 1995

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  • English

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  • Accession Number: 00711250
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
  • Files: ITRD
  • Created Date: Sep 20 1995 12:00AM