Submission
Do you think the zone has been assigned correctly?
No
What change to the zone would you recommend?
I would change so the zone does not include streets around health practices such as the hospital, the emergency doctors on filleul street, etc. It would be stressful to have to attend for an unfortunate reason and unknown amount of time then have to arrange payment for parking and/or get a parking ticket on a Sunday.
I would recommend changing the zone away from clubs and nightlife such as the Octagon, Pool bar on filleul street, Pearl Diver on St Andrew Street, all surrounding areas, etc... People that drive into town past 6pm on a Saturday leave the car overnight as parking is free on a Sunday. Making parking paid on a Sunday might incentivise drink driving home.
Do you think the hours of enforcement are appropriate?
No
What change to the hours you would recommend?
Making the start time later in the day would allow for people to pick cars up from overnight easier. I imagine sunday isn't as high demand up until as late as 6pm so could shorten the time frame to high demand times only
Are there other changes to restrictions in this area that you think should be considered in the future?
Yes
What changes to the restrictions would you recommend?
Parking turnover might be better helped by free but timed parks like P30/P60/P120 rather than paid parks 9-6.
Do you have any other comments about the planned zone for Sunday paid parking?
I would really recommend removing the zone entirely for Sunday paid parking. Free parking on a Sunday is a small joy in life.
If this must go ahead I recommend looking into the payment system. I don't really mind paying for parking and having the money go to DCC, its partially just knowing its Sunday so you don't have to hassle with finding the right machine; or typing in the license plate when the machine buttons don't work; or when the machines fail to accept cash; sometimes I don't have cash, or paywave, or the app, or data to use the app. Why is there no eftpos card option?
I support incentives to reduce driving to curb emissions and to make cities pedestrian focussed. However, car park availability/prices doesn't impact on my decision to drive versus alternatives such as bussing/walking.
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Submitter
Submission id number: 1146719
Submitter name:
Imogen Macalister