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Which parking changes proposal would like to comment on
St Clair
Do you support or oppose the proposed changes?
I/We oppose the proposed changes
What is your feedback on the proposed changes
Putting time restrictions at St Clair will make visitors less relaxed. For example, if someone is meeting up with a friend and that friend is late, the catch-up is shorter & more stressful for both parties because the first person will have to leave earlier.
I usually always find a space (and I go at various times) and in all the times I have been to the area, i have never parked there more than 3-4 hours even with unrestricted time; I think most other visitors are similar. I believe putting restrictions will make people more greedy for spaces (especially if some are a greater time length than others) and will in general make people feel more agitated than they would currently if all the spaces were taken.
It's also important to consider the disparity in fiscal wealth of your visitors - people who earn a lot may be more likely to ignore the restrictions because to them it is worth paying the fine if it means staying longer.
It would be interesting if DCC had resources to scout the area for a week and look at how many cars are currently staying beyond the time restrictions you are suggesting. If it is equal or more than 33% of spaces then the changes seem worthwhile, otherwise I would wonder why the change is needed.
If other people are in support and you go through with this proposal, may I suggest that you enact the changes for forbury road and esplanade, but leave second beach unrestricted - it is already an area fewer people like to park in because it is more awkward to exit, further away from St clair beach, and people who use it for the cafe/pool usually leave after they have finished anyway. I also suggest that perhaps only one variable street vendor space is needed - I only ever see 1 van at a time.
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Visitor to the area