Parking strategy

In this context, the parking challenges in North Tyneside are as follows:

Managing demand

Challenges include: 

1. making the most efficient use of the existing infrastructure;
2. maintaining the infrastructure in good condition;
3. balancing the parking needs of residents, businesses and visitors and managing the competing demands for car parking;
4. using technology effectively to support journey planning and assist people in managing their parking needs;
5. promoting more sustainable transport; and
6. making our transport networks function more effectively.

Businesses

Challenges include: 

1. making the most effective use of existing parking provision to meet the needs of customers;
2. supporting retail vitality;
3. the impact of growth and regeneration on demand for parking;
4. balancing the needs of users to ensure a quality urban environment;
5. changes in the operational needs of businesses (including deliveries);
6. heavy reliance on on-street parking, which contributes to congestion;
7. accessibility for people with limited mobility.

Residents

Challenges include: 

1. making the most effective use of existing parking provision to meet the needs of residents;
2. safety around schools;
3. obstruction associated with pavement parking;
4. issues associated with increased car ownership per household;
5. accessibility for people with limited mobility. 

Our parking management arrangements have been successful in balancing the competing demands of different users and we intend to build on this success. The procedures we intend to follow are set out in this guide.