Parking Strategy 2024
In response to the climate emergency and in alignment with East Herts’ new Corporate Plan, this Parking Strategy has been designed to ensure the Council effectively manages parking demand while addressing the challenges of population growth and high rates of car ownership. The Council aims to discourage inessential car journeys and promote more sustainable alternatives, particularly for short trips. This will be critical in reducing congestion, optimising parking space usage, and tackles issues related to air pollution, climate change, and road safety.
The Strategy is guided by three key objectives:
- Support the take-up of more environmentally friendly vehicles and sustainable alternatives to driving.
- Making changes to parking to make it fairer, easier, and more consistent across East Herts.
- Adopting a more considerate approach to managing parking services throughout East Herts.
To achieve these objectives, a set of 20 actions have been developed which will be explored by East Herts in the short, medium, and long-term. These actions range from expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure to reviewing the all-day parking tariff option in Council car parks, among others. This Strategy will function as an evolving framework, allowing the Council to review and refine actions as needed and in response to ongoing monitoring.
