Parking policy in cities and regions
Prof Jago Dodson in conversation with Dr Elizabeth Taylor
This video introduces the history of parking policy, and its importance as a lever to influence travel behaviour, focusing on the provision of parking with property development. How has this typically been resolved since the advent of mass car ownership in the mid-20th century, and what policy alternatives does the conversation bring up?
Your task
This is an additional video, hosted on YouTube.
Watch the video about the impact of parking policy on urban liveability and economic performance.
What are the two alternative outcomes the author suggests? In practice, elements of both permissive and restrictive parking policies often overlap or combine. Where on this spectrum would you locate the approaches taken in the city or region where you live or work? Hold this thought, we’ll get back to it.
Further resources
If you would like to explore some of the concepts we have covered in more detail, the following resources are optional.
On the politics and hidden costs of parking and tollways
Parking Infrastructure and the Environment
Parking facilities and the built environment: Impacts on travel behaviour
Changing Urban Travel Behaviour for a Low-Carbon Transition
Changing Urban Travel Behaviour for a Low-Carbon Transition
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