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New pay and display bays



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Published Date: 19 February 2008
PAY-AND-DISPLAY parking bays are to be introduced into South Queensferry's High Street.
The move is designed to increase the car turnover to help traders attract more custom.

Councillor Phil Wheeler, the city's transport leader, said: "Drivers have been finding it increasingly difficult to park in the town centre because of a high demand for spaces.

"Charging for parking for a set period of time may give shoppers and residents a better chance of finding somewhere to park in the town centre by ensuring that there is a regular turnover of spaces."





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1

Young Gordon,

The Shore 19/02/2008 12:23:49
Ironically, it was only a matter of time before this would happen here.
2

20something,

Edinburgh 19/02/2008 12:36:40
"Charging for parking for a set period of time may give shoppers and residents a better chance of finding somewhere to park in the town centre by ensuring that there is a regular turnover of spaces."

Or noone will go there and the traders will have to close down. Muppets.
3

Young Gordon,

The Shore 19/02/2008 17:44:39
#2 actually the street size and shape lends itself well to being pay and display. And there are many free spaces just a short walk away. However what gets me are the current prices: 45p for 15 mins? Really great when the average person has a couple of pound coins or 50p's in their pocket meaning the Cooncil making a racket in overcharges, on every single machine!
4

Young Gordon,

The Shore 19/02/2008 17:53:33
Just to clarify here: I aint condoning this policy, but given we are talking about an amazing street of shops with only around 40 spaces, I do reckon this will improve the availability of the area by forcing the current space hoggers to position their cars for the whole day up the road at the huge free section. So this is one instance that may actually improve trade!
5

Voldemort,

Edinburgh 19/02/2008 18:37:52
More Council Money Grabbing ...

They are supposed to be public servants instead they just line their own pockets these days and are blatant about it.
6

Steve-o,

Edinburgh 19/02/2008 20:31:26
It is possible to have a time limit on parking (say 30mins) without charging for it. As it stands, I'd sooner pop to the Gyle and park for free.
7

Steve-o,

Edinburgh 19/02/2008 20:32:21
Can't believe my above comment wouldn't be posted unless I changed the word n-i-p for the word p-o-p.

Political correctness gone haywire.

 

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