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Town Centre Parking Survey- Complete by 29/3/2023 contributions

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about 1 year ago

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Overall, how do you feel about parking in Stroud to get to the town centre?

Dissatisfied

If you park on-street, what streets do you park on and why?

George street if possible as disabled badge holder with very little walking ability

Would free, very short stay (up to 30 minutes) parking places in the car parks encourage you to visit the town centre more?

No

If you had to pay to park for on-street parking, how would your visits to Stroud change?

• I would stop visiting Stroud

Would you prefer to pay for parking upon exit from a car park?

Yes

If so, what type are you considering?

• Mobility scooter

Why have you responded this way?

Move the taxis from the front of 5 Valleys surgery for wheelchair users etc to help disabled to access the building . The lift is not reliable and the car park is not good for them to access.

Why have you answered this way?

Stroud has been ruined

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about 1 year ago

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Would free, very short stay (up to 30 minutes) parking places in the car parks encourage you to visit the town centre more?

Yes

What would encourage you to leave your car at home?

• More frequent bus services

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Mostly negative

about 1 year ago

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Overall, how do you feel about parking in Stroud to get to the town centre?

Dissatisfied

If you park on-street, what streets do you park on and why?

Near st Lawrence church

Which car park(s) do you use, if any?

• Church Street

Why do you park here?

Easy walk

Overall, how do you feel about the AMOUNT of parking provisions in Stroud both on and off-street?

Far too few spaces

Would free, very short stay (up to 30 minutes) parking places in the car parks encourage you to visit the town centre more?

Yes

What would encourage you to leave your car at home?

• Provision of cycle lanes

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about 1 year ago

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Overall, how do you feel about parking in Stroud to get to the town centre?

Completely dissatisfied

If you park on-street, what streets do you park on and why?

Near Police station

Which car park(s) do you use, if any?

• Church Street

• Railway station car park

Why do you park here?

Easiest

Overall, how do you feel about the AMOUNT of parking provisions in Stroud both on and off-street?

Too few spaces

Would free, very short stay (up to 30 minutes) parking places in the car parks encourage you to visit the town centre more?

Yes

If you had to pay to park for on-street parking, how would your visits to Stroud change?

• I would be willing to pay for the convenience of a space closer to shops/facilities

Would you prefer to pay for parking upon exit from a car park?

Yes

What would encourage you to leave your car at home?

• Reliable bus services

• Additional bus routes

• More frequent bus services

Do you own or plan to buy an electric vehicle (car, van, motorcycle, bicycle) in the next 5 years?

No

If you had an electric vehicle, would you consider using a public charger in the town centre, either on-street or in a car park?

Yes

Would you consider becoming a member of a car club if dedicated parking spaces were provided?

No

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Mostly negative

about 1 year ago

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Overall, how do you feel about parking in Stroud to get to the town centre?

Dissatisfied

If you park on-street, what streets do you park on and why?

Hardly ever.

Which car park(s) do you use, if any?

• Five Valleys multi-storey

• Railway station car park

• Rowcroft

Why do you park here?

Convenience

Overall, how do you feel about the AMOUNT of parking provisions in Stroud both on and off-street?

Just right

Would free, very short stay (up to 30 minutes) parking places in the car parks encourage you to visit the town centre more?

Yes

If you had to pay to park for on-street parking, how would your visits to Stroud change?

• I would visit Stroud less often

Would you prefer to pay for parking upon exit from a car park?

No

What would encourage you to leave your car at home?

• Much lower bus prices.

Do you own or plan to buy an electric vehicle (car, van, motorcycle, bicycle) in the next 5 years?

Yes

If so, what type are you considering?

• Car

If you had an electric vehicle, would you consider using a public charger in the town centre, either on-street or in a car park?

No

Why have you responded this way?

Unless it's a fast charger and you are running very low then it's easier to just charge at home.

Would you consider becoming a member of a car club if dedicated parking spaces were provided?

Don't know

Why have you answered this way?

The key is a availability - you need to know you can rent a car when you need one.

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