Stormont minister has said review on pilot will finally be published
A Belfast councillor has made an appeal to Stormont to implement residential parking schemes following the publication of a review of a South Belfast pilot.
Councillor McKeown said: "We have seen Belfast in gridlock recently, and this isn't helped by the fact that large swathes of residential areas are basically functioning as free carparks for commuters. It's also having an impact on issues such as bin collections, deliveries and emergency services getting access.
"Residents in the part of south Belfast that has the parking scheme have reported that it has been a success. The exact model used there may need adapted to suit other areas, but this is why we need the findings of the pilot published. We need a strategic approach taken to roll out schemes more widely that work for residents, are tailored to the specific needs of communities, and don't push the problem into other areas.
He added: "We need action now to make residents' parking schemes a reality. It happens in other cities and isn't rocket science.
John O'dowd SDLP Botanic Lisburn Lisburn Road Ormeau Road South Belfast Stormont Stranmillis
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