Council addresses resident & business concerns over the new parking zone near Everton’s stadium, hinting at possible adjustments.
The rules started Monday during a test event. Over 4,000 residents need permits, and 3,000 businesses need permits. This new rule is called an ETRO, lasting for 18 months at first.
Businesses are very upset about parking because they can’t park in that area now. These rules are always in place, not just on game days.
Over 16,500 people signed a petition, wanting changes to the daily rules. The council said they are listening to concerns and might change the rules later.
The council released a statement clarifying their plan for the parking zone. It’s an “experimental” zone, and they are testing it, adjusting the rules as needed.
The council is listening during the public review, having already talked to many people and met with local business leaders. They want to improve the zone quickly.
They are reviewing permits for businesses and the one-hour waiting limit. They’re thinking about adding payment machines and working on public transport plans, too.
The stadium test event helped them learn about the zone’s impact. They will analyze what they saw, and changes can be made afterwards.
They will keep watching the area closely, with more test events coming soon. This monitoring will continue until August, when the football season starts.
The council knows about other issues, addressing commuter parking and illegal parking with this zone. They want to help the area’s economy, as too much traffic creates congestion.
The council wants to talk to businesses more, discussing how the rules affect them. They hope to improve things together fast.