Transportation Team
North Canterbury Parking Survey
We are consulting residents on the north side of Canterbury to find out what parking problems they are experiencing and what possible solutions might be appropriate.
If you live in the affected area, find out what the issues are and how to tell us what you think.
What the Transportation Team does...
While most matters relating to roads are now the responsibility of Kent County Council, the city council's Transportation Team look after several important functions at a local level.
In particular, we look after most parking issues on roads in the area and we maintain the lines and signs associated with parking on roads.
We will continue to have an input into traffic and parking policies. A number of strategy documents have been drawn up including the Canterbury District Transport Action Plan, the Canterbury Parking Strategy, the Draft District Bus Strategy and the Draft District Walking and Cycling Strategy.
We can help with enquiries about bus shelters, street nameplates and street naming and numbering and we can advise you about the Kent Karrier Dial-a-Bus Service. We can tell you about existing and proposed cycle routes and we are also a lead partner organisation of the Kent and Medway Walking Bus Group.
Motorists in Kent are being encouraged to cut down their fuel costs and reduce congestion by registering online with Kentcarshare, the first public car sharing scheme in Kent. Canterbury City Council is one of several employers who have registered with the scheme.
See what the Transportation Team can help you with.
A Fourth Park and Ride Site for Canterbury ?
Find out about the sites being considered for a new Park and Ride car park for Canterbury.
Parking Regulation Review 2009 -
Like to propose a change?
If you would like us to consider changing the parking restrictions where you live, for example putting in new yellow lines or parking bays, or you would like to have some restrictions taken away, please email us or write to us, so that your proposal can be included in the next Parking Regulation Review.
The Review is a lengthy process due to the legal and consultation procedures involved. Changes proposed during 2009 will be implemented in the summer of 2010 if they are approved during the Review process.
Existing parking restrictions can be viewed online.
Canterbury Parking Strategy
The Canterbury Parking Strategy is using a sustainable approach to balance the needs of residents, businesses and visitors and to help reduce traffic congestion.
Coastal Cycle Route: Phase 1 - Reculver to Swalecliffe
The first section of the new coastal cycle route through Reculver Country Park (which will form part of the 'Oyster Bay Trail') was constructed in April 2008. Construction works on the next section around Bishopstone Glen were completed in April 2009. Signs and bicycle parking are due to be installed by the summer.
New Shared Use Pedestrian/Cycle Path between Chartham and Canterbury
A planning application for the proposed new traffic-free shared use pedestrian/cycle path between Chartham and Canterbury has been submitted by Kent Highway Services. Comments on the planning application (CA//09/00209) are welcome by 24 April 2009.
Kent Freedom Pass Scheme
The new Kent Freedom Pass Scheme, which is being piloted in Canterbury, is a groundbreaking initiative that will allow young people unlimited travel on public bus services for a year - all for a one-off payment of £50.
