Access Improved

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The Transport Committee’s Access Denied? report, published in July 2002, addressed the difficulties that motorists with mobility problems experience every day trying to find suitable parking in Central London close to the amenities that they require. The Access Improved report provides an update on the progress being made with the implementation of the recommendations from that report. We have recently heard from key organisations such as the London boroughs, Association of London Government (ALG) and Transport for London (TfL) that substantial progress has been made in implementing these recommendations.

For instance, as a result of the Committee's report, the London Borough of Camden, City of Westminster, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Corporation of London have agreed to harmonise their schemes to make it easier and less confusing for disabled drivers to park in central London. This includes: at least three hours parking on all Blue Badge bays in central London; an additional one hour free parking on pay and display areas after the expiry of the paid time; and permission to park for up to 20 minutes on yellow lines for dropping off and picking up goods and passengers.