Taunton Urban Design Framework - Taunton Deane Borough Council

MovementParkingThe network of new pedestrian and cycle routes willdiscourage use of the car. This will be reinforced by changesin parking provision and pricing. The provision of largenumbers of small car parks across the town centre encouragescar journeys into and around the town centre. Multi-storeycar parks will be positioned at strategic points on the roadnetwork to replace some of the existing surface car parks.Signage will advise drivers as to where car parking isavailable to avoid circulation in search of spaces. Car parkcharges will be increased for long stay parking, andadditional park & ride facilities provided (at Silk Mills andCambria Farm) to discourage commuter parking in thetown centre.Existing car parksStrategic approach to parking36 Extending The Town CentreSection 3Taunton UDF