Congestion concern for youcanpark.com!

Youcanpark.com has been subject to large amounts of controversy over the last few days. Some feel that youcanpark.com will actually create more congestion and pollution, encouraging more motorists to commute into the city.

Mrs Daly, a Green party candidate, spoke on the BBC Bristol morning show concerning this topical issue. “Attracting more motorists in from outside to park here is certainly not the answer” she explained. Mr Guest, from the civic society, also aired his view on the show. He described that although the concept was a good one, the problem lied with the layout of the city. The solution, he felt, was to encourage “sustainable local development” in the city, where people could work and live in the same area. That way, congestion would be reduced.

Tom Page, the owner of the online company, also gave his view on the matter. Speaking on the show, he explained that youcanpark.com’s aim was to provide a better parking service for those already commuting, not to encourage more people to commute. When asked about the comments of both Mrs Daly and Mr Guest he responded by saying, “Both people are talking about solutions that can only be actioned in decade’s time. Bristol’s motorists need a solution now!” When confronted with the issue of public transport he went on to say, “youcanpark.com is in full support of the use of public transport. On the site we even have a whole section on alternative transport information and tips, providing the public with useful information on their local services.” The local entrepreneur continued by saying that youcanpark.com will reduce pollution and congestion in the area, as more allocated parking spaces will result in fewer cars circling an area looking for a space.

With the company due for launch mid January, many will be interested to see what effects youcanpark.com has on the area, and it is fair to say that no matter what the outcome, the controversy will persist for some time.