A university has responded after York residents said it should take responsibility for tackling parking problems in local streets during term time.
A University of York spokesperson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) it recognised there were parking challenges and they provided many staff and students with on-campus parking permits.
They added they reminded people to avoid parking that caused congestion or inconvenience in the local area.
It comes ahead of a decision on proposals for single and dougle yellow lines in three Osbaldwick streets on Tuesday (10 February).
Proposals for restrictions in Baysdale Avenue, Cavendish Grove and Tranby Avenue have been drawn up following a petition from residents.
The petition was lodged after a rise in parking in the streets following the introduction of residential parking (ResPark) permits in Badger Hill in 2021.
A City of York Council report on the proposals stated the pension raised concerns about obstructive parking especially during university term time.
They added proposals drawn up after a consultation would help remove long-term parking problems, address safety concerns over cars being left on bends and ease the passing of vehicles.
Council plans would see single yellow lines barring waiting from 10am to 3pm put on both sides of Tranby Avenue from the Baysdale Avenue junction to just beyond Cavendish Grove.
Double yellow lines barring waiting at any time would be painted on Tranby Avenue’s junctions with Baysdale Avenue and Cavendish Grove.
Divided opinion
The plans have divided opinion locally, with some residents saying measures to tackle cars being left in their streets, sometimes for weeks at a time, are welcome.
But others said they did not go far enough and they would merely move the problem elsewhere.
Some said the university should take responsibility for finding a solution, including by opening up more of its campus parking spaces to students.
The university’s spokesperson said it continued to work with partners on improving transport links to create a cleaner, less-congested city.
The spokesperson said: “Our relationship with the local community is very important to us and we recognise the parking challenges in the city.
“We provide on-campus permit parking for many staff and students, particularly those with accessibility or essential work or study needs, and we regularly remind our community to avoid causing congestion or inconvenience in the local area.
“By encouraging various sustainable travel options, we aim to reduce traffic and enhance the environment for everyone.
“We continue to invest in safe pedestrian and cycle paths.”
