London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to expand in 2023, meaning that more motorists will be looking for parking outside of the city and commuting in. This expansion will have a significant impact on car parks, both inside and outside the ULEZ boundary. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what this means for car parks and how you can benefit from this change.
In a world where air pollution and climate change are pressing concerns, we believe in creating sustainable, eco-friendly urban spaces for the benefit of our communities. The expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in 2023 is an opportunity for car parks to adapt and contribute to a greener future. In this blog post, we'll discuss how car parks can capitalise on the ULEZ expansion and align with our shared vision for a cleaner, more sustainable capital.
As global citizens, we have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint and improve air quality. The ULEZ expansion aims to address these challenges by encouraging cleaner transportation and supporting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). By adapting to these changes, car parks can play an essential role in transforming the urban landscape for the better.
With the ULEZ expansion, more motorists will seek parking options outside the city and commute using public transport. Car parks have the opportunity to facilitate this shift by offering:
By providing these services, car parks can actively contribute to reduced emissions and improve air quality in London.
As the government pushes for increased EV adoption, car parks within the city can also capitalise on this trend. Consider implementing fast charging stations and incentivising EV customers to visit your inner-London car park. This approach not only contributes to a greener future but can also significantly increase parking revenue in the coming years.
Assess the potential of your car park, pub, hotel, or land for accommodating the needs of the expanding ULEZ.
Identify areas with high demand for parking and convenient access to public transport connections.
Invest in electric vehicle facilities and infrastructure to support cleaner transportation.
By taking these steps, car parks can actively participate in the transition towards a more sustainable city and benefit from the new opportunities arising from the ULEZ expansion.
At Park & Control UK, we share the belief that car parks can play an essential role in creating a cleaner, more sustainable urban environment. Our expertise in setting up and managing successful car parks can help you adapt to the changing landscape and contribute to a greener future.
Some areas we feel will have a surge in people looking to park their and make their ‘last mile’ commute into the ULEZ zone are listed below:
This list is not exhaustive, there will be great opportunity for those dotted along the border of the ULEZ, with people who simply park on the edge for an errand they need to run, a business they want to visit, or a friend they are going to meet, all just within the new ULEZ zone.
At Park & Control UK, we have a deep understanding of what it takes to set up a successful car park. From a pre-launch assessment of your revenue potential, all the way through to helping you seamlessly manage your parking space.
With most, we would recommend beginning by setting up ANPR, or Automatic Number Plate Recognition, which will take out the manual step of having to read or enter a number plate. This also opens up your car-parks doors to being able to use convenient digital payment solutions, or even permits, which we think will be a big key to success with the expanding ULEZ zone.
Our team understands that no two sites are the same, which is why each will have its own mix of our recommended solutions. What’s important is that we treat our clients with compassion and look to make landowners, landlords and motorists lives easier.
All of this underpinned by APCOA, Europe’s leading car park services provider.
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