Millions of pounds gleaned from parking tickets will be spent on improving public transport and the environment.
Brighton and Hove City Council expects to collect almost £6 million in fines for parking offences in 2005/06 but says it will invest the money in buses, cycle routes and pathways as well as tree planting and refurbishing bus shelters.
A report to the environment committee meeting on May 26 will set out how the money will be spent.
Half-price bus fares for the elderly, disabled and those unable to drive for medical reasons will account for about £1.8 million.
Almost £850,000 will go towards subsidising bus services. A total of 27 bus routes are funded completely from parking income. Monday to Saturday evening services on a further four routes are partially subsidised along with 18 Sunday evening routes.
About £2 million will go towards funding cycle routes, pedestrian schemes, traffic calming, road safety and maintenance.
Bus lane enforcement and real-time information signs at bus stops will account for £145,000 while £50,000 will be used to improve pedestrian crossings for people with disabilities.
About £770,000 will go on planting trees in the city and a further £50,000 will help refurbish bus shelters in the Old Steine and make adjustments so the route can be used by easy-access, low-floor buses.
The report makes clear the budget is based on estimated income and stresses that parking attendants do not have a target for the number of penalty charge notices issued.
May 19, 2005
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