 Congestion Busting Toolbox Brief Loading and Unloading

Causes of congestion Below are some of the main causes of congestion in the capital Collisions – 28% Vehicle breakdowns – 9% Highway authority works – 19% Utility works – 19% Special events – 4% Other issues – 21%

Effects of congestion Congestion wastes time Makes it difficult to predict journey times Wastes fuel – which costs money and is bad for the environment Slows down the emergency services Increases wear and tear on vehicles Increases driver stress Today we will look at how following loading and unloading guidelines can help reduce congestion ‘Help keep London Rolling’

 Parking regulations The highway code states that you can not park Near a school entrance

 Parking regulations At or near a bus stop or taxi rank

 Parking regulations Opposite or within 10 metres of a junction

 Parking regulations Near the brow of a hill or humpback bridge

 Parking regulations In front of an entrance to a property

 Parking regulations Where you would obstruct cyclists

 Parking regulations Where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users

 Parking regulations A road marked with double white lines, even when a broken white line is on your side of the road A road marked with double white lines, even when a broken white line is on your side of the road

 Parking regulations Rule 244 of the Highway Code states You must not park partially or fully on the pavement, in London and should not do so elsewhere unless signs permit it

 Parking regulations Local councils manage the majority of roads in London. Local London authorities and not TfL manage all roads with yellow lines or pay and display meters, parking meters or residents parking bays

 Parking regulations Single and double yellow lines At some times of day, there will be parking restrictions This means that parking is restricted 24 hours a day, seven days a week (in other words at any time) Loading and unloading is still permitted

 Loading and unloading What is the definition of loading and unloading? Delivery or collection of goods, documents, packages or materials to or from a customers property or location

 Loading and unloading How long can I load/unload for? For a period of up to 20 to 40 minutes Loading or unloading must be continuous and visible at all times or a penalty charge notice may be issued especially if the vehicle was left unattended

 Loading and unloading Do not load or unload where there are yellow markings on the kerb

 Safe and considerate parking?

 Safe and considerate parking Dynamic risk assessment

 Safe unloading of goods? Dynamic risk assessment

 Congestion Busting Toolbox Brief Thank you and any questions?