“We have lost a lot of Blue Badge space in the centre.” “Seriously detrimental, it is a lot, lot worse since Covid.“They are ignoring a whole community’s needs and it is
disgraceful.”
These are a few comments expressed at our recent focus group to discuss Blue Badge parking. Participants gave their open and honest feedback about the barriers and issues across Sheffield centre for Blue Badge holders. The key things that came to light were:
• the Bays not being long enough for people to get out via a lift
• Plate recognition to allow Blue Badge holders to go where taxis go
• Time limits provide an issue in the evening
• There are still certain streets blue badge holders cannot go near.
If you would like a more in depth look at the issues discussed and quotes from people’s lived experience you can read a summar in a Full Report and in Easy Read.
