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	The Environment Award Entry Criteria

	This new award recognises the increasing number of environmentally aware parking operations. Schemes that are eligible include those that make parking operations more sustainable (ie: energy saving and energy efficiency technologies, recycling, alternative fuel vehicles, etc) and ways in which parking operations can influence and transform behaviour, such as park & ride, car clubs, car sharing, emissions-based permit schemes, ‘carbon metering’, cycle parking, etc The criteria Was there a clearly identified environmental problem/impact to remedy? The objectives of the scheme and extent to which they were achieved. Evidence of cooperation between the organisations involved — parking operator, local authority, planners, street management teams, manufacturers, designers, environmental consultants, local community. Ways in which the environmental improvements were funded. Technological and operational innovations developed to deliver environmental improvement. Improvements to the car park, parking equipment, street-scene, town centre, etc Ways in which the problem and solution were measures and audited Maintainability and sustainability of the scheme. Does the scheme reduce car use, or encourage/ease use of alternative modes of transport (cycling, walking, buses, trains, etc)? Does the scheme encourage/facilitate more environmentally friendly uses of the car or vehicles using alternative fuels. Where appropriate, the following areas should be addressed and supporting material provided: The individual or team responsible for delivering the solution. Record of consultation and partnership working involved in delivering the solution. Degree of innovative thinking and common sense applied to achieving the solution. Marketing and publicity given to the scheme. Evidence of successful implementation and customer/client feedback. Evidence of the innovation’s success — user feedback, accessibility audits, etc Publicity and marketing materials. How to Enter Entry is free. Please read the instructions and decide which awards you are going to enter by considering the detailed award criteria Download and complete the entry form (www.britishparkingawards.co.uk). If you are submitting your entry for multiple categories please fill in a separate entry form for each additional category. Assemble photographs and any additional material. Entries should be concise and written elements should be on A4 paper. Please provide at least one unbound copy of your entry. Deadline: Friday 10 December 2010 Send your completed entry form and entry material to: British Parking Awards 2011 Parking Review Apollo House 359 Kennington Lane London SE11 5QY

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