24 April 2007
Shields Road car park wins safe parking award
SPT’s 800 space multi story car park at Shields Road Subway station has been awarded the Park Mark Safer Parking Award by Strathclyde Police. The car park, which opened in September 2006, met the exacting standards required during an inspection conducted by Strathclyde Police.
A detailed risk assessment showed the car park demonstrated it has measures in place to deter criminal activity and anti-social behaviour. It provides a safe environment for the public and their vehicles and is the first SPT car park at a Subway station to receive the Park Mark accreditation.
Shields Road car park was developed in partnership by SPT and Glasgow City Council, with funding from the Scottish Executive. It cost £4.6million.
At the presentation ceremony Superintendent Mike Dean of Strathclyde Police said: “We fully support the Park Mark Awards and Safer Parking initiative and encourage all operators to join the scheme.
"Statistics show there is a reduction in crime in accredited car parks. Shields Road was previously a hot spot for vehicle crime prior to the opening of the new car park. Crime is no longer an issue at this car park. For personal and vehicle safety, we always recommend drivers choose car parks with the Park Mark accreditation."
SPT Head of Security, Donnie MacLeod said: “Security considerations were top of the list when the Shields Road car park was at the design stage. It has full CCTV coverage, is manned at all times and is very well lit.
"It’s vital that we provide a safe environment for car park users so they can feel comfortable leaving and picking up their cars at all times. We know this especially important to women drivers.
"It’s great to get this Park Mark award because it shows that the hard work and planning that went into the project has been worth it. We’ll be displaying the Park Mark award logo with pride at the entrances to the car park."
SPT’s Director of Subway, David Wallace is pictured above on the left, receiving the Park Mark Award from Superintendent Mike Dean of Strathclyde Police.
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