Access all areas as BPA accreditation is awarded to Paisley Centre Car Park
Paisley Centre Car Park shares pride at receiving prestigious Park Access accreditation
The Paisley Centre Car Park operated by Horizon Parking has been awarded the Park Access award.
Park Access® is a brand new accreditation that aims to become recognised throughout the whole of the UK for accessible and inclusive parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. Park Access will enable everyone, regardless of their accessibility needs, to identify car parks and facilities, that they can use with ease.
The Park Access accreditation is issued to parking facilities that pass a rigorous risk assessment conducted by the British Parking Association. This award recognises that the parking and driver facilities in place are accessible to all drivers regardless of their mobility needs.
Park Access brings together the very best of two accreditations – the Disabled Parking Accreditation and People’s Parking Award to automatically become the UK's industry benchmark for accessible and inclusive parking and electric vehicle charging facilities.
John McLean, Regional Manager at Horizon Parking said: "This recognition is a testament to our commitment to inclusivity and creating an environment that is welcoming to all. It demonstrates our dedication to delivering high standards in parking facilities and specifically acknowledges the car park's provisions for disabled visitors, ensuring that accessible spaces and on-site support are designed and conveniently located to cater for their needs.”
William Clark BPA Area Manager said: “I am delighted that Horizon Parking has achieved the Park Access award, demonstrating their hard work and commitment to provide a safe and accessible environment for users.”
For more information visit https://www.britishparking.co.uk/Schemes
To find Park Access awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk
Photo left to right:
- John McLean - Regional Manager, Horizon Parking
- William Clark - BPA Area Manager
- Paul Goodwin - Team Leader, Horizon Parking
Notes to editors
1) The BPA is a not-for-profit membership association representing the UK’s parking and mobility sector. We provide a leading membership community to support parking and traffic management professionals to deliver the highest quality services that benefit society and the environment. It represents over 750 corporate members including local government, commercial providers, parking system operators, consultants, and academics. In addition, the Association has a separate membership structure for over 650 individuals and a range of benefits to support their professional development. The BPA’s Vision is for a diverse and inclusive membership community that supports a parking and travel experience that exceeds expectations.
2) Park Access® is jointly owned by the BPA and Disabled Motoring UK and will be managed and administered by the BPA. The BPA has successfully assessed and awarded parking facilities with its acclaimed accreditations for 20 years. These include the coveted Park Mark® award, part of the Safer Parking Scheme owned by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI), as well as Park Mark Plus and Park Mark Freight.
3) Disabled Motoring UK is a national membership charity fighting to improve personal mobility and access for all people with disabilities including drivers, passengers, Blue Badge holders, scooter, and wheelchair users. The charity represents disabled motorists across the whole of the United Kingdom and campaigns nationally on their behalf, acting as a platform to voice their concerns. It also works closely with other organisations to improve personal mobility and access to goods and services for people with disabilities.