FAQs

Yes, you may access rented premises – including to pick up or drop off passengers or luggage. You are encouraged to be considerate of other road users, including pedestrians, during busy times.

Yes, residential and visitor access directly to premises is still permitted.

No, there is an existing Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (except for access) restriction on Chapel St, which will still be in effect during the trial. Therefore, only vehicles accessing properties on, or only reasonably accessible from, Chapel St, should use this road.

There is a Park & Ride service from St Erth train station, and regular buses services from other nearby towns. You can find information on available bus services at: www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/services

No, only the conveyance of persons, goods or merchandise (if these can’t be reasonably conveyed other than by vehicle) directly to or from premises is permitted. Please note that the Island area of St Ives is also a restricted parking zone.

Yes, as long as you reasonably need a vehicle to convey the goods or merchandise for delivery (e.g. you cannot carry the delivery as it is too heavy).

The disabled parking bays on Gabriel Street will be maintained.

From Trenwith Car Park, head straight ahead on the Burrows to the mini-roundabout junction with Higher Stennack. Turn right towards The Stennack and follow the signs to Carbis Bay.

Any of the currently available private or public car parks – this trial does not affect their use.

The main car parks are: The Station Car Park (accessible from The Terrace), Trenwith Car Park (next to St Ives leisure centre) and Park Avenue Car Park (on Park Avenue).

Please note that Trenwith Car Park has the largest capacity, and a shuttle bus service between Trenwith Car Park and the Town Centre (Royal Square) is available at seasonal times.

The use of traffic lights was fully considered; however, these were not proceeded with due to technical challenges and the potential to cause greater level of traffic congestion within the town.

Yes, these car parks remain accessible from The Terrace. However, it will not be possible to reach the town centre when exiting from these.

No, there will be a Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (except for access) restriction on these roads during the trial. Therefore, only vehicles accessing properties on, or only reasonably accessible from, these roads, should use them.