Restricting
the use of cars so as to reduce congestion, and keep down green house gases has
the potential to harm strip shopping centres according to the Transportation
Research Journal.
Shopping
strips are already at the mercy of bigger centres with their one stop shopping,
extended trading hours, multiple carpark spaces, and location convenience. The
strips on the other hand are located on major public roads and have parking
areas controlled by money hungry local councils. Bigger centres have, on
average, 3 times the number of parking spaces at strips although it is easier
to park closer to your destination store at
a strip.
Commentators
say that attempts to shifts shoppers to public transport doesn't allow for the
purchase of bulk goods or shopping with multiple parcels. Melbourne City
Council's apparent opposition to cars in city precincts is a significant issue
for the Queen Victoria Market as we compete with major shopping centres.