The way Ive been thinking for the past 2 or 3 yrs and the study Ive done in bits and pieces in the combination of a park and ride and congestion charge. Without restricting access as a rule but offering attractive carrots whilst holding big sticks.
Cars are convenient, which is why we use them but if that convenience were to be countered by financial penalties and then the option of a truly integrated transport system presented itself there could be no legitimate complaint.
People with restricted ability would be subject to the same laws as with the London congestion charge, whereby they have full uncharged access.
Essentially, force visitors to use sustainable transport however to allow visitors access to places such as Great Landale charge a daily congestion charge. That way motorhomes and caravans, sail boats etc can be driven in, then the towing vehicles can be driven out and parked in large parks until the end of their holiday.
I admit is a bit draconian but the Lakes could really benefit, it would create jobs which con operated tolls would not, it would benefit the environment, visitor and resident experience and it would establish the LDNP as a world eco-centre, a major USP!
Not one regualr visitor or resdient as agreed with me yet mind you, but thats because it removes the ones thing we are all used to. Convenience. We like new energy saving, world fixing, ecologically sound ideas......so long as they don't put us out in anyway!
If you want I'll e-mail you a copy of the final thing.
Cheers