HASLEMERE town councillors have given their support for a controlled-parking zone (CPZ) in Kings Road as a first step in alleviating the problems of traffic congestion around the railway station.
Their comments came after the Derby Road and Weydown Road Residents' Association wrote to the council requesting their assistance in pressing for the installation of a CPZ in the streets adjacent to the railway station for 2002/3.
The letter states: "It is now hoped that constructive action can be expected next year to establish a CPZ in Haslemere covering those roads within 15 minutes' walk of the railway station, as was envisaged as far back as 1994."
Campaigners for CPZs received a setback earlier in the year when Godalming was given priority over Haslemere by the Waverley partnership area transportation committee.
The association said that the dangers caused by ever-increasing commuter street-parking not only affects the two roads they represent, but also Church, Longdene and Kings Roads.
When it was discussed at a recent highways and planning committee, Haslemere town councillors gave their backing to a CPZ in Kings Road.
Ted Orchard said: "We should press them to go ahead with Kings Road as a first step, so then we can urge them to do others."
He also said that British Rail should be encouraged to increase the capacity of Jewson's car park, arguing that the space existed.
James Mackie said that Kings Road should be given the highest priority, and he was glad it was being treated as a separate issue.
He added that the area needed an integrated travel system with people parking their car and then using the train.
"If people can't park they might be prepared to use their cars for long journeys, which is undesirable," he said.
Mr Orchard said that although Derby and Weydown Road residents would be "understandably upset", there was currently no chance of getting a CPZ for their immediate area.
However, he said there was a hope for Kings Road, which would create leverage to make progress on the issue.