Issue - decisions

2020/365306

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the reallocation of parking on the western side of Mansfield Street, Glebe, between the points 8 metres and 15.8 metres (one car space), north of Boyce Street as "Disability Parking Only".

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

Some people with a mobility disability, including temporary disability, are dependent on car travel by a private vehicle to maintain their mobility and independence. The City of Sydney will prioritise on-street parking for this group.

A resident of Mansfield Street, Glebe, has requested consideration for a disability parking space on the western side Mansfield Street, north of Boyce Street. The resident holds a valid Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS) permit, requires wheelchair access and has off-street parking but it not suitable for wheelchair access.