Issue - decisions

2023/380961

Recommendations

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the reallocation of parking on the eastern side of Kent Street, Sydney between the points 23.2 metre and 47.2 metre (four car spaces) north of Bathurst Street as “No Parking 7am-9am, 1pm-6pm Mon-Fri ", "Loading Zone Ticket 9am-1pm Mon-Fri" and "4P Ticket 6-10pm Mon-Fri 8am-10pm Sat-Sun & Public Holidays”.

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

St Andrew's Cathedral Schol has raised concerns about frequent illegal parking in the existing "No Parking" area which interferes with school pick up and drop off in Kent Street. Frequent enforcement of existing parking restrictions has been required historically.

Comments

The kerb space on the eastern side of Kent Street, Sydney between Bathurst Street and Druitt Street, where the changes are proposed, is currently signposted as “1/4P 9am-2.30pm Mon-Fri", "4P Ticket 6-10pm Mon-Fri 8am-10pm Sat-Sun & Public Holidays" and "No Parking 7.30-9am 2.30-6pm Mon-Fri”.

Changing the 1/4P restriction to a ticketed loading zone will discourage drivers from over-staying and make it easier for the City's rangers to enforce the restrictions. Increasing the times at which "No Parking" applies will further discourage drivers from over-staying and blocking the pick-up / drop-off area.

Access for service vehicles and deliveries will also be improved.

Consultation

The City consulted local residents and businesses in the area. There were 55 letters sent out with no responses supporting or opposing the proposal.

St Andrew's Cathedral School has been consulted and supports the parking proposal.

Financial

Funds are available in the current budget.

ALEXANDER SAUNDERS, SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER