Residents have contacted Council with concerns about the lack of available parking on Victoria Street. In response Council is considering the introduction of additional areas of restricted parking and extensions to the days of operation.
Introduction of restricted parking: This would limit parking in the street to two hours from 8am to 6pm, with authorised permit holders excepted. This allows visitors to park continuously between 6pm and 8am the following day.
Sunday restrictions: This will allow for 1 hour parking between 9am-9pm on Sundays with resident exceptions or area 25.
What is a Residential Parking Scheme (RPS)?
Council operates a Residential Parking Scheme (RPS) so that residents can park near their homes. It gives preference to residents who live in streets where competition for parking spaces can be intense by providing them with the opportunity to purchase parking permits. These permits mean that you can park for as long as you like in a space in that area while visitors can only park for a limited time.
How can I have my say?
We would like to hear from you about the proposal by completing the online survey below. If you live in the streets affected, you should also have received a hard copy survey in the mail.
The survey will close at COB on Friday 20 March 2015.
Please note that even though you may have signed a petition or made representation to a Councillor, we advise that you still complete this survey to ensure your feedback is formally captured.
What are the next steps?
The survey results will be reviewed by the Waverley Traffic Committee, which is made up of representatives from Council, Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Police. The Committee will then make a recommendation to Council as to whether the parking restrictions should be changed or not, which Council will consider (along with the survey results) before making a final decision. It is anticipated that a decision will be made in April 2015.
In the event there is support for changes to parking restrictions, and it is approved by Council, residents would be advised before the introduction of the changes.
More information
For more information about the proposal, please contact:
Kyle Wells, Traffic Engineer at Waverley Council
E: yourtrafficsurvey@waverley.nsw.gov.au
