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3.11 MOTORCYCLE/MOTOR SCOOTER PARKING
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Figure 3.3-1:
Typical motorcycle/motor
scooter parking sign.
Motorcycles and motorised scooters are perceived as an economical and
relatively fast alternative to the private motor vehicle. Given the state of
fuel prices and congestion on roads, the popularity of motorcycles and
scooters has grown considerably. Motorcycles use land more efficiently
than other motorised transport modes by occupying less road space and
parking space. However, parked motorcycles risk damage from being
tipped over by careless drivers.
There is currently dedicated motorcycle parking at the lower level of the
Wade Lane car park. All other motorcycle parking currently occurs in
passenger vehicle parking spaces, although unauthorised motorcycle
parking often occurs in road related areas such as nature strips or
footpaths.
There are increasing requests for improved parking locations for
motorcycles particularly at railway stations and general town centre
precincts, as some users feel their motorcycles or scooters are
vulnerable to damage or theft if left parked on the roadway or in poorly
lit or quiet areas around railway stations. Cyclists have similar theft
concerns with bicycles secured outside railway stations.
Surveys indicate Turramurra railway station has the highest mode of
access by motorcycle in Ku-ring-gai (although still very low compared
to other modes). Other centres indicate little or no access to the railway
station via motorcycle.
Consideration should be given to allocating a number of the parking
spaces within public car parks for motorcycle parking, and should be
located such that they are in a visible location and not subject to being
tipped over by a manoeuvring car. Also, irregular or undersize spaces
could be utilised for motorcycle parking. On-street motorcycle parking
could be provided (subject to road crossfall and slope) by adapting
existing parallel or angle parking (end) spaces. Conversion of parallel
or angle parking spaces to motorcycle spaces could be considered if the
demand for such spaces increases. Kerbing may be required where cars
are found to occupy motorcycle spaces.
Within development sites, discretion by the applicant could be exercised
in terms of the number of dedicated motorcycle spaces provided.
As a guide, 1%-2% of the total parking spaces could be dedicated to
motorcycle parking, particularly since 1 car space could yield up to 4
motorcycle parking spaces.
Recommendation
• That Council liaise with Railcorp regarding the provision of dedicated
motorcycle/scooter parking in appropriate locations in commuter car
parks.
KEY ISSUES & DISCUSSION
• That dedicated motorcycle/scooter parking be incorporated in future
Council-owned public parking areas.
• That development sites consider allocating spaces to motorcycle/scooter
parking.
Ku-ring-gai Town Centres Parking Management Plan 2010
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