Bundock Street parking changes

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Randwick Council's Traffic Committee resolved on 12 April 2022 to proceed with changes to parking controls on Bundock Street.  Read the Traffic Committee Report and the Consultation Outcomes Report. To find out more about the Traffic Committee, including the minutes from the meeting visit our website.

PROPOSED TRIAL OF NEW PARKING CONTROLS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BUNDOCK STREET

Randwick City Council has been approached by some Bundock Street residents who have concerns about the parking of many trailers along the southern side of Bundock Street, between Hendy Avenue and Avoca Street, Randwick.

This matter was reported to the Randwick Traffic Committee resulting in a recommendation that community consultation be undertaken regarding the concerns raised by some community members (read the Traffic Committee report here). A letter has been delivered to all residences in this part of Bundock Street, inviting participation in this survey.

Why are new parking controls being considered?

Generally, parking controls are considered appropriate where there is a road safety need (due to a crash history) or where there is a need for parking turnover (in areas where the parking demand exceeds the parking supply - such as a shopping area). However, in Bundock Street, there are concerns by some residents about the long-term parking of trailers; particularly alongside the Defence Department land. While trailers are legally entitled to park provided they comply with signposted restrictions, Council acknowledges that there can be cumulative negative impacts from large numbers of trailers parking for extended periods of time.

What is being proposed?

Council is proposing to install No Parking 7am–7pm - Tuesdays – Motor Vehicles Excepted signage on the southern side of Bundock Street in the area as marked. The trial would be assessed after six months.

This parking control allows for residents and visitors to park along the southern side of the street – and residents could even temporarily place their own trailers on the street for a short period (but not on a Tuesday).

However, anyone wishing to park a trailer along this part of Bundock Street could be ‘booked’ once a week, on Tuesdays. With this parking control, resident concerns about trailers being ‘dumped’ in the street for months and months would be addressed as the owners would be required to move them at least weekly - potentially making the area too inconvenient for longer term trailer boat parking.

This parking control is also efficient for Council to enforce. Similar controls have been used in nearby Woollahra Council with effective results.

What other parking controls did the Council consider?

Council staff and Council's traffic committee have considered a number of other parking controls that could be implemented. These included installing no stopping or no parking signs. However these are not supported as it would result in the removal of parking on the southern side of the street and likely result in a significant increase in the speed of motorists along Bundock street.

Given likely speed increases, introduction of this parking control would have road safety implications for bike riders and pedestrians along the road and for all road users at the intersections of Bundock Street and Canberra Avenue and the Bundock / Ellen intersections.

Council also considered signage introducing a 4-hour parking limit on Wednesdays 1-6pm only. Similar controls have been installed along parts of Darley Road in Randwick. While this control has been effective, it has been difficult for Council Rangers to enforce given the need to mark tyres and return four hours later on the same day. This time limit is resource intensive to enforce and sometimes, due to other pressing demands at other locations, return to the area for enforcement has not been possible. Also this control may unintentionally impact local residents if they forget about the four restrictions, they could also be booked.

Have your say:

We want to know what you think about the proposed trial of parking restrictions. Complete our online survey to tell us what you think.

Consultation period: 11 March 2022 - 9am 28 March 2022

Randwick Council's Traffic Committee resolved on 12 April 2022 to proceed with changes to parking controls on Bundock Street.  Read the Traffic Committee Report and the Consultation Outcomes Report. To find out more about the Traffic Committee, including the minutes from the meeting visit our website.

PROPOSED TRIAL OF NEW PARKING CONTROLS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BUNDOCK STREET

Randwick City Council has been approached by some Bundock Street residents who have concerns about the parking of many trailers along the southern side of Bundock Street, between Hendy Avenue and Avoca Street, Randwick.

This matter was reported to the Randwick Traffic Committee resulting in a recommendation that community consultation be undertaken regarding the concerns raised by some community members (read the Traffic Committee report here). A letter has been delivered to all residences in this part of Bundock Street, inviting participation in this survey.

Why are new parking controls being considered?

Generally, parking controls are considered appropriate where there is a road safety need (due to a crash history) or where there is a need for parking turnover (in areas where the parking demand exceeds the parking supply - such as a shopping area). However, in Bundock Street, there are concerns by some residents about the long-term parking of trailers; particularly alongside the Defence Department land. While trailers are legally entitled to park provided they comply with signposted restrictions, Council acknowledges that there can be cumulative negative impacts from large numbers of trailers parking for extended periods of time.

What is being proposed?

Council is proposing to install No Parking 7am–7pm - Tuesdays – Motor Vehicles Excepted signage on the southern side of Bundock Street in the area as marked. The trial would be assessed after six months.

This parking control allows for residents and visitors to park along the southern side of the street – and residents could even temporarily place their own trailers on the street for a short period (but not on a Tuesday).

However, anyone wishing to park a trailer along this part of Bundock Street could be ‘booked’ once a week, on Tuesdays. With this parking control, resident concerns about trailers being ‘dumped’ in the street for months and months would be addressed as the owners would be required to move them at least weekly - potentially making the area too inconvenient for longer term trailer boat parking.

This parking control is also efficient for Council to enforce. Similar controls have been used in nearby Woollahra Council with effective results.

What other parking controls did the Council consider?

Council staff and Council's traffic committee have considered a number of other parking controls that could be implemented. These included installing no stopping or no parking signs. However these are not supported as it would result in the removal of parking on the southern side of the street and likely result in a significant increase in the speed of motorists along Bundock street.

Given likely speed increases, introduction of this parking control would have road safety implications for bike riders and pedestrians along the road and for all road users at the intersections of Bundock Street and Canberra Avenue and the Bundock / Ellen intersections.

Council also considered signage introducing a 4-hour parking limit on Wednesdays 1-6pm only. Similar controls have been installed along parts of Darley Road in Randwick. While this control has been effective, it has been difficult for Council Rangers to enforce given the need to mark tyres and return four hours later on the same day. This time limit is resource intensive to enforce and sometimes, due to other pressing demands at other locations, return to the area for enforcement has not been possible. Also this control may unintentionally impact local residents if they forget about the four restrictions, they could also be booked.

Have your say:

We want to know what you think about the proposed trial of parking restrictions. Complete our online survey to tell us what you think.

Consultation period: 11 March 2022 - 9am 28 March 2022

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Proposed changes to parking on southern side of Bundock Street

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