Key Design Features

Angled parking

• Between 45 and 90 degrees comprising:
• Dedicated space 2400 x 5400mm line marked and
• Shared space to the side 2400 x 5400mm; line marked; and
• Shared space to the end of dedicated space 2400 x 2400mm not line marked.
• Kerb ramp provided at end corner (if required)
• Bollard in shared space 800mm +/- 50mm from front

Parallel parking

• Dedicated space 3200 x 7800mm long
• Shared space (to non-trafficked side) 1600 x 7800mm may be at higher level but kerb ≤190mm high and include kerb ramp
• Kerb ramp provided at end corner

Parking meters

• Parking in designated bays is free with a displayed disability badge

Surface

• Dedicated and shared spaces to be at same level; max cross falls 1:40 (1:33 bitumen); slip resistant.

Space identification

• White symbol for access on blue background centred and 500-600mm from entry point
• Dedicated parking – unbroken lines
• Shared walkways – unbroken longitudinal lines
• Vacant non-trafficked areas (capable of obstruction) unbroken diagonal stripes.

Headroom

• For vehicular path of travel 2200mm
• Above dedicated space AND shared area 2500mm (may reduce for angled space)

Summary of Recommendations

• The display screen on parking meters to have anti-glare properties so the screen can be read in bright light conditions
• Consistent specification to be applied to on-street parking spaces as far as practicable.
• On-street parking spaces at grade with the footpath may encourage ‘shared space’ thinking which is of benefit to pedestrians but needs to be kept under review as vehicle users may have a different expectation. It is recommended that these spaces are formally designated as shared spaces to ensure all users share the same expectation of mutual respect.

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