On-street car parking design
Poorly designed on-street car parking can hinder accessibility for walking, wheeling, and cycling.
In planning for new developments, consideration should be given to anticipating realistic levels of parking. This should be balanced against the desirability of active travel for short journeys and the availability of public transport.
Well-designed streets need no parking restrictions. The design of streets should seek to anticipate and design out anti-social car parking, for example pavement parking.
Good design can help ensure that how the street scene looks is not compromised. Greenery, including street trees, build outs and street furniture, can help soften the visual impact of parking.
The location of on-street car parking should ensure that it does not make it difficult for people to cross the road or narrow the road to make cycling less safe. Designated accessible spaces should be located to ensure that they are no more than 50 metres away from the facility they serve.
Where cycle facilities are provided in the highway, the design needs to minimise potential conflict with cyclists. A minimum 0.5 metre buffer should be provided between parking and cycling facilities to minimise the likelihood of ‘dooring’ conflicts.
