City of Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy:
Nov 08-Nov 09 Trial Phase
Key aspects of the Strategy are:
No More Tickets in Timed Areas
Motorcycle and Scooter riders no longer need to buy or display a ticket in the City of Sydney, which includes the CBD, Pyrmont, Redfern, Ultimo, Darlinghurst and Kings Cross. Simply park as you usually would, and remember to observe the time restrictions. If you need to park all day, use an untimed motorcycle-only space instead.
New Untimed Parking Spaces in the City Centre
From early November, the City will add more than 100 new parking spaces to the existing 600 spaces in central Sydney. Some existing areas will be expanded, and new ones created, especially in the northern part of the City, where competition for street parking is high. The City is investigating further spaces now.
Please do the right thing by pedestrians and your fellow riders by using legal spaces only, and avoiding footpaths or pedestrianised areas. If you only need to stay for a shorter time, take advantage of the removal of ticket parking requirements.
Better Security for Motorcycles
Motorbikes and scooters can be vulnerable to theft. The City will begin a trial of anchor points and locking rails for motorcycles in untimed parking areas. Check the City’s website regularly for updates on the location of these spaces.
Discounted Secure Parking
The City of Sydney offers all-day parking in the Goulburn Street parking station for only $5 a day. There is already CCTV monitoring of these bikes, and the City will improve security further with a locking rail and gear lockers.
The City will soon publish a survey of motorcycle parking costs in other CBD parking stations.
Cheaper Permits
If you are a City resident, on-street parking permits for your motorcycle or scooter are now less than half the price of standard car permits.
Download the full strategy here 7mb pdf file
NOTE: This strategy applies to City of Sydney Council area ONLY !!
That's the CBD, Pyrmont, Redfern, Ultimo, Darlinghurst, Paddington and Kings Cross.
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Background: July 08 - Nov 08
In recognition of the increasing popularity of motorcycles and scooters, the City has prepared a Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy and Action Plan developed by motorcycle expert Peter Thoeming.
City of Sydney Draft Motorcycle & Scooter Plan Action List
- Allow free parking in ticket parking zones until an equitable pay system is available.
- Continue to provide some free dedicated parking in appropriate locations
- Offer discounted residential parking permits
- Offer discounted commuter parking in City parking stations
- Advocate for the inclusion of motorcycles in the Green Vehicle Guide
- Advocate for the introduction of national emissions standards for motorcycles
- Promote the use of electric motorcycles and investigate charging points
- Advocate for fairer and cheaper road toll payment options
- Provide road safety programs
- Advocate reform of regulations which prevent motorcycle couriers from using loading zones
- Liaise with the RTA to investigate increased motorcycle parking on the departure side of intersections
- Promote improved motorcycle awareness by car drivers
- Identify and rectify any potential hazards on local roads
- Trial on street motorcycle locking devices in suitable areas
Step One - it will go before the full Council meeting on 4 August. [PASSED]
Step Two - It then goes into public comment phase for 6 weeks. [FINISHED]
Step Three - all the comments - positive and negative - are collated; a summary is prepared and amendments are made if necessary. These documents are presented at the next Planning, Development and Transport Committee.
This will be October 20 [PASSED].
Step Four - It is presented to another full Council meeting on November 3 - if passed, it will go into TRIAL PHASE for one year.
[PASSED] [PASSED] [PASSED] yeah for us !!
Step Five - After one year it will be reviewed for impact and positive effect on transport and environment.
If you would like your Council to consider implementing similar initiatives, then send them a copy and begin a dialogue.
