2Verge parking#

Moving the kerbside parking to the verge is a cost-effective measure, provided the parking bays meet required standards and parking includes appropriate regulatory signage. Verge parking involves provision of a 'hardstand' treatment on the verge, such as paving or concrete, to allow vehicles to park safely in the verge without disrupting movement of people walking and other functions of the verge. A 2013 cost estimate of typical costs for a single bay would be in the order of $10,000 (assuming no kerb change, no service relocation and simple single bay behind existing kerb). Some key design requirements have been developed, based on existing standards, and are presented in the Road Planning and Design Manual Part 6B. The key issue in design is to ensure consideration is given to:

  • appropriate widths for people walking
  • effect on sightlines
  • landscaping, and
  • other services within the verge.

Figures 2(a) and 2(b) shows the existing kerb is easily mounted by vehicles accessing the parking and space is still available to provide for people walking, landscaping and property access.

Figure 2(a) – Example of verge car parking using stamped asphalt and concrete pavements
Figure 2(a) – Example of verge car parking using stamped asphalt and concrete pavementsp. 15

Photo supplied by R. Black, Brick n Pave

Figure 2(b) – Example of required regulatory signage to allow verge parking. Arana Hills, Moreton Bay Regional Council
Figure 2(b) – Example of required regulatory signage to allow verge parking. Arana Hills, Moreton Bay Regional Councilp. 15
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