How many free kerbside car parks does Brisbane really need?
Brisbane's parking situation is under scrutiny as a report highlights an oversupply of on-street parking compared to the number of cars. Experts suggest that the city's emotional attachment to parking needs to be reconsidered, advocating for a ban on kerbside parking. The Grattan Institute's analysis indicates that current parking regulations are driving up housing costs and contributing to street congestion.
- ▪Some Brisbane suburbs have at least twice as many on-street parking spaces as cars.
- ▪The Grattan Institute found that off-street parking requirements add about $113,000 to the cost of building a typical two-bedroom apartment.
- ▪The report suggests that parking permits and time limits should be used to manage demand for on-street parking.
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