Short-term parking for Ferry Rd

Short-term parking will be introduced at the end of Ferry Rd in Ettalong Beach to assist drivers picking up and dropping off ferry passengers.

The decision comes after it was reported to council that traffic congestion was occurring in Ferry St before and after ferry services were due to leave and arrive at the wharf.

"The Palm Beach Ferry service operates throughout the day from the public wharf at the end of Ferry Rd," a council report stated.

"Traffic congestion increases due to ferry passengers being dropped off and picked up.

"This situation can result in cars illegally double parked while waiting to pick up and drop off passengers.

"Investigation confirmed that there is no short-term parking in Ferry Rd suitable for picking up and dropping off passengers.

"Any such parking should take into account the fact that the ferry service runs every day of the week for the majority of the day."

Council resolved to change three unrestricted right-angled parking spaces off the end of Ferry Rd adjacent to the wharf to 30 minute parking between 6am and 6pm seven days to provide for short term parking in the area.

Council agenda TR.10.20, 4 May 2010