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The introduction of a Car Share Policy and supply of dedicated car share spaces supports the Community Strategic Plan, as well as our Local Strategic Planning Statement, Connective City 2036, which has established targets to decrease the use of private vehicles and increase the use of public transport and active transport (like walking or cycling).

Different models of car share have been operating across Sydney for over 15 years. These include peer to peer (where individuals provide access to their private vehicle) or where a designated car share operator provides access to a fleet of vehicles through a membership scheme.

Currently in Canterbury-Bankstown public parking is managed solely through time restrictions in high-traffic areas such as town centres. Car share operators are legally able to use local streets to park and don’t need to apply for dedicated spaces. The benefit of a dedicated car share space is that it is easier for users when renting a vehicle as well as providing more visibility for the car share operator.

The Policy objectives are to:

• Encourage sustainable modes of transport
• Reduce demand for car parking
• Reduce private vehicle ownership
• Reduce vehicle traffic and emissions
• Increase uptake of public and active transport and
• Increase social inclusion by providing access to a range of vehicles to all households

The Policy includes:

• Car share operator eligibility criteria
• Car share operator obligations, including vehicle specifications and reporting requirements
• Application process and locations that would be suitable for the installation of designated car share spaces and
• Management of designated car share spaces

The draft Policy has been developed to be consistent with the principles and approach outlined in the Transport for NSW Technical Direction, Traffic and Transport TTD 2018/001 –26 October 2018, Guidelines for on-street fixed space car share parking (see 'Document library' below).

To cover the cost of the application process, engagement and installation of signage and line marking, it is proposed to introduce fees which are consistent with those for traffic management and parking/regulatory signs.

This approach is consistent with the majority of Councils who facilitate car share programs. These costs have taken into consideration:

• Administration and management costs of implementing the car share scheme
• Resource time and
• Community benefits of car share