Car Share Consultation - Results

Car Share consultation results

Following consultation in late-2023 on proposed car share vehicle bays at locations across the City, see below the outcome of the consultation against the surveyed streets.

The proposal for car share vehicle bays follow an application from car share providers to install car share vehicle bays at various locations across Stonnington. Applications were assessed in line with our Car Share Policy and the community invited to provide feedback before the final decision on car share vehicle bay locations was made.

Background

The City supports expanding the local car share network and welcomes applications from eligible car share operators. Operators need to demonstrate demand for car share services in the area, as part of their application.

The City aims for cost-neutrality in managing car share and supports it to provide a service to the community rather than to raise revenue. All car share bays are closely monitored and evaluated from 12 months after installation to ensure they receive sufficient ongoing usage to justify the kerbside space required.

Decision on car share parking spaces 2023

Click on the specific street tabs to learn the proposal, community response and outcome of introducing a car share vehicle space at that location.

Proposal

To allocate a parking bay on Carroll Crescent, Glen Iris as a car share space – to be used exclusively for parking a car share vehicle only.

Community feedback

Majority support for proposed car share bay. The majority support and the opportunity to expand access to this transport option supports the decision to install a bay at this location.

Car share provider noted there is an existing membership base in the area.

Outcome

Car share bay to be installed on Carroll Crescent, Glen Iris. Parking in the bay is permitted for a Flexicar car share vehicle only and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Proposal

To turn an existing ‘floating’ car share bay into a dedicated car share bay.

Community feedback

Majority support for the proposal. Given the majority support and the fact the car share bay is replacing an existing floating bay supports the decision to install a car share bay at this location.

Outcome

Existing ‘floating’ car share bay will be turned into a dedicated car share bay. Parking in the bay is permitted for a GoGet car share vehicle only and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Proposal

To turn an existing 1/4P 9am – 9pm parking bay into a car share space– to be used exclusively for parking a car share vehicle only.

Community feedback

Community support for proposed car share bay. The community support, number of car share members nearby and the opportunity to expand access to this transport option supports the decision to install a bay at this location.

Outcome

Car share bay to be installed on Finch Street, Malvern East. Parking in the bay is permitted for a Popcar car share vehicle only and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Proposal

To install car share vehicle parking bay in John Street, Malvern East.

Community feedback

Low level of support for a car share bay at this location.

Outcome

Car share bay will not be installed in John Street, Malvern East.

Proposal

To allocate a parking bay on Carlton Street as a car share space – to be used exclusively for parking a car share vehicle only.

Community feedback

Majority support for proposed car share bay. The majority support, strategic location and likelihood of high use supports the decision to install a car share bay at this location.

Car share provider noted there is an existing membership base in the area.

Outcome

Car share bay to be installed on Carlton Street, Prahran. Parking in the bay is permitted for a Popcar car share vehicle only and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Proposal

To allocate a parking bay on Grattan Street as a car share space – to be used exclusively for parking a car share vehicle only.

Community feedback

Majority support for proposed car share bay. The majority support, strategic location and likelihood of high use supports the decision to install a car share bay at this location.

Car share provider noted there is a high number of members within 250m of the proposed space and there is consistently high use of the nearby GoGet share vehicle in Izett Street.

Outcome

Car share bay to be installed on Grattan Street, Prahran. Parking in the bay is permitted for a GoGet car share vehicle only and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Proposal

To install car share vehicle parking bay in Argo Street, South Yarra.

Community feedback

Low level of support for a car share bay at this location.

Outcome

Car share bay will not be installed in Argo Street, South Yarra.

Proposal

To allocate a parking bay on Domain Road as a car share space – to be used exclusively for parking a car share vehicle only.

Community feedback

Community support for proposed car share bay. The community support, high number of car share members within 250m of the proposed car share bay and the opportunity to expand access to this transport option supports the decision to install a bay at this location.

Outcome

Car share bay to be installed on Domain Road, South Yarra. Parking in the bay is permitted for a GoGet car share vehicle only and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Proposal

To allocate a parking bay on Forrest Hill as a car share space – to be used exclusively for parking a car share vehicle only.

Community feedback

Community support for proposed car share bay. The community support and likelihood of high use supports the decision to install a car share bay at this location.

Outcome

Car share bay to be installed on Forrest Hill, South Yarra. Parking in the bay is permitted for a Flexicar car share vehicle only and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Proposal

To install car share vehicle parking bay in Hobson Street, South Yarra

Community feedback

Low level of support for a car share bay at this location.

Outcome

Car share bay will not be installed in Hobson Street, South Yarra.

Proposal

To turn an existing ‘floating’ car share van bay into a dedicated car share van bay.

The car share van is handy for residents and businesses wanting to move bulky goods and is pet friendly.

Community feedback

Majority support for the proposal. Given the majority support and the fact the car share bay is replacing an existing floating bay supports the decision to install a car share bay at this location.

Outcome

Existing ‘floating’ car share bay will be turned into a dedicated car share bay. Parking in the bay is permitted for a GoGet car share vehicle only and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Proposal

To turn an existing ‘floating’ car share bay into a dedicated car share bay.

The existing car share vehicle enjoys a high level of use.

Community feedback

Majority support for the proposal. Given the majority support and the fact the car share bay is replacing an existing floating bay supports the decision to install a car share bay at this location.

Outcome

Existing ‘floating’ car share bay will be turned into a dedicated car share bay. Parking in the bay is permitted for a GoGet car share vehicle only and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Proposal

To install car share vehicle parking bay in River Street, South Yarra.

Community feedback

Low level of support for a car share bay at this location.

Outcome

Car share bay will not be installed in River Street, South Yarra.

More information

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Transport Planning team on transportplanning@stonnington.vic.gov.au.

Car Share - Consultation

Have your say on a proposed car share parking spot in your area

You are invited to have your say on a proposal to turn a car space in your area into a dedicated car share parking bay. The proposed location plans and details are available by suburb below.

The proposal follows an application from a car share operator, in line with the city’s Car Share Policy. We are currently assessing the application and before making a decision would like to understand what people who live near the proposed car share space think.

Please note that some car share spaces would accommodate car share vehicles already operating in the area using unrestricted parking spaces meaning no net change to parking supply, so please confirm before providing your feedback.

If the proposal goes ahead, the car share space will be installed in January 2024. If the proposal goes ahead, parking in this spot will only be permitted for a authorised car share vehicle from the specified operator and will otherwise be signed NO STOPPING.

Car share is a service that provides personal or business access to a fleet of professionally managed cars, parked on- or off-street for members.

Car share is a great alternative to personal car ownership. Vehicles can be rented by the hour or day. A well-developed car share network can reduce parking demand in the local area, reduce car dependency and encourage walking, cycling and public transport use.

Online survey: Please provide your valuable feedback by completing the feedback form below.

To make you views count, let us know what you think of the proposed change by Sunday 12 November.

Your feedback will help Council determine whether the proposed car share spaces specific to your location will be implemented.

At the close of consultation all feedback will be considered to inform a final decision. The decision will be published online at connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/car-share-2023-2


Car share proposal locations

Please select from one of the tiles below for detailed plans of the Car Share proposals specific to your location.

More information

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Transport Planning team on transportplanning@stonnington.vic.gov.au.

Your privacy and personal information

The personal information requested on this project is being collected by Council for the purpose of facilitating the proposed car share parking outlined in this proposal.

If you wish to access or alter any of the Personal Information that you have supplied to Stonnington City Council, please contact Council’s Privacy Officer by telephoning 03 8290 1333 or emailing council@stonnington.vic.gov.au.

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