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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 647

Three for Free Parking Scheme

Mrs Nolan - asked the Minister for Urban Services:

(1) What is the cost of implementing and maintaining the Three for Free parking scheme operating in Civic and Woden Town centres.

(2) How many cars are using the scheme in (a) Civic; and (b) Woden.

(3) Have any projections been formulated that indicate how many cars would use

the scheme if it was a reduced parking fee for cars carrying two passengers or

more; if so, what additional revenue would be obtained be implementing this

scheme.

Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) The Three for Free carparks were established in Woden Town Centre in

December 1988 and in Civic in February 1990 at a total cost of around $2,000.

Substantial expansion and upgrading and much improved signage for the

carparks in September 1991 cost about $4,000 in total. The carparks cost an

estimated $23,000 a year to operate.

(2) In November 1991

(a) an average of 80 cars a day; and

(b) an average of 30 cars a day.

(3) No. The prime rationale behind the Three for Free carparks is not to raise revenue, but to encourage more efficient vehicle use by commuters. This is best achieved by providing worthwhile incentives for people to use their cars to the optimal extent by carrying three or more occupants.

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