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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO 471
Manuka Shops Area - Traffic Flows
Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for Urban Services: In relation to the traffic flow around the central shopping block of Manuka bounded by Franklin, Furneaux, Bouganville Streets and Flinders Way -Has any consideration been given to making the flow one way only;, if so, what decision was reached; if not, why not.
Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is a follows:
The use of a-one way system has not been considered for Manuka shops. One way traffic systems are difficult to enforce and cause a level of inconvenience. for motorists that should only be introduced if it is justified..
The adoption of a one way system is beneficial in situations where additional lane space is required to move vehicles in a particular direction. Similarly, where the width of a road does not safely cater for two way traffic, a one way system has obvious advantages.
Neither of these conditions. apply to the streets in the Manuka shops area: However, there are some locations in the vicinity of Manuka shops where vehicles parking on both sides of the street may cause difficulties for passing motorists. My Department is monitoring the situation in Manuka and modifying the parking arrangements as required.
The present parking problems will be alleviated in March 1993 when a structured carpark accommodating 250 vehicles will be opened.
The construction of this carpark has temporarily reduced the number of carpark spaces previously available in Manuka, leading to an increase in the number of-vehicles parking in the streets in the area.
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