Ranger Danger in Double Bay

Do parking meters stand in the way of Double Bay revival? Are Rangers hampering our style? Is it a fair playing field? To kick off the debate, we invited some key Double Bay figures to give their opinion on the meters. Then we took to the streets to hear what you have to say.

Lesli Berger, General Manager of Fivex Commercial Property

Vehicle turnover has improved since parking meters were in-stalled by Woollahra Council, but they have not increased retail trade in Double Bay. Meters have caused more harm than good as Council has not installed meters in other retail strips such as Rose Bay, Five Ways Paddington and Queen Street, Woollahra. In the absence of an equitable municipal-wide parking meter policy, Council should modify parking meter policy in Double Bay

Council must review hours of operation of meters in Double Bay, further optimise the duration time limited parking restrictions (in consultation with local business) and set up differential meter rates so that it is cheaper to park on street in Double Bay during quiet periods. Increase free Council parking two hours.
Latte Life Issue 5 March 2011, Double Bay