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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1926
Page
2
A vivid look at Sydney street chaos as cars outnumber trams and pedestrians risk danger at Central Square and other intersections. The piece argues for large scale private garaging schemes, predicts a surge in parking stations and skyscraper garages, and notes potential profits across parking, servicing, and retail.
The Chief Secretary Mr C C Lazzarini said parking cars on Sydney streets is a menace and traffic authorities agree a system of parking stations must be established to remove the evil. He noted delays due to hoped for ramps or working stations and stressed regulation may come if such facilities are planned.
The Prospectus of Motor Parking Stations Limited will be published in the next issue of the newspaper, signaling forthcoming details about the company and its planned ventures.
Sydney planners consider monster garages after Inspector Turbot cites U S methods. On Circular Quay site, option secured to convert Goldsbrough Mort premises. Plans show access from street to upper floors via ramps or lifts. Urges timely central parking to avoid space shortage as in New York.
Traffic figures show 1298 cars parked in a central measured district at 11 am dropping to 1098 by 4 pm. With 400-500 new registrations weekly and parking restrictions, a solution is needed to create car accommodation, possibly underground, to prevent gridlock and keep business accessible.
Chief Secretary Lazzarini warned the traffic problem is becoming acute and within months steps may be taken to prohibit cars entering the city for shopping or to provide parking garages. He cited the Pitt street congestion as evidence and said steps would curb street parking.
Motor Life notes Australia’s capital cities face scarce parking space while New York handles over 615000 cars daily. Fifth Avenue traffic shows 40000 cars a day, many parked in street-level garages. Gordon Henderson cites US firms converting opposite buildings into garages to serve nearby stores, boosting client convenience. He says Sydney should adopt a comprehensive, large scale garaging scheme.
Daily Telegraph notes Sydney's growing congestion as 800 motor cars are registered weekly and placed on the road, with about a hundred described in the report as already causing bottlenecks. The piece highlights ongoing urban transport strain amid rapid vehicle growth.
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