Parkinson Park 'n' Ride

[Golliwog]

Bold+Italics isn't actually on the website, just a pointer from me.
Translink Website

Location:
Corner of Algester and Beaudesert Road, Parkinson 
Funding:
$6 million (funded by TransLink)
Construction timing:
Late 2011 to mid 2012
Contact us:
Phone: 1800 192 112* (freecall)
Email: parkinson@tmr.qld.gov.au
* Higher call rates apply from mobile phones and pay phones. STD rates will apply if calling outside of Queensland.
There are further contact details in the newsletter, including a postal address

Project background
The Queensland Government, through TransLink, will make public transport easier and safer to catch with planning underway for a proposed park 'n' ride facility at Parkinson.

The proposed park 'n' ride facility, to be located on the corner of Algester and Beaudesert Road, Parkinson, will improve and formalise access to public transport for residents.

The new park 'n' ride will allow people to park their cars and transfer to a bus to complete their journey.



Proposed Parkinson park 'n' ride design, click to enlarge.

View our introductory newsletter about the project to residents (PDF, 916KB).

Benefits of the proposed park 'n' ride
The proposed Parkinson park 'n' ride will:

•encourage more people to use public transport for most of their journey - better for the environment
•reduce traffic congestion - 1 full bus = 40 fewer cars
•provide a safe, attractive and accessible environment for customers to access services
•provide increased capacity for future public transport needs.

Proposed key features of the park 'n' ride
•parking for approximately 200 vehicles, including disability and motorcycle bays
•secure bicycle storage
•security lighting and CCTV monitoring
•drought-resistant landscaping
•direct pedestrian and cycle access
•upgraded bus waiting environments with sheltered areas, seating and lighting
•landscaped earth mound for screening in front of Bufalino Street
•vegetation buffer zone surrounding the facility
•vehicle access from Algester Road.

Why a park 'n' ride for Parkinson?
TransLink is planning for park 'n' ride facilities to support future growth on our busy transport network. TransLink has identified a demand for about 220 car spaces within the proposed Parkinson park 'n' ride to support the medium to long term transport needs of the local area.

The proposed park 'n' ride facility at Parkinson is part of a broader network of park 'n' ride intended to ease congestion along the Beaudesert Road - Mains Road corridor between Park Ridge, Browns Plains, Parkinson, Mt Gravatt and the city.

The proposed park 'n' ride at Parkinson has been located to service the gap between the park 'n' ride in the northern part of the corridor closer to the city and park 'n' ride in Logan. Its location adjoining Beaudesert Road provides a convenient place close to existing high frequency bus routes where residents from Parkinson and Calamvale can drive to and transfer onto a bus before continuing their journey towards Brisbane City.

Why was the proposed site chosen?
TransLink's network planning studies identified a need for a park 'n' ride in this region.

A feasibility study investigated 15 sites in Algester, Parkinson and Calamvale for the proposed facility. The site on the corner of Algester and Beaudesert Roads was chosen as the most appropriate site because it:

•allows safe and easy access for private vehicles to the facility
•provides safe pedestrian access to the bus stops adjacent to the proposed park 'n' ride facility
•has existing and suitable bus stops located immediately in the front of the site, on Algester Road and Beaudesert Road.
Planning for the proposed park 'n' ride is expected to be completed in mid to late 2011 and construction is scheduled to commence in early 2012.

Any changes to existing services?
There are no planned changes to bus services in this area.

Traffic conditions
Signage and traffic controllers will direct road users around eventual construction works as required.

We will try to keep disruptions to a minimum.

Keeping you informed
As the project progresses, TransLink will hold information sessions with local residents and businesses about planning for the proposed Parkinson park 'n' ride. You will be able to view concept designs and provide feedback to the project team.

Keep an eye on local newspaper or monitor the TransLink website for details of these information sessions.

[Golliwog]

A few things I've noted. First, if they're going to put in a Kiss 'n' Ride (its not marked on the thumbnail picture, but it is in the newsletter one) it should be as an indented bay on the side of the road, or at the very least, part of the driveway into it, not whee it is where they have to loop around through the parking lot to get to it. Second, they don't specify how many bike spaces they would be providing, but from the looks of it not many. I also think that as well as any secure bike spots they include, they should include a number of racks for the use of your standard bike lock which many if not most cyclists have. I would acutally propose the whole of the current Kiss 'n' ride bay be replaced with standard bike racks and those who want to get dropped there can jsut get dropped on the side of the road outside.

I would think that given the proximity to a large number of homes that if they put in a large number of bike racks which you could just use your own bike lock (the secure ones do have their uses, such as for those who want to store a bag or change of clothes with their bike) and did a letter box drop spruiking it to the locals that you would get cyclists using it.

[Golliwog]

Also, the location is a good one. All 3 BUZ routes in the area (130, 140 and 150) stop at this intersection, so it is a well serviced location.

[Jonno]

1970's thinking bound to fail in 2011. 

[somebody]

1970's thinking bound to fail in 2011. 

I tend to think a 140 extension would be better bang/buck.

[#Metro]

A few things I've noted. First, if they're going to put in a Kiss 'n' Ride (its not marked on the thumbnail picture, but it is in the newsletter one) it should be as an indented bay on the side of the road, or at the very least, part of the driveway into it, not whee it is where they have to loop around through the parking lot to get to it. Second, they don't specify how many bike spaces they would be providing, but from the looks of it not many. I also think that as well as any secure bike spots they include, they should include a number of racks for the use of your standard bike lock which many if not most cyclists have. I would acutally propose the whole of the current Kiss 'n' ride bay be replaced with standard bike racks and those who want to get dropped there can jsut get dropped on the side of the road outside.

I would think that given the proximity to a large number of homes that if they put in a large number of bike racks which you could just use your own bike lock (the secure ones do have their uses, such as for those who want to store a bag or change of clothes with their bike) and did a letter box drop spruiking it to the locals that you would get cyclists using it.

:bi

I absolutely agree. You can get, what, 10 bicycle racks for 1 car space?
Great idea Golliwog!