Vehicle Access
The location, type and design of vehicle access points have significant impacts on the streetscape, the site layout and the building facade design. It is important that vehicle access is integrated with site planning from an early stage to balance any potential conflicts with traffic patterns, streetscape elements and safe pedestrian access.
The impact of vehicle access points on the street can be minimised by locating them on secondary frontages
Vehicle access points are designed and located to achieve safety, minimise conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles and create high quality streetscapes.
Clear sightlines help to keep pedestrians safe. Locating entries to car parks at the lowest level of the site reduces ramp length
Design Guidance
Car park access should be integrated with the building’s overall facade.
Design solutions may include:
• the materials and colour palette to minimise visibility from the street
• security doors or gates at entries that minimise voids in the facade
• where doors are not provided, the visible interior reflects the facade design and the building services, pipes and ducts are concealed.
Car park entries should be located behind the building line.
Vehicle entries should be located at the lowest point of the site minimising ramp lengths, excavation and impacts on the building form and layout.
Car park entry and access should be located on secondary streets or lanes where available.
Vehicle standing areas that increase driveway width and encroach into setbacks should be avoided.
Access point locations should avoid headlight glare to habitable rooms.
Adequate separation distances should be provided between vehicle entries and street intersections.
The width and number of vehicle access points should be limited to the minimum.
Visual impact of long driveways should be minimised through changing alignments and screen planting.
The need for large vehicles to enter or turn around within the site should be avoided.
Garbage collection, loading and servicing areas are screened.
Clear sight lines should be provided at pedestrian and vehicle crossings.
Traffic calming devices such as changes in paving material or textures should be used where appropriate.
Pedestrian and vehicle access should be separated and distinguishable. Design solutions may include:
• changes in surface materials
• level changes
• the use of landscaping for separation
Vehicle and pedestrian access should be clearly separated to improve pedestrian safety and comfort
The visual impact of vehicle entries can be minimised by an offset alignment of the driveway and screen planting
Where possible vehicle access points should not dominate the streetscape and be limited to the minimum width possible
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