About the Policy
Strathfield Council supports car share in the LGA. Car Sharing is a convenient and cost-effective alternative to private car ownership. It complements sustainable transport modes such as walking, cycling and public transport, thereby reducing private vehicle use and parking demand, by enabling residents and local businesses convenient access to vehicles for short periods. As well as being cost effective, there are environmental benefits through an overall reduction in car use, and through the use of environmentally friendly vehicles. In order to provide residents of Strathfield ongoing access to car share options a draft policy has been prepared to formalise the use of on street and public off-street parking areas by Car Share operators.
The purpose of this Policy is to provide a framework that supports Car Share activities in the Strathfield LGA. This policy supports the Strathfield Council’s Community Strategic Plan to facilitate and support an alternative mobility option with the potential to reduce private car ownership, road congestion, parking demand and air pollution.
The Policy provides the conditions under which Car Share is permitted in Strathfield Council.
The objectives of this policy are to:
a) The purpose of the Policy is to manage the car share parking in the Strathfield Local Government Area (LGA) in a fair and equitable manner.
b) This policy applies to car share spaces located on Strathfield Council streets or property.
c) The car sharing program is open to both existing and new operators who meet the requirements of this policy. In order to qualify for a dedicated car share space, the operator must:- Have in place, or be developing, a network of cars in locations that are accessible to all members.
- Allow any licensed driver over the age of 18 to join, subject to reasonable terms and conditions.
- Supply an internet and phone-based booking system available to members 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, allowing immediate booking of vehicles.
- Ensure that no vehicle is booked for longer than four days unless a replacement vehicle is provided for the space.
- Prohibit the routine long-duration reservation or exclusive use, including overnight use, of a car sharing space by any one user, either individual or business.
d) Multiple car share operators can provide services within the Strathfield LGA in line with Council’s Car Share Policy.
e) Allocated car share spaces may not be transferred between operators. Car Share operators may apply to Council for the installation of a dedicated car share space
f) Council will consult with residents and businesses in the immediate vicinity of a proposed car share space.
g) Once approved, dedicated and exclusive spaces for authorised car share vehicles will be installed by Council, by way of RMS approved signage only.
Have your Say
You are invited to provide feedback on the draft Car Share Policy.
By email, to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
By mail, addressed to Strathfield Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135. Please mark your submission Draft Car Share Policy – Public Exhibition
Last day to provide feedback is 19 March 2025
What happens next?
The feedback received will be incorporated into the final policy which will be considered by Council.
