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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Adeshola Ore

Victoria looks to ditch car park minimums for apartments near public transport

a train passing apartment buildings in Brunswick
Victoria is considering removing minimum car parking in areas a short walking distance from public transport. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/The Guardian

Victoria could scrap car parking requirements for new apartment blocks near public transport hubs in a bid to reduce the cost of residential developments and ease traffic congestion.

The state’s transport department completed a discussion paper late last year that considered reforms to car parking and bicycle facilities. The proposals, first reported by the Age, include removing minimum car parking in areas a short walking distance from public transport.

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