Parking affects far more than where we leave our cars. Itinfluences our main streets, local businesses, public transport, shopping centres and the way our communities grow.

In this episode of Streets and People, Wendy Nashspeaks with urban planner Dr David Mepham, author of Rethinking Parking: Planning and Urban Design Perspectives, about why parking reform matters and how parking decisions shape the places we use every day.

David explores why people often have such strong reactions to parking, the impact of minimum parking requirements, how shopping centres and railway stations have evolved, and why understanding lived experience leads to better planning decisions.

Along the way, he shares practical examples from projectsincluding the Gold Coast Light Rail, discusses the unintended consequences of park-and-ride facilities, and reflects on a simple experience—pushing a friend's stroller—that changed the way he thought about planning.

Whether you're interested in transport, urban planning, localgovernment or simply curious about why our towns and cities look the way they do, this conversation offers practical insights into creating places that are welcoming, functional and enjoyable for everyone.

Check out our website for more info: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/parking-reform-park-ride/

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