Reversed-angled parking provides motorists with better vision of pedestrians, bicyclists, motor vehicles, and other road users as they exit a parking space to enter moving traffic. In comparison, drivers using traditional pull-in angle parking often have difficulty seeing other traffic as they back out of the space, increasing the risk of collisions with pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vehicles.
Reversed-angle parking positions the back of the vehicle next to the sidewalk, enabling easier loading and unloading. It also promotes passengers (especially children) to enter and exit the vehicle towards the sidewalk instead of stepping toward traffic.
In California, Class II bike lanes are not permitted behind pull-in angled parking, but are allowed behind reversed-angled parking. Compared to parallel parking, reverse angle parking avoids the open-door zone hazard and often provides more parking spaces.
The City of King City recently implemented reversed-angled parking and will review this pilot project at the meeting. Principal Engineer Bilse will share information on a project to install reverse-angled parking in the City of Carlsbad.