After all the apprehensions and fears preceding the opening of the Park and Drive system, the end result was a resounding success. Congratulations to all concerned.

If I am correct, the project is now in its second phase where a further 300 parking bays are about to be added.

Should one perhaps consider 45 degree herringbone pattern bays in preference to the 90 degree parking slots used in the first phase of the project? Admittedly 90 degree parking bays allow more vehicles to park next to each other but on the other hand this pattern demands a very wide aisle for vehicles to negotiate into and out of a parking bay.

A 45 degree herringbone pattern, on the other hand, might sacrifice a couple of cars at each end but will require a much narrower aisle, thus saving overall space. A herringbone pattern also makes parking easier as the car has to be turned only half the angle of a 90 degree bay to be parked. It is also easier and safer to reverse out of a 45 degree bay. A herringbone pattern is only appropriate for aisles that will carry traffic in one direction only.

Mine is a mere suggestion and is made without any knowledge of what the footprint of the second phase will be like. I cannot say that it would be a preferred utilisation of the limited space available, all I am saying is that it ought to be considered.