AGENDA R |
Local Traffic Committee Meeting
MAY 2020
The May 2020 meeting of the Inner West Local Traffic Committee will be held electronically with the Agenda emailed to Members for review. All comments are requested to be returned to Council by 5.00pm Tuesday 5 May 2020.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 4 May 2020 |
Function of the Local Traffic Committee
Background
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is legislated as the Authority responsible for the control of traffic on all NSW Roads. The RMS has delegated certain aspects of the control of traffic on local roads to councils. To exercise this delegation, councils must establish a local traffic committee and obtain the advice of the RMS and Police. The Inner West Council Local Traffic Committee has been constituted by Council as a result of the delegation granted by the RMS pursuant to Section 50 of the Transport Administration Act 1988.
Role of the Committee
The Local Traffic Committee is primarily a technical review and advisory committee which considers the technical merits of proposals and ensures that current technical guidelines are considered. It provides recommendations to Council on traffic and parking control matters and on the provision of traffic control facilities and prescribed traffic control devices for which Council has delegated authority. These matters are dealt with under Part A of the agenda and require Council to consider exercising its delegation.
In addition to its formal role as the Local Traffic Committee, the Committee may also be requested to provide informal traffic engineering advice on traffic matters not requiring Council to exercise its delegated function at that point in time, for example, advice to Council’s Development Assessment Section on traffic generating developments. These matters are dealt with under Part C of the agenda and are for information or advice only and do not require Council to exercise its delegation.
Committee Delegations
The Local Traffic Committee has no decision-making powers. The Council must refer all traffic related matters to the Local Traffic Committee prior to exercising its delegated functions. Matters related to State Roads or functions that have not been delegated to Council must be referred directly to the RMS or relevant organisation.
The Committee provides recommendations to Council. Should Council wish to act contrary to the advice of the Committee or if that advice is not supported unanimously by the Committee members, then the Police or RMS have an opportunity to appeal to the Regional Traffic Committee.
Committee Membership & Voting
Formal voting membership comprises the following:
· one representative of Council as nominated by Council;
· one representative of the NSW Police from each Local Area Command (LAC) within the LGA, being Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt and Ashfield LAC’s.
· one representative from the RMS; and
· State Members of Parliament (MP) for the electorates of Summer Hill, Newtown, Heffron, Canterbury, Strathfield and Balmain or their nominees.
Where the Council area is represented by more than one MP or covered by more than one Police LAC, representatives are only permitted to vote on matters which effect their electorate or LAC.
Informal (non-voting) advisors from within Council or external authorities may also attend Committee meetings to provide expert advice.
Committee Chair
Council’s representative will chair the meetings.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 4 May 2020 |
AGENDA |
1 Apologies
2 Disclosures of Interest
3 Confirmation of Minutes Page
Minutes of April 2020 Local Traffic Committee Meeting 4
4 Matters Arising from Council’s Resolution of Minutes
5 Part A – Items Where Council May Exercise Its Delegated Functions
Traffic Matters
ITEM Page
LTC0520 Item 1 Warren Road, Marrickville - Implementation of one-way traffic (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC) 17
LTC0520 Item 2 Horton Street, Marrickville between Amy Street and Illawarra Road - Temporary Full Road Closure for Street Party - Saturday 31 October 2020 between 2.00 and 7.00pm (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) 26
LTC0520 Item 3 Smidmore
Street, Marrickville – Marrickville Metro Expansion Works - Proposed
Shared Zone and One-way traffic restrictions
-– (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown Electorate /
Inner West PAC) 28
LTC0520 Item 4 Francis
Street, Enmore - Implementation of One-way traffic (Stanmore-Damun Ward /
Newtown Electorate /
Inner West PAC) 134
Parking Matters
Nil at the time of printing.
Late Items
Nil at time of printing.
6 Part B - Items for Information Only
Nil at the time of printing.
7 Part C - Items for General Advice
Nil at the time of printing.
8 General Business
9 Close of Meeting
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 4 May 2020 Minutes from April 2020 |
Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting
Held electronically in April 2020
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON
I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
Clr Victor Macri |
Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair) |
Bill Holliday |
Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain |
Sgt John Micallef |
NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command |
Sgt Paul Vlachos |
NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command |
Tanmila Samin Islam |
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) |
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OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE |
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Colin Jones |
Inner West Bicycle Coalition |
Adrian Prichard |
Transit Systems |
Clr Maghanita da Cruz |
Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward |
Manod Wickramasinghe |
IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager |
Christina Ip |
IWC’s Business Administration Officer |
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VISITORS |
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APOLOGIES: |
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DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Nil.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 2 March 2020 were confirmed. |
MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on Monday, 2 March 2020 are awaiting adoption.
EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
The representative for NSW Police – Inner West supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.
The Transit Systems representative supported all the Officer’s recommendations.
LTC0420 Item 1 Minor Traffic Facilities |
This report considers minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. The following disabled parking zones be removed as they are no longer required: a) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 47 Alfred Street, Rozelle;
b) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 24 and 26 Cannon Street, Stanmore;
c) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 15 Tamar Street Marrickville;
d) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 5 Isabella Street, Balmain; and
e) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 29 Phillip street Newtown.
2. The following ‘Disabled Parking’ zones be approved and installed:
a) 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 18 Carrington Street, Summer Hill;
b) 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone and ‘No Stopping (right)” zone at a statutory distance from Bruce Street be installed in front of No. 143 Albany Road, Stanmore; and
c) 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 38 Albert Street, Leichhardt.
3. The following ‘Works Zone’ zones be approved and installed:
a) 30m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the southern side of Gladstone Street, in front of No. 2-2A Gladstone Street, Newtown, for 12 weeks;
b) 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the eastern side of Elswick Street, in front of No. 73 Elswick Street, Leichhardt, for 12 weeks;
c) 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the northern side of Piper Street, on the side boundary of No. 2 Lonsdale Street, Lilyfield, for 12 weeks;
d) 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the south-eastern side of Wardell Road, in front of No. 166 Wardell Road, Marrickville, for 12 weeks;
e) 12.5m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the north-western side of High Street, in front of No. 39 High Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks; and
f) 12m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the northern side of Meeks Road, in front of No. 141 Meeks Road, Marrickville, for 12 weeks.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The following disabled parking zones be removed as they are no longer required: a) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 47 Alfred Street, Rozelle;
b) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 24 and 26 Cannon Street, Stanmore;
c) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 15 Tamar Street Marrickville;
d) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 5 Isabella Street, Balmain; and
e) 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 29 Phillip street Newtown.
2. The following ‘Disabled Parking’ zones be approved and installed:
a) 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 18 Carrington Street, Summer Hill;
b) 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone and ‘No Stopping (right)” zone at a statutory distance from Bruce Street be installed in front of No. 143 Albany Road, Stanmore; and
c) 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 38 Albert Street, Leichhardt.
3. The following ‘Works Zone’ zones be approved and installed:
a) 30m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the southern side of Gladstone Street, in front of No. 2-2A Gladstone Street, Newtown, for 12 weeks;
b) 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the eastern side of Elswick Street, in front of No. 73 Elswick Street, Leichhardt, for 12 weeks;
c) 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the northern side of Piper Street, on the side boundary of No. 2 Lonsdale Street, Lilyfield, for 12 weeks;
d) 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the south-eastern side of Wardell Road, in front of No. 166 Wardell Road, Marrickville, for 12 weeks;
e) 12.5m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the north-western side of High Street, in front of No. 39 High Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks; and
f) 12m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed on the northern side of Meeks Road, in front of No. 141 Meeks Road, Marrickville, for 12 weeks.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 2 Dobroyd Parade to Hawthorne Parade bicycle contraflow |
SUMMARY Detailed design plans have been prepared for a contra-flow bicycle facility between Dobroyd Parade and Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield. Consultation with affected residents and owners was undertaken on the draft detailed design plans in February and March 2020. It is recommended that the detail design plans are approved for construction.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. The proposed diversion plan for pedestrian and cyclists for future works along the Bay Run be noted; and
2. The plan (Attachment 1) for a contra-flow cycle facility in the one-way link road between Dobroyd Parade and Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield be approved for construction and be implemented in advance of the Bay Run works.
DISCUSSION
Clr da Cruz asked whether detailed plans for the pedestrian crossing point on Boomerang Street at Robson Park were available. Council Officers advised that detailed design plans will be prepared and brought back to a future Local Traffic Committee meeting. Detailed plans will also be prepared for other treatments required to facilitate the proposed Bay Run diversions.
The Burwood PAC representative supported the recommendation and stated that all roads that are currently being altered to facilitate these temporary changes should be fully reinstated to vehicle traffic use. Council Officers advised that the intention is to retain the contraflow arrangements on a permanent basis. This will provide a better-connected cycle network and will not affect existing vehicle flows. Noting the comments from Burwood PAC, Council Officers will have the treatments reviewed following the Bay Run works.
The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition raised concern about safety for pedestrians and cyclists at the intersection of Timbrell Drive/Mortley Avenue/City West Link due to the narrow footpaths, lack of pedestrian crossing facilities on the northern-eastern arm of the intersection and absence of bike lanterns.
Concern was also raised about the lack of safety barriers along City West Link, which might protect users of the Bay Run from vehicles leaving the City West Link.
The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition commented that they support the contra-flow as a permanent facility. In addition, the representative requested central line marking in Tillock Street to provide traffic separation near its junction with Crescent Street.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The proposed diversion plan for pedestrian and cyclists for future works along the Bay Run be noted; and
2. The plan (Attachment 1) for a contra-flow cycle facility in the one-way link road between Dobroyd Parade and Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield be approved for construction and be implemented in advance of the Bay Run works.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 3 Greenway on-road cycle route |
SUMMARY Detailed design plans have been prepared for Greenway On-Road works. The detailed design plans are based on the Greenway Concept Designs endorsed by Council in May 2019. Consultation was undertaken across the corridor during the Concept Design phase. Specific consultation to affected residents and owners was undertaken on the draft detailed design plans. It is recommended that the detail design plans are approved for construction.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plans (Attachment 1) for the Greenway on-road works be approved for construction
DISCUSSION
The TfNSW representative stated that ‘Give Way’ priorities must be set, with signage, at the raised intersections of Windsor Lane/Weston Street and Channel Street/Weston Street, Dulwich Hill. The Committee members agreed to add this requirement to the recommendation
The representative for the Member for Balmain asked whether the type of vegetation proposed for the garden beds, had the potential to obscure motorists’ sightlines. Council Officers advised that low vegetation such as grasses and prostrate shrubs are proposed in garden beds on approach to pedestrian crossings. These garden beds will be monitored and regularly maintained by Council.
The representative for the Member for Balmain also asked if cyclists are obliged to dismount before using the designated bicycle crossing lanes and if the proposed cyclist crossing would be the same height as the pedestrian crossing.
The Transport for NSW representative confirmed that this crossing treatment would provide priority for pedestrians and mounted cyclists, at the same time, over vehicles. Council Officers advised that the proposed bicycle crossing on Ewart Street and Hercules Street will be at the same height as the adjacent pedestrian crossing.
The representative for the Member for Balmain also expressed concern that oncoming vehicles will conflict with cyclists using the crossing unless the driver sees signage that makes the crossing priority clear (e.g. ‘Give Way’ signage) and noted that a State-wide public education campaign may also be required.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420
Item 4 Probert Street, Newtown – Proposal for
Car Share Parking Space |
SUMMARY A request has been received from a GoGet Car Share representative for the installation of an on-street dedicated ‘Car Share’ parking space in the vicinity of the intersection of Probert Street and Bishopgate Street, Newtown for an existing floating car share vehicle in the area.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT a 6 metre 'No Parking Authorised Car Share Vehicles Excepted' restriction be installed on the western side of Probert Street, adjacent to property No. 34 Bishopgate Street, Newtown.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT a 6 metre 'No Parking Authorised Car Share Vehicles Excepted' restriction be installed on the western side of Probert Street, adjacent to property No. 34 Bishopgate Street, Newtown.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420
Item 5 Victoria Road, Marrickville – Temporary
relocation of Taxi Zone |
SUMMARY A request has been received from MLA Transport Planning for the temporary relocation of the existing Taxi Zone in Smidmore Street to Victoria Road, Marrickville outside the northern entrance to Marrickville Metro during Marrickville Metro Expansion works. The relocation will be temporary from early 2020 for a period of approximately 9 months, until the new permanent Taxi Zone is relocated on the south side of Smidmore Street within the new one-way system proposed for Smidmore Street, Marrickville.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the temporary relocation of the ‘Taxi Zone’ and associated signage from the northern side of Smidmore Street (outside Marrickville Metro) to the southern side of Victoria Road, Marrickville, replacing 25m of the existing ‘2P 8.30am–6pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ parking restrictions be approved.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the temporary relocation of the ‘Taxi Zone’ and associated signage from the northern side of Smidmore Street (outside Marrickville Metro) to the southern side of Victoria Road, Marrickville, replacing 25m of the existing ‘2P 8.30am–6pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ parking restrictions be approved.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 6 Richardsons Crescent, Marrickville - Proposed Pedestrian (zebra) Crossing - Design Plan 10116 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC) |
SUMMARY Council has approved the provision of a pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Richardsons Crescent, Marrickville (adjacent to Mackey Park) to provide a safer crossing environment for pedestrians, particularly school children. A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed pedestrian crossing on Richardsons Crescent, at the existing kerb blisters.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed pedestrian (zebra) crossing, associated line marking and signage on Richardsons Crescent, Marrickville (western leg), at the existing kerb blisters (as per attached Design Plan 10116) be APPROVED.
DISCUSSION
The TfNSW representative commented that the width of the pedestrian crossing was not provided in the design and stated that it must be 3.6m wide. Council Officers confirmed that the pedestrian crossing width will be 3.6m.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed pedestrian (zebra) crossing, associated line marking and signage on Richardsons Crescent, Marrickville (western leg), at the existing kerb blisters (as per attached Design Plan 10116) be APPROVED.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 7 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield-Proposed Upgrade of Existing Pedestrian Crossing- DA Condition Under Re-Development of the Ashfield Aquatic Centre (160-178 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield) (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC) |
SUMMARY Under condition of Development Consent, the existing crossing outside the current re-development of Ashfield Aquatic Centre, premises 160-178 Elizabeth Street, is proposed to be upgraded to improve pedestrian safety in the area for patrons attending the pool and the community in general.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed upgrade of the existing at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Elizabeth Street, Ashfield outside the Ashfield Aquatic Centre 160-178 Elizabeth Street, to a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing (as per plan 387086-MMD-00-CC-DR-C-8015 Rev (D)), be approved.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed upgrade of the existing at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Elizabeth Street, Ashfield outside the Ashfield Aquatic Centre 160-178 Elizabeth Street, to a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing (as per plan 387086-MMD-00-CC-DR-C-8015 Rev (D)), be approved.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 8 James Street, Summer Hill - Temporary Full Road Closure for substation electrical conduit connection (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC) |
SUMMARY An application has been received for the temporary full road closure of James Street, Summer Hill, between Henson Street and Old Canterbury Road from 15 May to 28 June 2020, between 7.00am-5.00pm Mon-Sat, to carry out major (high voltage) HV underground electrical conduit connection to a new Zone Substation being constructed on the corner of James Street and Old Canterbury Road.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of James Street (between Henson Street and Old Canterbury Road), Summer Hill, for major electrical conduit works be approved from 15 May to 28 June 2020, between 7.00am-5.00pm Mon-Sat (with an additional 2 week contingency period thereafter); subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
DISCUSSION
Clr da Cruz requested that footpaths be clear of obstructions and trip hazards (e.g. detour signage and witches hats) and that appropriate pedestrian detours be set up.
Council Officers advised that they will work with the applicant to ensure pedestrian detours are established (if required) and to ensure pedestrians are not obstructed or exposed to trip hazards as part of the works.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of James Street (between Henson Street and Old Canterbury Road), Summer Hill, for major electrical conduit works be approved from 15 May to 28 June 2020, between 7.00am-5.00pm Mon-Sat (with an additional 2 week contingency period thereafter); subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 9 Terry Street, Rozelle - Proposed extension of on-street bicycle path (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) |
SUMMARY Council has finalised a design plan for the proposed extension of an on-street bicycle path on Terry Street, between Victoria Road and Margaret Street, Rozelle to improve road safety for road users.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10123) for the proposed extension of the on-street cycle path on Terry Street, between Victoria Road and Margaret Street, Rozelle be approved.
DISCUSSION
The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative requested consideration of a widened up-hill cycle lane (to 1.7m); further consideration into the transition of the uphill cycle lane with the Terry Street roundabout; and review of the integration of the down-hill cycle lane with the Victoria Road shared path. Council officers will separately review this request. The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10123) for the proposed extension of the on-street cycle path on Terry Street, between Victoria Road and Margaret Street, Rozelle be approved.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 10 Intersection of Cecil Street and Chandos Street, Ashfield - 'No Stopping' restrictions to corners (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC) |
SUMMARY
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. 10 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the northern side of Cecil Street, east of Chandos Street, Ashfield;
2. 8.5 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the southern side of Cecil Street, east of Chandos Street, Ashfield (up to the existing street tree);
3. 8.0 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the eastern side of Chandos Street, north of Cecil Street (up to the existing street tree), followed by ‘No Stopping Australia Post Vehicles Excepted’ between 8.0m and 17.8m north of Cecil Street; and
4. 10.0 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the eastern side of Chandos Street, south of Cecil Street.
DISCUSSION
The Burwood PAC representative requested that all proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be placed at the statutory 10m distance from the corners. Council Officers advised that the signs were recommended at 8.5m on the southern side of Cecil Street, east of Chandos Street and at 8m on Chandos Street, north of Cecil Street to avoid placing them behind the mature street trees. Council Officers advised that the presence of the tree will still prevent parking within 10m of the intersection (as per TfNSW standards) but the sign would be more conspicuous to motorists if placed prior to the tree.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. 10 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the northern side of Cecil Street, east of Chandos Street, Ashfield;
2. 8.5 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the southern side of Cecil Street, east of Chandos Street, Ashfield (up to the existing street tree);
3. 8.0 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the eastern side of Chandos Street, north of Cecil Street (up to the existing street tree), followed by ‘No Stopping Australia Post Vehicles Excepted’ between 8.0m and 17.8m north of Cecil Street; and
4. 10.0 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the eastern side of Chandos Street, south of Cecil Street.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 11 Hercules Street, Ashfield-Timed extension of disabled parking zone (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC) |
SUMMARY Council has received requests to have the existing (2 space) disabled parking zone on the eastern side of Hercules Street, south of Brown Street, Ashfield extended in time to operate from 10.00am-8.00pm Mon-Sun” instead of “10.00am-6.00pm Mon-Sun”.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the existing ‘Disabled Parking 10.00am-6.00pm Mon-Sun’ zone (2 spaces) on the eastern side of Hercules Street, Ashfield, south of Brown Street, be modified to ‘Disabled Parking 10.00am-8.00pm Mon-Sun’.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the existing ‘Disabled Parking 10.00am-6.00pm Mon-Sun’ zone (2 spaces) on the eastern side of Hercules Street, Ashfield, south of Brown Street, be modified to ‘Disabled Parking 10.00am-8.00pm Mon-Sun’.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 12 Darling Street, Balmain - Proposed 'No Stopping' Restriction at Intersection with Ann Street (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) |
SUMMARY Concerns have been raised regarding illegal parking within the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone, restricting the visibility of vehicles turning onto Darling Street from Ann Street, Balmain.
Officer’s Recommendation
That the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be signposted on the southern side of Darling Street, east of Ann Street.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be signposted on the southern side of Darling Street, east of Ann Street.
For motion: Unanimous |
LTC0420 Item 13 Balmain Road, Lilyfied (between Perry Street and Lilyfield Road) - Proposed Bus Zones (Baludarri - Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC) |
SUMMARY Transit Systems, in consultation with Transport for NSW, has advised Council that three new bus zones are proposed to be installed on Balmain Road, Lilyfield (between Perry Street and Lilyfield Road) to provide improved service coverage and improvements to the reliability of bus services.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the following restrictions be installed:
1. 18m ‘Bus Zone’ on the western side of Balmain Road, Lilyfield (north of Lilyfield Road – adjacent to the driveway of 115 Lilyfield Road);
2. 24m ‘Bus Zone’ on the western side of Balmain Road, Lilyfield (south of Perry Street – opposite Point Street); and
3. 18m ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Balmain Road, Lilyfield (south of Edward Street) followed by a 6m ‘Disabled Parking space immediately to the south.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the following restrictions be installed:
For motion: Unanimous |
General Business
LTC0420 Item 14 Request for shared path on Parramatta Road, Leichhardt
The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition requested that, in response to the death of a cyclist on Parramatta Road, Leichhardt, Transport for NSW be asked to investigate a shared path on Parramatta Road between Crystal Street and Railway Street as this is the narrowest section of Parramatta Road.
This concluded the business of the meeting.
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 4 May 2020
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Subject: Warren Road, Marrickville - Implementation of one-way traffic (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)
Prepared By: Sunny Jo - Traffic and Parking Planner
Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
SUMMARY
Transport for NSW has given in principle support for the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the one-way westbound traffic in Warren Road between Carrington and Illawarra Roads. Additional changes at the traffic signals are required at the Warren Road and Illawarra Road intersection in addition to changes to signage and linemarking and it is recommended that this work be listed in Council’s future Capital Works Program.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT: 1. It be noted that Transport for NSW has given in principle support for the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) of the one-way westbound traffic changes in Warren Road between Carrington Road and Illawarra Road, Marrickville;
2. Traffic signal works at the intersection of Warren Road and Illawarra Road and one-way westbound conversion of Warren Road, be listed in Council’s future Capital Works Program with an estimated project cost of $120,000;
3. The one-way westbound traffic restrictions including associated signposting and linemarking (Attachment 2 & 3) in Warren Road between Carrington Road and Illawarra Road, Marrickville be approved and installed in conjunction with the planned traffic signal works at the intersection of Warren Road and Illawarra Road;
4. It be noted that Renwick Street has been included in Council’s Slow Down in My Street and Speed Radar programs, including the installation of edge lines in Renwick Street; and
5. The 3t Truck Load Limit be removed in Renwick Street as part of the One-way implementation in Warren Road.
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BACKGROUND
The Traffic Committee at its meeting held 5 August 2019 considered a report on the Warren Road traffic study to improve traffic flow and safety in Warren Road, Marrickville and recommended that:
1. A westbound one-way traffic movement in Warren Road between Carrington Road and Illawarra Road, be supported “in-principle”.
2. Council Officers continue to liaise with RMS and provide any further information requested to assist their review of the TMP.
3. A further report be provided to the Traffic Committee once RMS review of TMP is completed.
OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
Following Council’s support for the one-way proposal, a TMP was submitted to Transport for NSW (formerly RMS) for consideration (Attachment 1). This included SIDRA intersection modelling at Warren Road/Illawarra Road and Illawarra Road/Renwick Street intersections. TfNSW has assessed the TMP and has raised no objections to the one-way arrangement.
The changes required to implement the one-way traffic changes include modification to the signalised intersection of Warren Road and Illawarra Road and changes to linemarking and signage in Warren Road.
The proposed linemarking and signage changes are shown in Attachments 2 and 3 and include:
· Removal of ‘No Parking 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions on south side of Warren Road, reinstating approximately 24 spaces of unrestricted parking;
· Full-time ‘No Parking’ zone opposite driveways to industrial property 47 Warren Road, to retain truck access;
· Installation of one-way signs and removal of signs facing eastbound traffic in Warren Road;
· Linemarking to discourage right turns from Excelsior Parade to Warren Road; and
· Removal of 3t GVM Truck Load Limit in Renwick Street.
It should be noted that a site trial was organised for a 13.3m length Woolworths delivery truck in August 2019 under traffic control and Police notification to observe the left turn movement from Warren Road to Illawarra Road southbound, followed by the left turn to Renwick Street, and the through movement past the existing roundabout at Excelsior Parade. No access issues were identified during the trial and Woolworths Group has indicated support for the one-way restrictions and changes to the truck route.
As previously reported to the LTC, road safety education measures and linemarking are proposed in Renwick Street, including Slow Down in My Street and Speed Radar programs. The existing 3t GVM Truck Load Limit will need to be lifted in Renwick Street; however, until the one-way proposal is implemented in Warren Road, it is proposed that the load limit remain.
A recent review of the reported crashes in Warren Road indicates no new crashes were reported between January 2018 and December 2019. Local residents however reported a number of additional tow-away crashes and incidents during these periods.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Consultation was undertaken in June 2019 and provided three options to the community to improve traffic flow and safety in Warren Road. The community supported the one-way westbound traffic option with a 72.8% support rate.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The project cost estimate for the signage and linemarking, traffic signal improvements, and notification is $120,000 and is proposed to be included in Council’s future works program.
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Warren Road - TMP |
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Warren Road - Linemarking Plan |
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Warren Road - signage plan |
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 4 May 2020
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Subject: Horton Street, Marrickville between Amy Street and Illawarra Road - Temporary Full Road Closure for Street Party - Saturday 31 October 2020 between 2.00 and 7.00pm (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)
Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
SUMMARY
An application has been received from a resident for the temporary full road closure of Horton Street, Marrickville between Amy Street and Illawarra Road for a period of five hours on Saturday, 31 October 2020 in order to hold a street party. It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Horton Street, Marrickville between Amy Street and Illawarra Road for a period of five hours on Saturday, 31 October 2020 between 2.00 and 7.00pm be APPROVED, in order to hold a street party, subject to the Conditions of Approval as set out in the Street Party Application Form and the following conditions:
1. Latest government and health advice on convid-19 is followed at the time of the event including gatherings and/or social distancing restrictions;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;
3. The applicant is to set out the road closure as per the attached typical Traffic Control Plan (TCP) and a 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; and
4. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed. |
BACKGROUND
Council’s Neighbourhood Street Party Guidelines state, in relation to road closures, that:
“As a guide, to be eligible for a road closure to hold a neighbourhood street party your street: must be a local residential street block, cul-de-sac or laneway; must not carry significant traffic volume; must not be a major transport route or contain bus routes; must not provide access to railway stations and associated parking; must not block access to shopping centres, carparks or interfere with commercial or business operations.
Neighbourhood street parties are non-commercial events and the following activities are prohibited: the erection of temporary structures, jumping castles or other entertainment devices; the sale of food or drink or fundraising; Live performers or amplified music; road closure and road occupation after dark.”
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
OFFICER COMMENTS
Horton Street is a local road carrying around 450 vehicles per day. It is a two-way road with one travel lane in each direction, in addition to kerbside parking lanes. Parking is unrestricted along both sides of the road and there have been no RMS recorded crashes for last five years.
According to the RMS ‘Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events’ a small street party is considered as a ‘Class 3’ event. Impacts of the road closure for the event are considered minimal. Vehicular access for residents/businesses is to be maintained during the closure, where possible. A typical ‘standard’ Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for the Closure is reproduced below.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The proposed temporary full road closure of Horton Street, Marrickville between Amy Street and Illawarra Road for a period of five hours on Saturday 31 October 2020 has been advertised.
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 4 May 2020
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Subject: Smidmore Street, Marrickville –
Marrickville Metro Expansion Works - Proposed Shared Zone and One-way traffic
restrictions
-– (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown Electorate /
Inner West PAC)
Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
SUMMARY
MLA Transport Planning (MLATP) has submitted plans as part of the Marrickville Metro Expansion works for the proposed ‘10km/h Shared Zone’; one-way traffic arrangements; and parking changes in Smidmore Street, Marrickville.
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT
1. The proposed changes to traffic and parking conditions in Smidmore Street, Marrickville (between Murray Street and the site access) as per plans submitted by MLATP (80216045-CV-1BPD-02-061-062-02-061 – Revision 6) be approved including:
a. ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ incorporating a westbound one-way section in Smidmore Street, Marrickville (between Murray Street and the site access), subject to separate approval of the ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ and TMP from Transport for NSW (including notification requirements); b. Roundabout located midblock in Smidmore Street, Marrickville between: the site access; one-way section of Smidmore Street; and the two-way section of Smidmore Street; c. associated changes to signage and line marking in Smidmore Street be approved including ‘Bus Zones, ‘No Stopping’ zones, ‘No Parking’ zones, ‘Taxi Zones’ and ‘2P’ parking restrictions.
2. The proposed Taxi Zone in Smidmore Street as shown on the submitted plans (80216045-CV-1BPD-02-061-062-02-061 – Revision 6) be extended by 6m (one space) into the adjacent proposed ‘2P’ zone on the southern side of Smidmore Street.
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BACKGROUND & OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed expansion of Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre was first granted planning approval in March 2012. Following this, there were several subsequent approved modifications. In October 2017, a Section 75W (S75W) application was submitted to the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) seeking approval to refine and enhance the approved development. The S75W modification included the following proposals as relevant to this Local Traffic Committee report:
· Smidmore Street is to be converted to one-way between Murray Street and the site access with the Smidmore Street access permitting left in traffic movements from Smidmore Street and right out traffic movements to Smidmore Street.
· a ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ on Smidmore Street connecting the new pedestrian entrance to the existing Centre.
· A roundabout at the existing shopping centre vehicular entry/egress point is proposed to facilitate U-turns for eastbound vehicles who do not wish to enter the existing shopping centre carpark and to allow taxis to access the designated parking
These proposals seek to reduce vehicle volumes in Smidmore Street to facilitate a reinvigorated public domain and pedestrian friendly environment.
It is noted that a ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ is a Transport for NSW sanctioned speed management device. As such, TfNSW require any proposed ‘Shared Zones’ to comply with the criteria set out for a shared zone. The applicants report on the Shared Zone is shown in Attachment 3.
Additionally, the following parking changes are proposed as per Attachment 1:
· relocation of ‘Taxi Zone’ to the southern side of Smidmore Street west of the site access;
· relocation of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ to the southern side of Smidmore Street, west of Murray Street;
· Provision of ‘2P 8:30am-6pm Mon-Fri; 8:30am-12:30pm Sat’ restrictions on the southern side of Smidmore Street, west of the proposed ‘Taxi Zone’.
The applicant notes that:
· “Appropriate pedestrian notification around the proposed shared zone is shown on the signage and line marking plan” and
· “These details are as per RMS standards for shared zones. This includes signage delineating the start and end of the shared zone. Longitudinal line marking is shown to additionally highlight the edge of the nominated vehicle pathway. Other methods are also proposed such as changes in pavement, removal of street kerbs and inclusion of bollards.”
Traffic Management Plan
The Traffic management Plan (TMP) is provided in Attachment 2. The proposed one-way arrangement on Smidmore Street will result in previous eastbound through traffic being re-distributed via Edinburgh Road and Murray Street as shown by the following plan.
A separate report will be provided to the Traffic Committee regarding proposed changes to Edinburgh Road and Murray Street associated with the development.
The TMP states that “The modelling results indicate that the Smidmore Street intersections and the intersections along the diverted route would continue to have satisfactory operation
following the completion of the proposed development.”
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
All works and costs of implementation works associated with the Shared Zone proposal will be borne by the applicant.
CONSULTATION
The ‘Shared Zone’ proposal was part of the development assessment which was previously advertised. Further notification with the immediate and wider community will be undertaken prior to final TfNSW approval.
The Taxi Council has requested that the proposed ‘Taxi Zone’ on the southern side of Smidmore Street be extended to provide an additional parking space to cater for the demand to be generated by the development.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the proposed treatments including the implementation of the ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ in Smidmore Street and one-way restrictions be supported in principle and submitted to TfNSW (RMS) for their concurrence.
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Signage and Linemarking Plan |
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Traffic Management plan |
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Shared Zone report |
Local Traffic Committee Meeting 4 May 2020
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Subject: Francis Street, Enmore - Implementation of
One-way traffic (Stanmore-Damun Ward / Newtown Electorate /
Inner West PAC)
Prepared By: Sunny Jo - Traffic and Parking Planner
Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
SUMMARY
As per the approved Marrickville East Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Plan, it is proposed that the traffic arrangement in Francis Street, Enmore be modified to one-way traffic between Lynch Avenue and Enmore Road to improve traffic flow and safety.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The northbound one-way traffic in Francis Street, Enmore from Lynch Avenue to Enmore Road be approved as per the attached signage plan, subject to Transport for NSW approval of the Traffic Management Plan; and
2. Council notify residents of Francis Street and nearby streets of the changes and also through Variable Message Signs (VMS) prior to changes being implemented.
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BACKGROUND & OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
Council is proposing to change the traffic arrangement in Francis Street, Enmore to one- way traffic between Lynch Avenue and Enmore Road. The purpose of changing the existing two-way traffic into a one-way northbound flow is to improve traffic flow and safety as there are very limited opportunities for two-way passing in Francis Street due to its narrow width and very high parking demand.
The proposal was part of the approved Marrickville East Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Plan, which was on public exhibition for community comment in late 2016. The Marrickville East LATM was endorsed and approved by Council at its meeting on 28 February 2017.
Francis Street is a local street with a narrow road carriageway varying between 4.9m and 5.5m. The street is on a straight alignment and 250m in length, predominantly surrounded by residential terrace houses on both sides and provides vehicular access to the rear of properties in Edgeware Road. On street parking levels are very high throughout the day as a significant proportion of premises in this area do not have off-street parking spaces.
Street Name |
Francis Street |
Section |
Between Lynch Avenue and Enmore Road |
Carriageway width (m) kerb to kerb |
4.9-5-5m |
Carriageway type |
Two-way road, single lane carriageway width with kerbside parking on west side |
Classification |
Local |
Speed Limit |
50km/h |
85th percentile speed (km/h) |
32km/h (bidirectional, 2012 data) |
Vehicles per day (AADT) |
126 (bidirectional, 2012 data) |
Reported crash history |
Nil for the 5 year data ending in June 2018. |
Heavy vehicle volume (%) |
3 |
Parking arrangements |
Unrestricted parking on west side, east side parking is prohibited by existing driveways. |
Parking is permitted on the west side however two-way passing is difficult as there are only three possible locations with that can be used as a passing bay. Generally, the northern end provides some passing opportunities, however the two other locations are narrow driveways and impractical to use as a passing bay.
Francis Street was included in the Marrickville East LATM study that was undertaken in 2015. Under the study Francis Street was identified for a conversion to a northbound one- way traffic to eliminate vehicle conflicts in opposing directions, as the street has very few passing opportunities.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
A letter outlining the above proposal was mailed out to 311 recipients in Francis Street and neighbouring streets in February and March 2020.
A total of 30 submissions were received, including a petition with names from 17 properties in support of the one-way proposal. A total of 29 of the responses supported the proposal and one objected.
The main concerns from Francis Street and surrounding residents were regarding vehicular access from their garages and the safety travelling down the street. It was noted that one submission opposed the proposal due to the inconvenience of having to enter Francis Street from Lynch Avenue instead of Enmore Road, as the respondent resides closer to Enmore Road. A suggestion from the petition suggested the erection of speed humps in addition to the one-way traffic changes, which is primarily upon the potential collision of pedestrian and vehicle at excessive speed. Council’s study conducted in 2012 suggested that 85th percentile travel speed is 32 km/h, which is lower than the local speed limit and appropriate for a laneway. Council will monitor traffic as the changes are implemented and undertake further action if necessary.
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Francis Street, Enmore - Signposting Plan |
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Traffic Management Plan |