Agenda of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 June 2020

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held electronically and via Skype on 4 May 2020

Skype meeting commenced at 10.00am

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
Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Maryanne Duggan	Representative for Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield
Sgt John Micallef	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command
SC Anthony Kenny	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Tanmila Samin Islam	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Adrian Prichard	Transit Systems
Clr Maghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward
Cathy Edwards-Davis	IWC’s Director Infrastructure
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Traffic and Parking Planner
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Robert Lewis	Item 3 and Item 5 – AMP Capital
Aaron Todd	Item 3 and Item 5 – Adco Constructions
Jeff Kingston	Item 3 and Item 5 – Adco Constructions
Michael Lee	Item 3 and Item 5 – MLA
Adrian Lu	Item 3 and Item 5 – Cardno
Joshua Lim	Item 3 and Item 5 – Cardno

APOLOGIES:

Nil.

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in April 2020 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in March and April 2020 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 28 April 2020.

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 representative for NSW Police – Burwood confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting in April 2020 and provided no further comments as the items did not relate to the Burwood Police Area Command.

The Transit Systems representative supported all the Officer’s recommendations.

LTC0520 Item 1 Warren Road, Marrickville - Implementation of one-way traffic (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

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.

Officer’s 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.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative requested that part 3 of the recommendation include “subject to TfNSW approval of the TMP and TCS design”. This is to allow Council officers to finalise the Traffic Signal design to meet TfNSW requirements and incorporate it into the TMP for final approval. The Committee agreed with this amendment to the recommendation.

The TfNSW representative also recommended that the treatments proposed on Renwick Street be highlighted as part of the TMP.

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition requested that the recommendation include provision for two-way cycle traffic through the proposed one-way section. The Committee members agreed to include relevant ‘Bicycles Excepted’ signs along the one-way section of Warren Road.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

3. The one-way westbound traffic restrictions (bicycles excepted) 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, subject to TfNSW approval of the TMP and TCS design;

4. The ‘one-way’ and ‘No Entry’ signs be signposted with ‘bicycles excepted’ restrictions; and

5. 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

6. The 3t Truck Load Limit be removed in Renwick Street as part of the One-way implementation in Warren Road.

For motion: Unanimous

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)

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.

Officer’s 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:

Latest government and health advice on convid-19 is followed at the time of the event including gatherings and/or social distancing restrictions;

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;

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

The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation

COMMITTEE 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:

Latest government and health advice on covid-19 is followed at the time of the event including gatherings and/or social distancing restrictions;

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;

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

The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

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)

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.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT

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.

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.

DISCUSSION

Clr Macri requested an outline of the consultation completed to date on these proposed changes. The proponent advised that extensive consultation had been completed to date as this proposal was part of the Development Application approval this included a public advertising period of 4 weeks and stakeholder engagement with community liaison groups, local transport groups and the Department of Planning. Further notification is also being undertaken as part of the Traffic Management Plan for adoption by TfNSW.

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative and the representative for the Member for Balmain requested that the recommendation include provision for two-way cycle traffic through the proposed one-way section at Smidmore Street.

The consultants confirmed that the carriageway in the proposed Shared Zone in Smidmore Street is 5m wide which can accommodate a vehicle passing through whilst allowing cyclists to pass through in both directions. The Committee members agreed to have a ‘No Entry, Bicycles Excepted’ sign at the western end of Smidmore Street to allow for two-way bicycle traffic.

Clr da Cruz asked whether there are appropriate traffic calming measures along the Shared Zone to prevent motorists from hitting pedestrians on the footpath. Clr da Cruz also asked whether closing off Smidmore Street to motor vehicles was considered before proposing the ‘One Way’ restrictions and 10km/h Shared Zone.

Council Officers advised that consideration was given to closing Smidmore Street but in order to provide a balance between maintaining some access and reducing through-traffic in Smidmore Street, a one-way ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ proposal was selected as the most appropriate treatment. This treatment also allows for a community bus drop off zone directly in front of the centre. Council Officers further advised that the shared zone has been designed in accordance with current TfNSW guidance and will include a 10km/h speed limit; raised pavement to be level with footpath level; and surface treatments to indicate a change in road environment. Bollards are also provided to separate the ‘Shared Zone’ carriageway from the general footpath. A road safety audit has also been completed and is attached to the Traffic Committee report.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT

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:

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;

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.

A ‘No Entry, Bicycles Excepted’ sign at the western end of Smidmore Street to allow for two-way bicycle traffic be approved as an addition to the submitted plan by MLATP (80216045-CV-1BPD-02-061-062-02-061 – Revision 6)

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0520 Item 4 Francis Street, Enmore - Implementation of One-way traffic (Stanmore-Damun Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

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.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

Council notify residents of Francis Street and nearby streets of the changes and also through Variable Message Signs (VMS) prior to changes being implemented.

DISCUSSION

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

The northbound one-way traffic (bicycles excepted) 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;
The ‘one-way’ and ‘No Entry’ signs be signposted with ‘bicycles excepted’ restrictions; and
Council notify residents of Francis Street and nearby streets of the changes and also through Variable Message Signs (VMS) prior to changes being implemented.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0520 Item 5 Edinburgh Road, Marrickville – Marrickville Metro Expansion Works - Traffic Changes (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

MLA Transport Planning (MLATP) has submitted plans as part of the Marrickville Metro Expansion works for Edinburgh Road-Sydney Steel Road roundabout; Edinburgh Road and Railway Terrace roundabout re-design; Parking restriction changes on Edinburgh Road and Murray Street; permanent bus stops on Edinburgh Road; and Edinburgh Road right turn access into new (Stage 1B) building.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed changes to traffic and parking conditions in Edinburgh Road and Murray Street, Marrickville as per plans submitted by MLATP (CV-1BPD-02-061 and CV-1BPD-02-062) be approved including; Edinburgh Road-Sydney Steel Road roundabout design; Edinburgh Road-Railway terrace roundabout re-design; implementation of 'No Stopping' restrictions on eastern side of Murray Street (between Edinburgh Road and Smidmore Street); 'No Stopping' restriction north side of Edinburgh Road between the proposed new bus zone and Smidmore Street ; ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the south side of Edinburgh Road between Smidmore Street and Sydney Steel Street; and linemarking and other supporting regulatory signage subject to the following condition:

a) The proposed 60.2m 'Bus Zone' (plan CV-1BPD-02-062) on north side of Edinburgh Road (between Sydney Steel Street and Murray Street) be reduced to 56m;

b) The ‘No Stopping’ restriction for the departure side of proposed refuge/splitter island on Edinburgh Road (located east of Sydney Steel Street) be increased from 6.4m to 10.4m to comply with pedestrian refuge standards; and

c) The existing bus stop, shelter and supporting infrastructure on the southern side of Edinburgh Road (immediately east of Sydney Steel Road) be relocated at the applicants cost and to Council satisfaction.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

a) The proposed 60.2m 'Bus Zone' (plan CV-1BPD-02-062) on north side of Edinburgh Road (between Sydney Steel Street and Murray Street) be reduced to 56m;

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0420 Item 6 Request to restore bus stop in Circular Quay for Inner West bus routes

Clr Macri tabled a petition for the restoration of inner-west bus services to their full length from Kingsgrove to Circular Quay. The bus services were terminated early at Martin Place during construction of the CBD Light Rail and has not been restored since its completion. The matter was referred to TfNSW and Transit Systems for consideration.

LTC0420 Item 7 Request to install right turn arrow at Croydon Road intersection

The Office of Jodi McKay MP received representation from a constituent requesting that TfNSW and Council reconsider installing a right turn arrow from Croydon Road onto Parramatta Road, since WestConnex has eased congestion in Parramatta Road in the Croydon area. Council Officers advised that TfNSW under their Bus Priority Infrastructure Program is currently consulting and reviewing this intersection in addition to Bus Stops in Croydon Road. A report regarding the signposting changes on Croydon Road will be brought back through the Traffic Committee.

LTC0420 Item 8 Stormwater drain maintenance on Railway Terrace, Lewisham

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative asked for a progress update for the maintenance of the depressed stormwater drain on Railway Terrace near Old Canterbury Road, Lewisham. It was noted that the works has been added to the TfNSW works program. TfNSW will follow up and provide a response.

LTC0420 Item 9 Request to reduce Bus Stop on Marrickville Road, Marrickville

A number of businesses have requested for the Bus Zone on Marrickville Road, between Frampton Avenue and Victoria Road, be reduced to allow additional parking for customers. Council Officers will investigate reducing the length of the Bus Stop and reinstating the parking space that previously existed in that section of Marrickville Road.

LTC0420 Item 10 Update on angle parking proposal in Hubert Street, Lilyfield

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked for an update to the proposal for angle parking in Hubert Street, Lilyfield. Council Officers advised that consultation for angle parking was undertaken last year; however, the proposal did not receive sufficient support from residents to proceed. Council’s consultants have been asked to investigate angle parking as part of a wider parking study in the area.

LTC0520 Item 11 Illuminated sign outside Haberfield Rowers Club

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that the illuminated sign outside Haberfield Rowers Club is a source of glare when travelling east along City West Link and makes it difficult for motorists to see the road ahead. TfNSW was asked to investigate whether this roadside sign complies with relevant Australian Standards and whether it was approved. Clr Macri stated that this issue can be raised with Compliance to check if the sign was approved.

LTC0520 Item 12 Local road network improvements in Haberfield, Ashfield and Leichhardt

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative asked Council to notify the community of the TfNSW proposal to improve the local road network in Haberfield, Ashfield and Leichhardt to encourage submissions. Clr da Cruz advised that the project is linked on Council’s Have Your Say website and notifications have been sent to households by TfNSW.

LTC0520 Item 13 Request to extend automatic pedestrian signal crossings to key intersections in the Inner West

The representative for the Member for Newtown requested that automated pedestrian signal call buttons, that are currently operating in the vicinity of health precincts, be rolled out to intersections around transport hubs and shopping precincts to further minimise the spread of COVID-19. Council will make representations to TfNSW on this matter.

Skype meeting closed at 11.14am.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 June 2020

Item No: LTC0620 Item 1

Subject: Croydon Road, Croydon- Bus priority infrastructure program Parramatta Road intersection improvements
(Gulgadya-Liechhhart Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

Prepared By: Boris Muha - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

SUMMARY

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) proposes to undertake improvements to the intersection of Parramatta Road, Arlington Street and Croydon Road to help improve turning paths and reduce conflict and congestion for buses and general traffic at this intersection. The proposal would also improve intersection capacity and efficiency, particularly on Croydon Road on the approach to the intersection, so vehicles can make better use of the lanes at the intersection.

Under this program, Bus stops either side of Croydon Road, just south of Parramatta Road, and Bus stops either side of Croydon Road at Australia Street will be amalgamated from 4 down to 2 stops. Lane and centerline marking will be extended in Croydon Road from Paramatta Road up to West Street and existing part-time ‘No Stopping’ restriction operational times will be extended.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT support be given for the following changes in Croydon Road, Croydon, in line with the RMS plan 2019/000987 as shown in Attachment 2.:

1. The Bus Stop (ID 213235) on the western side of Croydon Road, 30 metres south of Parramatta Road, be removed and the area be replaced with ‘No Stopping’ restrictions;

2. The Bus Stop (ID 213234) on the western side of Croydon Road, opposite Australia Street, be removed;

3. The Bus Stop (ID 213236) on the eastern side of Croydon Road, 65 metres south of Parramatta Road, be removed and the area be reassigned with ‘No Parking’ restrictions;

4. The Bus Stop (ID 213237) on the eastern side of Croydon Road, just north of Australia Street, be removed;

5. A 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern corner side of Croydon Road, north of Australia Street;

6. That a new 24m ‘Bus zone’ and 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ be provided on the western side of Croydon Road, just south of Dalmar Street;

7. That a new 18.5m ‘Bus zone’ and 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ zone be provided on the eastern side of Croydon Road, just south of Sunbeam Avenue;

8. The pedestrian (arm) crossing to the signals at the intersection of Croydon Road and Parramatta Road be widened, re-surfaced and re-line marked;

9. The part-time ‘No Stopping’ on the western side of Croydon Road, between Dalmar Street and Sophia Lane, be extended to operate in time from ‘6.30am-9.30am., 3.30pm-6.30pm M-F’ to ‘6.00am-6.00pm M-F’; and

10. The existing lane marking (L1) and (BB) centerlines in Croydon Road be extended from Parramatta Road towards West Street.

BACKGROUND

The scope of works and consultation carried out with the community on the proposal is shown in the Project Overview, in Attachment 1.

It is stated in the overview that “Traffic congestion at the intersection causes delays to buses and general traffic during peak hours, especially exiting the side roads onto Parramatta Road. Buses turning right from Croydon Road into Parramatta Road experience delays due to the queuing of vehicles in Croydon Road and the need to wait for vehicles to travel through the intersection from Arlington Street, as there is no dedicated right turn lane and traffic signal phase. The close proximity of two bus stops on Croydon Road on the approach to Parramatta Road contribute to congestion and delays in this location”.

Arlington Street is within the City of Canada Bay LGA. This report only considers the proposed changes in Croydon Road.

Croydon Road is a local (collector) road linking traffic between Elizabeth Street and Parramatta Road, with volumes (Average Annual Daily Traffic) ranging from 8,000-10,000 vehicles per day.The road is approx. 9.8-10.1 metres wide, with unrestricted parking generally on both side of the road. The 85^th percentile speeds are below or within tolerance of the speed limit being 50kph, and traffic is controlled with an array of traffic calming devices along Croydon Road.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

All programmed works will be carried out by the TfNSW.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

Various key issues as addressed under the Project overview and in reference made to the RMS Plan DS2019/000987 as shown in Attachment 2 are as follows:

· Under the original scope of works, dedicated right turn lanes and right turn signal arrows were proposed from Arlington Street and Croydon Road into Parramatta Road. Further investigations revealed that the through traffic movements were heavier than right turn movements from both Arlington Street and Croydon Road. A dedicated right turn lane out of Croydon Road into Parramatta Road is not feasible as it removes a through lane. Furthermore, the existing narrow lane widths do not allow for a diamond signal phase (i.e. simultaneous right turn movements from both Arlington Street and Croydon Road.)

Under a revised (reduced)scope of works, the existing traffic signal phasing and lane configuration of the intersection will remain the same. TfNSW may further investigate additional ‘green’ time out of Croydon Road.

· The 4 bus stops to be removed are located on the:

o Western side of Croydon Road, approx. 30 metres south of Parramatta Road - This Bus zoned is proposed to be replaced with “No Stopping’ in order to provide two lane traffic flow in the northbound direction

o Eastern side of Croydon Road, approx. 65m south of Parramatta Road - This Bus zoned stop is proposed to be replaced by ‘No Stopping’. However, it is recommended that the area be made ‘No Parking’ to be consistent with existing ‘No Parking’ north and south of this area.

o Western side of Croydon Road, opposite Australia Street – As part of the bus stop amalgamation

o Eastern side of Croydon Road, just north of Australia Street – As part of the bus stop amalgamation

· The 2 new Bus stops are to be located on the:

o Western side of Croydon Road, just south Dalmar Street.

o Eastern side of Croydon Road, just south of Sunbeam Avenue.

The new Bus stops will be located and spaced about 400 metres apart from adjoining Bus Stops, which is acceptable in a walking catchment time of 5 minutes in accordance with Sydney’s Bus Future.

The loss of parking due to the installation of the 2 new Bus stops will generally be offset by the addition of parking at the 2 Bus stops proposed to be removed in the vicinity of Australia Street.

· Further to the revised scope of works:

o the pedestrian (arm) crossing to the signals at the intersection of Croydon Road and Parramatta Road will be improved for pedestrian safety by widening, resurfacing and re-line marking the crossing.

o the existing part-time ‘No Stopping’ on the western side of Croydon Road, between Dalmar Street and Sophia Lane will be extended to operate from ‘6.30am- 9.30am., 3.30pm-6.30pm M-F’ to ‘6.00am-6.00pm M-F’ to improve traffic flow to Parramatta Road and relieve traffic congestion in the area.

o the existing lane marking (L1) and (BB) centrelines in Croydon Road will be extended towards West Street to improve traffic lane control and guidance to/from Parramatta Road.

· It is further recommended that:

o 10 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of Croydon Road, north of Australia Street, to ensure no vehicles park illegally at this corner once the Bus Stop is removed from this location.

o 10 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of Croydon Road, south of Sunbeam Avenue in line with the new Bus zone at this location. This is not evident on the TfNWS plan.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The TfNSW undertook community consultation on both the original and revised (reduced) scope of works. TfNSW informed over 1100 residents/businesses with around 25 responses received. The Project Overview (Attachment 1) details summaries of the customer feedback on both the original and revised scope of works, and advices on the differences between the original and revised scope of works.

From the feedback, TfNSW inform that there was a general support on the revised scope of works. Update information was provided by TfNSW to the community informing of the scope of works in November 2019 and April 2020. This information is shown in Attachments 3 and 4.

CONCLUSION

In view of the above, and in reference to the RMS plan 2019/000987, the proposed changes along Croydon Road, Croydon are recommended to improve the capacity, efficiency of traffic flow, bus operation and pedestrian safety at the intersection of Croydon Road and Parramatta Road.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Project Overview for proposed changes in Croydon Road, Croydon.
2.⇩	RMS Plan DS2019/000987
3.⇩	November 2019 community update.
4.⇩	April 2020 community update

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

1 June 2020

Item No: LTC0620 Item 4

Subject: Campbell Street, St Peters - (New M5 Local Roads) Proposed Parking Restrictions in angle parking car park (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: Scipio Tam - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

SUMMARY

With the completion of the New M5 local roadworks in St Peters and the handover of the landscaped verges and on-street and off-street carparking spaces along Campbell Street, St Peters, Council has explored options to manage the new 26 space off-street angle parking in Campbell Street between Florence Street and St Peters Street, to best benefit the community and potential users. Local businesses and residents were consulted regarding what suitable timed-parking restrictions ought to be in place.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the following restrictions be approved for the new 26 space off-street angle parking spaces adjacent to Campbell Street between Florence Street and St Peters Street;

1. Installation of ‘4P 6.00am – 6.00pm’ zone along the 12 angle parking spaces from the western end;

2. Installation of ‘P30 8.00am – 9.30am, 2.30pm – 4.00pm school days’ & ‘4P 9.30am-2.30pm school days, 6.00am – 6.00pm other days’ along the 12 angle parking spaces from the eastern end, excluding the mobility parking spaces; and

3. Installation of ‘Mobility Parking Only’ along the 2 disabled angle parking spaces from the eastern end.

BACKGROUND

As WestConnex New M5 local roadworks in Campbell Street, St Peters nears completion, Inner West Council was given the jurisdiction to introduce parking restrictions for the Campbell Street off-street carpark. Community engagement was conducted with nearby local businesses, residents and public school to gauge the community’s view of potential restrictions to best benefit the community and potential users.

The Campbell Street carpark is located between Florence Street and St Peters Street, south of Campbell Street carriageway.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION & OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

A letter outlining various options for day-time and night-time parking restrictions were mailed out to the properties in Brown Street, Florence Street, St Peters Street, Church street, Victoria Street, Unwins Bridge Road, Princes Highway and Campbell Street.

The consultation survey results are summarised as follows:

· Day-time restrictions

o Unrestricted – 8 supported – 21%

o 4P 6am – 6pm – 26 supported – 67%

o 6P 6am – 6pm – 5 supported – 13%

· Night-time restrictions

o Unrestricted – 27 supported – 71%

o No Stopping 6pm-6am – 11 supported – 29%

The comments received have been summarized below and were considered in preparation of the recommendation.

Residential Parking Scheme

During the community engagement, several residents requested the implementation for Residential Parking Scheme (RPS) parking within the car park. However, as per Council guidelines, RPS is generally introduced along the frontages of residential properties. Campbell Street, between St Peters and Florence Street does not have any residential home frontages and prior to WestConnex works, Campbell Street did not have any on-street parking. Additionally, a number of residential properties on Campbell Street, Florence Street, Brown Street, St Peters Street, Church Street and Princes Highway were acquired by WestConnex as part of their New M5 local roadworks in Campbell Street. Therefore, the availability of on-street parking has increased for the current residents in the area.

School Drop-Off & Pick-Up/ Bus Zone for St Peters Public School

An on-site meeting was held with the Principal of St Peters Public School to discuss the potential implementation of school drop -off and pick-up zones within the car park. Subsequently, the recommendation has included 30 minute restrictions in 12 angle parking spaces to assist the school.

Requests for replacing the existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions along the southern kerbside of the car park to ‘Bus Zone’ were raised. However, given the dimensions of the car park, a parked bus would interfere with vehicle ingress and egress into the angled parking spaces. The existing ‘No Parking’ zone is considered appropriate the application of short stay bus parking for students to alight safely.

Long Term Parking/ Abandoned Vehicle Deterrence

During the community engagement, many residents were insistent in the prevention of long-term parking for airport commuters, abandon vehicles and campervans. The recommendation has addressed this matter as timed-parking will provide a regular turn-over for the car park.

After-hours Anti-Social Behavior

In order to gauge the potential issue of anti-social behavior, an option for ‘No Stopping 6.00pm – 6.00am’ was considered during consultation. Although, the ‘No Stopping 6.00pm – 6.00am’ was not the majority choice, several residents within the area had concerns of potential anti-social behavior. Therefore, Council will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the approved parking restrictions.

PROPOSAL

Noting the consultation results and in order to balance the needs of the community in the area, a mixture of 4-hour parking, 30-minute parking and Mobility Parking is proposed as shown in the following plan.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

1.⇩	Smidmore Street 2 week Closure Traffic Control Plan
2.⇩	Smidmore Street 2 week Closure Traffic Management Plan