Agenda of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

19 July 2021

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Level 6, Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 10.21AM

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
Mark Carruthers	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
Ben Borger	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Kristine Wyld	Item 13 – Resident
Rocco Ranieri	Item 13 – Resident
Helen	Item 7 – Summer Hill Organic Fruit Market
Alexandra	Item 7 – Summer Hill Organic Fruit Market

APOLOGIES:

Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Maryanne Duggan	Representative for Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield
SC Anthony Kenny	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward (Alternative Chair)

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on Monday, 17 May 2021 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in April 2021 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 24 May 2021.

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 17 May 2021 were adopted subject to the following amendments:

a) That point 5 of Item 7 Review- Detailed Works (Traffic & Parking) in Trafalgar Street, Petersham-RSL Petersham Development- DA201800173 & Implementation of Regional Bicycle Route 7 (RR7) (Stanmore Ward- Damun/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC) in the Traffic Committee Minutes of 17 May 2021 be deferred to enable Council to seek information from Transport for NSW in relation to contingency plans for access from New Canterbury Road to Regent Street, given that the alternative right turns from New Canterbury Road into Crystal Street and West Street are heavily congested by traffic and difficult to access; and

b) That Council writes to Transport for NSW requesting further leafleting of residents affected by the shutdown of the Sydenham to Bankstown Rail Line in regards to Item 2 Garnet Street and Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road and Marrickville Road, Marrickville; and (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham - Bus Replacements During Major Rail Shutdown - Temporary Parking Changes During T3 Line Upgrade For Sydney Metro - (Midjuburi -Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC).

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 the Member for Strathfield supported the Officer’s recommendations.

The representative for the Member for Newtown supported the Officer’s recommendations.

LTC0621(1) Item 1 Henry Street, Sydenham from Railway Road to George Street – Road and Footpath Improvement Works – Design Plan 10161 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan (10161) for road and footpath improvement works in Henry Street Sydenham from Railway Road to George Street. The proposed works will realign the road and footpath at Reilly Lane adjacent to Sydenham Green.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the road and footpath improvement works in Henry Street Sydenham from Railway Road to George Street and associated signs and line markings in Henry Street, Sydenham (as per Plan No.10161) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the road and footpath improvement works in Henry Street Sydenham from Railway Road to George Street and associated signs and line markings in Henry Street, Sydenham (as per Plan No.10161) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 2 Ferris Lane, Annandale - Proposed Permanent Road Closure (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council at its meeting held on 28 August 2018 resolved to permanently close Ferris Lane (between Whites Creek Lane and Ferris Street), Annandale to create a licensed community garden.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the permanent full road closure of Ferris Lane between Whites Creek Lane and Ferris Street, Annandale be approved subject to a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be prepared and forwarded to TfNSW for approval.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 3 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield - Bus Zone Permanent Relocation (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Following completion of works to Haberfield Library, Transit Systems have proposed that the temporary relocation of the Bus Zone in Dalhousie Street, 30m north of Ramsay Street be made permanent. At its previous location, (No.78 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield) a mobility parking space and a ‘1P 8:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12:30pm Sat’ zone is proposed.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The temporary 36m length Bus Zone on the western side of Dalhousie Street, currently located 30m north of Ramsay Street to be made permanent.

2. A 6m length mobility parking space and a 14m length ‘1P 8:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12:30pm Sat’ zone be installed along the frontage of Haberfield Library replacing the existing temporary ‘Works Zone’ restrictions.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The temporary 36m length Bus Zone on the western side of Dalhousie Street, currently located 30m north of Ramsay Street to be made permanent.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 4 Smith Street, Summer Hill- Appeal On Refused Application of a Mobility (Disabled) Parking Space Outside No.60 Smith Street.
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A Notice of Motion (in part) was carried at Council meeting on the 13 April 2021 as follow:

That the application for a mobility parking space outside 60 Smith Street Summer Hill be referred to the Local Traffic Committee for review.

This report outlines the above application for a mobility parking space as per the Public Domain Parking Policy for Inner West Council. The applicant is required to carry out reasonable rectification for off-street parking accessibility, or provide evidence after rectification, if parking is still inaccessible, to re-apply for re-consideration of a mobility parking space.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. Under current circumstances, the placement of a mobility parking space outside 60 Smith Street, be not supported.

2. The applicant be requested to clear material and/or modify/provide access from either of the existing off-street parking spaces.

3. Should accessibility issues remain following clearance and modification of the car/garage, the applicant is to provide to Council a report from My Age Care or an Occupational Therapist who has examined the property, to support any future request; and

4. A ‘Letter of support’ be attained from the applicant’s neighbour at 58 Smith Street, Summer Hill as any mobility parking space would overhang the frontage of this property

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Under current circumstances, the placement of a mobility parking space outside 60 Smith Street, be not supported.

2. The applicant be requested to clear material and/or modify/provide access from either of the existing off-street parking spaces.

4. A ‘Letter of support’ be attained from the applicant’s neighbour at 58 Smith Street, Summer Hill as any mobility parking space would overhang the frontage of this property.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 5 Arthur Street, Ashfield (at Joseph Street)- Proposed New Speed Cushion and Kerb Blister (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has prepared a design plan to install a new speed cushion with associated new kerb blister in front of No.26 Arthur Street, Ashfield. The intention of the proposal is to slow traffic on approach to the intersection of Joseph Street and improve road safety for pedestrian and motorists at the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the design plan (Design Plan No. 10172) for the proposed speed cushion, kerb blister, and associated signs and line marking at the intersection of Arthur Street and Joseph Street be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

Clr Macri requested that only low plantings be used in the landscaped kerb blister to ensure sightlines are maintained. Council Officers will pass this onto Council’s Design Services team.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the design plan (Design Plan No. 10172) for the proposed speed cushion, kerb blister, and associated signs and line marking at the intersection of Arthur Street and Joseph Street be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 6 Spencer Street and Carrington Street, Summer Hill-Proposed Extension of Resident Parking Scheme (AREA 13)
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised an investigation into an extension of the Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) (AREA 13) in sections of Spencer Street, between Wellesley Street and Old Canterbury Road, and Carrington Street, between Wellesley Street and Old Canterbury Road Summer Hill. The RPS was proposed to address issues with long-term parking by non-resident vehicles in the above sections of Spenser Street and Carrington Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. ‘2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, AREA 13 parking restrictions be installed on the eastern side of Spencer Street, between premises No.28 Spencer Street to Wellesley Street, Summer Hill.

2. No further action be carried out at present to extend Resident Parking Scheme into Carrington Street, between Wellesley Street and Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill due to insufficient support from residents in Carrington Street.

3. Any further request for residential parking not be considered for a minimum of 24 months in the above section of Carrington Street as per Inner West Council Parking Domain Parking.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

3. Any further request for residential parking not be considered for a minimum of 24 months in the above section of Carrington Street as per Inner West Council Parking Domain Parking.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 7 Carrington Street, Summer Hill- Request for 1/2 Hour Period Parking Adjacent to No. 162 Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill.
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

The proprietor of the Summer Hill Organic Fruit Market, premises No162 Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill, has requested ½ hour period parking to the side of the market shop in Carrington Street to assist in customer parking to the store.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. (3) carparking spaces on the eastern side of Carrington Street, side of No. 162 Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill be allocated as ‘½ P 8.30am-5.30pm Tues-Sat’;

2. A request to TfNSW be made to:

a. Remove the short section of ‘No Parking’ to the front of No.162 Old Canterbury Road; and

b. Extend the ‘No Stopping’ in length from 14 m to 16.8 m on the northern side of Old Canterbury Road, east of Carrington Street, Summer Hill.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Helen and Alexandra, Summer Hill Organic Fruit Market, attended at 10.52am.

Helen and Alexandra supported the proposed ‘½ P 8.30am-5.30pm Tues-Sat’ parking zone as it will provide parking turnover for their customers in Carrington Street.

(Helen and Alexandra left at 10.56am)

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. (3) carparking spaces on the eastern side of Carrington Street, side of No. 162 Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill be allocated as ‘½ P 8.30am-5.30pm Tues-Sat’;

2. A request to TfNSW be made to:

a. Remove the short section of ‘No Parking’ to the front of No.162 Old Canterbury Road; and

b. Extend the ‘No Stopping’ in length from 14 m to 16.8 m on the northern side of Old Canterbury Road, east of Carrington Street, Summer Hill.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 8 Moodie Street, Rozelle - Proposed No Left Turn Restrictions (Baludarri - Balmain /Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council at its meeting held on March 2021 resolved to temporarily introduce a ‘No Left Turn’ restriction from Moodie Street into Victoria Road with a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study to be undertaken within 6 months so that a permanent change, pending the outcome of the LATM, can be considered. Community engagement for this change has now been completed with 83 responses being received with 43% of residents supporting the proposal and 57% in objection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. Due to the level of non-support from the community, the temporary ‘No Left Turn’ restriction from Moodie Street at Victoria Road not be supported at this time;

2. The Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study for this area be undertaken after the completion of the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange in 2023;

3. The area continue to be monitored after the WestConnex construction works in Moodie Street are completed.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Balmain raised concerns with the impact the ‘No Left Turn’ restriction from Moodie Street will have on motorists, particularly residents from streets south of Callan Street who need the left turn from Moodie Street to head westbound on Victoria Road. The representative commented that the impact will likely worsen if the Norton Street, James Street, Darley Road and City West Link intersections are upgraded and when Rozelle Interchange traffic merges with traffic from Darling and Moodie Streets going towards the Iron Cove Bridge.

The TfNSW representative noted the concerns raised; however, they could not comment on the potential impacts the wider major project could have on Moodie Street and surrounding local streets.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Due to the level of non-support from the community, the temporary ‘No Left Turn’ restriction from Moodie Street at Victoria Road not be supported at this time;

2. The Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study for this area be undertaken after the completion of the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange in 2023;

3. The area continue to be monitored after the WestConnex construction works in Moodie Street are completed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 9 Council Resolution for Local Traffic Committee March 2021 Item 7 - Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters - Formalising Parking Restrictions Around Tempe High School (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

During the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in March 2021, the recommendations for Item 7 Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters for formalising parking restrictions around Tempe High School were adopted as per Council Officer’s recommendation.

Subsequent to Local Traffic Committee adoption, residents of Toyer Street requested Councillors to amend the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Toyer Street, Tempe.

During the Council Meeting held on 11^th May 2021, Council adopted an amended recommendation for ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Toyer Street and requested the concerns of the residents be referred back to the Local Traffic Committee (LTC).

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the findings of this report be noted.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the findings of this report be noted.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 10 Campbell Street ST PETERS – C0621(1) Item 30 Mayoral Minute and C0621(1) Item 17 Notice of Motion - Pedestrian safety on Campbell Street, St Peters (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West Pac)

SUMMARY

This report has been prepared in response to Council’s Mayoral Minute C0621(1) Item 30 and Notice of Motion C0621(1) Item 17 regarding Pedestrian safety on Campbell Street, St Peters.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT this report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Inner West Police Area Command advised by email that they had recently spoken to numerous parents of St Peters Primary School regarding pedestrian safety at the Campbell Street intersection during the morning school zone period. Highway Patrol vehicles have had a presence at the intersection and noted that their presence was enough of a deterrent for motorists during those times. It was however acknowledged that this is not a long-term solution.

The TfNSW representative advised that the area now has more signage advising of school children crossing and traffic signals on approach to the intersection. The Committee members agreed to acknowledge the increased signage in the recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. this report be received and noted; and

2. it be noted that:

a) TfNSW has increased signposting, advising motorists of traffic signals and school children crossing, on approach to the Campbell Street signalised pedestrian crossing;

b) TfNSW will arrange an on-site meeting with Council Officers to go over the safety concerns on Campbell Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 11 Ramsay Street, Haberfield - New Pedestrian Refuge Island (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan for the proposed upgrade of the existing pedestrian refuge island on Ramsay Street west of Gillies Avenue, Haberfield. The upgrade will widen the existing refuge island, improving pedestrian safety crossing Ramsay Street and assist in reducing vehicle speeds.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.6196) for the proposed upgrade of the existing pedestrian refuge on Ramsay Street, at Gillies Avenue, Haberfield be approved.

DISCUSSION

Clr da Cruz emailed correspondence from a resident who raised concerns with the loss of parking near the medical centre and pharmacy on Ramsay Street. Council Officers advised that the loss of parking has been minimised with the proposed kerb extension on one side of Ramsay Street that will reduce length of the statutory 20m ‘No Stopping’ zone from the corner of Gillies Avenue.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.6196) for the proposed upgrade of the existing pedestrian refuge on Ramsay Street, at Gillies Avenue, Haberfield be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 12 168 Norton Street (Between Carlisle Street and Maccauley Street), Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from Growth Built Pty Ltd for approval of a temporary full road closure of Norton Street (in front of No.168 Norton Street), between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Monday, 19 July 2021 to 5:00am Tuesday, 20 July 2021 (with a contingency period of six weeks) for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Monday, 19 July 2021 to 5:00am Tuesday, 20 July 2021 (with a contingency period of six weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at No.168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

2. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

3. All affected residents and businesses, including, Transit Systems, STA, NSW Police Area Command, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

4. 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 Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Monday, 19 July 2021 to 5:00am Tuesday, 20 July 2021 (with a contingency period of six weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at No.168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

2. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0621(1) Item 13 Trafalgar Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking' Restrictions (Baludarri-Balmain/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from a resident of Trafalgar Street, Annandale regarding vehicles parking on the eastern side of Trafalgar Lane, Annandale and subsequently obstructing rear driveway access for properties No.195 and No.197 Trafalgar Street, Annandale. An investigation has now been completed and is presented in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 11.1m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Trafalgar Lane between the rear access driveways of No.222 and No.226 Nelson Street and opposite to the rear garage of No.195 and No.197 Trafalgar Street, Annandale.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Kristine Wyld attended at 10.23am.

Ms Wyld read a statement from her neighbours, David and Kim Cox, who could not attend the meeting: Mr and Ms Cox do not support the reasoning for the recommendation and commented that the laneway provides rear access for deliveries, maintenance workers, and residents and visitors with mobility issues who cannot easily access the steep frontages of properties on Nelson Street.

Ms Wyld also did not support the recommendation for similar reasons and stated that it will further increase parking pressure in the laneway. Ms Wyld suggested only restricting parking during the morning and evening hours when the proponent is most affected by vehicle obstruction.

(Ms Wyld left at 10.37am)

Public speaker: Rocco Ranieri attended at 10.37am.

Mr Ranieri supported the recommendation as access to his garage has been increasingly difficult due to vehicle obstruction and stated that the proposed ‘No Parking’ zone will ensure continual access to his garage.

The Committee members noted that there is unrestricted parking on the northern end of Trafalgar Lane that allow for maintenance workers to park, and tree loppers typically apply for standing plant permits to park on the street. It was also noted that it is permissible for deliveries and drop-offs/pick-ups to be made in ‘No Parking’ zones.

(Mr Ranieri left at 10.50am)

Clr Macri requested that the Committee recommend that Council Officers write to residents who did not support the proposal informing them of behaviour that is permitted in ‘No Parking’ zones. The Committee members agreed to include this in the recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. a 11.1m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Trafalgar Lane between the rear access driveways of No.222 and No.226 Nelson Street and opposite to the rear garage of No.195 and No.197 Trafalgar Street, Annandale.

2. Council Officers write to the residents who did not support the proposal to inform them of permitted behaviours within a ‘No Parking’ zone.

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0621 Item 14 Request for angle parking in School Parade, Marrickville

Clr Macri received a request for angle parking in School Parade to address a shortfall in parking in the street. Council Officers will investigate.

LTC0621 Item 15 Request for more parking in The Boulevarde, Lewisham

Residents of The Boulevarde have requested increasing parking supply in the street. It was noted that Council does not typically remove vegetation to increase parking supply due to the streetscape impacts. The residents of The Bourlevarde also requested for verge gardens that they can implement themselves.

LTC0621 Item 16 Update on the one way proposal for Warren Road, Marrickville

TfNSW is continuing to process the proposed one way treatment for Warren Road and will be contacting Council this week to discuss.

LTC0621 Item 17 Increase in parking issues in the LGA

Clr Macri raised concerns that parking issues seem to be increasing in the LGA and questioned how Council is responding strategically to the demand for more on-site residential and business parking, particularly in preparation for increasing use of electric vehicles. Council Officers advised that an Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy and a holistic Inner West Parking Strategy is currently in development and these strategies will feed into planning controls related to on-site parking. Various stakeholders will be engaged during the development of the draft strategies and the community will be given opportunities to provide input when the drafts are publicly exhibited.

LTC0621 Item 18 Maintenance request for footpath between City West Link and Iron Cove Creek, Haberfield

The IWBC representative commented that the footpath between the City West Link and Iron Cove Creek needs maintenance works. The TfNSW representative will submit a request for footpath maintenance for that location.

LTC0621 Item 19 Works at the intersection of Livingstone Road and Hastings Street, Marrickville

Clr Macri raised concern with the current works at the intersection of Livingstone Road and Hastings Street, Marrickville with regards to drainage and the tight left turn that has been created. Council Officers will investigate.

Meeting closed at 11.50am.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

19 July 2021

Item No: LTC0721(1) Item 6

Subject: Unwins Bridge Road, Adjacent to Tillman Park, Tempe – Proposed New Mid-Block Signalised Pedestrian Crossing – Design Plan 10111 (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

Detailed design plans have now been finalised for the proposed new mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing in Unwins Bridge Road, adjacent to Tillman Park, Tempe. The purpose of the proposed works is to increase pedestrian safety at the existing raised pedestrian zebra crossing which has a poor road safety history. The proposed works received funding from the TfNSW Blackspot Program and the works will improve pedestrian and motorists' safety and addresses residents' concerns about speeding, driver behaviour and pedestrian safety at this location. Consultation has been undertaken with nearby owners and occupiers of properties along Unwins Bridge Road regarding the proposal. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plans be approved.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plans for the proposed new mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing on Unwins Bridge Road, adjacent to Tillman Park, Tempe, including associated signposting and line marking (as per the attached plans No. 10111) be APPROVED.

BACKGROUND

Council is proposing to install a new mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing on Unwins Bridge Road, adjacent to Tillman Park, Tempe by removing the existing raised pedestrian zebra crossing and pedestrian refuge. The community has formerly raised road safety concerns in relation to the existing crossing and reported that motorists regularly do not stop for pedestrians using the crossing. The crossing has a poor road safety record including a fatal and serious injury crash. A submission for the new signalised crossing was made through the Federal Blackspot Program and the Fatal and Serious injury crash response programs and was successful in the 2020-2021 round.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding of $300,000 has been allocated by Council under the 2020/2021 Capital Works Program for Traffic Facilities. Funding of $250,000 was received as part of the Australian Government’s 2019/2020 Black Spot Program.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

Unwins Bridge Road is classified as a Regional Road, has a speed limit of 50 km/h and is approximately 8 metres wide at the subject location. Traffic volumes are approximately 16,500 vehicles per day.

The proposed work includes:

Traffic Facilities Works

· Installation of a new Mid-Block Pedestrian Operated Signalised Crossing and associated road signage, signal posts, pedestrians’ operated signals/lights.

· Installation of two auto vehicle detectors on both approaches to the crossing.

· Additional associated signs to be installed/altered as shown on plans.

· Some existing pavement markings/lines are to be removed fully or partly and some new line markings are to be marked/remarked, as shown on plans.

Road Works

· Demolish/Remove existing Raised Pedestrian Crossing, and related road signs.

· Demolish existing surface and replace with AC-14 asphaltic mix.

· Installation of a Kerb extension at north side of the street as shown on plans.

· Two wider width kerb ramps to be installed at the new location of the new signalised pedestrian crossing.

· Deep asphalt cut and excavate at the new locations for installing the two vehicle detector devices.

· New road re-sheeting program is included surrounding existing raised pedestrian crossing and at the new pedestrian crossing.

· Reconstruct existing concrete kerb and gutter, and footpath as shown on plans.

A Road Safety Audit was conducted for the new mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing and is attached at the end of this report. Specific details of the proposed scope of works appear below and are detailed in the attached plans.

This proposal will result in no loss of existing on-street parking spaces however, it is noted that minor changes will be made to current parking restrictions on the south side of Unwins Bridge Road from Railway Road up to the railway over bridge. Specifically:

1) Removal of redundant signage and line markings associated with the existing raised pedestrian crossing in Unwins Bridge Road.

2) West of Terry Street to east of Belmore Street: Provide new line markings associated with the new signalised pedestrian crossing (refer to Signs & Line marking Plans - Sheets 2/5 and 3/5).

3) East of Belmore Street: Adjust the parking lane on the south side of Unwins Bridge Road to provide better transition for traffic on approach to the new signalised pedestrian crossing (refer to Signs & Line marking Plans - Sheets 3/5 and 4/5).

4) Railway Overbridge east of Belmore Street to Park Road, south side only:

i. Adjust existing “No Stopping” sign by approximate 3.5m, moved toward east,

ii. Adjust existing Parking signage to provide new “1P Parking, 8.30am–6pm from Monday–Friday” and “8.30am–4pm Saturday” only (refer to Signs & Line marking Plan - Sheet 4/5).

5) Park Road to Railway Road, south side only:

i. Adjust existing Parking signage to provide new “1P Parking, 8.30am–4pm from Monday–Saturday” and

ii. “No Parking 4pm–6pm from Monday–Friday” restriction to remain unchanged (refer to Signs & Line marking Plan - Sheet 5/5).

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Proposal consultation letters were sent to 43 surrounding residents and businesses on 2 June 2021. The consultation period closed on the 22 June 2021.

A total of Twelve (12) responses were received; seven (7) responses were received in support of the proposal and three (3) objected indicating that the signalised crossing may not be the most appropriate remedy for the road safety issues experienced at the crossing. Two (2) responses were requests for copy of the proposed plans by other local residents.

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the detailed design plans (10111) for the proposed mid-block signalized crossing on Unwins Bridge Road adjacent to Tillman Park and associated works, signs and line markings be approved, to improve road safety at this location.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	302551-10111_A-Consultation-Plans-Community
2.⇩	11-Road-Safety-Audit

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

19 July 2021

Item No: LTC0721(1) Item 8

Subject: Leichhardt West Precinct Parking Study (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

Prepared By: Jason Scoufis - Traffic and Parking Planner

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

SUMMARY

The Leichhardt West Precinct Parking Study reviewed the location, supply, demand and distribution of short and long stay parking, commercial, residential, employee, and commuter parking. The work consisted of examining existing conditions including parking data, community submissions, observed parking conditions, existing permit allocation, and future land uses within the Leichhardt West precinct.

A community survey was also undertaken to gauge the parking issues faced by different users. With consideration of the above a draft parking management strategy for Leichhardt West was developed.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The Draft Leichhardt West Precinct Parking Study including the Draft Leichhardt West Parking Strategy be endorsed for community consultation; and

2. The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for submissions and the results be reported back to the Traffic Committee.

BACKGROUND

The Study was initiated as part of Council’s Parking Strategy Program in order to review the existing parking issues in Leichhardt West which include streets near trip generators such as Kegworth Public School, Lambert Park Sportsfield, Leichhardt Marketplace, Oasis, Leichhardt Green and Epicure Collection currently under construction, Inner West light rail stops and significant land use.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost to implement the Leichhardt West Parking Management Strategy will be funded from Council’s traffic facilities budget, subject to Local Traffic Committee support and adoption by Council. Subsequent reports during implementation of the Strategy will provide estimates on signage and administrative costs to expand the resident parking permit scheme if required.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

The Leichhardt west Precinct Parking Study was undertaken by GTA Consultants by examining the parking occupancy and parking duration data collected in November 2020, existing on-street parking inventory, current supply and demand, existing parking permit issued, and feedback received through Council’s Community Engagement undertaken in November and December 2020.

Parking trends within the study area had the following characteristics:

· Average peak parking occupancies are at a high level during weekdays in selected unrestricted streets and also in existing resident parking permit parking streets in the southern half of the precinct near the major landuses of Kegworth Public School, Leichhardt Marketplace, Oasis and Leichhardt Green apartments. Parking occupancies generally reduce in the northern section of the precinct.

· On weekends, average peak parking occupancies are significantly lower than on a weekday, in particular in and around St Columbia’s Catholic Primary where parking is unrestricted and likely used by school staff and parents on weekdays. This suggests residents are taking their cars out on weekends for excursions. In some areas higher parking occupancies were evident on weekends where off street parking is minimal.

· Average duration of stay and turnover ratios during weekday and weekend are consistent with a predominantly residential area , generally long stay with low turnover rates with the exception of short stay parking on a weekday in and around Lambert Park, Marion Street shops, Kegworth Public School and Parramatta Road.

· Streets with much lower turnover rate on the weekend relative to the weekday tend to include streets that are part of a resident parking permit scheme near the Oasis and Leichhardt Green developments as these permit schemes do not apply on weekends.

The draft study concluded with the following draft strategies for consideration:

Short term (0-5 years)
Item Number	Description	Streets affected	High
1	Aim to have the overall number of L1 resident parking permits in Leichhardt West Study Area not exceed the total L1 parking capacity within the Leichhardt West Study Area	Area wide (whole study area)	High
2	Expand RPS to streets surrounding the Epicure Collection residential complex	Area generally bounded by Foster Street, Regent Street, Elswick Street, Athol Street, Whiting Street as detailed in Figure 4.1 in report	High
3	All current RPS streets in the study area adopt the proposed restriction ‘2P 8am-10pm (Mon-Sun) Permit Holders Excepted Area L1’ for consistency	All current RPS streets	High
4	Replace redundant, faded and damaged signs	As identified in the signage audit	Medium
5	Dedicate parking enforcement efforts to streets near Lambert Park to promote and enforce safe and legal parking behaviour	Streets within 200 metres of Lambert Park	High
6	Introduce angled parking in Elswick Street North between William Street and Darley Road	Elswick Street North	Medium
7	Introduce angled parking in Edith Street between Marion Street and Elswick Street	Edith Street	Medium
8	Monitor commuter parking at Taverners Hill, Marion and Hawthorne Light Rail stops following peak hour capacity increase in 2023	Streets nearby identified light rail stops	Medium

Long term (5 + years)
Item Number	Description	Streets affected	High
9	Subject to timing of the redevelopment, expand RPS to streets in both the Taverners Hill Precinct and Leichhardt Marketplace Precincts. Ensure restriction duration is consistent across the expanded RPS with times of ‘2P 8am-10pm (Mon-Sun) Permit Holders Excepted Area L1’	Taverners Hill Precinct generally bounded by Hawthorne Canal, Parramatta Road, Elswick Street, Myrtle Street Lords Road, Lambert Park as detailed in Figure 4.1 in report. Leichhardt Marketplace Precinct generally bounded by Foster Street, Lords Road, Elswick Street, Regent Street as detailed in Figure 4.1 in report.	High
10	Advocate for the PRCUTS maximum parking rates in future Inner West DCP for PRCUTS redevelopment	PRCUTS redevelopment sites	High
11	Introduce pricing on second residential parking permits, subject to Council approving the fee in a future Fees and Charges schedule.	Current and future RPS streets	Medium
12	Investigate reform of visitor parking permits to one day use only permits	Current and future RPS streets	Medium

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Council posted 4,319 letters to residents, businesses, organisations and institutions in December 2020 inviting to participate in an online questionnaire on parking in Leichhardt West Precinct. Members of the public could also request a paper-based copy of the questionnaire.

A total of 579 submissions were received, with the main findings as follows:

• Highly favoured that Resident Parking Schemes be made available to a wider range of streets across the study area.

· Concerned that parking occupancies were high and that demand often exceeded supply.

· Residents were concerned that increasing density through new residential developments would create overspill parking issues for residents in nearby single occupancy dwellings.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Leichhardt West Precinct Parking Study GTA Report June 2021

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

19 July 2021

Item No: LTC0721(1) Item 9

Subject: Rozelle North Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

Prepared By: Jason Scoufis - Traffic and Parking Planner

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

SUMMARY

The Rozelle North Precinct Parking Study reviewed the location, supply, demand and distribution of short and long stay parking, commercial, residential, employee, and commuter parking. The work consisted of examining existing conditions including parking data, community submissions, observed parking conditions, existing permit allocation, and future land uses within the Rozelle North precinct.

A community survey was also undertaken to gauge the parking issues faced by different users. With consideration of the above a draft parking management strategy for Rozelle North was developed.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The Draft Rozelle North Precinct Parking Study including the Draft Rozelle North Precinct Parking Strategy be endorsed for community consultation; and

2. The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for submissions and the results be reported back to the Traffic Committee.

BACKGROUND

The Study was initiated as part of Council’s Parking Strategy Program in order to review the existing parking issues in Rozelle North which include streets near trip generators such as Rozelle Public School, Union Residential, the Light Industrial Area near Robert Street/Mullens Street and Victoria Road bus corridor.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost to implement the Rozelle North Parking Management Strategy will be funded from

Council’s traffic facilities budget, subject to Local Traffic Committee support and adoption by

Council. Subsequent reports during implementation of the Strategy will provide estimates on

signage and administrative costs to expand the resident parking permit scheme if required.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

The Leichhardt West Precinct Parking Study was undertaken by GTA Consultants by examining the parking occupancy and parking duration data collected in November 2020, existing on-street parking inventory, current supply and demand, existing parking permit issued, and feedback received through Council’s Community Engagement undertaken in November and December 2020.

Parking trends within the study area had the following characteristics:

· Average peak parking occupancies are at a high-level during weekdays in selected unrestricted residential streets. This is most likely due to residents parking their car during the week and commuting via public transport, commuters taking advantage of unrestricted parking and catching the bus on Mullens Street towards to city and also local staff parking.

· Average peak parking occupancies are much lower on a weekend than on a weekday most likely due to residents not using their cars during the weekday whilst on weekends they take their car out for excursions.

· Average duration of stay on both weekday and weekend is generally greater than 3 hours (long stay parking), with short stay parking observed near the shops in Darling Street and Nagurra Place which is as expected.

· Turnover ratios per hour are generally higher on the weekend than a weekday as people park their cars for longer durations on weekdays making it more difficult to find a parking space. Turnover is highest near Darling Street, Terry Street and Nagurra Place as expected due to adjacent retail land uses.

The draft study concluded with the following draft strategies for consideration:

Short term (0-5 years)
Item Number	Description	Streets affected	High
1	Aim to have the overall number of R1 and B1 resident parking permits in Rozelle North Study Area not exceed the total R1 and B1 parking capacity within the Rozelle North Study Area	Area wide (whole study area)	High
2	Extension of resident parking permit area as detailed in section 5.3.1	R1 Zone Area generally bounded by Victoria Road, Crescent Street, Parsons Street, Mullens Street, Reynolds Street, George Street, Clare Street, Beattie Street, Wise Street, Wellington Street and Nagurra Place as detailed in Figure 5.1 in report B1 Zone Area generally bounded by Mullens Street, Mansfield Street, Batty Street, Reynolds Street, Wortley Street, Valley Street, Beattie Street as detailed in Figure 5.1 in report.	High
3	Work with carshare operators to introduce additional fixed car share spaces in Rozelle North	n/a	Medium
4	Replace redundant, faded and damaged signs	As identified in the signage audit	Medium
5	Additional short-term parking restrictions (2P 6am-4pm Mon-Fri) for 8 parking spaces in Robert Street	Southern side of Robert Street immediately east of Mullens Street	High

Long term (5 + years)
Item Number	Description	Streets affected	High
6	Introduce pricing on second residential parking permits, subject to approving the fee in a future Fees and Charges Schedule	Current and future RPS streets	Medium
7	Investigate reform of visitor parking permits to one day use only	Current and future RPS streets	Medium

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Council posted 3,886 letters to residents, businesses, organisations and institutions in November/December 2020 inviting to participate in an online questionnaire on parking in Rozelle North Precinct. Members of the public could also request a paper-based copy of the questionnaire.

A total of 334 submissions were received, with the main findings as follows:

· Strong support that the Resident Permit Parking Scheme be extended to include the entire Rozelle North Study Area.

· Concerned with parking associated with non- residents including commuter parking, school parking and lack of enforcement of current restrictions.

· Concerned with parking too close to intersections and across driveways and inability for workers to park more than the existing 2 hour restrictions.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Rozelle North Precinct Parking Study GTA report June 2021

Number of Residential Properties	- 84
Number of Non-Residential Properties	- 2

Total Responses	- 18
Total Support	- 10
Total Support Rate	- 55.6%
Total Oppose	- 8
Total Oppose Rate	- 44.4%

Residential Properties
Properties Responded	- 14
Properties Support	- 10
Properties Oppose	- 4

Overall Response Rate	- 17%
Overall Support Rate	- 71%


Non-Residential Properties
Responses	- 4
Support	- 0
Oppose	- 4

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