Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 20 February 2023

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held on 20 February 2023 at Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 11.03am

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

Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Patricia Arcilla	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Sgt Charles Buttrose	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
John Begley	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Solon Ghosh	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Jason Scoufis	IWC’s Traffic and Parking Planner
Mohammed Haque	IWC’s Civil Engineer
Jalal Uddin	IWC’s Civil Engineer
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Helen Russell	Resident – Item 4

APOLOGIES:

Mayor Darcy Byrne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward
Cr Chloe Smith	Councillor – Damun-Stanmore Ward

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 5 December 2022 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 21 November 2022 were adopted at Council’s meeting on 13 December 2022 subject to the following amendment:

a) LTC1122(1) Item 3 (5) be amended to ‘Council will retain the no-left turn restriction from Wardell Road onto Riverside Crescent, installed in early 2021 as part of the Greenway Project, and will investigate further measures that protect pedestrian and cyclist safety and alleviate traffic on Wardell Road.’

The IWBC representative requested that cyclists be excepted at the no left turn restriction from Wardell Road. Council Officers will investigate this request separately.

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 5 December 2022 were adopted at Council’s meeting on 14 February 2023 subject to the following additions to Item 2 Tempe Reserve, Tempe – Temporary Road Closures for Sydney IGLFA Soccer Tournament 20-23 February 2023 – (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Newtown LAC):

That:

1. no objection be raised to the Soccer Tournament over the four day period between 11 February to 5 March 2023 subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions:

a) the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be reviewed and updated accordingly to address issues raised in this report.

Reason – to ensure the event runs safely and efficiently throughout this period and to address any unforeseen issues arising;

b) the applicant is to provide an estimate of expected traffic volume figures attending the event. This shall include details about the average arrivals/departures per day as well as peak hour arrivals/departures. Furthermore, direction(s) of traffic flow needs to be included in this analysis (ie. of where traffic is going to and coming from).

Reason - This information is required for each day to assess the impact of any possible traffic congestion at the signalised intersection of Holbeach Avenue and Princes Highway;

c) an updated TMP be sent to TfNSW for their review and comment.
Reason – to ensure TfNSW is aware of the event series and can provide comment on any impact(s) on the operation of the signalised intersection of Highway and Holbeach Avenue, Tempe;

d) notification of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police, Transit Systems and State Transit Authority (Kingsgrove Depot), the NSW Fire Brigade and the NSW Ambulance Services.
Reason – so emergency services and transport services are aware of the event series and can plan around the event;

e) affected residents and/or businesses are notified in writing at least two weeks prior to event and the event organiser and traffic control company contact details and names be included in the notification letters.
Reason – so residents and businesses are aware of the event series and can plan around event;

f) adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. TCP must be implemented on the day(s) by an appropriate certified traffic controller (designer of TCP or similar certification). Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.
Reason – to ensure that the management of pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and road other users is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner.

2. additional traffic controllers to be situated at:

a) the western end of South Street;

b) Bay Street east of Princes Highway;

c) Station Street east of Princes Highway; and

d) Hart Street east of Princes Highway.

3. the above comments of the Local Traffic Committee be received and noted;

4. note the request from ten or more residents for a resident parking scheme in the area bounded by the Princes Highway and South Street, Smith Street and Holbeach Avenue, Tempe, and commence investigation of such a scheme; and

5. at the conclusion of that investigation, commence a Parking Study of the area around Tempe Reserve as noted in the Tempe Reserve Plan of Management.

LTC0223(1) Item 1 Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road, Balmain - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Dawn Service (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

In preparation to mark the ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2023 on Tuesday, 25 April 2023, Inner West Council is organising the ANZAC Day dawn Service at the Loyalty Square War Memorial, Balmain. To facilitate the event, it is proposed to close Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road between 2:30am and 9:30am.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the temporary road closure of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 between 2.30am – 9.30am be supported, subject to the following conditions:

1. 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;

2. That an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Darling Street, Balmain; and

3. 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 temporary road closure of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Tuesday, 25 April 2023 between 2.30am – 9.30am be supported, subject to the following conditions:

2. That an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Darling Street, Balmain; and

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 2 The Terrace, Birchgrove - Proposed Kerb Extension and Landscaped Garden Bed (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve the streetscape in The Terrace Birchgrove by formalising the existing kerb blister constructed from temporary materials by constructing a new landscaped and integrated kerb blister island. The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by better defining the existing traffic lane and parking arrangements in the street, providing a more accessible footpath and improve the visual amenity by providing additional landscaping.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the attached detail design plan (Design Plan No.10217-A) for the proposed kerb extension and garden bed at the entrance of Birchgrove Oval on The Terrace, Birchgrove be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the attached detail design plan (Design Plan No.10217-A) for the proposed kerb extension and garden bed at the entrance of Birchgrove Oval on The Terrace, Birchgrove be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 3 Balmain Road, Leichhardt (At Hill Street) - Proposed Pedestrian Improvement Works (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve pedestrian safety in Balmain Road, Leichhardt by reconstructing and relocating the existing raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing and providing a landscaped footpath to better align the pedestrian crossing point in Hill Street where it intersects with Balmain Road. The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by relocating the pedestrian crossing away from the intersection which is intended to reduce conflicts with traffic movements and improve pedestrian safety at this location.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10237) for the proposed pedestrian crossing improvements on Balmain Road, Leichhardt at Hill Street be approved.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a resident who supported the proposal.

The TfNSW representative asked if bus operators have commented on the design. Council Officers advised that they were provided an opportunity to comment but have not provided any. Council Officers will follow up with Transit Systems to confirm if there are any issues.

The IWBC representative requested ‘Bicycles May Use Full Lane’ signage on Balmain Road. Council Officers will investigate this request.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10237) for the proposed pedestrian crossing improvements on Balmain Road, Leichhardt at Hill Street be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 4 Balmain Road, Leichhardt (At Stanley Street) - Proposed Pedestrian Improvement Works (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve pedestrian safety in Balmain Road by upgrading the existing at-grade crossing to a raised (zebra) pedestrian crossing. The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by replacing the existing two speed cushions on each approach with a single raised crossing and reduce vehicle speeds.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the attached detail design (Design Plan No.10238) for the proposed raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Balmain Road, Leichhardt at Stanley Street be approved.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Helen Russell entered at 11.07am.

Ms Russell supported the recommendation and suggested that Council consider:

· more traffic calming measures to slow vehicles on approach to the Balmain Road pedestrian crossing, particularly to slow traffic coming from the Marion Street intersection;

· extending the Leichhardt Public School and Sydney Secondary College school zones to the section of Balmain Road between Wetherill Street and the Derbyshire Road intersection; and

· making signage more visible by trimming trees obstructing signs, and making signs larger and higher.

(Ms Russell left at 11.12am.)

In response to Ms Russell’s suggestions, Council Officers advised that speed cushions on approach to the pedestrian crossing was previously installed to slow approach traffic. This treatment for the crossing has not had the desired traffic calming effect which has led to the current proposal being considered.

Council Officers can investigate increasing visibility of signage on Balmain Road and check whether any trees require maintenance. It was noted that Council Officers were on site recently and did not observe any trees obstructing pedestrian crossing signage.

TfNSW will assess whether the school zones can be extended as suggested by the resident.

The TfNSW representative advised that the length of the ‘No Stopping’ zone from the departure side of the pedestrian crossing should be 10m rather than 7.5m as per technical directions.

Committee members asked why the height of the raised pedestrian crossing is proposed to be 90-100mm even though Balmain Road is part of a bus route. Council Officers advised that the design was constrained due to site conditions as the footpath level needs to transition to the height of the pedestrian crossing. A crossing height of 75mm would create a steep and inappropriate transition which is not desirable to pedestrians. To accommodate the 90-100mm pedestrian crossing, the design also lengthened the ramps on each side of the crossing to 2m to provide an appropriate ramp grade for buses. Council Officers will discuss this further with Transit Systems.

Council Officers also tabled an amended design plan (Attachment 1) which incorporates a kerb extension on the north east corner of the Balmain Road / Stanley Street intersection to create a narrowing prior to the intersection, as requested by a resident and the IWBC, to keep cyclists central to the carriageway and shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians across Stanley Street.

The IWBC representative asked if the garden bed could be widened so that the narrowing of the intersection could start further up in Balmain Road. Council Officers advised that the garden beds have been widened as much as possible and further widening is restricted by turn movements from Short Street.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the attached detail design (Design Plan No.10238-A) for the proposed raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Balmain Road, Leichhardt at Stanley Street be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 5 Gow Street at Punch Street and Fitzroy Avenue, Birchgrove - Proposed Kerb Extension and New Footpath (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve pedestrian safety by constructing a new landscaped kerb extension and footpath in Punch Street and Gow Street, Birchgrove. The proposed works is intended to improve pedestrian and motorist safety in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the attached detail design plan (Design Plan No.10224-A) for the proposed kerb extension and footpath on Gow Street at Fitzroy Avenue and Punch Street, Birchgrove be approved.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that a late submission was received from a resident who did not support the proposal with comments similar to those already provided to the Committee.

The TfNSW representative requested for the ‘No Stopping’ line to be extended into Gow Street. Council Officers stated this may impact parking so consultation would need to be undertaken to extend the line.

TfNSW representatives also stated that the existing School Zone sign has been twisted to face the wrong direction. They requested that Council turn the sign back 90 degrees when they are undertaking the kerb extension and footpath works.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the attached detail design plan (Design Plan No.10224-A) for the proposed kerb extension and footpath on Gow Street at Fitzroy Avenue and Punch Street, Birchgrove be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 6 Challis Avenue at Albermarle Street, Dulwich Hill – Proposed Kerb Extension and New Footpath (Design Plan No.10225)
(Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A design plan has been finalised for the proposed kerb extension and new footpath in Challis Avenue, Dulwich Hill, at its intersection with Albermarle Street. The proposal includes the construction of a new concrete kerb and gutter, new concrete footpath with associated kerb ramps and a new kerb blister island with low level plantings. It is anticipated that this proposal will improve pedestrian and motorist safety by defining the existing traffic lanes and traffic movements and will provide a more accessible footpath and safer crossing facility.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the design plan for the proposed kerb extension and new concrete footpath in Challis Avenue at the intersection of Albermarle Street, Dulwich Hill (Design Plan No.10225) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill commented that while residents are generally supportive of the proposed kerb extension, there are concerns with its impact to parking and suggested that Ausgrid be requested to remove the power poles obstructing the pathway. Council Officers advised that submissions have been made to remove the poles and stated that even with the provision of kerb extension, the poles will still be in the way.

The IWBC representative commented that dark coloured power poles, signposts and bollards obstruct pedestrians and cyclists as they are not visible in low light and requested that they be marked in colours more visible in low light. Council Officers noted this request.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the design plan for the proposed kerb extension and new concrete footpath in Challis Avenue at the intersection of Albermarle Street, Dulwich Hill (Design Plan No.10225) be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 7 Church Street, St Peters – Proposed Marked Parking Bays (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to formalise the existing footpath parking in the cul-de-sac section of Church Street east of Victoria Street, St Peters to allow this parking behaviour to occur whilst retaining adequate travel lane width for emergency service vehicles and adequate footpath width for pedestrians.

Officer’s Recommendation

That:

1. ‘Park in Bays Only’ restrictions be approved and installed in Church Street, east of Victoria Street, St Peters; and

2. Parking bay line marking be installed on Church Street, St Peters, east of Victoria Street, as shown on the signposting and linemarking plan, including:

a. The 5-space section of footpath parking on the north side of Church Street, St Peters, between the school entrance opposite Victoria Street and eastern boundary of property No.95 Church Street;

b. On street parking on the south side of Church Street in front of property Nos. 138-148, 150,154,156.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative raised concerns that the proposed footpath parking will reduce the footpath width to 1.2m which does not comply with technical directions for a 1.8m path on both sides of the street and creates unsafe parking behaviour close to the school.

Council Officers advised that the proposed footpath parking is in the cul-de-sac section of Church Street that receives low vehicle and pedestrian volumes as it was also located away from the school gate and does not include any of the drop-off/pick-up restrictions. It was noted that St Peters Public School was consulted and did not raise any issues with the proposal.

The TfNSW representative requested that because the footpath width is not compliant with technical directions, Council review the parking six months after installation. The Committee members agreed to incorporate this request in the recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. ‘Park in Bays Only’ restrictions be approved and installed in Church Street, east of Victoria Street, St Peters;

2. Parking bay line marking be installed on Church Street, St Peters, east of Victoria Street, as shown on the signposting and linemarking plan, including:

a. The 5-space section of footpath parking on the north side of Church Street, St Peters, between the school entrance opposite Victoria Street and eastern boundary of property No.95 Church Street;

b. On street parking on the south side of Church Street in front of property Nos. 138-148, 150,154,156; and

3. The changes be reviewed six months following installation and the outcome be reported to the Traffic Committee.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 8 437 – 439 Illawarra Road, Marrickville – ENR1/2020/0157 Condition 3 – Signs and Line Markings Plan - DA 201800560 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed signs and line marking plan for 437-439 Illawarra Road, Marrickville has been submitted as part of ENR1/2020/0157 approval special condition 3 “Loading Zone” prior lodgement of the ‘Roadworks – Step 2 Permit to Construct’. It is recommended that the submitted plan be supported in principle subject to Transport for NSW’s (TfNSW) concurrence.

Officer’s Recommendation

That:

1. The detailed line marking and signage plan for the proposed 437-439 Illawarra Road development located on Illawarra Road at its corner with Warren Road, Marrickville showing new ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and amended loading zone restrictions (as per the attached Plan B) be approved, subject to TfNSW’s concurrence; and

2. The costs of the supply and installation of the associated signage are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

2. The costs of the supply and installation of the associated signage are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 9 Intersection of Edward Street and Mungo Scott Place/ Wellesley Street, Summer Hill - Proposed Kerb Blister Islands and New Pram Ramps
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electrorate/Ashfield PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised design plans to construct new landscaped kerb blister islands and kerb ramps in Edward Street, Summer Hill (at its intersection with Mungo Scott Place & Wellesley Street). The proposal aims to further improve pedestrian and motorist safety by better defining the existing traffic and parking lanes through the provision of constructed landscaped islands which also provides safer refuge/shorter distance width for pedestrians wishing to cross Edward Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the detailed (amended) design plan for new kerb blisters and pram ramps with associated signs and line marking, with the provision to accommodate any future proposed pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Edward Street and Wellesley Street/Mungo Scott Place, Summer Hill be approved as per the amended plan 10228 in Attachment 2.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a resident requesting the existing ‘No Parking’ on Flour Mill Way be changed to a loading or pick-up/drop-off zone. It was noted that the existing ‘No Parking’ zone is located on a private road.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 10 Traffic Management Investigation Policy

SUMMARY

This is a report recommending endorsement of the Traffic Management Investigation Policy.

Council has prepared a Traffic Management Investigation Policy to be used when assessing the suitability of locations on local and regional roads for traffic management devices. This policy as detailed in Attachment 1 provides guidance regarding when to initiate investigation and assistance in assessing the need for traffic calming measures to control speeding.

Council has recently undertaken public exhibition of the draft Traffic Management Investigation Policy. The response results indicate that the community generally support the policy. After considering the comments, a review of the draft policy was undertaken with some adjustments to finalise the Traffic Management Investigation Policy.

The Policy aligns with the Strategic Plan Objective 2: Unique, liveable, networked neighbourhoods.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the Traffic Management Investigation Policy be supported and adopted.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Traffic Management Investigation Policy be supported and adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 11 Harriet Street, Marrickville - Resident Parking Scheme Proposal (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

In response to a community petition received by Council from several residents of Harriet Street, Marrickville, Council has investigated the proposal for a Residential Parking Scheme. This report provides the result of the residential parking scheme investigation in Harriet Street, Marrickville.

Officer’s Recommendation

That a proposed ‘2P 8am -4pm Mon -Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M2’ Residential Parking Scheme in Harriet Street, Marrickville, be approved for the north side of Harriet Street between Charlotte Ave and no’s 22-26 Harriet Street to provide increased opportunities for residents to park within Harriet Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 12 Nelson Street, Rozelle - Proposed 'Motor Bike Only' Parking Restrictions (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding obstructed resident access in George Street for No.58 and No.60 Nelson Street, Rozelle. In order to prevent vehicles impeding resident access whilst making use of this redundant space it is proposed to install 3.7m of ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking.

Officer’s Recommendation

That a 3.7m length of ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking be installed on the southern side of Nelson Street between the driveways of No.58 and No.60 Nelson Street, Rozelle.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a 3.7m length of ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking be installed on the southern side of Nelson Street between the driveways of No.58 and No.60 Nelson Street, Rozelle.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 13 Kingston Road, Camperdown – proposal to formalize ‘Mail Zone’ outside 21-25 Kingston Road (Damum - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Australia Post have requested that Council formalise an existing Mail Zone adjacent to their Street Post Box (SPB) on Kingston Road, Camperdown outside property No. 21-25 Kingston Road to allow Australia Post staff to safely park to clear mail from their SPB. They have specified operational hours for clearing the SPB as 12pm to 3pm Monday to Friday. The proposal to formalise the ‘Mail Zone 12pm - 3pm Mon – Fri’ restrictions and ‘P30 8.30am-12pm 3pm-6pm Mon – Fri 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions will provide a space for Australia Post vehicles to safely continue to service their post box and also open the space for additional short term parking for the public.

Officer’s Recommendation

That a 6.0 metre length ‘Mail Zone 12pm - 3pm Mon – Fri’ restrictions and ‘P30 8.30am-12pm 3pm-6pm Mon-Fri 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions be installed outside No.21-25 Kingston Road, Camperdown.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative commented that the existing ‘No Stopping’ distance on the departure side of the adjacent pedestrian crossing is not compliant, noting that it is not part of the proposal.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0223(1) Item 14 Pedestrian Crossings Review - All Wards

SUMMARY

This report summarises the audit undertaken on existing pedestrian crossings on public roads examining signage and gutter guards that can provide a level access for all pedestrians from the footpath to the platform of the raised pedestrian crossing.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill requested that the sign on the corner of Bland Street and Denman Avenue indicating there is a pedestrian crossing 25m down Bland Street be made larger. Council Officers will investigate the matter.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and noted.

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0223(1) Item 15 Update on improvements to the Frederick Street, Ashfield crossing

The TfNSW representative advised that they are working through the early design for the Frederick Street and John Street signalised intersection. The speed zone change on Frederick Street is tentatively set for mid-March. Formal notifications will go out when the date is confirmed.

LTC0223(1) Item 16 Pedestrian safety at the intersection of Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street, Newtown

The representative for the Member for Newtown asked for an update on pedestrian safety improvements at the Edgeware Road/Alice Street/Llewellyn Street signalised intersection. The TfNSW representative advised that the traffic signal design for the red arrow pedestrian protection proposed for the intersection is in the design review process.

LTC0223(1) Item 17 Request for ‘No Stopping’ zone in rear lane of Edgeware Road, Newtown

Residents of Edgeware Road, Newtown have raised concerns with vehicles parked in Edgeware Lane obstructing access to their properties, and the lack of enforcement from Council Rangers in the area. The representative for the Member for Newtown asked if there was any recourse for this issue. Council Officers advised that ‘No Parking zones for the laneway can be investigated. It was noted that enforcement in laneways can be triggered on request; however, the comments about enforcement will be passed onto Council’s Rangers.

LTC0223(1) Item 18 Impacts to residential permit parking around Enmore Road Special Entertainment Precinct

Residents around the Enmore Road Special Entertainment Precinct have raised concerns with the unintended impacts its extension has had on resident permit parking, particularly on Edgeware Road. The representative for the Member for Newtown stated that residents are concerned that when they leave between 6pm-10pm, they cannot find parking when they return and requested special parking provisions for residents in affected streets. Council Officers will investigate the matter.

LTC0223(1) Item 19 Pedestrian crossing button on Station Street at Enmore Road, Newtown

The representative for the Member for Newtown requested TfNSW review the location of the pedestrian crossing button for the southern side of Station Street (at Enmore Road) crossing in the direction of the Enmore Theatre. Residents have commented that the button is difficult to find as it shares the same pole as the button for the perpendicular crossing on Enmore Road. TfNSW will investigate this issue.

LTC0223(1) Item 20 Missing ‘No Stopping’ sign on Charles Lane, Lilyfield

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that a statutory ‘No Stopping’ sign is missing from Lilyfield Road at the north-western side of Charles Lane and requested that the sign be replaced. Council Officers will investigate this matter.

LTC0223(1) Item 21 Request for more ‘Kiss and Ride’ spaces outside Balmain Public School

The representative for the Member for Balmain received a request from a resident asking for more ‘Kiss and Ride’ spaces outside Balmain Public School. The resident had suggested ‘Kiss and Ride’ spaces be on Darling Street and Curtis Road. It was noted that the suggested streets are in a residential area and further away from the school. Council Officers will review the existing ‘Kiss and Ride’ zone outside the school.

LTC0223(1) Item 22 Converting one-way streets to two-way for cyclists

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that City of Sydney has proposed 158 one-way streets becoming two-way for cyclists only. The representative suggested that a lot of one-way streets in the Inner West LGA can also be made two-way for cyclists and he can provide a list of suggested streets in the former Leichhardt LGA that can be made two-way for cyclists using only signage. Council Officers advised that this can be reviewed on a street-by-street basis and that during LATM studies, one-way streets are made two-way for cyclists where appropriate.

LTC0223(1) Item 23 Parking on Kensington Road at Liverpool Road, Summer Hill

The IWBC representative requested that statutory ‘No Stopping’ be signposted on Kensington Road at Liverpool Road, Summer Hill to prevent vehicles parking too close to the corner. Council Officers are currently investigating a part-time ban on right turns from Kensington Road into Liverpool Road during peak hours. The IWBC representative suggested also removing the ‘No Right Turn’ from Liverpool Road into Kensington Road.

LTC0223(1) Item 24 Change of TfNSW representative on Traffic Committee

The Committee thanked Solon Ghosh for his advice to Council and the Committee during his time as TfNSW representative and wished him well in his new role. The Committee welcomed the new TfNSW representative, John Begley.

Meeting closed at 12.11pm.