Agenda of Local Traffic Committee - Monday, 20 November 2023

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

20 November 2023

Minutes of Meeting

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

Mayor Darcy Byrne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Christy Li	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Jennifer Heywood	Resident (Item 11)
Robert Bennett	Resident (Item 11)
Paul Corbett	Director at PDC Consultants Representative for Resident (Item 12)
Catherine Davis	Resident (Item 5)
Kian Mohammadah	Resident (Item 4)

APOLOGIES:

Senior Constable Shannon Burns	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Patricia Arcilla	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Jason Yat-sen Li	Member for Strathfield
Ben Walters	NSW Police Representative
Colin Hesse	Office of Jenny Leong, Member for Newtown

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Mayor Darcy Byrne declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest for Item 5 as he had been a renter near that location previously and will absent himself during the Committee discussion on Item 5.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 18 September 2023 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 18 September 2023 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 10 October 2023 subject to the following amendments:

That the report Item 10 - Management of Disabled Parking in the Inner West be submitted to the Access Advisory Committee for consideration and input, and that this feedback and any subsequent amendments be considered by the Local Traffic Committee.

That Council note the report and thank Council staff and member of the Traffic Committee for residents’ concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety and accessibility on Wardell Road Bridge and Unwins Bridge across the Cooks River.

LTC1023(1) Item 1 McCleer Street, Rozelle - Traffic Review (Baludarri- Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from residents regarding vehicles travelling against the one-way restriction in McCleer Street between Moodie Street and Springside Street, Rozelle. This report includes a review of the traffic conditions in McCleer Street, a speed and volume analysis, and the level of one-way compliance.

The review found that the speeds are comparable to other 10 km/h Shared Zones within the Inner West Local government Area (LGA). Reinstating the faded line markings on the speed hump and edge lines whilst repairing the exit threshold will assist in decreasing vehicle speeds. Several vehicles were also captured travelling against the existing one-way restriction (i.e., captured travelling in McCleer Street from Moodie Street to Springside Street) despite satisfactory signage being in place. Therefore, the issue should be referred to the NSW police for further enforcement action.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That it be noted that remarking work currently underway of faded and missing traffic devices in McCleer Street, Rozelle will contribute to lower vehicle speeds.

2. That reported motorist non-compliance of the one-way and speeding on the one-way section of McCleer Street between Moodie Street and Springside Street, Rozelle be referred to NSW Police for enforcement action.

3. That it be noted that Council will undertake a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study for the area bounded by Victoria Road, Darling Street and Manning Street following 6 months after the opening of Rozelle Interchange Iron Cove Link works.

DISCUSSION:

Representative for Member of Balmain questioned whether the NSW Police have been informed regarding the issue of vehicles travelling against One-way restrictions and vehicles exceeding the 10k/m speed limit. Council Officers responded that NSW Police have not yet been contacted and that the speeds are considered typical for a 10k/m zone. The Representative for TfNSW noted that a 10k/m zone should be self-enforcing. Council Officers noted that there are traffic calming treatments in McCleer Street and also noted that WestConnex had removed the entry kerb blister as part of their works. Council Officers suggested that once the kerb is reinstated, this will assist with enforcing the one way and the speeding along McCleer Street.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That it be noted that remarking work currently underway of faded and missing traffic devices in McCleer Street, Rozelle will contribute to lower vehicle speeds.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 2 Darling Street & Elliott Street, Balmain - Proposed Streetscape Improvements (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to upgrade the streetscape in Darling Street & Elliott Street, Balmain by providing new decoratively paved footpaths and landscaped kerb extensions. It is also proposed to improve safety by reconstructing the existing pedestrian refuge island in Elliott Street, renewing the existing pedestrian crossing surface in Darling Street and repairing some damaged sections of road pavement. The proposal aims improve the overall aesthetic of the town centre as well as improving pedestrian and motorist safety at this location.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.301588-10189) for the proposed streetscape improvements at Darling and Elliot Street, Balmain including the installation of paved footpaths, reconstruction of pedestrian concrete median in Darling Street, and refuge island in Elliot Street be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 3 Reiby Street, Newtown - Proposed Parking Changes: Adjustment to Existing 'No Parking' and '1/2P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri , 8.30am- 12.30pm Sat' Restrictions (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This is a proposal to adjust the existing parking restrictions on the western side of Reiby Street between Enmore Road and Pemell Lane to provide more space for a service vehicle (i.e., garbage truck or similar) to turn right from Reiby Lane into Reiby Street. In addition, it is proposed to also line mark the existing parking spaces to form ‘parking bays’ to ensure vehicles are parked in their designated spaces. These proposals seek to maximise the space available to enable a right turn movement for a vehicle.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the existing ‘No Parking’ and ‘1/2P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ on the western side of Reiby Street, north of Pemell Lane be relocated a further 3.8 metres north from its existing location.

2. That the existing parking spaces on the western side of Reiby Street, north of Pemell Lane be delineated with line marking to form ‘parking bays’.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the existing ‘No Parking’ and ‘1/2P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ on the western side of Reiby Street, north of Pemell Lane be relocated a further 3.8 metres north from its existing location.

2. That the existing parking spaces on the western side of Reiby Street, north of Pemell Lane be delineated with line marking to form ‘parking bays’.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 4 Laura Street, Newtown - Proposed Raised Pedestrian Crossing

SUMMARY

A proposal of ‘high’ priority that was identified by the Pedestrian Access Management Plan (PAMP) is the need to raise the existing pedestrian crossing on Laura Street, Newtown, just west of Hawken Street, outside Camdenville Public School. The works consists of converting the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised pedestrian crossing to improve pedestrian safety.

Council has subsequently completed a plan for the proposed upgrade of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing, which consists of a new raised concrete pedestrian crossing, landscaped kerb blister islands and civil work adjustments such as footpath and road resurfacing renewal. This design has been consulted with the community and the outcomes are presented in this report.

Accordingly, it is recommended that the design plan for the proposed upgrade of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the design plan (No.10247) for the proposed raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Laura Street, Newtown at Hawken Street be approved.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Kian Mohammadah entered at 11.31am

Mr Mohammadah objected to the proposal as he doesn’t believe it is required. He stated that the Laura Street was not identified in the Pedestrian and Mobility Plan (PAMP). He stated that this is because Laura Street is a cul-de-sac street which only mostly serves local residents and has a low interaction between pedestrian and vehicle traffic. He stated that the majority of traffic comes through Hawken Street and turns left to access the street parking available and not where it is proposed to raise the existing pedestrian crossing. Mr Mohammadah also raised concerns regarding financial and environmental costs. As the street was recently resurfaced and repainted. He explained that it would not be a wise use of ratepayer funds to commence construction on the newly resurfaced road and raised concerns regarding climate emissions from the proposed construction activity. Mr Mohammadah also raised concerns regarding potential noise pollution for the residents of Laura Street should the proposed raised pedestrian crossing be approved and noted that there are not many speed issues on Laura Street as families mainly use the street to park and access the school.

Public Speaker Kian Mohammadah left at 11.35am

Council Officers confirmed that Laura Street, Newtown is listed in the Pedestrian and Mobility Plan (PAMP) as a high priority item. Council’s Officer stated that Mr Mohammadah raised similar issues as to what was raised during community engagement and these have also been addressed in the report.

An email from the Representative for the Member for Newtown was tabled. Councils’ Officer stated that the issues raised in the email were similar to the issues raised during community engagement and these have been addressed in the report to the Traffic Committee.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the design plan (No.10247) for the proposed raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Laura Street, Newtown at Hawken Street be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 5 Old Canterbury Road, Lewisham, North of Summer Hill Street - Proposed Kerb Extensions (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

The proposal to build out the kerb at the Y intersection of Old Canterbury Road at its Y junction of Old Canterbury Road (just east of Summer Hill Street) was a result of the Lewisham LATM and the PAMP Study. Both the Lewisham LATM and the PAMP identified the need to upgrade the intersection of Old Canterbury Road, just east of Summer Hill Street to improve pedestrian safety.

Council has subsequently completed a concept plan for the proposed kerb extensions on Old Canterbury Road to reduce the crossing distance and exposure time for pedestrians to improve safety. In addition, Council is also proposing to adjust parking restrictions on Old Canterbury Road.

It is recommended that the proposed kerb extensions, line marking and parking changes in Old Canterbury Road, north of Summer Hill Street, Lewisham be approved (as per the design plan no.10229-A).

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the proposed kerb extensions, line marking and parking changes in Old Canterbury Road, north of Summer Hill Street, Lewisham be approved (as per the design plan no.10229-A).

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Catherine Davis entered at 11:25am

Ms Davis supported the recommendation but indicated that she would like to raise some further additions to be considered in the plan. Ms Davis suggested to extend the already agreed double white line by means of a broken white line down to the intersection with Summer Hill Street due to vehicles constantly taking the corner into Summer Hill Street very wide as motorists tend to think “little” Old Canterbury Road is one-way. Ms Davis stated that parking in her street had increased since the new developments had been constructed and suggested an addition to the agreed restricted parking spaces on the opposite side of little Old Canterbury Road of two spaces, that is, the restrictions be extended to the existing staircase which will allow 2 more spaces for residents to park. Ms Davis proposed to place a small traffic island (refuge island) at the redesigned intersection of “little” Old Canterbury Road, between the kerb ramps, with a “Keep Left” sign to provide an extra safety measure for pedestrians crossing the road as well as ensure vehicles entering “little” Old Canterbury Road do so on the correct side of the road.

Public Speaker Catherine Davis left at 11:30am

Mayor Darcy Byrne left the meeting at 11:43am

Committee discussion began 11:44am

The Representative for TfNSW raised concerns with having two locations for pedestrian to cross with one being very close to Old Canterbury Road which could lead to rear end accidents as the intersection is being narrowed and motorists are required to slow down quite substantially to turn left. The Representative for TfNSW noted that having pedestrians cross at that intersection may lead to increased accidents on Old Canterbury Road. She also stated that the proposed second point of crossing could be utilised just as well as the one that is immediately adjacent to Old Canterbury Road.

Council Officer’s noted that this was part of the Pedestrian and Mobility Plan (PAMP) to increase pedestrian safety and access. Council Officer noted prior to this plan, the intersection was very wide with cars entering at “little” Old Canterbury Road at higher speeds. Council Officer’s stated this plan converts the section of “little” Old Canterbury Road into a typical T- intersection which will help address speeding into this section of “little” Old Canterbury Road as well as provide a safer environment for pedestrians to cross. Council Officer’s suggested that the crossing point at the main road would be safer and more desirable as it is a more direct connection for pedestrians on Old Canterbury Road and provides good sightlines for pedestrians to vehicles and vice versa.

Council Officer’s explained that extending the broken white lines is not warranted for local roads with low traffic volumes and that the "BB” (double white) lines at the intersection will provide guidance into “little” Old Canterbury Road and motorists would be able to determine that the street was two way.

Councils' Officer recommended to incorporate the suggestion to extend 2P Parking by 2 spots into the recommendation.

Councils’ Officer stated that a refuge island option was also considered early in the conceptual design stage however, in order to provide bigger island (that is, bigger planted area), substantially reduce entry speeds and reduce parking loss it was decided to provide a narrower entry point rather than a refuge island option.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with an amendment to extend the 2P Parking restrictions by two spots.

Committee discussion closed at 11:53am

Mayor Darcy Byrne entered back into the meeting at 11:54am

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed kerb extensions, line marking and parking changes in Old Canterbury Road, north of Summer Hill Street, Lewisham be approved (as per the design plan no.10229-A) and that the proposed 2P Parking restrictions on the northern side of Old Canterbury Road be extended by two spots westward to the staircase.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 6 Brereton Avenue, Marrickville - Proposed kerb extensions (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

The Inner West Council’s Pedestrian Access Management Plan (PAMP) was adopted by Council in February 2022. The proposals identified by the PAMP seek to improve pedestrian safety, access and priority, particularly in areas of pedestrian concentration, as well as enhancing crossing opportunities. These proposals were priortised between ‘high’, ‘medium’ and ‘low’ and further defined by the type of deficiency (for example: access, safety issue, connectivity).

The long crossing distance at the intersection of Brereton Avenue and Sydenham Road, Marrickville is identified as a high priority for Inner West Council to address in the PAMP. To address this long crossing distance issue, a kerb extension is proposed. This proposed kerb extension design seeks to reduce the crossing distance across Brereton Avenue to improve safety for pedestrians. It is recommended that the proposed design be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the proposed kerb extensions, signs and line marking be approved as per plan No.10250.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for TfNSW objected to the recommendation and raised the issue of cars turning left from the second lane across an active travel lane. She noted that vehicles especially Service vehicles needed to straddle or turn from the first lane which may impact parking along the street.

Council officer’s suggested to defer the item so they may revise the proposal.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation to defer the item to the November Local Traffic Committee Meeting.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed kerb extensions, signs and line marking in Brereton Avenue, Marrickville (as per plan No.10250) be deferred to the November Local Traffic Committee Meeting.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 7 Metropolitan Road, Enmore – Accessible Parking Improvements (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request for accessible parking improvements at a number of locations. Council staff have now investigated one location in Metropolitan Road, Enmore and in line with Council’s assessment procedures for mobility parking applications has listed improvements at that location which are recommended for installation. Currently the existing Mobility parking space is not to standard with no shared zone.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That a Shared Area be installed on the eastern side of Metropolitan Road, corner of Enmore Lane Enmore to service the existing 90-degree angle Mobility Parking Space located on the side boundary of 188A Enmore Road, Enmore. In addition, two access ramps to be installed on the eastern side and opposite footpath on the western side of Metropolitan Road, Enmore to service the Mobility Parking and Shared Area.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That a Shared Area be installed on the eastern side of Metropolitan Road, corner of Enmore Lane Enmore to service the existing 90-degree angle Mobility Parking Space located on the side boundary of 188A Enmore Road, Enmore. In addition, two access ramps to be installed on the eastern side and opposite footpath on the western side of Metropolitan Road, Enmore to service the Mobility Parking and Shared Area.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 8 Smidmore Street, Marrickville - Proposed installation of linemarking of the existing Taxi Zone (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns that vehicles other than taxis are parking in the designated ‘Taxi Zone’ in Smidmore Street, Marrickville on the southern side west of the 10 km/h Shared Zone adjacent to Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre. In order to alleviate this issue, it is proposed to linemark the zone to highlight the existing ‘Taxi Zone’.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the existing taxi zone in Smidmore Street, Marrickville on the southern side west of the Shared Zone be linemarked and that the installation of linemarking be approved, in order to highlight the taxi zone.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the existing taxi zone in Smidmore Street, Marrickville on the southern side west of the Shared Zone be linemarked and that the installation of linemarking be approved, in order to highlight the taxi zone.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 9 Lackey Street, Summer Hill - Temporary Full Road Closure - 'Summer Hill Opera' Event on Sunday 17 December 2023 (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is hosting a community event showcasing the musical art of Opera at Lackey Street Summer Hill. Live performances by local artists will be provided, with authentic food and dining also provided by the nearby restaurants. Tables and chairs will also be placed on the street and additional opera performances will take place in the “Piazza” pedestrian area located at the corner of Hardie Avenue and Lackey Street.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the proposed temporary full road closure of Lackey Street (between Hardie Avenue and Smith Street) Summer Hill, be approved for the purpose of holding the ‘Summer Hill Opera’ food and music festival event on Sunday 17 December 2023 between 12 noon to 12 midnight as per the submitted TMP and TGS and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures.

2. That a Road Occupancy License be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.

3. That notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, the NSW Fire Brigade, and the NSW Ambulance Services.

4. That all residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

5. That a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections.

6. That 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:

1. That the proposed temporary full road closure of Lackey Street (between Hardie Avenue and Smith Street) Summer Hill, be approved for the purpose of holding the ‘Summer Hill Opera’ food and music festival event on Sunday 17 December 2023 between 12 noon to 12 midnight as per the submitted TMP and TGS and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures.

2. That a Road Occupancy License be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.

3. That notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, the NSW Fire Brigade, and the NSW Ambulance Services.

5. That a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections.

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 10 Morton Park LATM Study (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has prepared a draft Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study to address key community concerns about traffic, pedestrian and cycling facilities in the Morton Park LATM precinct area.

The recommendations aim to align with Council policies and strategies, with an emphasis on improving pedestrian and cyclist movements, whilst retaining safe and acceptable traffic volume and speeds in local streets.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the final draft Morton Park Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study be endorsed for community consultation.

2. That the report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for community feedback and the results be reported back to the Traffic Committee.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the final draft Morton Park Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study be endorsed for community consultation.

2. That the report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for community feedback and the results be reported back to the Traffic Committee.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 11 Evans Street, Balmain - Resident Parking Scheme Expansion (Baludarri - Balmain ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Residents have written to Council to expand the approved Rozelle North Precinct Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) to include the frontage of their properties on the eastern side of Evans Street, Balmain between Beattie Street and Roseberry Street. This report seeks to expand the RPS to the requested section of Evans Street. The proposed changes impact approximately three (3) on-street spaces.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That ‘2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted Area B1’ and ‘No Stopping’ zone on the eastern side of Evans Street, Rozelle between Beattie Street and Roseberry Street, as outlined in the report be approved.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Jennifer Heywood entered at 11:05am

Ms Heywood supported the recommendation but disagrees with the proposed location of the ‘No Stopping’ signs and the availability of on-street parking spaces. She noted that the recommendation proposed three (3) on-street spaces however these would be only a total of two (2) on-street parking spaces. Ms Heywood is concerned that the proposed placement of the ‘No Stopping’ sign is non-compliant with the NSW statutory ‘10-metre No Stopping intersection road rule.’ Ms Heywood has engaged an external Traffic Engineer from Grey’s Consulting to review the compliance with the 10-metre rule, which they have concluded to be non-compliant by 1.6m. Ms Heywood is also concerned about the on-street parking for two (2) vehicles between Beattie Street and her residence at No.6 Evans street will restrict sightlines to oncoming traffic as well as block access to her driveway. Copies of the report from Grey’s Consulting was distributed to the Committee members.

Representative for the member for Balmain asked if Ms Heywood was able to reverse into her driveway. Ms Heywood responded she was unable to do so at the moment due to her garage’s broken roller door, but she should be able to once a new garage roller door has been installed.

Public Speaker Jennifer Heywood left at 11:11am

Public Speaker Robert Bennett entered at 11:13am

Mr Bennett supported the recommendation as he believes it is a practical and pragmatic way to address parking concerns in Balmain. He noted the retention of three (3) on-street spaces will be beneficial to local businesses nearby as well as his immediate neighbour at No.4 Evan’s Street which is 94 years old and requires family and carers to look after them.

Public Speaker Robert Bennett left at 11:17am

The Mayor raised the residents’ concerns regarding sightlines of oncoming traffic when using the driveway. Council officers stated that driveway sightlines would still be partially obstructed from the parked vehicle parked adjacent to the driveway regardless of the ‘No Stopping’ zone. The existing garden beds narrow the roadway to reduce the speed of vehicles turning into Evans Street from Beattie Street. It was further noted that once the new driveway is built, vehicles can exit in a forward manner to assist with sightlines. Council officers stated that there is currently insufficient justification to recommend removal of an existing parking space from the street.

Council Officer’s noted that the external consultants may have measured the proposed ‘No Stopping’ from the original kerbline was which then brings the measurement to less than 10m, whereas Council has measured the ‘No Stopping’ zone from the kerb extension which would provide a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1023(1) Item 12 Fawcett Street, Balmain - Proposed 'No Parking' Restrctions (Baludarri - Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The development proposed for 14C Jane Street, Balmain under DA2022/192 involves the conversion of the site into a dual occupancy and necessitates the provision of on-site parking spaces. The development seeks approval for modifications to convert an existing dwelling into a dual occupancy, which includes the construction of a new garage that would be accessed via Fawcett Street. As part of this plan, a 12.6 m length ‘No Parking’ zone (inclusive of the driveway) was initially proposed. The revised plan proposes an 8m length ‘No Parking’ zone to reduce the impacts to on-street parking.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the installation of 8m length ‘No Parking’ zone along the western side of Fawcett Street (including the repositioning of the driveway) at the rear of 14C Jane Street as shown in the attached plan be approved.

2. That the ‘No Parking’ signs be installed at the applicant’s expense at no cost to Council.

3. That it be noted that Council is considering the implementation of a 5m length Mobility Parking Zone immediately north of the proposed ‘No Parking’ zone.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Paul Corbett entered at 11:18am

Mr Corbett is speaking on behalf of his client (the resident at 14C Jane Street, Balmain) and supported the recommendation. Mr Corbett noted that his client had previously had his Development Application approved on 21 June 2023 and that the scheme for the ‘No Parking’ zone in Fawcett street has since been revised from when it was put forward to the Traffic Committee previously. The previous proposal was a 12.6m ‘No Parking’ zone and was considered in an earlier Traffic Committee meeting, however Council deferred the matter to address the identified matters relating to on-street parking. The revised plan proposes an 8m length ‘No Parking’ Zone which will allow vehicles to drive forward into the property and reverse out. He stated that his proposal will result in a loss of one (1) on-street parking space on Fawcett Street but will allow three (3) vehicles to be parked on-site.

Public Speaker Paul Corbett left at 11:22am

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

2. That the ‘No Parking’ signs be installed at the applicant’s expense at no cost to Council.

3. That it be noted that Council is considering the implementation of a 5m length Mobility Parking Zone immediately north of the proposed ‘No Parking’ zone.

For Motion: Unanimous

General Business:

Item 13 – Update on the Bus Stop on Robert Street, Rozelle.

The Representative for the Member of Balmain requested an update on the Bus Stop on Robert Street, Rozelle.

Council Officer’s to prepare a report with an update to be tabled at the next Traffic Committee Meeting.

Item 14 – Update on Traffic Calming Lilyfield Road at Victoria Road

The Representative for the Member of Balmain requested an update on the investigation of traffic calming devices and/or treatments on Lilyfield Road at the intersection of Victoria Road.

Council Officer’s to prepare a report with an update to be tabled at the next Traffic Committee Meeting.

Item 15 – Update on request for additional parking permits for the Inner Sydney Montessori School

The Representative for the Member of Balmain requested an update on the request for the additional parking permits and suggestion for Council to turn some of the 2 hour resident parking zones into 4P paid parking, resident permit holders excepted.

Council Officer’s to prepare a report with an update to be tabled at the next Traffic Committee Meeting.

Item 16 – Consideration for a Roundabout at the intersection of Booth Street and Annandale Street.

The Representative for the Member of Balmain questioned whether there was consideration for a roundabout at the intersection of Booth Street and Annandale Street.

Council Officer’s responded that a roundabout at the intersection of Booth Street and Annandale Street has not been considered however Council is about to commence the Annandale LATM study this financial year and would encourage the Representative for the Member of Balmain to make a submission as part of that study.

Item 17 – Uneven raised speedhump on the corner of Mary Street and Perry Street, Lilyfield

The Representative for the Member of Balmain raised concerns on behalf of a resident regarding the danger posed to residents with prams from on-coming traffic while crossing Mary Street using the raised speed hump on the corner with Perry Street, Lilyfield. Deep gutters at each end trap pram wheels. A proper pedestrian crossing is required here.

The Representative for the Member of Balmain is to forward resident correspondence to Council Officer’s for investigation.

Meeting closed at 12.06pm.

CHAIRPERSON

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

20 November 2023

Item No: LTC1123(1) Item 1

Subject: 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville - Condition 30 & 31 – Signs and Line Markings Plans, Carshare Conditions 5 & 71, and Victoria Road proposed signage modification – MOD/2023/0049 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the proposed amendments to ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Faversham Street and Hans Place as shown on the updated signs and linemarking plan for the 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville (refer to Attachment 1, sheet 2 of 8 – 301400183-10-02 dated 3 August 2023) be approved.

2. That the updated detailed line marking and signage plans for the 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville development Consent Condition 30 & 31 showing amendments to ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Faversham Street and Hans Place (as per the plans in Attachment 1) be approved.

3. That the proposed car share signage in the private shareway of the 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville development and new one hour parking restrictions along Victoria Road frontage, Marrickville as shown on detailed plans in Attachment 2 be approved.

4. That 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.

5. That the applicant notifies Council’s Traffic Team the date of the new line marking and signage installations.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Detailed signage and line marking plans for 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville have been resubmitted to satisfy DA consent conditions 30 and 31 of MOD/2023/0049 as part of reviewing a Step 1 Roadworks application for Public Domain works associated with the above property (ENR1/2023/0068). Also the plan of management for the approved on-site car share spaces is presented addressing Conditions 5 and 71 of MOD/2023/0049 along with proposed modifications to signage along the Victoria Road frontage of the site. It is recommended that the updated plans be approved.

BACKGROUND

A report was orginally submitted to the Local Traffic Committee at its 3 February 2020 meeting detailing the traffic impacts of Development Application (DA/2019/00096) for a mixed residential commercial use development at 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville. The application was to demolish existing improvements and construct a mixed-use development ranging from 6 storeys to 12 storeys in height comprising 2,387sqm of ground floor retail floorspace, 272 residential apartments and two levels of associated basement car parking, including the provision of public domain and landscaping works.

A further report was submitted to the Local Traffic Committee at its 15 February 2021 meeting detailing initial line marking and signage plans and results of public consultation submitted by TOGA Wicks Park Development as part of development consent conditions for DA201900096. The proposal involved changes to on-street parking restrictions and the installation of new regulatory signage (‘No Right Turn’ restriction for northbound traffic into the new private road of the proposed development) and it was recommended that the submitted plans be supported in principle subject to a TMP being submitted by the applicant to TfNSW for approval.

A number of relevant modifications are applicable to the original development application/site.

MOD/2022/0241 application under Section 4.55 (1A) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, to modify Determination No.MOD/2021/0487, dated 7 January 2022, to modify the layout of the ground floor, including reconfiguration of retail tenancy, back of house and loading dock and other internal and external modifications. Approved 20/09/2022.

MOD/2023/0049 application under Section 4.55 (1A) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, to modify Determination No.MOD/2022/0241, dated 20/09/2022, to amend the approved mixed-use development including, amalgamation of units 3.11.01 and 3.11.02 into one singular unit, addition of retail storage area within Basement 1, and changes to the provision of carshare spaces & parking within the development. Specifically, the proposal involves the following:

· Relocation of the carshare allocated car parking spaces from Basement 1 to the external northern shared way at ground level;

· Modification of Condition 5(d) to increase the number of retail car parking spaces from sixty-two (62) to sixty-five (65); and

· Modification of Condition 5(e) to decrease the required number of shared car parking spaces from six (6) to four (4).

The changes to the car parking result in no overall reduction to the amount of car parking spaces provided on the site and there is no loss of parking. Now one loading space previously approved at ground level within the laneway will be located within the basement as a loading/visitor space and two car share spaces for the residential component of the development will be relocated to the basement as visitor spaces. Overall, there is a reduction in one loading space within the private road at ground level.

The site is under construction and nearing completion.

The documentation supporting Consent Condition 30 & 31 updated signs and linemarking plans for 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham, Marrickville along with the Car Share Plan of Management for Conditions 5 & 71 and Victoria Road Proposed Signage Modification are discussed below.

DISCUSSION

The site is located at 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville and is

located within the north-western portion of the Sydenham-Marrickville industrial precinct and sits within a sub-precinct known as the Victoria Road Precinct.

Victoria Road is a regional road, running north to south, connecting Enmore and Marrickville. There are two lanes in each direction with kerbside parking on both sides outside of ‘No Parking’ restrictions during peak hours:

· Northbound (western side) – ‘No Parking 7am-9am Mon-Fri’,

· Southbound (eastern side) – ‘No Parking 4pm-6pm Mon-Fri’.

Victoria Road carries approximately 17,000 vehicles per day, 5% of which are trucks and the 85^th percentile speed is listed as 58.3km/h. The posted speed limit is 60km/h. Victoria Road intersects with Sydenham Road 110 metres south of the site. The intersection of Sydenham Road and Victoria Road is busy and is generally congested throughout the day. Many of the side streets abutting Victoria Road and Sydenham Road experience significant delays.

Hans Place and Faversham Street are local roads servicing the local industrial area. They are low volume roads carrying around 550 and 400 vehicles per day respectively. Both have a high truck ratio percentage of 16.5% and 10.8% respectively. The posted speed limit is 50km/h, however the 85^th percentile speed for each road is around 30km/h.

Fitzroy Street is also a local road carrying around 5,800 vehicles per day with a 85th percentile speed of 56.2km/h. The speed limit is 50km/h. Trucks make up around 12% of the total volume.

Consent Condition 30 & 31

The signage plan on Sheet 2 of 8 of Attachment 1 details the updated signage changes on Faversham Street and Hans Place. The proposed signage plan result in the removal of four on-street parking spaces.

A sight line assessment has been completed and included in Attachment 1. It assesses the available Approach Sight Distance (ASD) and Safe Intersection Sight Distance (SISD) and confirms that the location of the exit driveway maximises the available sight lines to the driveway from vehicles on Faversham Street and Hans Place. The SISD to Sydenham Road/ Faversham Street and Fitzroy Street/ Hans Place is generally clear of permanent obstructions, noting these are existing intersections and the configuration achieves the maximum possible sight lines in a constrained urban environment where traffic volumes are moderate and vehicle speed low.

It is acknowledged that some trees are located along the footpaths and close to these intersections and are technically within the SISD. Given the points raised above, and in the knowledge that the trees are existing and not considered a large permanent obstruction, drivers will be able to adequately see approaching vehicles.

A swept path assessment has also been completed and included in Attachment 1. 99th percentile cars and 12.5 metre heavy rigid vehicles have been run and represent both the most common vehicle and largest vehicle able to access the site. The swept path assessment demonstrates there will be adequate passing opportunities along Faversham Street and Hans Place associated with gaps in on-street parking. All service vehicles related to the site will exit the site via Hans Place.

Car Share Plan of Management

The plan of management for the approved on-site car share spaces is discussed below and addresses Conditions 5 and 71 of MOD/2023/0049:

5.Car Parking

The development must provide and maintain within the site:

a) 304 car parking spaces must be paved and line marked

b) Car parking spaces, for persons with a disability must be provided and marked as disabled car parking spaces.

c) 22 visitor car parking spaces must be provided and marked as visitor car parking spaces. A sign legible from the street must be permanently displayed to indicate that visitor parking is available on site.

d) 65 retail car parking spaces must be provided and marked as visitor car parking spaces. A sign legible from the street must be permanently displayed to indicate that retail parking is available on site.

e) 4 carshare car parking spaces must be provided and marked as carshare parking spaces. In this regard, a plan of management is to be implemented for the carshare spaces to ensure they are accessed and used in a safe and efficient manner.

f) 16 off-street motorcycle parking spaces must be provided, paved, line marked and maintained at all times. g) 200 177 Bicycle storage capacity within the site.

g) 1 Carwash bay.

h) Loading dock and loading spaces.

71.Car Share – Operational

The use and operation of the car share space must be managed by the owner or contracted by the owner to a car share operator to the satisfaction of Council. The use and operation of the car share space must be accommodated in the titling and management of the development, including covenants, building or strata management statement, by laws and other instruments before the issue of an Occupation Certificate, and must provide for:

a) Free use of the car share space;

b) The person acting on this consent must demonstrate that the car share scheme is operational;

c) Public access at all times to the car share vehicle; and

d) Insurances, including public liability.

A total of four car share spaces are now approved on the site (down from the original 6) and will be located now on the private shareway along the northern site boundary (opposed to originally in the basement carpark). The car share locations are shown below.

Each of the four spaces will be linemarked with standard signage confirming authorised use of the spaces. The car share spaces will be publicly accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week with entry to the shareway from Victoria Road and exit to Hans Place/ Faversham Street to the east.

Management of the spaces will be contracted to GoGet as per standard arrangements for publicly accessible car share spaces on private land. . Each GoGet vehicle will be parked in the dedicated spaces when not in use.

The four carshare spaces have been designed with the dimensions complying with the minimum requirements for parallel parking noting that the private shareway is one-way in the eastbound direction. These dimensions, together with the proposed signage are shown below and reproduced at a larger scale in Attachment 2.

Victoria Road Proposed Signage Modification

Planned changes to signage along the Victoria Road frontage of the site are proposed for the 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville development.

Historical land uses on the site were mostly commercial and light industrial with several driveway crossovers along the Victoria Road frontage limiting on-street parking to three or four spaces along the 70 metre wide frontage. These redundant driveways have now been removed providing additional parking spaces along the site frontage. There are clearway restrictions in place between 4:00pm and 6:00pm weekdays and it is proposed to provide short term parking along the frontage, which is currently unrestricted parking outside clearway times.

The proposed modifications are shown below with the proposed signage plan included at a larger scale in Attachment 2.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The applicant has notified adjoining and surrounding properties of the proposed changes to parking on Victoria Road adjacent to their site and a copy of their consultation letter is reproduced below.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

All works and costs of implementation works associated with the proposal will be borne by the applicant.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	182-198 Marrickville Road Signage and Linemarking Plan
2.⇩	182-198 Marrickville Road Signage Plan

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

20 November 2023

Item No: LTC1123(1) Item 4

Subject: Wells Street, Newtown - Proposed Relocation of The At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing (Damun- Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the existing pedestrian crossing outside 106-108 Wells Street, Newtown be relocated 6.5 metres east of its existing location, and the accompanying regulatory and parking signs be adjusted to suit as per Attachment 1.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A proposal of ‘medium’ priority that was identified by the Pedestrian Access Management Plan (PAMP) is the need to improve the existing kerb ramps to the existing pedestrian crossing outside 106-108 Wells Street, Newtown outside Camdenville Public School. The existing pedestrian crossing outside Camdenville Public School is located across an existing driveway that is used as a combined pedestrian kerb ramp and vehicular crossing.

Council has subsequently completed a plan to relocate this pedestrian crossing is approximately 6.5 metres east to facilitate the construction of two new kerb ramps, separating the existing shared driveway that is being used by both vehicles and pedestrians to improve safety.

Accordingly, it is recommended that the design plan for the proposed relocation of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing be approved.

BACKGROUND

The Pedestrian Access Management Plan (PAMP) was adopted by Council in February 2022. The proposals identified by the PAMP seek to improve pedestrian safety, access and priority, particularly in areas of pedestrian concentration, as well as enhancing crossing opportunities. These proposals were prioritised between ‘high’, ‘medium’ and ‘low’ and further defined by the type of deficiency (for example: access, safety issue, connectivity).

The proposed relocation of the existing pedestrian crossing outside 106-108 Wells Street, Newtown is included in the 2023/2024 Traffic Facilities Capital Works Program for construction. As noted earlier the PAMP considered the priority of pedestrian upgrades across the Inner West Council Local Government Area and identified the existing at-grade crossing on Wells Street, as a medium priority to upgrade, due to its proximity to Camdenville Public School and safety issues.

DISCUSSION

Wells Street, Newtown is a two-way road that is 6.7 metres wide with timed permit parking restrictions on the southern side and unrestricted parking on the northern side. Historical traffic counts recorded an average daily traffic volume of approximately 250 vehicles per day and an 85 percentile speed of 38.2 km/h. This indicates that the road is typically used for local access and due to the narrow travel lane, vehicle speeds are reduced.

The existing at-grade pedestrian crossing is located outside Camdenville Public School and pedestrians are required to use an existing driveway that functions as a dual kerb ramp, to cross the road. Historically, there have been no known recorded crashes with this current design, involving a pedestrian and a motorist entering or exiting the driveway. However, there is a need to proactively relocate this crossing to separate the movements between vehicles and pedestrians to improve safety.

Council engineers originally consulted on a proposal to relocate and convert the at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised pedestrian crossing, as this is typically best practice to provide additional traffic calming and improve safety. However, as Wells Street has no stormwater infrastructure near the pedestrian crossing and the road is very flat in nature, therefore converting the current at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised device would have resulted in flooding issues for the adjoining properties (without substantial stormwater drainage works in Wells Street). It should be noted that currently the road (kerb and gutter) is used to channel the overland flow west towards the nearest stormwater pit on Edgeware Road.

Subsequently, a revised design was considered to retain and relocate the at-grade pedestrian crossing, just 6.5 metres east of its original location. Given, that there are no historical crashes and historical traffic counts have recorded low traffic volumes and vehicle speeds, the retention of the at-grade pedestrian crossing is appropriate.

Two new kerb ramps are proposed as part of the relocation and an adjustment to the accompanying parking, warning and regulatory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions are also proposed. Furthermore, new pedestrian fencing is also proposed on the approach and departure sides of the relocated pedestrian crossing, adjacent to the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions. This will channel pedestrians towards the designated crossing point at the new kerb ramps.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation was completed between Wednesday 11 October 2023 and Friday 27 October 2023. There were 84 letters sent to nearby residents and businesses of Brereton Avenue advising them of the proposal. Council officers received two (2) responses with one (1) response supporting the proposal and one (1) response opposing the proposal. These are summarised in the table below.

Residents response

Officers response

The current street lighting was installed after an outcry from residents when the council installed new highway street pedestrian lighting over the crossing turning night into day in all the front bedrooms on the south side houses adjourning the crossing. Please consider an appropriate level of lighting for narrow streets and housing types because no one uses the crossing during the night. The purpose of the crossing is the need of safe crossing between the school and the preschool and school time hours is not night time.

Pedestrian crossings require PX3 level of lighting. Currently there is one floodlight for the existing pedestrian crossing. As part of the proposed relocation of the crossing 6.5m east, Council will engage an accredited lighting designer/consultant to determine required lighting level for new relocated pedestrian crossing. Therefore, Council will ensure that the required lighting level for the crossing at its proposed location will comply, without extra lighting spillage to the neighboring properties.

Outside No.108 Wells Street there are 2 cars and 1 motor bike parked, not one as per the plan, so the new parking space outside doesn't exist in reality. Similarly, there are two cars that currently park opposite 112 and 108 not one. Therefore, there is a gain of one car parking spot in that location not two. Therefore, in a practical sense there is a net of minus one car parking spot. However, I do realise there is a difference in the methodology of counting car parking positions - yours in more technically correct from a town planning perspective but it still grates having a promoted gain doesn't exist in reality.

There is currently 6.4 metres of kerb space outside 108 Wells Street between the existing ‘No Stopping’ and ‘2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M14’ restriction and their driveway. A kerb length of 6.4 metres allows for one (1) parking space for a vehicle and a motorcycle as per the photo below.

The relocation of the pedestrian crossing 6.5 metres east on Wells Street will result in the adjustment of the current ‘No Stopping’ and ‘2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M14’ parking restrictions on the southern side of Wells Street. This adjustment will provide one (1) permit parking space on the departure side of the pedestrian crossing, outside no.108 Wells Street and remove an existing permit parking space outside no.104C-104D Wells Street. Overall there is no net loss of parking.

The dire shortage of parking in our local streets but point out that, despite your upgraded "loss of one (1) existing on-street parking but a gain of two new on-street parking spaces", this is still at issue. We particularly feel for our neighbours at 104D and 104C who will lose the residential only space outside their homes and be forced to battle for space on the opposite (unrestricted and heavily parked out all day) side of the street.

There is an adjustment to the existing parking arrangement on Wells Street as part of the relocation of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing. There is no net loss of parking as part of this proposal as the existing ‘No Stopping’ and accompanying ‘2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M14’ are relocated to their new locations.

The relocation of these signs means that vehicles can park along the kerb space that was originally restricted by the ‘No Stopping’ restriction, offsetting the loss of parking from the new proposed ‘No Stopping’ restriction that is required for the new location of the pedestrian crossing.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The proposal will be delivered in Council’s 2023-24 PAMP construction program, with a delivery cost estimated at $24,000.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Concept plan - Proposed pedestrian crossing relocation Wells Street, Newtown

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

20 November 2023

Item No: LTC1123(1) Item 7

Subject: Audley Street, Audley Lane, Sadlier Crescent, Fisher Street, and eastbound parking lanes on New Canterbury Road Petersham – Temporary Full Road Closures For Special Event On Saturday 23 March 2024 – Petersham Festival Bairro Portuguese (Damum - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the proposed temporary road closure of Audley Street (between New Canterbury Road and Trafalgar Street), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), Audley Lane north of New Canterbury Road (resident access excepted) as well as the eastbound parking lane on New Canterbury Road (between Audley Street and Balanaming Lane), Petersham on Saturday 23 March 2024, from 6:00am until 2.00am (Sunday), for the holding of ‘Bairro Portuguese Petersham Festival’, be approved subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions:

a) A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is submitted to and approved by Transport for NSW; and an application for a Road Occupancy Licence and a temporary Speed Zone Authorisation is forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre;

b) Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to all affected residents and businesses, including the N.S.W. Police / Inner West Local Area Commander, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance and Transit Systems;

c) Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services be requested to implement a revised routing for scheduled bus services in Audley Street on the day of the event and install temporary bus stops as required;

d) A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section; and

e) The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Inner West Council will be presenting Petersham Festival - Bairro Portuguese on Saturday 23 March 2024 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm on Audley Street and Fisher Street, Petersham. This event celebrates the very best of Portuguese culture with entertainment, music, dance, cultural activities, and traditional and contemporary foods. To facilitate the event, areas of Petersham will be closed and there will be road closures necessitating some road detours and bus diversions in surrounding streets (ENRC/2023/0066).

Roads affected include Audley Street (between New Canterbury Road and Trafalgar Street), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), Audley Lane north of New Canterbury Road (resident access excepted) as well as the eastbound parking lane on New Canterbury Road (between Audley Street and Balanaming Lane), Petersham from 6.00am until 2.00am (Sunday). It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure. This report outlines the traffic management plan for the 2024 event.

BACKGROUND

Temporary road closures have been successfully implemented in previous years to hold the ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’. This Fair, since its inception in 2003, aims to showcase Petersham's businesses and services, attracts people to the area and has a multicultural theme. On all previous occasions, the closures were effective and no major problems were experienced.

OFFICERS COMMENTS

Event

The event will be held on Saturday 23 March 2024 and will necessitate the temporary closure of Audley Street (between Trafalgar Street and New Canterbury Road), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), Audley Lane north of New Canterbury Road (resident access excepted) as well as the eastbound parking lanes on New Canterbury Road (between Audley Street and Balanaming Lane), Petersham from 1.00am until 9:00pm. Refer to the map below.

This is an extension of a Class 2 Event under the TfNSW’ Special Events Guide where it impacts local traffic and transport systems but does not impact major traffic and transport systems and it disrupts the non-event community in the area around the event but not over a wide area. The event requires the involvement of Police and Local Council and a detailed Transport Management Plan (TMP).

Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme

A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) has been supplied by Who Dares Pty Ltd, the scope of which includes the provision for the safe movement of vehicular traffic in and out of the event areas at the Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair on Saturday 23 March 2024. The TMP and Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) are attached at the end of this report.

Access around the event site will be maintained by a detour. The detour loop will include New Canterbury Road, Regent Street, Trafalgar Street and Gordon Street. Please refer to the Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) prepared by Who Dares Pty Ltd – TGS 01 reproduced below.

Lane closures of New Canterbury Road

As per previous events held, it is proposed to close the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road (between Balanaming Lane and Audley Street) as shown on the TGS 01 reproduced above.

In previous years the event attracted in excess of 15,000 attendees prompting the event coordinators to look at ways to ease congestion at the main site and make access easier from New Canterbury Road. The closure of the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road improves access to the area where the main event is to be conducted and improves the amenity of the footpath dining outside a number of the eateries along New Canterbury Road which are adjacent to the closure.

There is significant improvement in access for people with disabilities as congestion will be reduced and there will be no obstacles such as tables, chairs, planter boxes, light/sign poles and bins in the closed lanes. The solid barriers will separate the pedestrians from the moving traffic on the adjacent lane and will also help prevent young children who may be separated from their custodians escaping onto the main thoroughfare and possibly being hit by passing traffic.

The TGS indicates that a reduced temporary speed limit of 40km/h is required on New Canterbury Road (between Gordon Street and Audley Street) during the closure of the parking lanes for the subject event. Thus, an application for a Road Occupancy Licence will be necessary.

Road closures

The time-span for the road closure is necessary to allow stalls and stages to be set up before the event and dismantled after the event. The closure will be affected by the placement of barricades at the following locations:

· Junction of Audley Street and New Canterbury Road;

· Junction of New Canterbury Road and Gordon Street;

· Junction of Audley Street and Trafalgar Street;

· Junction of Fisher Street and Regent Street; and

· Junction of Sadlier Crescent and Abels Lane.

Special advance notice signs will be strategically installed at least two weeks prior to the event to alert motorists of the proposed closures. These signs will be installed at the following locations:

· Junction of Railway Terrace and Gordon Street;

· Junction of New Canterbury Road and Audley Lane;

· Junction of Trafalgar Street and Audley Street;

· Junction of Regent and Fisher Streets; and

· Junction of Nelson Place and Sadlier Crescent.

In addition, 'No Parking - Special Event' signs will be affixed over all existing timed parking restrictions signs in the area to be closed on the afternoon before the day of the event. Residents in Fisher Street will be allowed access into and out of their properties.

Audley Street is used by scheduled Transit Systems bus services and they will need to implement the re-routing of services on the day as in previous years.

Impacts on buses

Transit Systems 445 service will all be impacted by the event road closures. These services will be detoured around the event precinct. Notices will be put up at impacted bus stops to direct passengers to the nearest stop:

· Services to Gladstone Park to run left Gordon St, right Trafalgar Street, then as normal

· Services to Campsie to run Trafalgar Street, left Gordon St, right New Canterbury Road, then as normal

Transit Systems Detour Map – Route 445

Impacts on parking

In relation to parking it is stated in the TMP that “Parking will only be available in surrounding residential streets and the public carpark at the eastern end of Fisher Street. Parking will as such be limited, and the event organiser will be recommending public transport to all event patrons.”

Impacts on traffic

The TMP states that “heavy vehicles may experience slight delays due to increased traffic around the event precinct. Heavy vehicles should follow signposted detours”. In relation to pedestrians and cyclists it states that “There will be no major effect to pedestrians in the area. Pedestrians will be able to use the existing pedestrian paths outside of and within the event area.There are no cycleways directly impacted by this event. Cyclists entering the event site will be requested to dismount.”

There will be no special event clearways installed for this event. The TMP states that: “Inner West Council will instead install No Stopping signage throughout the event precinct prior to the event. Any remaining vehicles will be towed and parked in a nearby location on the morning of the event.”

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The proposed temporary full road closures have been advertised in accordance with the Roads Act 1993.

Advice of the proposed event must be forwarded to all the appropriate authorities, including emergency services. A copy of the draft notification letter is attached at the end of this report.

The TMP states that: “All affected residents will be notified of the event through:

• Letterbox drop will be conducted for impacted residents within and near the road closure precinct at least two weeks prior to the event.

• Date & time specific corflute “Special Event – Road Closed” signs to be placed around the event precinct 14 days prior to the event.

• “No Stopping” or “No Parking” signage installed by Council in the evening on Friday 22 March 2024.”

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding of $85,000 has been allocated by Council for organising the ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’ event under the 2023/2024 Major Community Events Program.

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that Council approve to the temporary full road closures on Saturday 23 March 2024 subject to complying with the recommendations stated in this report along with all standard conditions for temporary full road closures.

Other conditions that need to be complied with include:

· The Traffic Management Plan is to be submitted toTfNSW for consideration and approval and a Road Occupancy License application is to be submitted to the Transport Management Centre by Who Dares Pty Ltd.

· Advance notifications signs for the event are strategically installed at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

· "No Parking - Special Event" signs are affixed over all existing timed parking restriction signs within the sections of streets to be closed on the afternoon of the day prior to the event;

· A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event;

· The applicant is to consult with all affected residents and/or businesses in the area in writing and to conduct a letter box drop of surrounding properties at least two weeks prior to event; and

· Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. 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.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Petersham Festival - Bairro Portugu

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

20 November 2023

Item No: LTC1123(1) Item 15

Subject: Laura Street, Newtown - Proposed chevron line marking and parking bays (Damun-Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed chevron line marking and parking bays at the dead-end of Laura Street, Newtown be approved.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Edgeware Road and Laura Street, Newtown are both located on Council’s regional cycleway network. At the dead-end of Laura Street, a kerb ramp provides access for cyclists to enter Laura Street from the footpath on the northern side of Edgeware Road. There have been repeated instances of vehicles or trailers that park across this kerb ramp and impact access. A combination of chevron and marked parking bays is proposed at this dead-end and would help to clear the area adjacent the kerb and ensure that the kerb ramp remains unimpeded.

BACKGROUND

Council officers received feedback from the community requesting for improved delineation to the existing parking spaces adjacent to the existing kerb ramp at the dead-end of Laura Street which provides access to the roadway on Laura Street from the footpath on the northern side of Edgeware Road to ensure that the kerb ramp remains unimpeded.

In 2023 Council’s parking officers have issued five (5) infringements to motorists that park their vehicles in a way which obstructs access to this kerb ramp on Laura Street. The installation of line marking or parking signs may improve parking compliance at this location.

DISCUSSION

Laura Street, Newtown is a dead-end street that is approximately 10.3 metres wide and intersects with Edgeware Road. Currently motorists park their vehicles at this dead-end and in some circumstances, a sole vehicle may impede access to the kerb ramp on the southern side of Laura Street which provides access from the footway on Edgeware Road to Laura Street. This is likely caused by the lack of line marking and parking regulatory signs to delineate the parking space to ensure the kerb ramp remains unimpeded.

Council Traffic Engineers subsequently consulted on a proposal to install ‘No Parking’ restrictions at this dead-end. The proposed ‘No Parking’ restriction is 3.8 metres wide along the kerb at the dead-end and 6.8 metres wide along the kerb on the southern side of Laura Street (refer to the diagram below), creating a rectangular area that would allow for motorists to drop-off and pick-up and prevent long term parking. This proposal would have provided a wide unimpeded area for cyclists.

Figure 1 - Original proposal that was consulted

Following community consultation, Council’s Traffic Engineers amended to proposal to reflect the parking needs of the community whilst seeking to ensure that the kerb ramp remains unimpeded at all times.

The amended proposal is shown in Attachment 1 and consists of the following:

· A 1.2 metre wide, 7.2-metre-long chevron stencil line marking.

· A 5.4 metre long, 1.8-metre-wide line marked parking bay on the southern side of Laura Street, adjacent to the property of No.256 Edgeware Road.

· A 4.8 metre long, 1.8-metre-wide line marked parking bay on the northern side of Laura Street, adjacent to the property of no. 254 Edgeware Road.

· Three (3) parking bays at the dead-end of Laura Street that are 4.8 metres long, two (2) of which are 2.6 metres wide and a 3.9-metre-wide bay. Attachment 2 provides swept path checks to ensure vehicles can enter and exit these parking spaces.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A letter outlining the proposal was mailed out to 23 properties in Laura Street and Edgeware Road requesting residents’ views regarding the proposal. Two (2) responses supporting and two (2) responses opposing the proposal were received. They are summarised in the tables below:

Residents’ comments

Officer comments

The proposal is supported conditionally subject to the following suggested changes:

· Three (3) vehicles can park at the dead-end

· Parking spaces are delineated with line marking

· Provide a couple of motorcycle parking spaces near the kerb ramp

· Provide residents with additional permit parking due to the loss of parking

· Reduce the 3.8 metre wide ‘No Parking’ area to 2.0 metre wide

The original proposal has been amended to:

· Provide three (3) parking spaces which will be line marked at the dead-end.

· The adjacent parking spaces just east of the parking spaces at the dead-end will also be line marked to create parking bays

· The 3.8 metre wide ‘No Parking’ zone has been reduced to a 1.2 metre wide chevron pavement hatch. The length of the pavement hatch is 7.2 metres wide.

· Multiple motorcycle parking spaces cannot be provided as there is insufficient width along the southern side of Laura Street, between the chevron line marking and parking bay. The Australian Standards requires that one (1) motorcycle parking space be 2.5 metres by 1.2 metres. With the current parking provisions for vehicles a sole motorcycle parking space cannot be geometrically accommodated as this would impact access to the most southern parking space at the dead end.

· There is no loss of parking with the proposal which would require the provision of additional permit parking to residents.

The proposal is not supported due to the following concerns:

· Improving access for cyclists to this kerb ramp will increase their travel speed and impact pedestrian safety. As the junction between the footpath on Edgeware Road and the kerb ramp on Laura Street is 90 degrees, there are visibility issues for cyclists in an area which has high pedestrian activity from the nearby school and day care centre

· There is an unused driveway 10 metres east of the kerb ramp on Laura Street which cyclists can use

· The loss of parking at the dead-end is not justified as there are existing ramps nearby for cyclists to use in the event that the kerb ramp is obstructed. The loss of parking will cause more stress on residents of Laura Street.

· Council officers will investigate potential safety improvements to reduce the speed of cyclists at the 90-degree junction of the footpath on Edgeware Road and Laura Street

· It is understood that there are alternative options for cyclists to use should the kerb ramp be unavailable due to an illegally parked vehicle. However, the preference is for the kerb ramp to function as per its intended purpose where possible.

· The original proposal has been adjusted to ensure that there is no loss of parking whilst ensuring that there is visual communication in the form of line marking to advise motorists not to park adjacent to the kerb ramp.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications associated with the implementation of the proposed recommendations outlined in the report.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Laura Street, Newtown - Proposed line marking
2.⇩	Swept path analysis

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

20 November 2023

Item No: LTC1123(1) Item 16

Subject: Albermarle Street, Baltic Street, Oxford Street, Chelmsford Street, Probert Street, Denison Street, Lennox Street, Bishopgate Street, Newtown - Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions (Damun-Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the traffic committee approve the installation of ‘No Stopping’ yellow line on:

a) The southern side of Albermarle Street for a distance of 10 metres, east of Baltic Street;

b) The western side of Baltic Street for a distance of 10 metres, north of Albermarle Street;

c) The western side of Oxford Street, 10 metres north of Albermarle Street;

d) The western side of Oxford Street, 10 metres south of Albermarle Street;

e) The western side of Chelmsford Street, 10 metres north of Albermarle Street;

f) The western side of Chelmsford Street, 10 metres, south of Albermarle Street;

g) The southern side of Albermarle Street, 10 metres east of Denison Street;

h) The western side of Denison Street, 9.2 metres north of Albermarle Street;

i) The northern side of Lennox Street for a length of 10 metres, east of Probert Street;

j) The northern side of Lennox Street for a length of 10 metres, west of Probert Street; and

k) The western side of Probert Street for a length of 10 metres, north of Lennox Street.

2. That the traffic committee approve the installation of a ‘No Stopping’ sign on:

a) The western side of Chelmsford Street, 9 metres north of Lennox Street;

b) The northern side of Lennox Street, 10 metres east of Chelmsford Street;

c) The southern side of Lennox Street, 10 metres east of Denison Street;

d) The western side of Denison Street, 10 metres north of Lennox Street;

e) The eastern side of Chelmsford Street, 6 metres north of Bishopgate Street;

f) The eastern side of Chelmsford Street, 6 metres south of Bishopgate Street;

g) the western side of Probert Street, 10 metres north of Bishopgate Street; and

h) the western side of Probert Street, 7.5 metres south of Bishopgate Street.

3. That the Traffic Committee approve Reducing the existing extended ‘No Stopping’ zone to 10 metres on the northern side of Albermarle Street west of Probert Street (install a ‘No Stopping’ sign on the northern side of Albermarle Street, 10 metres west of Probert Street

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A review has been completed by Fire Rescue NSW (FRNSW) following a boarding house fire last year in Albermarle Street, Newtown. The review has identified road-access issues for the local brigade to the narrow streets in the Newtown area due to vehicles being parked too close to the intersections, affecting their ability to carry out first response duties nearby the location of the emergency as well as affecting first-response times.

Some of the intersections of these streets do not have existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to advise on rule 167 from the NSW Road Rules which prohibits a vehicle from stopping within 10 metres of an intersecting road.

The proposed installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at various intersections of Albermarle, Lennox and Bishopgate Streets in Newtown will seek to improve parking compliance at the intersections, and ensure access to the street for emergency vehicles is maintained.

BACKGROUND

Council has received a request from FRNSW requesting for consideration of ‘No Stopping’ signs to be installed at various road intersections in Newtown to ensure road access for their vehicles. In August 2023, Council officers and FRNSW met on-site to assess the intersections that were identified by FRNSW to require the installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs or yellow ‘No Stopping’ line marking. The site inspection confirmed the lack of signage at various intersections where ‘No Stopping’ signs or yellow line marking would assist to advise motorists of where they can and cannot park, ensure compliance with rule 167 from the NSW Road Rules, and ensure that the intersections remain unimpeded to ensure access to first-response vehicles.

DISCUSSION

The local streets in Newtown bounded by Australia and Bedford Streets, and Kingston and Salisbury Roads are typically 7 metres wide with parking on both sides and bi-directional (two-way) with a travel lane of approximately 2.8-3.0 metres wide.

There are some intersections that have ‘No Stopping’ signs or yellow line marking installed to advise motorists where they can and cannot park. Site inspections by Council’s Engineers confirm that these intersections have adequate compliance and that vehicles can turn to access the street unimpeded. Sight lines are also appropriate to ensure visibility of pedestrians on the footpath. Figure 1 below shows an intersection with a ‘No Stopping’ sign installed.

Figure 1 - Probert Street, eastern side, south of Lennox Street

Various streets within this area are currently signposted with ‘2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M3’, and signs have generally been installed to commence the timed permit parking restrictions, 10 metres from the intersecting road. As shown in Figure 2 below, a parking stem has been installed approximately 10 metres from the intersecting road, adjacent to the timed permit parking spaces. These parking stems serves to ‘guide’ vehicles where they can and cannot park as motorists should be aware of the NSW Road Rules which prohibits vehicles from stopping within 10 metres of the intersection.

Site observations revealed a varying degree of parking compliance in this scenario where at some intersections vehicles complied with the NSW Road Rules and did not park adjacent to the timed permit parking restrictions (Figure 2), and some intersections where motorists parked adjacent to the timed permit parking restrictions, and within 10 metres of the intersecting road, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 2 - Typical parking signage at intersections

Figure 3 - Instances of illegal parking adjacent to timed permit parking restrictions

Where there were no timed permit parking restrictions with a parking stem (unrestricted parking), vehicles typically parked too close to the intersecting road, as there was no ‘No Stopping’ sign or parking stem to advise or ‘guide’ vehicles where they can and cannot park as shown in Figures 4 and 5 below.

Figure 4 - Vehicles parked too close to the intersecting road

Figure 5 - Vehicles parked too close to the intersecting road

From site observations, there is a higher level of parking compliance when a ‘No Stopping’ sign is installed on parking stems to advise motorists of the NSW Road Rules. When vehicles park within the 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone, the turning movement for an emergency vehicle such as a fire rescue truck is compromised as room required to facilitate the turn is reduced by a parked vehicle as well as the sight lines of pedestrians being reduced. Furthermore, there are fire hydrants located on the roadway near these intersections that are required to remain unimpeded. Vehicles parked within 10 metres of the intersection of the road can obstruct access to these hydrants that are required in an emergency situation.

Table 1 below provides the recommendation for each intersection and the rationale for the proposal.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

20 November 2023

Table 1 - Proposed parking changes

Street	Side	Intersecting Street	Parking Stem (Y/N)	Distance	Recommendation	Rationale
Albermarle Street	Southern	East of Denison Street	Y	10m	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign to existing stem	· Existing stem already at 10 metres · Improve parking compliance and access · Australia Street Infants School nearby generating higher levels of pedestrian activity. The ‘No Stopping’ zones will improve visibility of pedestrians along the footpath
	Northern	West of Probert Street	Y	~25m	Reduce the existing extended ‘No Stopping’ zone to 10 metres on the northern side of Albermarle Street west of Probert Street	· Extended ‘No Stopping’ restriction was temporarily in place following a property fire and is no longer required by FRNSW · Gain of approximately 2-3 parking spaces
	Southern	East of Baltic Street	N	10m	Install ‘No Stopping’ yellow line marking	· Yellow line marking is recommended due to an existing tree located on the footpath · Improve parking compliance and access · Provide access to the adjacent hydrant
Baltic Street	Western	North of Albermarle Street	Y	10m	Install ‘No Stopping’ yellow line marking	· Yellow line marking is recommended due to an existing tree located on the footpath · Improve parking compliance and access
Chelmsford Street	Western	North of Lennox Street	N	9m	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign on new stem	· A 9.0 metre ‘No Stopping’ length is recommended due to the existing adjacent driveway immediately north.
	Western	North of Albermarle Street	N	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ yellow line marking	· Yellow line marking is recommended due to an existing tree located on the footpath · Improve parking compliance and access · Provide access to the adjacent hydrant
	Western	South of Albermarle Street	N	10		· Yellow line marking is recommended to ensure consistency with the yellow line marking proposed on the western side of Chelmsford Street, north of Albermarle Street · Improve parking compliance and access · Provide access to the adjacent hydrant
	Eastern	North of Bishopgate Street	Y	6	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign to existing stem	· A reduced 6m ‘No Stopping’ restriction is required at this location due to the existing approved permit parking restriction and location of the parking stem already installed 6 metres from the intersecting road (Bishopgate Street) · Extending the ‘No Stopping’ zone would impact an existing permit parking space. · The reduced ‘No Stopping’ zone has been supported in-principle by FRNSW · Provide access to the adjacent hydrant
Chelmsford Street	Eastern	South of Bishopgate Street	Y	6	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign to existing stem	· A reduced 6m ‘No Stopping’ restriction is required at this location due to the existing approved permit parking restriction and location of the parking stem already installed 6 metres from the intersecting road (Bishopgate Street) · Extending the ‘No Stopping’ zone would impact an existing permit parking space. · The reduced ‘No Stopping’ zone has been supported in-principle by FRNSW
Denison Street	Western	North of Lennox Street	Y	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign to existing stem	· Existing stem already at 10 metres · Improve parking compliance and access · Australia Street Infants School nearby generating higher levels of pedestrian activity. The ‘No Stopping’ zones will improve visibility of pedestrians along the footpath.
Denison Street	Western	North of Albermarle Street	Y	9.2	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign to existing stem	· Existing stem already at 9.2 metres · Improve parking compliance and access · Australia Street Infants School nearby generating higher levels of pedestrian activity. The ‘No Stopping’ zones will improve visibility of pedestrians along the footpath.
Lennox Street	Southern	East of Denison Stret	Y	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign to existing stem	· Existing stem already at 10 metres · Improve parking compliance and access · Australia Street Infants School nearby generating higher levels of pedestrian activity. The ‘No Stopping’ zones will improve visibility of pedestrians along the footpath
	Northern	East of Probert Street	N	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ yellow line marking	· There is a gymnastic centre nearby which generates pedestrian activity. The ‘No Stopping’ zones will improve visibility of pedestrians along the footpath · Yellow line marking is required to ensure consistency with adjacent intersections
	Northern	West of Probert Street	N	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ yellow line marking	· There is a gymnastic centre nearby which generates pedestrian activity. The ‘No Stopping’ zones will improve visibility of pedestrians along the footpath · Improve parking compliance and access
	Northern	East of Chelmsford Street	N	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign on new stem	· Improve parking compliance and access
Probert Street	Western	North of Lennox Street	N	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ yellow line marking	· There is a gymnastic centre nearby which generates pedestrian activity. The ‘No Stopping’ zones will improve visibility of pedestrians along the footpath · Improve parking compliance and access
	Western	North of Bishopgate Street	Y	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign on existing stem	· Improve parking compliance and access
	Western	South of Bishopgate Street	Y	7.5	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign on new stem	· A reduced ‘No Stopping’ zone of 7.5 metres is recommended due to the existing adjacent driveway
Oxford Street	Western	North of Albermarle Street	N	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign on new stem	· Improve parking compliance and access
Oxford Street	Western	South of Albermarle Street	N	10	Install ‘No Stopping’ sign on new stem	· Improve parking compliance and access

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

20 November 2023

Item No: LTC1123(1) Item 19

Subject: Warburton Street, Marrickville - Proposed timed parking restrictions (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the nine (9) unrestricted 90-degree angle parking be signposted as ‘4P 8am-6pm’ on the eastern side of Warburton Street, Marrickville just east of Herb Greedy Place.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Livable, connected neighborhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

McNeilly Park is a key open-space park within the Inner West Council, located near the Marrickville train station and town centre. Currently, there are unrestricted parking spaces adjacent to the park which allows for long-term parking such as commuter parking. As a result, motorists can park for extended periods of time which affects the equity and accessibility to the park. The proposed timed parking restriction (4P 8am-6pm) seeks to deter commuter parking, provide access to the park for those who require a vehicle, and provide the necessary turnover of parking for visitors. The proposal will also benefit the nearby town centre where the timeframe permits recreational time at the park as well as visits to the nearby town centre.

BACKGROUND

Council has received a request from a resident requesting for timed parking restrictions on Warburton Street, Marrickville, just east of Herb Greed Place. The resident has raised concerns about long term commuter parking as the parking spaces are currently unrestricted.

DISCUSSION

McNeilly Park is located adjacent to Marrickville Town Centre and approximately 300 metres from Marrickville Train Station. Currently, both sides of Warburton Street, just west of Illawarra Road is allocated as ‘2P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fr; 8.30am-10pm Sat-Sun, Permit Holders Excepted Area M2’. This time restriction effectively limits commuter parking that may occur at this location due to the proximity to Marrickville Train Station. The time restriction also allows for turnover of parking for visitors to McNeilly Park and the nearby Marrickville Town Centre. However, further west along Warburton Street, there are currently nine (9) unrestricted 90 degree angle parking spaces adjacent to McNeilly Park and just east of Herb Greedy Place, which is inconsistent with the current time restricted parking spaces on Warburton Street.

Figure 1 - Existing parking restrictions

Council officers have completed a parking survey to determine the duration of stay of vehicles at the nine (9) unrestricted parking spaces on Warburton Street. The results are presented below.

Table 1 - Duration of stay parking survey

Number plate survey; 12 October 2023
11:25am	3:25pm	Vehicle parked for 4-hours
VEH1	VEH1	Yes
VEH2	VEH2	Yes
VEH3	VEH3	Yes
VEH4	VEH10	No
VEH5	VEH5	Yes
VEH6	VEH6	Yes
VEH7	VEH11	No
VEH8	VEH8	Yes
VEH9	VEH9	Yes

The results from Table 1 above, indicate there were 78 per cent of vehicles (7 out of 9) that parked for a four (4) hour period, between 11.25am and 3.25pm. This suggests an extended period of parking at McNeilly Park.

Table 2 - Duration of stay parking survey

Number plate survey; 16 October 2023
8:52am	3:50pm	Vehicle parked for greater than 4-hours
VEH1	VEH1	Yes
VEH2	-	No
VEH3	VEH3	Yes
VEH4	VEH4	Yes
VEH5	-	No
VEH6	VEH6	Yes
VEH7	VEH7	Yes
VEH8	VEH8	Yes
VEH9	VEH9	Yes

Further duration of stay surveys were completed following the original survey of 12 October 2023. The survey from 16 October 2023 as shown in Table 2 above, indicate that 78 per cent of vehicles were parked from approximately 9am to 4pm (7 out of the 9 parking spaces were occupied by the same vehicle throughout the entire day).

Table 3 - Duration of stay parking survey

Number plate survey; 18/10/23
6.30am	9am	3:40pm	Likely type of parking
-	VEH5	VEH5	commuter
-	VEH6	VEH6	commuter
-	VEH7	VEH7	commuter
VEH1	VEH1	VEH1	resident
-	VEH8	VEH8	commuter
VEH2	VEH2	VEH9	resident
VEH3	VEH3	VEH10	resident
VEH4	VEH4	VEH11	resident
-	VEH12	VEH12	commuter

A final survey was completed to determine if the vehicles that were parked in the 9 spaces were either by residents or commuters. To determine this, an early morning survey at 6.30am was completed, followed by another survey at 9am and in the afternoon at around 4pm. The results are presented in Table 3 above.

At 6.30am only 4 out of the 9 spaces were occupied, and it is likely that these vehicles are belonging to residents. By 9am, all 9 spaces were utilised, suggesting that 5 out of the 9 spaces (55 per cent) could be used by commuters. These 5 vehicles occupied the unrestricted parking spaces between 9am and 3.40pm indicating long term or commuter parking.

Based on these results, an effective parking solution is the implementation of time restricted parking. The proposed ‘4P 8am-6pm’ time restriction allows for motorists and nearby residents to park unrestricted overnight whilst ensuring turn-over of parking at McNeilly Park during the day. Table 3 suggests that 75 per cent (3 out of 4) of residents move their vehicle after 9am. With the proposed 4P commencing at 8am, residents can park in the spaces until 12noon before having to move their vehicle to allow for a park visitor to park their vehicle near McNeilly Park.

The proposal will also allow for turn-over of parking on the weekends where parking demand at McNeilly Park is likely to be higher. The proposed ‘4P 8am-6pm’ allows for a minimum of 2 turnover cycles (at 12noon, and at 4pm). As a starting point, this is an improvement over current conditions which does not allow for any turnover of parking.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation was completed between Thursday 19 October 2023 and Friday 10 November 2023. There were 27 letters sent to nearby residents and businesses of Warburton Street advising them of the proposal. Council officers received one (1) response supporting the proposal and no responses opposing the proposal. The response supporting the proposal agreed with the time restricted parking to allow for people who use the park during the day especially parents with young children to park close to McNeilly Park.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications associated with the implementation of the proposed recommendations outlined in the report.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Proposed time restricted parking - Warburton Street Marrickville

1.⇩	Original swept path - LTC1023(1) Item 6
2.⇩	Revised swept paths and kerb alignment - Brereton Avenue
3.⇩	Revised concept plan - Brereton Avenue, Marrickville

Street Name	Charlotte Street
Carriageway width (m) kerb to kerb	Approx.10m
Carraigeway type	Two-way, one travel lane each direction.
Classification	Local
Speed Limit km/h	50
85^th percentile speed km/h	41.3 (south of Bland Street) 44.6 (north of Bland Street)
Vehicles per day (vpd)	3150 (south of Bland Street) 2035 (north of Bland Street)
TfNSW avaialble Reported crash history 2017- 2022	NIL in the last 5 years in vicinity of the intersection.
Parking arrangements	Unrestricted parking both sides
Side streets	Bland Street

Street Name	Elizabeth Street
Carriageway width (m) kerb to kerb	Approx. 8.8-8.9m
Carraigeway type	Two-way, one travel lane each direction.
Classification	Local
Speed Limit km/h	50
85^th percentile speed km/h	53 (last recorded 2008)
Vehicles per day (vpd)	Approx. 9500
TfNSW avaialble Reported crash history 2017- 2022	(1) X 2019, RUM 44, Manov-parking-parked vehicle, Moderatre injury, west of Oak St (o/s 18-20). (1) X 2021, RUM 21, Right through, at intersection, non-casualty (towaway)
Parking arrangements	Unrestricted parking to the northern side
Side streets	Oak Street

Residents’ Comments	Officer Comments
The ‘No Parking’ zone should be extended to encompass the area opposite No.19 to No.49 Pritchard Street, Annandale. This will allow greater vehicular maneuverability (1 comment) from the driveway of No.47.	Noted – the amended design includes the extension of the proposed ‘No Parking’ zone as stated.

Intersection	Support	Object	Community responses	Officer response
Albermarle and Denison Streets	-	-	-	-
Albermarle and Probert Streets	-	-	-	-
Albermarle and Chelmsford Streets	-	-	-	-
Albermarle and Oxford Streets	-	1	Will only support if Resident Parking Scheme/Permit is provided	Currently the M3 permit parking area provides permit parking spaces on the eastern side of Chelmsford and Probert Streets, and the western side of Denison Street between Albermarle and St Marys Street. A review of the M3 permit parking area will need to be completed to determine if there are any required changes to the M3 permit parking area.
Albermarle and Baltic Streets	-	-	-	-
All Streets	4		· One response noted support of the proposal to ensure access for emergency vehicles, however requested for consideration of adding additional permit parking spaces in the areas that are currently unrestricted as the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions will add more pressure onto the unrestricted parking spaces · Additional ‘No Stopping’ restrictions are required at the intersection of Albermarle and Australia Streets · The proposed changes remove parking in an area where parking is currently hard to find. Would Council be able to make additional parking available in the area to make up for the parking spaces that are removed	· Currently the M3 permit parking area provides permit parking spaces on the eastern side of Chelmsford and Probert Streets, and the western side of Denison Street between Albermarle and St Marys Street. A review of the M3 permit parking area will need to be completed to determine if there are any required changes to the M3 permit parking area. · Council officers will investigate the intersection of Albermarle and Australia Streets further. · There is a gain of approximately 2-3 unrestricted parking spaces on the northern side of Albermarle Street, west of Probert Street. · It is acknowledged that the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions affects motorists who may be parking within this area, the locations are considered to be essential access routes for Fire Rescue NSW vehicles. Council in conjunction with Fire Rescue NSW has carefully considered the locations that require ‘No Stopping’ restrictions.
Total	4	1

1.⇩	Traffic Guidance System (TGS) plans and detour plan.
2.⇩	Traffic Management Plan.

Resident Comments	Officer Comments
Resident requested ‘No Stopping’ restriction along the frontage of 82 Birchgrove Road.	Council officers will monitor this location to determine if non-compliance is of concern and requires signposting.
Resident requested ‘No Stopping’ restriction at the south eastern corner of Birchgrove Road and Cove Street.	Council officers will monitor this location to determine if non-compliance is of concern and requires signposting.