Agenda of Local Traffic Committee - Monday, 11 December 2023

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

11 December 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

Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager (Chair)
Sgt Shannon Burns	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Ben Walters	NSW Police Representative
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

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

VISITORS

Denise Matovic	Senior Architect at Leaf Architecture – Representative for St Maroun’s College (Item 6)
Donald Urquhart	Resident (Item 22)
Reliza Pangan	Resident (Item 11)
John Zezovski	Resident (Item 11)
Roopa Jogunoori	Transport for NSW Project Manager
Leonardo Ferreri	Transport for NSW


APOLOGIES:

Mayor Darcy Byrne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward
Bill Holliday	Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Patricia Arcilla	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Germaine Grant	NSW Police - Burwood Police Area Command

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 16 October 2023 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

Nil.

LTC1123(1) Item 1 182-198 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)

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.

Officer’s 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.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for Transport for NSW (TfNSW) raised concerns regarding the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the opposite side of the development. The Representative for Transport for NSW also suggested a permanent ‘No Right Turn’ instead of ‘No Right Turn’ during peak hours so to better address possible congestion and loss of parking issues.

Council Officers stated that TfNSW was originally supportive of a median island across Victoria Road where it intersected with the private road however, TfNSW subsequently changed its position on the proposal and ‘No Right Turn’ restrictions during peak hour were supported instead. Council Officers stated that ‘No Right Turn’ was previously approved by Council and went through the Traffic Committee process. Councils’ Officer further stated that the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in support of the ‘No Right Turn’ restrictions were unusual and that the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on Victoria Road, opposite the private road should not be installed.

Council Officers suggested to amend the recommendation and remove the proposed section of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on Victoria Road, opposite the private road into the newly built development complex.

The Committee members were advised that point 2 of the recommendation would be amended to reflect the proposal for one hour parking adjacent to 182-198 Victoria Road, Marrickville as discussed within this report.

Point 2 of the recommendation was corrected to reflect the proposal for one hour parking adjacent to 182-198 Victoria Road, Marrickville as per the report and plans.

The Committee members agreed with the amended Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE 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 proposed 70m of “1P 7am–4pm Mon-Fri and 8.30am-4pm Sat” along the frontage of 182-198 Victoria Road, Marrickville as shown on signage plan 301400183-09-01 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.

6. The proposed No Stopping restrictions on Victoria Road (opposite the private road for 182-198 Victoria Road) not be supported for installation.

7. Council investigate a full time ‘No Right Turn’ on Victoria Road at the private driveway for 182-198 Victoria Road.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 2 Lord Street, Newtown - Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions (Damun-Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

The northern side of Lord Street, Newtown, east of John Street is currently signposted as ‘2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M14’. Currently, there is no accompanying ‘No Stopping’ sign installed on the parking stem, which subsequently results in motorists parking their vehicle too close to the intersection of John Street, adjacent to the first timed parking space. The proposed ‘No Stopping’ sign seeks to improve parking compliance and reduce the instances of vehicles parking too close to the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the installation of a 7m ‘No Stopping’ sign on the northern side of Lord Street, Newtown, just east of John Street be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the installation of a 7m ‘No Stopping’ sign on the northern side of Lord Street, Newtown, just east of John Street be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 3 Brereton Avenue, Marrickville - Proposed Kerb Extensions (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

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 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 at the intersection of Brereton Avenue and Sydenham Road, Marrickville, be approved as per Attachment 2.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed kerb extensions, signs and line marking at the intersection of Brereton Avenue and Sydenham Road, Marrickville, be approved as per Attachment 2.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 4 Wells Street, Newtown - Proposed Relocation of The At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing (Damun- Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

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.

Officer’s 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 plan No.10245-A.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 5 Victoria Road, Marrickville - Proposed Short-Term Parking (Midjuburi- Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations from local businesses, Council is proposing to introduce a 18m section of time-restricted parking along Victoria Road, Marrickville, on the western side immediately south of the driveway 153-155 Victoria Road, in order to improve parking turnover in the vicinity of the local businesses. There will be no change to the present ‘7am – 9am’ clearway restrictions.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That an 18-metre section of ‘1P 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday’ restrictions on the western side of Victoria Road immediately south of the driveway 153-155 Victoria Road, Marrickville be approved in order to improve parking turnover in the vicinity of the local businesses.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That an 18-metre section of ‘1P 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday’ restrictions on the western side of Victoria Road immediately south of the driveway 153-155 Victoria Road, Marrickville be approved in order to improve parking turnover in the vicinity of the local businesses.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 6 Wardell Road, Marrickville – Extension of the drop-off / pick-up zone for St Maroun’s College(Djarrawunang Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

The Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel imposed a development condition on the consent for expansions works at St Maroun’s College requiring an extension to the existing school drop-off / pick-up zone.

This condition required that Council approves the extension through its Local Traffic Committee. Initially the proposal to extend the drop-off zone eastward along the frontage of Gilbert Barry Reserve north of the boundary of St Marouns College was not supported at the Committee meeting on 19 June 2023. Since, the applicant has now met with Council Officers to discuss this matter and presented new material regarding an Operational Traffic Management Plan and location for the proposed pick up/drop off zone. Council Officers have now reviewed other options including review of the current ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in place for the wombat crossing in order to resolve this matter.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the existing 'No Parking 8.00am-9.30am; 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days’ restrictions adjacent St Maroun’s College on Wardell Road (southern side of roadway) be extended 17 metres westward (towards the pedestrian crossing and replacing existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions).

2. That Council’s Planners be notified of the decision.

DISCUSSION:

Public speaker Denise Matovic entered at 11.05am.

Ms Matovic represented her client St Maroun’s College and supported the recommendation. She stated that her client had recently put in a DA which has been approved subject to some conditions. Ms Matovic stated over the 10 year masterplan, the school plans on enrolling an additional 152 students. She stated it would be advantageous for the school to have these additional 3 spaces for the drop-off/pickup zone as it will improve the flow of traffic and the safety of students.

Council Officers asked about what measures will be put in place to ensure the management of the drop-off/pick-up zone to ensure there is a quick turnaround for cars using the drop-off/pick-up zone. Ms Matovic responded, since the approval of the DA, letters have been sent out to all the parents and staff members of the school regarding the new management plan put in place and that it was preferred if parents used the drop-off/pick-up zone instead of parking in the streets as parking was raised as a concern from residents nearby. Ms Matovic stated the school also has staff outside managing the drop-off/pick-up zone and have asked parents to put their surnames on their vehicle windows to expedite the drop-off/pick-up process.

Council Officers asked if the management plan will be reviewed after a period of time to determine effectiveness of this plan. Ms Matovic responded, the school has been and will continue to review their processes over time and that the school believes that the processes are working much better than previously. Ms Matovic also noted that their Traffic Engineer will be back out on site to reassess the processes.

Public speaker Denise Matovic left at 11.10am.

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

2. That Council’s Planners be notified of the decision.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 7 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)

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.

Officer’s 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.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE 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:

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.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 8 Murray Street, at Edinburgh Road and Smidmore Street, Marrickville – Proposed new pedestrian refuge islands post Marrickville Metro works (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown and Summer Hill Electorates / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

During the expansion works for Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre three existing pedestrian refuges were removed, two in Murray Street, one north of Edinburgh Road and the other south of Smidmore Street, Marrickville and one in Smidmore Street immediately east of Murray Street. These three pedestrian refuges are now going to be reinstated and new design and construction plans have been submitted. Marrickville Metro contractors will be reinstating the pedestrian refuges at their cost.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the attached detailed design and construction plans (Design Plan CONT/23/01) for the proposed new pedestrian refuge islands in Murray Street, at Edinburgh Road and Smidmore Street, Marrickville be approved for construction by the applicant.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached detailed design and construction plans (Design Plan CONT/23/01) for the proposed new pedestrian refuge islands in Murray Street, at Edinburgh Road and Smidmore Street, Marrickville be approved for construction by the applicant.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 9 Lackey Street & Smith Street (between Mooonbie Street and Nowranie Street) Summer Hill- Temporary Full Road Closure- 'Summer Hill Festival' on Sunday 10 March 2024.
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Elecorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is presenting a Summer Hill Festival on Sunday, 10 March 2024 from 11am until 5pm on Lackey and Smith Street, Summer Hill.

The Summer Hill Neighbourhood Festival celebrates the area’s rich culture in a street festival boasting a wide variety of delicious food, refreshments, and artisan goods, hosting 100% local content in the heart of Summer Hill.

The setting up of the site will start from 6am Saturday, 10 March and the pack down of the event site will commence following the conclusion of the event.

To facilitate the event, areas of Summer Hill, i.e. Lackey Street and Smith Street (between Moonbie Street and Nowranie Street) will be closed between 4am and 10pm Sunday 10 March 2024. Hardie Avenue will only be open for carpark access off Smith Street.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That:

1. the proposed temporary full road closure of Lackey Street & Smith Street (between Moonbie Street and Nowranie Street) Summer Hill, be approved for the purpose of holding a ‘Summer Hill Festival’ event on Sunday 10 March 2024 between 4.00am to 10.00 pm as per the submitted TMP and TGS, and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure.

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

3. 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. 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. a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections; and

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

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That:

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

3. 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. a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections; and

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 10 Charlotte Street at Bland Street, Ashfield-Intersection improvement works. (Djarrawunang- Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electrorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve road safety by constructing new landscaped kerb blister islands and kerb ramps in Charlotte Street, Ashfield (at its intersection with Bland Street). The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by better defining the existing traffic and parking lanes through the provision of constructed landscaped islands which also provides safer crossing location for pedestrians wishing to cross Charlotte Street.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan for the intersection improvement works of Charlotte Street at Bland Street, Ashfield, with associated signs and line marking as shown on the Plan 10257 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition requested more logos upon the entry of Bland Street near the ‘Stop’ sign as well as the western side of Charlotte Street.

Council officers agreed to incorporate more logos within the design.

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the detailed design plan for the intersection improvement works of Charlotte Street at Bland Street, Ashfield, with associated signs and line marking as shown on the Plan 10257 be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 11 Collins Street, Tempe - Proposed 'No Parking' restrictions at dead-end (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Concerns were raised by a resident regarding restricted vehicular access to their off-street car parking space, due to vehicles being parked at the dead-end of Collins Street, Tempe.

It is recommended that the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions (for a distance of approximately 21 meters) at the dead-end of Collins Street, Tempe be approved, in order to provide clear vehicular access to the adjacent off-street parking space, which is often restricted by illegally parked vehicles

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the installation of full-time 'No Parking’ restrictions (for a distance of approximately 21 meters) at the dead-end of Collins Street, Tempe be approved in order to deter illegal parking and provide clear vehicular access to the adjacent off-street parking space.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speakers Reliza Pangan and John Zezovski entered the meeting at 11.25am

Ms Pangan objected to the proposed recommendation and provided a copy of a signed petition from 18 households, with 29 signatories including one from the supervisor working at the railway. Ms Pangan stated that her mother has a disability and requires close vehicular access and that the proposed recommendation will remove parking spaces on Collins Street. Ms Pangan stated that there are no issues within the community living in Collins Street and that it was just one resident who wanted to implement the ‘No Parking’ restrictions. Ms Pangan believes that the implementation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions may cause issues within the community.

Mr Zezovski objected to the proposed recommendation as he stated that parking is quite hard to find in the area. He stated the teachers at the nearby school and patrons of ‘Col Jones Swim Tempe’ park on Collins Street during the day making hard for residents to find parking along the street. Mr Zezovski is concerned that the proposed removal of the parking spaces will cause issues as there is already limited parking.

Council Officers asked Ms Pangan if vehicles were parked 90 degrees at the dead end of the street, would it obstruct her driveway. Ms Pangan responded saying sometimes vehicles do obstruct her driveway but very rarely, as there is a railway gate in place and hence motorists tend to not park near her driveway.

Council Officers noted that if vehicles are parked too close to the driveway of No.19 Collins Street, it is very hard to access the driveway. Council Officers stated they had gone on-site and parked their car and noted it was very hard to manoeuvre out safely.

Council Officers asked Mr Zezovski and Ms Pangan if Council were to investigate the possible implementation of 90° parking on one side of the street, would this be something the community be open to. Mr Zezovski and Ms Pangan agreed that angle parking would be beneficial.

Ms Pangan also noted that since she has placed ‘Do Not Block Driveway’ signs and ‘No Parking’ signs on her property, she has had no issues with people obstructing her access to her property.

Public Speakers Reliza Pangan and John Zezovski left the meeting at 11.45am

The Representative for TfNSW noted that from a technical point of view, cars should not be parking at a dead end as that should be where the turning circle is placed.

Council Officers suggested to investigate 90° angled parking between Wells Avenue and the dead end.

The Committee members agreed with the amended Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the installation of full-time 'No Parking’ restrictions (for a distance of approximately 21 meters) at the dead-end of Collins Street, Tempe be approved in order to deter illegal parking and provide clear vehicular access to the adjacent off-street parking space; and

2. That an investigation for 90° angled parking between Wells Avenue and the dead end be undertaken.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 12 Elizabeth Street at Oak Street, Ashfield- Intersection improvement works (Djarrawunang- Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve road safety by constructing new landscaped kerb blister islands in Elizabeth Street, Ashfield (at its intersection with Oak Street). The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by better defining the existing traffic and parking lanes through the provision of constructed landscaped islands which also provides safer crossing point pedestrians wishing to cross Elizabeth Street.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the detailed design plan for the intersection improvement works of Elizabeth Street at Oak Street, Ashfield, with associated signs and line marking as shown on the Plan 10263 be approved.

2. That the extended ‘Give-way’ line as shown on Plan 10263 be replaced with a ‘STOP line, together with the ‘Give-way signs being replaced with ‘Stop’ signs in Oak Street.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the detailed design plan for the intersection improvement works of Elizabeth Street at Oak Street, Ashfield, with associated signs and line marking as shown on the Plan 10263 be approved.

2. That the extended ‘Give-way’ line as shown on Plan 10263 be replaced with a ‘STOP line, together with the ‘Give-way signs being replaced with ‘Stop’ signs in Oak Street.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 13 Ramsay Street at Rawson Street, Haberfield - Proposed Kerb Blister Island (Gulgadya - Leichhardt/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve safety at the intersection of Rawson and Ramsay Street, Haberfield by constructing a new landscaped kerb blister island and installing linemarking treatment. The intention of the proposal is to maintain low vehicle speeds, protect existing property and provide a safer more accessible crossing point across Rawson Street for pedestrians.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the proposed installation of a landscaped island and linemarking treatment on Rawson Street at Ramsay Street, Haberfield be supported as shown in the attached concept plan.

2. That the proposed Landscaped Island and line marking treatment on Rawson Street at Ramsay Street, Haberfield be included for consideration in Council’s Capital Works Program.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the proposed installation of a landscaped island and linemarking treatment on Rawson Street at Ramsay Street, Haberfield be supported as shown in the attached concept plan.

2. That the proposed Landscaped Island and line marking treatment on Rawson Street at Ramsay Street, Haberfield be included for consideration in Council’s Capital Works Program.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 14 Pritchard Street, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking' Restriction (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding parked vehicles along a narrow section of Pritchard Street, Annandale, at times restricting vehicular access along the road and obstructing access to off-street parking between No.19 to No.47 Pritchard Street, Annandale.

It is proposed to signpost ‘No Parking’ restrictions opposite No.19 to No.49 Pritchard Street, Annandale. The proposed plan is shown in Figure 1.

It should be noted that during the initial consultation period, it was proposed to implement ‘No Parking’ restrictions opposite No.19 to No.47 Pritchard Street, Annandale. This has now been amended to reflect community feedback. The proposal does not result in the loss of any legal on-street parking.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That a 147.9 m length ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Pritchard Street, Annandale opposite No.19 to No.49 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That a 147.9 m length ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Pritchard Street, Annandale opposite No.19 to No.49 be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 15 Laura Street, Newtown - Proposed chevron line marking and parking bays (Damun-Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

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.

Officer’s Recommendation:

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

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 16 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)

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.

Officer’s 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

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE 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.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 17 Perry Lane, Lilyfield - Proposed 'No Parking' Restrictions (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The proposal for the implementation of a ‘No Parking’ zone in Perry Lane at the rear access of No.205 and 207 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield was deferred by Council on 8 August Council meeting pending an onsite meeting with the properties directly impacted. This meeting was held on 12 October 2023 in Perry Lane, with all sides reaching an agreement for a 7.0m length ‘No Parking’ zone to be implemented.

Concerns have been raised by the business owner at No.209 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield on the reduced parking availability for customers. In response council staff will investigate a possible reduction of the ‘No Stopping’ length at the intersection of Steward Street and Perry Lane to generate an additional parking space.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the implementation of a 7.0m ‘No Parking’ zone on the northern side of Perry Lane, Lilyfield opposite the rear garages of No.205 and 207 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield, be approved.

2. That a 5.3m ‘No Stopping’ zone at the southern side of Steward Street near the intersection with Perry Lane, Lilyfield be investigated.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the implementation of a 7.0m ‘No Parking’ zone on the northern side of Perry Lane, Lilyfield opposite the rear garages of No.205 and 207 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield, be approved.

2. That a 5.3m ‘No Stopping’ zone at the southern side of Steward Street near the intersection with Perry Lane, Lilyfield be investigated.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 18 Ryan Street At Joesph Street, Lilyfield - Proposed Kerb Blister Island (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

It has been reported that vehicles have caused damage to the awning at property No. 62 Ryan Street, Lilyfield whilst maneuvering near the corner of Ryan Street and Joseph Street, Lilyfield. This has raised concerns for both the structural integrity of the heritage building and pedestrian safety. Therefore, council is proposing the installation of a garden bed outside of No.62 Ryan Street, Lilyfield to facilitate safer vehicle turning movements.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the proposed Kerb Blister Island outside No.62 Ryan Street at the intersection of Joseph Street, Lilyfield be approved.

2. That this project be listed for consideration in a forward capital works program.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the proposed Kerb Blister Island outside No.62 Ryan Street at the intersection of Joseph Street, Lilyfield be approved.

2. That this project be listed for consideration in a forward capital works program.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 19 Warburton Street, Marrickville - Proposed timed parking restrictions (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

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.

Officer’s 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.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE 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.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 20 Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove - Proposed 'No Stopping' (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Elecorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding vehicles parked close to the intersection of Reuss Street and Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove. It is reported that vehicles parked at the frontage of No.84 Birchgrove Road limits visibility of drivers when exiting from the driveway at No.84 and also from Reuss Street, Birchgrove. It is proposed to install a 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction along the frontage of No.84 Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That a 10m length ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed at the frontage of No.84 Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That a 10m length ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed at the frontage of No.84 Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 21 Smith Street, Rozelle - Review of Parking (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

At the October 2023 Traffic Committee, 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 based on a submission was received from the Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS) regarding a review of the recently implemented Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) in Smith Street and surrounding streets, Rozelle.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 22 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety at Bus Stop - Robert Street, Rozelle (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

At the Traffic Committee meeting held on 16 October 2023, the Representative for the Member of Balmain requested an update on the Bus Stop on Robert Street, Rozelle.

Council has undertaken a review of the safety issues raised by a Rozelle resident at the existing Bus Stop and Shelter on the south side of Robert Street, Rozelle approximately 50m east of Victoria Road. It is reported that there are concerns for conflict between pedestrians and bicycle riders at the Bus Shelter, and several near misses have been reported. With the Shared User Path having a downhill grade from Victoria Road, bicycle riders are prone to quickly build speed on the approach to the Bus Stop.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

Public speaker Donald Urquhart entered at 11.11am.

Mr Urquhart raised his concerns regarding the safety at the Bus Stop on Robert Street, Rozelle. He stated that the report indicated the width of the footpath being 3.5 metres is correct, however, omits to state that the shared space for cyclists and pedestrians is 2.1 metres wide which is less than the NSW recommended safe width for shared paths being between 2.5 metres to 3 meters. Mr Urquhart states that the NSW recommendation for shared paths being 2.5 metres to 3 meters is for ‘low traffic areas’ and noted that this area is quite a ‘high traffic area’ due to it being one of the main bus stops patrons use to get to

Sydney CBD and it being the direct cycleway for cyclists to get to the Balmain Peninsula. Mr Urquhart had also had several near misses with cyclists using this bus stop. Mr Urquhart suggested that Council Officers look into the Bus Shelters on Victoria Road between the junction of Darling Street and Robert Street. He noted that those Bus Shelters are at the edge of the footpath and that cyclist travel behind the Shelters so that there is no interaction between pedestrians and cyclists. Council Officers responded that option may not be practical as the width of the footpath at this location does not allow the Bus Shelter to be moved an further forward with sufficient width behind. Mr Urquhart noted in the report that Council will wait until 2030 when another agency does potential works to remedy the issues. Mr Urquhart also suggested the possibility or relocating the Bus Stop to another location.

The NSW Police Representative suggested the possibility of more and/or bigger signage to encourage cyclists to dismount and walk around the bus stop. Mr Urquhart noted that signage is welcome and may assist with concerns however they do not guarantee safety.

Council Officers clarified that the 2030 reference was in relation to the completion of the Metro station and that before then, some plans will be developed over the Roberts Street and Mullens Street intersection. From there, the Bus Stop location will be examined at the same time.

Public speaker Donald Urquhart left at 11.22am.

Council Officers suggested to possibility of using linemarked bars or strips to potentially slow down cyclists and improve pedestrian safety.

Council Officers suggested that Council further investigate pedestrian and bicycle safety at the Robert Street Bus Stop and review options of temporary line marking treatments as well as location of the bus stop.

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That Council further investigate pedestrian and bicycle safety at the Robert Street, Rozelle Bus Stop .

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 23 Traffic Calming on Lilyfield Road, Rozelle (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

At the October 2023 Traffic Committee meeting, 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 has now undertaken a review of the road configuration of Lilyfield Road at Victoria Road, Lilyfield. Concerns were received regarding road safety at this location as this site has changed due to the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange works. The intersection retains the left in and out movements, and now feature wider kerb ramps, and an unmarked crossing point for pedestrians and bicycle riders across Lilyfield Road. The existing raised threshold has been replaced with a Watts Profile Hump and relocated further west of its previous location.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

General Business:

Item 24 – Briefing on Victoria Road Bus Lanes in Rozelle.

Public speakers Roopa Jogunoori and Leonardo Ferreri from TfNSW joined via teams to provide an update regarding the Victoria Road Bus Lanes in Rozelle at 12.30pm.

Mr Ferreri and Ms Jogunoori advised that their teams objective was to rebalance road space, provide more frequent and reliable bus journeys, better connecting the corridor to cycling and pedestrian links, applying social outcomes lens to partnering with local government, driving high quality public amenity and safety, facilitate sustainable access to and for local business as well as encouraging mode shift from private vehicles to public and active transport on Victoria Road.

Mr Ferreri explained the works for Bus Shortening to support Rozelle Interchange Opening to ensure traffic exits safely from the Iron Cove Link tunnel westbound onto Victoria Road in Rozelle. Transport for NSW will shorten the westbound bus lane at the start of the Iron Cove Bridge. He also described plans for an offset bus lane shifting existing AM bus lane from the kerbside lane to lane two which should clear of interference caused by stopping buses and left turning traffic. The new bus lane will be operational for 24 hours.

Mr Ferreri also explained the scope of works for outbound bus lanes through the introduction of an outbound kerbside bus lane on Victoria Road between Quirk Street and Clubb Street which will be operational during the hours of 6am-10am and 3pm-7pm Monday to Friday.

Public speakers Roopa Jogunoori and Leonardo Ferreri from TfNSW left the teams meeting at 12.37pm.

Item 25 – Update on Traffic Signal upgrade at the intersection of Fredrick Street and John Street, Ashfield.

The Representative for TfNSW advised that TfNSW has started engaging contractors for the design work on the traffic signals at the intersection of Fredrick Street at John Street in Ashfield. TfNSW has gotten the concept design completed and are in the process of getting the detailed design out to tender.

Meeting closed at 12:41pm.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

11 December 2023

Item No: LTC1223(1) Item 2

Subject: Biennale of Sydney 2024 Traffic Management Plan - Robert Street, Rozelle (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

Prepared By: Amir Falamarzi - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the Biennale of Sydney 2024 at the White Bay Power Station proposed during 9 March to 10 June 2024 be approved subject to the following conditions:

a) the existing ‘1P 6am-4pm Mon-Fri’ spaces and ‘Motorbike Parking’ space on the south side of Robert Street be temporarily relocated further east during the proposed event dates, and undertaken by the event organisers;

b) the event organisers notify the community including residents and businesses of the proposed event, changes to traffic and parking in the area;

c) the event organiser shall close the roads in accordance with the approved Traffic Management Plan (TMP) unless otherwise directed by Police/authorised Council Rangers;

d) all barricades and necessary signposting shall be provided by the event organisers and maintained during the period of the event by TfNSW-accredited marshals, or Police engaged by the applicant;

e) all traffic control facilities are to be installed in accordance with Australian Standard 1742.3;

f) the event organiser shall indemnify Inner West Council against all claims for damage or injury that may result from the activity or occupation of part of the public way during the activity. The event organiser must provide documentary evidence of public risk insurance cover of at least $20,000,000 indemnifying Council; and

g) the event organiser shall be responsible for the reimbursement for the cost of repair of any damage caused to the public way, or as a result of the activities.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

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

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Biennale of Sydney 2024 is being proposed to be undertaken at the NSW State Heritage-listed White Bay Power Station (WBPS) located at 28 Robert Street Rozelle. Placemaking NSW has undertaken extensive remediation and conservation work to repurpose the site as an arts, cultural and community hub. This 24^th Biennale of Sydney will take place between the dates 9 March to 10 June 2024.

The Traffic Management Plan (TMP) was prepared on behalf of Placemaking NSW and aims to provide safe pedestrian access routes to the site through a proposed signalised pedestrian crossing point in Robert Street, onsite pick-up and drop-off zone for private vehicles, taxis, and shuttle bus services, including to and from bus nearby bus stops to the WBPS. A Transport Access Guide (TAG) has also been prepared for the event.

BACKGROUND

Placemaking NSW has presented a TMP application for the 2024 Biennale of Sydney at the White Bay Power Station (WBPS). The site has been zoned for a cultural and community use and the future purpose presents an extraordinary opportunity. The TMP has been prepared to provide safe and convenient connections to and from public and active transport for event patrons, participants, volunteers, and employees. The plan also manages any impacts to the local and broader transport network and community.

The site plan of WBPS is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: White Bay Power Station site plan

Based on previous events, the proposed Biennale of Sydney is expected to draw in attendees in the order of 2,000-3,000 persons during a weekday, and up to 5,000 persons (excluding staff) over a course of a day, closing every Monday.

DISCUSSION

This event intends to promote the principles of sustainability through consideration of alternative travel modes to private vehicles and maximising the use of sustainable modes of travel. Biennale is committed to reducing private car use by promoting sustainable travel modes such as walking, cycling and public transport for the benefit of visitors, local businesses, and the greater community. As such the WBPS has no off-street parking facility at the event.

The event is considered as a Class 2 Event under the Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events from Transport for NSW.

The proposed TMP includes two Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) with one proposed for typical operations (weekday), and another proposed for peak operations (weekend). Both TGS comprise of a pick-up and drop-off zone for private vehicles, taxis, shuttle bus service, pedestrian access from the Light Rail network, public Bus Stops, access to cycling network including bicycle parking. The peak operations TGS is identical to the typical operations TGS but includes additional traffic controllers as indicated in the plan.

Proposed Traffic Management

Two TGS plans have been prepared and included in Attachments 1 and 2, which comprise of the following features:

· A temporary portable Signalised pedestrian crossing incorporated with portable boom gates on Robert Street east of Mullens Street to cater for safe pedestrian movements across Robert Street.

· Temporary ‘No Stopping’ zones will be established on Robert Street on both approach and departure sides to the temporary signalized pedestrian crossing.

· Water Filled Barriers will be installed on Robert Street to compliment the ‘No Stopping’ zone adjacent to the pedestrian crossing.

· An accredited Traffic Controller will be positioned at the crossing to assist pedestrians.

· Wayfinding signs will be installed on Robert Street, Mullens Street to direct pedestrians to safe crossing points and footpaths leading to the WBPS from Bus Stops in Mullens Street and Robert Street.

· Temporary ‘No Stopping’ signs will be installed on Robert Street between the entrance and exit of the pick-up/drop-off zone to improve driver visibility when exiting the WBPS on Robert Street.

· Volunteer and staff will be positioned within the pick-up and drop-off zone to encourage efficient operation.

· New driveway layback near the intersection of Robert Street and Mullens Street intersection to support one-way internal movement within the WBPS forecourt.

· ‘Bicycle Dismount’ signs will be installed on south side of Robert Street between Victoria Road and Mullens Street to minimize conflicts between pedestrians and bicycle riders in the footpath narrowed by barriers.

· In addition to the above, the peak operations TGS will feature additional traffic controllers and staff as indicated in the plan.

Shuttle Bus Services

A dedicated Special Event Bus Service will be implemented by Transport for NSW, which will shuttle between Town Hall Station and the WBPS site during the event. The proposed shuttle bus route is illustrated in Figure 2 and does not incorporate additional stops between the two locations.

Bus pick-up and drop-offs would be facilitated by designated bus layover facilities provided in the northern forecourt of WBPS, with buses entering and exiting the site in the same manner as private vehicles. The northern forecourt access arrangements are illustrated by Figure 3.

Figure 2: Proposed shuttle bus route

Figure 3: Venue accesses and key features

Pedestrian Access

As shown in Figure 3, three pedestrian access points are provided, with two of these will be adjacent to the two vehicular accesses, one on the east side of the entry driveway and the other on the west side of the exit driveway. The third is provided further west along Robert Street, at the site’s western extent. It is expected that the eastern access point will be the most used pedestrian accesses, with the central pedestrian access point near the vehicular entry expected to be lower.

All pedestrian access points will be open to the public during the event opening hours and work together with the combined entry and exit movements. These pedestrian access points provide direct connection to the WBPS and do not require crossing the internal vehicular circulation road at any time.

A Transport Access Guide (TAG) has been prepared for this event, outlining access points from public and active transport, including locations of bicycle and accessible parking.

Event Parking for Private Vehicles

The event provides no onsite parking. Two (2) Mobility Parking Spaces will be provided, in addition to an off-street bicycle parking area. These are shown in Figure 2.

Public Transport Services

The use of Public Bus services would not be actively promoted as a principal means of travelling to and from the venue; however, they do form an existing, reliable alternative to shuttle buses and other modes of travel. The two bus services which travel along Robert Street and Mullens Street are expected to be the two used most by visitors to Biennale, being routes 441 and 442; these are highlighted in Table 1, for emphasis.

Table 1: Public bus services adjacent to the WBPS

Cycling Facilties

Figure 4 shows that the site includes on and off-road separated cycling facilities provided along the Robert Street site frontage, which connect to dedicated Shared User Path facilities along Victoria Road for connection to the broader cycle network including connections to Inner West suburbs and Anzac Bridge.

These facilities are supported by a network of low-speed on-road routes near the site, particularly in Balmain to the north, which provide relatively safe and efficient connections for cyclists. Additionally, new cycle connections will be open through the Rozelle Parklands which is expected to be open and in operation in March 2024 in time for the event. These Parklands will improve cycle connectivity to the Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station, but also further south and west of the site towards Inner West suburbs of Lilyfield, Leichhardt, and beyond.

Figure 4: Public and active transport services

Bicycle Parking

As shown in Figure 3 a combined total of 36 bicycle spaces are available, including eight spaces close to the westernmost pedestrian access and 28 spaces to the southeast of the northern forecourt.

Vehicular Access

As shown in Figure 3, all vehicles, including the shuttle buses, private cars, taxis, and ride-shares, will enter the site via the upgraded access driveway onto Robert Street at the northeast of the site, before circulating through the northern forecourt of the site in a clockwise direction to depart at a separate exit-only driveway onto Robert Street at the northwest corner of the site. Private vehicles including cars, taxis, and ride shares would use one of four pick-up and drop-off bays provided along the eastern side of the internal circulation roadway through the northern forecourt of WBPS.

The TMP proposes a new driveway near the intersection of Robert Street and Mullens Street intersection, and this is currently being assessed by Council.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

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

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Traffic Guidance Scheme - Typical Operations
2.⇩	Traffic Guidance Scheme - Peak Operations
3.⇩	Transport Access Guide
4.⇩	Traffic Management Plan

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

11 December 2023

Item No: LTC1223(1) Item 8

Subject: Victoria Street, Queen Street, Clissold Street, Seaview Street and surrounding streets, Ashfield/Summer Hill - Proposed pedestrain (zebra) crossings and traffic calming around and near the Cardinal Freeman Village, Ashfield.
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

Prepared By: Boris Muha - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the following proposed pedestrian (zebra) crossings, kerb extensions. and traffic calming treatments around and near the Cardinal Freeman Village with associated removal or installation of parking (as shown under concept design in Attachment 2) be approved in principle, subject to final detailed design and funding:

(a) Plan 1- Victoria Street, mid-block between Clissold Street and Seaview Street. Install new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in line with existing kerb extensions outside premises No.126 and relocate and construct a new in lane Bus Stop platform (full-bus length) outside premises No. 128. This will result on the loss of approximately 4 parking spaces.

(b) Plan 2- Victoria Street and Seaview Street.

Install a new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Seaview Street, west of Victoria Street, provide kerb extensions to all corners of Victoria Street and bring out the ‘STOP’ lines from both ends of Seaview Street.

(c) Plan 3- Seaview Street at Yeo Avenue.

Install new raised platform (threshold) in Seaview Street, west of Yeo Avenue with pedestrian fencing.

(d) Plan 4- Queen Street at Seaview Street & Hillcrest Avenue

Install new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing (in lieu of existing refuge) in Queen Street, north of Seaview Street and relocate Bus Stop forward on the western side of Queen Street. This will result in the loss of one parking space

Install new raised threshold (platform) with garden beds (back of kerb) in Queen Street, north of Hillcrest Avenue and remove parking for improved sight view of traffic out of gate 8 and 9 of the village. This will result in loss of 1 parking space to each approach sides to Gate 8 and 9 of the Cardinal Freeman Village. Gain if and where possible, approximately 3 parking spaces to the eastern side of Queen Street near Seaview Street.

(e) Plan 5- Queen Street at Clissold Street.

Install new raised threshold (platform) with garden beds (back of kerb) in Queen Street, north of Clissold Street. Install new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Queen Street, south of Clissold Street and relocate Bus stop on the western side south of its original location. Remove chicane islands outside premises No.77. Remove narrow central median islands in Clissold Street and replace with BB centre line marking or painted median. This will result in the loss of approximately 3-4 parking spaces and gain of up to 8 parking spaces.

(f) Plan 6- Clissold Street and Victoria Street.

Remove existing (at road level) zebra crossing in Clissold Street east of Gate 12 of the Cardinal Freeman Village and install new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing east of Gate 11 to the Cardinal Freeman Village. Install physical and painted kerb extensions to all corners of Victoria Street and bring out the ‘STOP’ lines on both sides of Clissold Street.

(g) Plan 7- [Clissold Street crossing]- Clissold Street at Holden Street.

Install new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Clissold Street, east of Holden Street (outside premises No. 28 Clissold Street).

(h) Plan 8- Robert Street at Holden Street.

Install new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Robert Street, east of Holden Street.

(i) Plan 9- Victoria Street at Robert Street.

Install new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Robert Street, south of Victoria. This will result in the loss of approximately 2 parking spaces.

(j) Plan 10- Drynan Street at Prospect Road.

Install new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Drynan Street, east of
Prospect Road. This will result in loss of approximately 1-2 parking spaces to the north side of Drynan Street, and loss of 1-2 spaces to relocate part of the ‘No Parking’ (school times) drop-off and pick up zone towards the east

(k) Plan 11- Henson Street at Smith Street.

Install new pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Henson Street, south of Smith Street. This will result in the loss of approximately 1-2 resident parking spaces for relocation of the ‘No Parking Wedding and Funeral Vehicles Excepted’ reserve further south of its original location on the eastern side of Henson Street.

2. That the new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Holden Street, south of Clissold Street be approved in principle, subject to obtaining concurrence from Canterbury Bankstown Council prior to final design.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

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

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council at its meetings on the 14 March 2023 and 8 August 2023 raised pedestrian safety issues via a Notice of Motion and resolved that Council officers investigate improved pedestrian safety around the Cardinal Freeman (Retirement) Village, Ashfield.

The primary issues raised under Notice of Motion would be that Council engage with the residents of Cardinal Freeman Village to identify and implement pedestrian safety improvements and support a reduced warrant approach in line with Inner West Council policy for pedestrian crossings at or near Cardinal Freeman Retirement Village.

Council has since developed a scheme to address key concerns raised regarding pedestrian and road safety issues in the streets surrounding and near vicinity to the Cardinal Freeman Retirement Village.

The scheme has been developed using information from:

· initial community consultation in August 2023- Refer to report in Attachment 1

· ongoing correspondence from the community about issues in the area

· a review of traffic volumes, vehicle speeds and crash statistics in the area

The scheme proposes recommended treatments at locations shown in the attached locality map Diagram 1 on page 4, which includes raised pedestrian crossings, kerb extension pedestrian facilities and raised threshold traffic calming devices. The various proposed treatments (under concept design) are further shown in Attachment 2. The treatments are also developed for the benefit and safety of the general community.

BACKGROUND

The Cardinal Freeman Village (currently known as Levande Cardinal Freeman) is bounded by Clissold Street to the north, Victoria Street to the east, Seaview Street to the south and Queen Street to the west.

Village management advise that the complex has been functioning as a retirement village for over 55’s for well over 60 years and has now expanded to include 6 medium rise buildings totaling 320 units with another 40 units to be added by 2026. The village caters to an independent living lifestyle however as the average age is over 82 years there are a significant number of residents with mobility issues that hinder their ability to move around freely.

The facility caters for 420 residents aged from 57 to 101. 60% have hearing impairment, 10 with visual impairment, and 1 is registered as a blind resident. In terms of mobility, 20% are on walkers, 60% with reduced mobility.

Many of the elderly residents are capable, and desire to walk to and from various destinations outside of the village, and/or take other forms of public transportation (e.g. bus and train) to travel to other parts of Sydney.

This has prompted a general request from the village residents to improve pedestrian safety around the village to enable them to walk and take public transport within the area.

Other Aged care facilities such as the Ashfield Baptist Homes, Bethal Nursing Homes, Ashfield Terrace Care Community, and other community facilities are also located adjacent or near to the Cardinal Freeman Village.

DISCUSSION

The below Diagram 1 shows the location of proposed treatments to improve pedestrian safety and provide traffic calming around the Cardinal Freeman Village. Reference is also made to Attachment 2 which also explains and shows the various proposed treatments under concept design.

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Diagram 1. Proposed pedestrian crossings and other traffic safety improvements near the Cardinal Freeman Village, Ashfield.

Existing road geometry details with accident history, available traffic volumes and speeds around the areas of the proposed treatments have been compiled and tabled as shown in Attachment 3.

Reference is also made to Attachment 4 for locations of recorded volumes and speeds last taken in August-September 2023.

The following process, information and design principles were used to derive the proposed treatments as shown in Attachment 2.

1. Council undertook an initial (Stage 1) community survey through Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ website between 18 August 2023 and 3 September 2023. Invitation letters were distributed to village residents and non-residents within the study area, to determine existing issues and ideas for improved pedestrian safety.

An Engagement Outcomes Report [Stage 1] (as shown in Attachment 1) was formulated outlining the feedback received during the first stage of community engagement comprising the initial insights regarding road safety improvements in the streets surrounding Cardinal Freeman Village.

Pedestrian safety, speeding and high traffic volumes, poor visibility exiting out of various driveway gates and the request that Clissold Street and Seaview Street be made one-way, were primary issues raised.

Pedestrian (zebra) crossings were requested based on the vulnerability of the elderly pedestrians, and the recognition and need of crossings for those visually or mobility impaired. The report also identified requests for crossings to be established outside of the immediate surrounding streets of the village for elderly residents to walk to various other destinations. Namely Ashfield CBD and Lewis Herman Reserve to the north, Summer Hill shops to the east, Yeo Park to the south-east and café/shops the south-west.

A summary tabulation of these comments has been made on page 9-11 of the Stage 1 Community Engagement report (Attachment 1) with an officer’s response provided to address these comments.

2. Following the above, traffic surveys were organized to identify volumes, speeds, and pedestrian movements around certain locations where crossings have been requested.

The traffic survey results were then used to examine the warrant for pedestrian crossings as required under the Transport for NSW guidelines. TfNSW warrants outlined in the Supplement to Australian Standards AS 1742.10-2009 have been difficult to achieve on Council local roads. TfNSW has accepted that Council can use in this case an interim Pedestrian Crossing Guideline till such time the TfNSW warrants are revised, or Council adopts a separate Guideline or Policy for pedestrian (zebra) crossings.

The interim guidelines effective as from the 13 September 2022 state under a pedestrian demand calculation that:

· In each of two separate one-hour periods in a typical day, the pedestrian flow per hour (P) crossing the road is, or is expected to be, equal to or greater than 20.

· Children and elderly or mobility impaired pedestrians count as two pedestrians.

The TfNSW does quote under these guidelines “that overuse of pedestrian crossings may lead to diminished safety because drivers ignore or no longer see them.”

In saying this, Council officers have used a further criterion of around 200 or more vehicles per hour needing to be attained in the hourly periods when pedestrian counts are taken and that additional criteria such as safe sight view and positioning of the crossing be considered.

In addition to the above, it should be noted that a draft Council ‘Pedestrian Crossing’ policy has been developed which spells out the above need of a minimum volume level, whilst adding additional criteria to justify a crossing rather than the numerical volumes alone. The draft policy also states:

“In exceptional circumstances a pedestrian (zebra) crossing may be considered without meeting the traffic volume component, where the pedestrian crossing would be an essential link to an overall network of pedestrian facilities to a vulnerable group such as the aged or school children.”

The below table 1 compiles all relevant pedestrian and traffic volume statistics around each proposed (zebra) crossing. The table also assesses the warrant and provides the support/non-support outcome of each crossing.

An additional crossing would be recommended in Smith Street, east of Henson Street to tie in and link safe destination movements to the Summer Hill shops and the community and park land facilities to the north side of Smith Street near the shops, as requested under Stage 2 of the community feedback.

In view of the above and the information as provided in table 1, it is considered that all the crossings satisfy the TfNSW interim guidelines and/or warrants and conditions developed in a draft Council ‘Pedestrian Crossing’ Policy. The draft policy will be referred to the Local Traffic Committee separately and in line with this item for recommended approval by Council.

3. Pedestrian crossings, in this case, have been limited and generally placed to one leg of the intersection. They would be spaced reasonably apart to minimise/avoid any conflict with traffic or drivers ignoring the overuse or close distancing of crossings.

4. Raised platforms are designed to reduce speeding along the road or in approach to an intersection but are not used to cross over. Vehicles are permitted to park over platforms if not supplemented with kerb extensions or governed under restrictions. If not supplemented with kerb extensions, fencing or garden planter beds are placed to the back of kerb and used to deter pedestrians from crossing over the platforms.

5. Kerb extensions to corners offer alternate means to cross-over at a shorter distance. They can be made to accommodate compliant and aligned pram ramps and assist in bringing out ‘STOP’ lines for improved sight view of traffic. They are also considered to control traffic movement through and around the intersection.

6. An Engagement Outcomes Report [Stage 2] was formulated outlining the feedback received during the second stage of community engagement, comprising responses made by Cardinal Freeman Village and non-village residents on the concept design treatments to each plan sites. Resident concerns have been tabulated. A copy of the final report will be tabled at the Local Traffic Committee meeting with members receiving a copy of this report prior to the meeting. It is also proposed to post this report to Your Say webpage with all respondents being advised of this report.

7. Holden Street, south of Clissold Street is the border line between Inner West Council and Canterbury Bankstown Council (CBC). Concurrence would need to be sought from Canterbury Bankstown Council for a new raised pedestrian crossing in Holden Street, south of Clissold Street. This may need to be timed and treated separately from the rest of the project pending on the decision of CBC.

8. Another request although not outlined in the engagement report was to erect ‘No Stopping’ restrictions right through on the northern side of Seaview Street between Queen Street and Victoria Street. Seaview Street is two-way measuring approx. 6.6m wide kerb to kerb. Parking is permitted along the whole southern side of the street. Vehicles do not typically park on the northern side. ‘No Stopping’ to the northern side of the street would reinforce the clearance of parking to that side of the street. This matter will be investigated separately.

Table 1 - Tabulation of pedestrian numbers, traffic volumes, warrant assessment and support/non-support to each pedestrian (zebra) crossings plan site -Page 1

Table 1 - Tabulation of pedestrian numbers, traffic volumes, warrant assessment and support/non-support to each pedestrian (zebra) crossings plan site -Page 2

Table 1 - Tabulation of pedestrian numbers, traffic volumes, warrant assessment and support/non-support to each pedestrian (zebra) crossings plan site -Page 3

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The overall project has a preliminary estimate of $1,000,000 and funding will be sought under the Transport for NSW ‘NSW Get Active’ program. Design will be programmed in the 2023/2024 financial year, with anticipated construction in the 2025/2026 financial year, subject to provision of funding.

The Victoria Street pedestrian (zebra) crossing, mid-block between Clissold Street and Seaview Street is included in the existing 2023/24 financial year Traffic Facilities Program.

CONSULTATION

Council carried a consultation survey on the concept design plans through Council’s ’Have Your Say’ website between 25 October 2023 and 15 November 2023. Invitation letters were also distributed to village residents and non-village residents within the study area, to determine existing issues and ideas from the following feedback received:

· 609 visits to Your Say Inner West

· 31 contributors to the online survey

· 46 contributors to the paper survey

· 8 contributors via email

252 letters were issued to the outside non-village resident properties shown on the consultation map Diagram 2 below, whilst paper surveys were administered to 420 residents of the village.

Diagram 3. Consultation Area and locations for the various treatments.

An Engagement Outcomes Report [Stage 2] was prepared once all comments from residents were received on the proposals. This report will in turn be posted on Councils Your Say website and tabled at the Local Traffic Committee meeting. All respondents will be advised of this report and the Engagement Outcomes Report.

The Stage 2 engagement report contains a summary of all the responses received and corresponding comments by Councils Officer added to the report. In relation to the responses, 65% of respondents are residents of Cardinal Freeman Village and 35% are non-village residents of Ashfield.

The key issues raised from the respondents who did not agree with the proposals are summarised below.

Summary of main issues	Council response
Loss of car parking.	In general, Council attempted reduce the loss of parking when considering the installation of traffic facilities. It accepts that sometimes parking will be lost and balances this loss against the gains in safety and amenity as a result of installing the device.
Infrequent use of Bus Stops	Council supports the use of public transport as it provides a community service regardless of its frequency of use. Council’s strategies are aimed to see mode shift toward active and public transport and the provision of adequate bus stops is a key part of this.
The raised platform could be mistaken for a crossing.	Raised pedestrian crossings and raised platform devices will be marked and signposted differently to distinguish between the two treatments. Other physical features will also be added so that motorists can distinguish between the two different types of treatments.
Location of proposed devices	The location of the proposed devices was carefully considered and as a outcome of initial community input and traffic data collection. They also considered other design factors.
Raised platform/crossing not warranted.	Traffic data has been collected for each of the sites. Warrants have been met for the proposed pedestrian crossings and speed reductions can be achieved by installing the raised platform devices.

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the various treatments (under concept design) incorporating raised pedestrian (zebra) crossings, kerb extensions, raised platforms and removal of an existing chicane, with loss or gain of parking, as shown in plans 1-6,8-11 of Attachment 2, be approved in principle for Council to then proceed to final design.

For plan 7 with a proposed installation of a raised (zebra) crossing in Holden Street, south of Clissold Street, that approval be granted in principle subject to concurrence being obtained from Canterbury Bankstown Council prior to final design.

It is viewed that these treatments would facilitate in providing improved pedestrian safety to those more vulnerable (being children and persons of elderly and impaired nature), desiring to walk to various destinations near and around the Cardinal Freeman Village

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Stage 1 Community Engagement Report
2.⇩	Cardinal Freeman Village Concept Plan designs.
3.⇩	Road Network Details around Cardinal Freeman Village.
4.⇩	Map locality -traffic volumes and speed counts around the Village

Comments	Council response
Would like to include facilities like water fountains, taps, and pet-friendly facilities	Council needs to review available services in the area and budgeting before determining if these are possible in the initial plans.
Do more similar projects in the neighbourhood.	The Rozelle Public Domain Master plan investigates similar opportunities in a broader area. At this stage council is prioritising Hancock Lane along with other projects across Inner West LGA.
Specifically supports the idea of the murals	Noted
Specifically supports the idea of outdoor dining and people-friendly space	Noted
Specifically supports more green in the lane	Noted
Supports the proposal because it enhances pedestrian safety.	Noted
Wants council to work with broader community groups to uplift this lane	Noted
Council should take the lead on the plants and install living garden with automatic watering system. Suggest permeable surface and Crepe Myrtles as the tree species.	Council needs to review the scope and budget to determine if these proposals are feasible.
Concerns about misbehaviours in the laneway	Noted
Concerns about fixed seating adjacent to the apartments due to noise concerns.	Council will review the plan.
Concerned about loss of parking on Hancock Lane and access to Hancock Lane garages will be lost	Vehicular access to existing properties along Hancock Lane will be maintained under the proposal. As noted in this report two on-street spaces and a small kerbspace of motorbike parking will be removed as part of this proposal and reinstated with bicycle parking spaces.
The laneway closure will cause additional travel time, putting more traffic on other local roads and making it inconvenient for people living on Hancock Street	The proposed closure will result in approximately 650m of additional travel time for a motor vehicle, which would equal to about 3 minutes of travel time.
Want to see more similar projects in the area	Noted
Want to see busking opportunities with a flexible space where musicians could play	Noted, the concept plan does not prevent such activities from happening.
Want to have more street trees, and greenery in kerb blisters, street art and seating	This is out of the scope of this project. However, the draft Rozelle Public Domain Master Plan has made similar recommendations for the broader area.
Want to have more facilities for dog owners	Noted
The laneway is underutilised. Acknowledge the importance of murals on making the laneway feel welcoming and deter undesirable behaviours.	Noted
Residents from Hancock Lane support the proposal but suggest permanent seating is reconsidered due to noise concerns.	Noted
Concerned about the potential safety impact brought by the closure including additional emergency vehicle travel time, and extra 500m travelling distance for residents on Hancock Street.	Emergency vehicles are permitted to travel against the one-way in Belmore Street to access Hancock Street if required.

Residents response	Officers response
The ‘No Stopping’ zone proposed on the southern side of the laneway, just east of Henson Street will impact their ability to charge their electric vehicle. Currently, the resident parks their vehicle within the 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone to access the EV charger of their property due to a neighbours trailor that is repeatedly left unattended in the first legal parking space in the laneway. The resident is requesting for a designated “EV charging only” space in the first parking space adjacent to their property to ensure that they can charge their electric vehicle, or a reduction in the ‘No Stopping’ zone to 5 metres.	· Council officers will further assess the issues pertaining to the unattended trailer that is affecting the ability for parking in the legal parking spaces for all motorists in this laneway. · The laneway is a public road and a dedicated ‘EV charging only’ space for sole private household use is not supported. ‘EV charging only’ spaces are for public chargers that are to be of shared use. · Council officers will assess whether a reduced 6-metre ‘No Stopping’ zone is possible.
Residents typically have 3-4 cars each and reducing parking would impact households that have children and elderly	· Council officers will assess whether a reduced 6-metre ‘No Stopping’ zone is possible to maximise parking,
Parking is already busy during the school drop off and pick up time, removing further parking would not help the situation	· Council officers will assess whether a reduced 6-metre ‘No Stopping’ zone is possible to maximise parking,
There have not been dangerous incidences or access issues in the past around the proposed no stopping area	· Council officers have received feedback from the community about missed household waste collections. Access issues have been confirmed by Council’s Waste Services team.


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1.⇩	Hancock Lane - Concept Plan
2.⇩	Engagement Outcomes Report

1.⇩	Attachment 1 - Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy
2.⇩	Attachment 2 - Community Engagement Outcomes report

1.⇩	Kerb Extensions Concept Design - Riverside Crescent and Tennyson Street, Dulwich Hill
2.⇩	Kerb Extensions Concept Design - Riverside Crescent & Balfour Street, Dulwich Hill
3.⇩	Median Island & Kerb Extensions Concept Design - Riverside Crescent and Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill
4.⇩	Swept Paths - Riverside Crescent, Dulwich Hill

1.⇩	Local Traffic Committee Terms of Reference
2.⇩	A Guide to the delegation to councils for the regulation of traffic (including the operation of Traffic Committees)