Agenda of Local Traffic Committee - Monday, 18 March 2024

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 March 2024

Minutes of Meeting

Meeting commenced at 11:06 AM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Kate Wheatley	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Sgt Shannon Burns	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)


NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Michael Takla	Representative for Transit Systems
Roderick Primerano	Representative for U-Go Mobility
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
Rachael Casella	Resident (Item 11)


APOLOGIES:
Mayor Darcy Byrne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward
Therese O’Reilly	Representative for the Member for Summer Hill

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 11 December 2023 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

Nil.

LTC0224(1) Item 1 John Street at Croydon Road, Croydon - Implementation Of 'No Left Turn, Vehicle Over 6m' Restriction (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Strathfield Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

On 22 December 2023, a large vehicle attempted to turn left from John Street into Croydon Road, Croydon and as a result damaged the awning of café ‘Double Dose Croydon’, located at No.125-131 Croydon Road, and displaced a bollard located on the footpath. In response to this, Council on the same day installed a ‘No Left Turn, Vehicles Over 6m’ restriction from John Street into Croydon Road as an interim safety measure.

Swept path assessment has demonstrated that a Service Vehicles (8.8m) is unable to negotiate the turn left from John Street into Croydon Road as a result of the pedestrian refuge island located in Croydon Road immediately south of John Street. As such, it is recommended that the ‘No Left Turn, Vehicles Over 6m’ restriction be approved to be implemented permanently.

Officers Recommendation

1. That a ‘No Left Turn, Vehicles over 6m’ restriction be permanently installed at the intersection of John Street and Croydon Road, Croydon, prohibiting vehicles over 6 m (in length) from turning left into Croydon Road from John Street.

2. That a Traffic Management Plan be issued to Transport for NSW seeking approval for the above ‘No Left Turn’ ban.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition questioned if this proposal was due to John Street, between Fredrick Street and Croydon road becoming a rat run. Council Officer’s responded that the recommendation was in relation to large vehicles turning left and damaging the awning of the adjacent local business.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That a ‘No Left Turn, Vehicles over 6m’ restriction be installed at the intersection of John Street and Croydon Road, Croydon, prohibiting vehicles over 6 m (in length) from turning left into Croydon Road from John Street.

2. That a Traffic Management Plan be issued to Transport for NSW seeking approval for the above ‘No Left Turn’ ban.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 2 Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street – Temporary full road closure ((Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Gartner Rose for the temporary full road closure of Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street, for a 6-month period beginning from March 2024 to the end of August 2024 in order to facilitate the tunnelling works under Davis Street associated with the GreenWay Project. The road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles. It is noted that works will commence prior to the Council meeting in March, 2024, therefore, it is recommended that the temporary full road closures be endorsed in this case, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officers Recommendation

That the temporary full road closure (ENRC/2024/0004) of Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street, for a 6-month period beginning from March 2024 to the end of August 2024 be endorsed, in order to facilitate the tunnelling works under Davis Street associated with the GreenWay Project subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

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

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

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

4. The applicant is to set up the road closure and detours as proposed in the Traffic Guidance Schemes submitted to Council on 23 January 2024.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill questioned if Constitution Road will be re-opened prior to the temporary full road closure of Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street.

Council Officer’s advised that the plan is to have Constitution Road re-opened before the works begin at Davis Street, Dulwich Hill. Council Officer’s advised they will follow up with Gartner Rose regarding the re-opening of Constitution Road prior to the beginning of works on Davis Street.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the temporary full road closure (ENRC/2024/0004) of Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street, for a 6-month period beginning from March 2024 to the end of August 2024 be endorsed, in order to facilitate the tunnelling works under Davis Street associated with the GreenWay Project subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

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

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

4. The applicant is to set up the road closure and detours as proposed in the Traffic Guidance Schemes submitted to Council on 23 January 2024.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 3 Bedford Crescent, Dulwich Hill - Proposed changes to raised pedestrian crossing and parking (Djarrawunang-Dulwich Hill Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines issues of an existing raised pedestrian crossing on Bedford Crescent, Dulwich Hill, west of Wardell Road and outlines the required changes to improve pedestrian safety and ensure compliance with standards. The proposed changes consist of:

• Constructing a new kerb extension;

• Relocating an existing ‘No Stopping’ restriction to improve sight lines, which will require the removal of one (1) parking space;

• Installing a new flood light and pole at the pedestrian crossing; and

• ‘BB’ line marking on the approach to the pedestrian crossing on Bedford Crescent.

These proposals seek to improve safety of pedestrians when using this crossing, and minimise the impacts associated with parking loss (a kerb extension allows for the reduction in the ‘No Stopping’ distance required).

Officers Recommendation

That the proposed changes to the raised pedestrian crossing on Bedford Street, Dulwich Hill, as shown on the attached concept plan be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed changes to the raised pedestrian crossing on Bedford Street, Dulwich Hill, as shown on the attached concept plan be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 4 Moyes Street and Warren Road, Marrickville - Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions and 'BB' line marking (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report presents the investigation and resolution to the road safety issue raised at the intersection of Moyes Street and Warren Road, Marrickville. The proposed ‘No Stopping’ signs and ‘BB’ line marking seeks to address the safety issues identified from the investigation.

Officers Recommendation

That the proposed ‘No Stopping’ signs on the northern side of Warren Road, Marrickville and the ‘BB’ line marking on Warren Road, just east and west of Moyes Street be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed ‘No Stopping’ signs on the northern side of Warren Road, Marrickville and the ‘BB’ line marking on Warren Road, just east and west of Moyes Street be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 5 Biennale Of Sydney 2024 Revised Traffic Management Plan - Robert Street, Rozelle (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

A revised Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for The Biennale of Sydney 2024 has been submitted at the NSW State Heritage-listed White Bay Power Station (WBPS) at 28 Robert Street Rozelle. This was previously considered by the Traffic Committee on 11 December 2023.

The 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.

Officers Recommendation

That the revised 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.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition raised concerns with bicycle access into the precinct contrary to the statement within the TMP. The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition had suggestions regarding internal bicycle paths within the Power station site which he intended to send to the appropriate person in Transport for NSW. Council staff advised that the suggestions could be sent to Council to then pass onto their contacts within the State Government or organisers of the Biennale. The Representative for the Member for Balmain raised the concern regarding conflict between pedestrians and cyclists on the Robert Street footpath continue to be a concern. Council Officers noted that barricades will be used to encourage cyclists to dismount. The representative noted that he had provided three suggestions on how the situation could be improved but noted that these may not be implemented in time for the event. The Leichhardt PAC representative noted that he had not been advised regarding the event from the organiser. The representative for Transport for NSW advised that this will be raised at the next project working group to clarify/ensure a separate police representative had been consulted.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the revised 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:

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;

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.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 6 Detailed Design for the permanent closure of Hancock Lane, Rozelle (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Hancock Lane is one of the projects in Council’s Main Streets Program, aiming to improve the vibrancy and safety of public spaces and local streets. The proposal, including community engagement outcomes, was previously considered by the Traffic Committee on 11 December 2023, with Traffic Committee recommending approval of the closure, subject to separate approval of the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) by Transport for NSW.

A detailed design of the closure has now been completed and is included for consideration.

The proposed closure also provides additional opportunity to change parking in the area. It is proposed that the existing bus stop 203939 along Darling Street near Hancock Lane be relocated towards Victoria Road, with the Bus Zone expanded to 30m in length, and also provide approximately 20m of additional ‘2P Ticket 8.00am-3.30pm Mon-Fri, 8.00am 7.00pm Sat-Sun’ parking. It is intended to retain the existing ‘No Stopping 3.30pm-6.30pm’ restriction.

Officers Recommendation

1. That the attached detailed design for the road closure of Hancock Lane, Rozelle at Darling Street be approved subject to approval of the Traffic Management Plan by Transport for NSW.

2. That the parking changes in Darling Street, Rozelle as outlined in the attached signage plan be supported and undertaken by Council as part of the permanent road closure of Hancock Lane, subject to approval from Transport for NSW.

DISCUSSION:

There was concern that buses would overflow the proposed new bus zone and the Representative for the Member for Balmain was concerned that right hand turning traffic from the second turning lane in Victoria Road would tail back into Victoria Road because of the new zone. The Representative for Transport for NSW noted that a Traffic Management Plan will still need to be submitted for Transport for NSW’s approval. The Representative for Transport for NSW also noted that the parking changes along Darling Street, Rozelle cannot be determined by the Traffic Committee as this is on a State Road. The recommendation was amended to reflect this requirement.

The Committee members agreed to amend the recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the attached detailed design for the road closure of Hancock Lane, Rozelle at Darling Street be approved subject to approval of the Traffic Management Plan by Transport for NSW.

2. That the requested parking changes in Darling Street, Rozelle, being a State Road, be submitted to Transport for NSW for consideration.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 7 Darling Street Between Mort Street and Curtis Road, Balmain - Road Occupancy - Anzac Day Dawn Service (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Darling Street Between Mort Street and Curtis Road, Balmain - Road Occupancy - Anzac Day Dawn Service (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

In preparation to mark the ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2024 on Thursday, 25 April 2024, Inner West Council is organising the ANZAC Day dawn Service at the Loyalty Square War Memorial, Balmain. To facilitate the event, it is proposed to close Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road between 2:30am and 9:30am.

Officers Recommendation

That the temporary road closure of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Thursday, 25 April 2024 between 2.30am – 9.30am be approved, subject to the following conditions:

a) all affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

b) that an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Darling Street, Balmain; and

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

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the temporary road closure of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Thursday, 25 April 2024 between 2.30am – 9.30am be approved, subject to the following conditions:

b) that an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Darling Street, Balmain; and

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 8 Audley Street, Petersham – Proposed new residential '2P ' restrictions – expansion of M11 parking permit area (Damum - Stanmore Ward/ Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Upon receiving a petition from residents of Audley Street, Petersham, Council initiated an investigation for implementing residential parking restrictions in Audley Street, between Chester Street and Oxford Street.

This report provides the results of a localised ‘resident parking scheme survey’ relating to the extension of the M11 residential permit parking scheme into Audley Street, between Chester Street and Oxford Street, Petersham. Although the response rate for the survey was under the 30% threshold it is still recommended that the proposed M11 extension be supported due to the many localised issues.

Officers Recommendation

1. That the proposed extension of the M11 Residential Permit Parking Scheme of ‘2P 8am-10pm Monday – Friday Permit Holders Excepted Area M11’ restrictions on the eastern side of Audley Street, Petersham between Chester Street and Oxford Street be Approved.

2. That statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the eastern side of Audley Street south of Chester Street and north of Oxford Street be installed.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the proposed extension of the M11 Residential Permit Parking Scheme of ‘2P 8am-10pm Monday – Friday Permit Holders Excepted Area M11’ restrictions on the eastern side of Audley Street, Petersham between Chester Street and Oxford Street be Approved.

2. That statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the eastern side of Audley Street south of Chester Street and north of Oxford Street be installed.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 9 Railway Street, Petersham - Proposed 1/2P timed parking restrictions (Damun-Petersham Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A business has requested Council consider changing the existing timed 1-hour parking space on the western side of Railway Street, Petersham, between Parramatta Road and Queen Street, to 1/2-hour parking to improve turnover of parking and deter long-term (unlimited) parking by motorists who hold a mobility parking permit.

This report provides background of the request, community consultation feedback, an assessment of the information collected and subsequent recommendation to change the 1hour timed parking space to a 1/2-hour timed limit.

There are benefits to changing the requested 1-hour timed parking space to 1/2-hour timed parking as it will provide turnover of parking, provide a more flexible parking option for customers and deter long-term unlimited parking of motorists with a mobility parking permit, that may not be visiting the nearby businesses.

In addition, as there are nearby 1-hour parking spaces on Queen Street that can be used as alternatives, parking impacts to businesses as a result of this change are minimised.

Officers Recommendation

That the timed parking restriction signposted as ‘1P 8.30am-6pm MON-FRI; 8.30am-12.30pm SAT’ on the western side of Railway Street, Petersham, between Parramatta Road and Queen Street, be amended to ‘1/2P 8.30am-6pm MON-FRI; 8.30am-12.30pm SAT’.

DISCUSSION:

Council Officers tabled correspondence submitted by a local business. The business was in support of the recommendation and noted that there are 3 parking spaces on the western side of Railway Street, Petersham between Parramatta Road and Queen Street with 2 spaces being sign-posted and 1 parking space not being sign-posted. The business owner noted that by changing the existing 1 hour parking space to ½ hour, cars with mobility parking permits will be able to park for 4 hours and that this will free up parking for part of the day.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the timed parking restriction signposted as ‘1P 8.30am-6pm MON-FRI; 8.30am-12.30pm SAT’ on the western side of Railway Street, Petersham, between Parramatta Road and Queen Street, be amended to ‘1/2P 8.30am-6pm MON-FRI; 8.30am-12.30pm SAT’.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 10 Wardell Road survey area, Dulwich Hill and Marrickville – Request for a residential parking scheme (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward and Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A petition has been received from residents in streets surrounding St Maroun’s College and the associated aged care facility for the provision of a Resident Parking Scheme in their streets due to the overspill parking demand created by these facilities. Council Officers recently carried out a parking utilisation survey in local streets surrounding St Maroun’s complex and the results are presented in this report for the Committee to consider.

Officers Recommendation

1. That the findings of the parking utilisation survey be received and noted.

2. That a Resident Parking questionnaire survey be undertaken in Canonbury Grove, between Margaret Street and Beach Road; Beach Road between Macarthur Parade and Wardell Road; Wardell Road between Marrickville Road to Challis Avenue; Challis Avenue between Wardell Road and dead end and Margaret Street between Macarthur Parade and Wardell Road, Dulwich Hill as the results of the parking survey indicated that on-street parking utilisation was high in these streets and warrants further consideration of a proposed scheme which would have the following parking restrictions ‘2P 8am – 6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted – Area M13’.

3. That the results of the Resident Parking survey questionnaire be referred to the Local Traffic Committee for consideration.

4. That the head petitioner be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the findings of the parking utilisation survey be received and noted.

3. That the results of the Resident Parking survey questionnaire be referred to the Local Traffic Committee for consideration.

4. That the head petitioner be advised in terms of this report.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 11 St Peters area – Request for a residential parking scheme in Silver Street (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A petition has been received from residents in Silver Steet, St Peters for an extension of the M4 residential parking scheme into their street, Concerns were raised also in relation to the Precinct 75 redevelopment, when built, compounding parking issues in surrounding streets. Council Officers recently carried out a parking utilisation survey in Silver Street and other local streets surrounding Precinct 75 and the results are presented in this report for the Committee to consider.

Officers Recommendation

1. That the findings of the parking utilisation survey be received and noted.

2. That a Resident Parking questionnaire survey be undertaken in Silver Street, between Unwins Bridge Road and Princes Highway, St Peters as the results of the parking survey indicated that on-street parking utilisation was reasonably high in the street and warrants the consideration of a Resident Parking Scheme especially in light of surrounding streets being already treated with RPS and the redevelopment of Precinct 75. The proposed scheme would have the following parking restrictions ‘2P 8.30AM - 6PM, MON - FRI, PERMIT HOLDERS EXCEPTED, AREA M4’ on the western (south) side of Silver Street, between Unwins Bridge Road and Princes Highway, St Peters.

3. That the results of the Resident Parking survey questionnaire be referred to the Local Traffic Committee for consideration.

4. That the head petitioner be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Rachael Casella entered the meeting at 11:09AM

Ms Casella supported the recommendation for the request for a residential parking scheme in Silver Street, St Peters. Ms Casella stated the residents of Silver Street have been trying to get permit parking for almost 2 years now and that the petition required to get the proposed RPS scheme investigated gathered 3 times the amount of signatures required. Ms Casella stated that Silver Street seems to be one of the few streets around the area with unrestricted parking, which has caused an influx of cars parking on her street. Ms Casella also stated that nearby businesses on Princes Highway have been parking their vehicles on Silver Street. Ms Casella further raised concerns of the proposed extension of Precinct 75 causing further parking issues on Silver Street. Ms Casella also raised safety concerns from not being able to park close to her house as she has 2 young children who require supervision. She noted that she would have to leave her children unattended to go to her vehicle to grab her groceries posing a potential safety risk.

Public Speaker Rachael Casella left the meeting at 11:16AM

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the findings of the parking utilisation survey be received and noted.

2. That a Resident Parking questionnaire survey be undertaken in Silver Street, between Unwins Bridge Road and Princes Highway, St Peters as the results of the parking survey indicated that on-street parking utilisation was reasonably high in the street and warrants the consideration of a Resident Parking Scheme especially in light of surrounding streets being already treated with RPS and the redevelopment of Precinct 75. The proposed scheme would have the following parking restrictions ‘2P 8.30AM - 6PM, MON - FRI, PERMIT HOLDERS EXCEPTED, AREA M4’ on the western (south) side of Silver Street, between Unwins Bridge Road and Princes Highway, St Peters.

3. That the results of the Resident Parking survey questionnaire be referred to the Local Traffic Committee for consideration.

4. That the head petitioner be advised in terms of this report.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 12 Status Update: Road and traffic conditions around the Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines an update to the Council resolutions from the Council meeting of 8 August 2023 regarding the road and traffic conditions around the Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre.

Officers Recommendation

That this report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That this report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0224(1) Item 13 Request for Pedestrian Crossing in Curtis Road, Balmain (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This matter was previously considered by the Committee on 11 December 2023. Concerns were received from a resident of Curtis Road regarding pedestrian safety near the intersection of Darling Street and Thames Street, Balmain. A request was made for the conversion of the existing pedestrian facility into a Pedestrian Crossing in Curtis Road. Subsequently a review was undertaken, and the findings are presented in this report.

Officers Recommendation

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

General Business:

Item 14 – Rozelle Parkland internal pathways closed due to asbestos in mulch

The Representative for the Member for Balmain raised concerns of closures of internal pathways within the Rozelle Parklands causing access issues for pedestrians and cyclists going to and from Rozelle, Lilyfield and the City. The Representative for the Member of Balmain questioned if it would be possible to fence off the areas affect by the asbestos and allow the pathways to be reopened for pedestrian access. The Representative for Transport for NSW stated that due to the EPA requirements, the entire site had to be closed. It was advised that the mulch removal was progressing with 30% removed to date. The Transport for NSW representative advised that further detail will be released with the minutes. The Representative for the member for Balmain asked if the paths could be opened progressively to restore access more quickly.

Item 15 – Parked vehicles overhanging footpath in Robert Street, Balmain

The Representative for the Member for Balmain raised concerns regarding vehicles obstructing the northern footpath of Robert Street, Rozelle east of Mullens Street. The Representative for the Member for Balmain advised that long vehicles overhang the footpath, obstructing access and requiring pedestrians to walk on the road. Council Officers will investigate this concern.

Item 16 – Frederick Street and John Street, Ashfield traffic signal update

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill requested an updated on the traffic signals at the intersection of Fredrick Street and John Street, Ashfield. The Representative for Transport for NSW advised there is no further update at the moment however the procurement for the design is in progress and that the traffic signals at the intersection of Fredrick Street and John Street, Ashfield has been added to the Transport for NSW’s project list and system. The Representative for Transport for NSW also noted that once the consultants have been engaged, we will receive regular reporting back.

Item 17 – Rozelle Parklands Bicycle Facilities

The Representative for Inner West Bicycle Coalition raised concerns regarding the interface between the bicycle paths in the Rozelle Parklands and Lilyfield Road, specifically the height of the lip on the access ramps. Council Officers advised that they were aware of this issue and had raised it with the Transport for NSW project team and will again follow up.

Item 18 – Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street, Newtown intersection signal upgrade

The Representative for the Member for Newtown requested an update on the Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street intersection signal upgrade. Council Officers advised that they were commencing a procurement process to engage a contractor to undertake works and expect construction to commence in March 2024 with completion by 30 June 2024.

Item 19 – Camdenville Public School crossing guard

The Representative for the Member for Newtown requested an update on the crossing guard recruitment update for Camdenville Public School. The Representative for Transport for NSW advised that they would follow up on the issue.

Item 20 – Transport for NSW Delegation Changes

The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition questioned whether Council will be adopting Transport for NSW’s new temporary delegations to Council for traffic facilities which would mean that some traffic facilities could be approved without referral to the Traffic Committee. Council Officers advised that it was their understanding that this was a voluntary and temporary delegation and Inner West Council was still referring items to the Traffic Committee as this was a more transparent process and ensured that consultation with NSW Police, Transport for NSW and other stakeholders was captured.

Meeting closed at 11:58pm.

CHAIRPERSON

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 March 2024

Item No: LTC0324(1) Item 1

Subject: Newtown South LATM Study (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: Jason Scoufis - Coordinator Traffic Studies and Road Safety

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

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

2. 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.

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 has prepared a draft Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study to address key community concerns about traffic, pedestrian and cycling facilities in the Newtown South 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.

BACKGROUND

As part of Council’s Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Strategy Review Program Council has prepared the Newtown South LATM study.

The Newtown South LATM precinct is bounded by The Newtown South LATM Area (M7) is bounded by Edgeware Road, King Street (Princes Highway), Alice Street, and Lord Street.

The final draft report is provided in Attachment 1 and the Engagement Outcomes Report provided in Attachment 2.

The Newtown South LATM was initially completed in 2007 and approved by Council in 2008.

In developing recommendations for the LATM Study, consideration was given to incorporate the following principals of Local Area Traffic Management:

· Reduction in vehicle speeds.

· Minimise traffic levels and intruding traffic in a local street.

· Minimise crash risk.

· Improve local amenity by:

o Reducing car use

o Increasing use of public transport

o Increasing walking and cycling

o Improving the streetscape

Traffic tube counts and intersection counts were collected, and crash history reviewed to assist the study. Further site observations and review of community engagement outcomes also assisted to determine what type of facility was warranted in specific locations.

It should be noted that Council is also currently developing the Newtown Enmore Public Domain Masterplan which is considering improvements to King Street which lies on the eastern boundary of the LATM Study area.

A summary of the recommendations is detailed below.

· Reconstruct the existing raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing incorporating kerb extensions in Alice Street west of Hawken Street.

· Upgrade the existing pedestrian refuge in Alice Street west of Pearl Street into a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing.

· Upgrade the existing pedestrian refuge in Alice Street west of Walenore Avenue into a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing.

· Install continuous footpath treatment in Dickson Street at King Street.

· Install continuous footpath treatment in Wells Street at King Street.

· Install continuous footpath treatment in Darley Lane at King Street.

· Relocate pedestrian crossing approximately 6.5 metres east to facilitate the construction of two new kerb ramps, separating the existing shared driveway at frontage of Camdenville Public School.

· Upgrade existing at grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing to a raised pedestrian crossing in Laura Street along frontage of Camdenville Public School.

· Convert full length from Pearl Street to Holmwood Street to one way eastbound and convert section between Walenore Avenue and Holmwood Street to a 10 km/h Shared Zone.

· A raised platform be installed at the John Street/Darley Street intersection.

· A raised platform be installed at the John Street/Lord Street intersection.

· Widen the Lord Street southern footpath between King Street and the access to the railway station, a length of some 50 metres.

· Install statutory 10 metres of ‘No Stopping’ at the Pearl Street/Wells Street intersection.

· Install statutory 10 metres of ‘No Stopping’ on both the southern and northern side of the Wells Street/Edgeware Road intersection.

· Install ‘No Stopping’ at the Laura Street/Commodore Street intersection – reduced ‘No Stopping’ restriction may be implemented subject to TfNSW approval.

· Amend the existing timed parking restrictions from ‘No Parking 8:30am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’ to ‘No Parking 8:30am-6:00pm Mon-Sat’ in Edgeware Road between Llewellyn Street and Victoria Road.

· Install raised pedestrian/cyclist crossing in Edgeware Road south of Bedwin Road with kerb extensions and median splitter island.

· Road bends in Wells Street at Commodore Street and Wells Street at John Street to be painted red with piano key landmarking at the approach and departure points, and footpath connection to be rebuilt with smooth connection between the two existing kerb ramps.

· Install Pedestrian Warning (left arrow) sign and supplementary ‘Disabled’ sign at Edgeware Road/Llewellyn Street/Alice Street intersection and request TfNSW upgrade the traffic signals to provide a safer crossing point for pedestrians crossing the Llewellyn Street leg of the intersection.

· Modify existing gate in Pearl Lane at Dickson Street to allow for bicycle access.

· Request TfNSW implement 40 km/h speed limit on Local Roads and 50 km/h speed limit on subject Regional Roads as per innerwest@40 study.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Council undertook a survey through Council’s Yoursay website with invitation letters mailed out to stakeholders and residents within the study area in May 2022. A total of 191 submissions were received through the online survey and a further 20 contributed through the online mapping tool.  An additional 4 responses were received via email.

The main outcomes of the first stage of consultation are that the problems identified by the greatest number of respondents are high traffic volumes, followed by pedestrian safety and the third most raised issue was heavy vehicles using local roads.

Regarding specific streets, Edgeware Road, Alice Street and King Street have the highest level of concern for too much traffic, pedestrian safety, heavy vehicle uses and excessive speed.

Lord Street also has a level of concern for rat running and exceeding the speed limit. The results of the consultation are included in the Engagement Outcome Report as provided in Appendix A of the Final Draft LATM Report.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost of proposed treatments as listed in the draft proposed treatments arising from the Newtown South LATM Study is estimated to cost approximately $933,350 (including GST). This cost takes into consideration 10% contingency. Once the LATM Study is adopted, detailed design and construction will be scheduled.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Attachment 1 Newtown South LATM Final Draft Report
2.⇩	Attachment 2 - Newtown South LATM Engagement Outcomes Report Stage 1

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 March 2024

Item No: LTC0324(1) Item 2

Subject: Jaggers Lane, Balmain - Permanent Road Closure Proposal (Baludarri - Balmain Wardbalmain Electorate Leichhardt PAC)

Prepared By: Amir Falamarzi - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the permanent road closure of Jaggers Lane, Balmain between Duncan Street and Caroline Street be approved subject to the approval of the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) by Transport for NSW.

2. That the closure of Jaggers Lane, Balmain be implemented as per the bollards and signposting plan provided in Attachment 2.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

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

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Following a petition that was submitted from residents for the permanent road closure of Jaggers Lane in June 2023, Council proposed to closure the lane to improve pedestrian safety and amenity. Public consultation was undertaken in late 2023 to invite residents with access in Jaggers Lane and surrounding streets to provide their feedback on the proposed lane closure. Out of the 31 submissions received, 23 supported (74.2 % of submissions), and 8 (25.8% of submissions) have opposed the proposal.

The public consultation also sought feedback from utility companies and organisations regarding a permanent closure of the laneway. It was generally found that proposed bollard locations for a closure would need to be adjusted on both ends of the laneway.

A traffic counter was deployed, and collected traffic data for 7 days, and found very low levels of traffic. It was also found that the vehicle speeds were not significant.

BACKGROUND

In June 2023, Council received a petition from residents requesting the closure of Jaggers Lane, between Duncan Street and Caroline Street, Balmain. The petition was submitted with 47 names and signatures and proposed a closure for motor vehicles in the laneway by installing removable bollards at each end of the laneway which may be removed for emergency access.

Jaggers Lane is a laneway comprising of a narrow width (approx. 3m) and the rationale for the road closure is due to the insufficient road width for pedestrians and vehicles to safety pass each other. The proposed closure is expected to improve pedestrian safety and amenity.

DISCUSSION

The petition prompted an investigation to examine the viability of a permanent closure of Jaggers Lane. As part of this investigation, public consultation has been undertaken to gauge the level of support for the closure, internal and external stakeholders have been liaised with to determine if the closure adversely impacts on their operations. Additionally, traffic data along Jaggers Lane has been collected to analysis movements and a vehicle swept path assessment has been undertaken at each end of Jaggers Lane to Duncan Street and Caroline Street.

Community Engagement Process

From 15 November to 22 December 2023, Council undertook Community Engagement to residents and businesses near Jaggers Lane inviting to provide feedback on a permanent closure proposal of Jaggers Lane between Duncan Street and Caroline Street, Balmain. A letter was posted to 323 addresses including the owners or residents of affected residents in Waterview Street, Colgate Avenue, Caroline Street, Duncan Street and Jaggers Lane.

In this respect, the community had the opportunity to provide their comments through the variety of methods including an online survey (Your Say Inner West), post, email and phone call. Council also organised a notice published in The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper on 23 November 2023 to invite residents to provide their feedback on the proposed road closure over a 28 day period.

At the completion of Council’s Community Engagement, a total of 31 submissions from different properties were received, with 23 in support (74.2%) and 8 (25.8%) opposed the proposal. A copy of the engagement outcomes report is included in Attachment 1 which provides a breakdown of comments and concerns received from the community.

Traffic Redistribution

A traffic count has been undertaken on Jaggers Lane between 6 February 2024 and 12 February 2024, with the volume and traffic speed data summarised in Table 1 and Table 2 below.

Table 1: Traffic volume along Jaggers Lane

Traffic Volume (vehicles)

Jaggers Lane, Balmain

24 hours

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7-day average (veh/day)

2.3

Table 2: Traffic speed along Jaggers Lane

Traffic Speed (km/h)

Jaggers Lane, Balmain

24 hours

85% Speed (km/h)

Average Speed (km/h)

15.7

12.5 km/h

Based on the traffic flows, the proposed closure will result in a negligible redistribution of traffic and therefore the closure is considered to have an acceptable impact on the local road network.

Impact on Utility Provider and Emergency Services

Consultation on the proposed permanent road closure was extended to utility service providers and emergency services to collect their feedback. Table 3 provides information received from various organisations as the time of this report:

Entity/organization	Response received	Feedback on proposed closure
Ambulance NSW	No	No response has been provided. It is expected that as all of the affected properties along Jaggers Lane have access from surrounding streets, the road closure would not negatively impact on access to these properties. It is further noted that Ambulance vehicles are larger than an 85^th percentile vehicle and access into Jaggers Lane from Caroline Street and Duncan Street could not be demonstrated for an 85^th percentile vehicle.
Fire & Rescue NSW	No	No response has been provided. Likewise, it is expected that as all the affected properties along Jaggers Lane have access from surrounding streets and the road closure would not negatively impact on access to these properties. It is further noted that Fire & Rescue vehicles are larger than an 85^th percentile vehicle and access into Jaggers Lane from Caroline Street and Duncan Street could not be demonstrated for an 85^th percentile vehicle.
NBN	No	No response received regarding the proposal. A service check indicates no NBN services in the lane.
Jemena	No	No response received regarding the proposal. A service check indicates no Jemena services in the lane.
NSW State Emergency Service (SES)	No	no response received regarding the proposal.
Council’s Waste Collection	Yes	No concern has been raised regarding the proposal.
Telstra	Yes	Raised no objections to the proposal.
Ausgrid	Yes	Ausgrid raised an access issue the existing streetlight in Jaggers Lane when maintenance work is required. To address this concern, it is proposed that the design of the bollards will be such that they could be removed if planned maintenance works require vehicular access to Jaggers Lane.
Sydney Water	Yes	Sydney Water raised an access issue to their sewer mains on Jaggers Lane when maintenance works are required and vehicular access is essential. To address the concern the proposed bollard locations have been adjusted. The southern bollard has been relocated to the back of the sewer mains outside #31 Waterview Street to provide machinery and vehicular access.

From the above feedback, the locations of the proposed bollards have been adjusted to provide suitable sewer access. These are outlined in Figure 1 below, with Figure 2 showing indicative locations of the bollards at each end of the laneway.

As the revised position of the proposed bollards at each end of the laneway may prompt residents or visitors to park at this location, it is proposed that these areas be appropriately signposted as ‘No Stopping’ to prevent the laneway from being obstructed.

Figure 1: Plan view of proposed bollards

Figure 2: Location of the southern bollard (source Google Maps)

Swept Path Analysis

A swept path analysis for the 85^th percentile vehicle exiting and entering Jaggers Lane from Caroline Street and Duncan Street has been undertaken.

The analysis found that the existing property boundaries, parking lanes, bollards, telegraph poles and fencing prevented a single movement for the 85^th percentile vehicle from Caroline Street and Duncan Street into Jaggers Lane.

Through this analysis, vehicular access would require a multi-point turn to enter Jaggers Lane, which is not considered acceptable on a public road.

It should be noted that previous development applications for off-street parking in Jaggers Lane have not been supported as applicants have been unable to demonstrate that standard vehicles can access the lane and traverse through safely with consideration of current street furniture and parking.

Pedestrian-vehicle conflict

The proposed closure of Jaggers Lane would improve road safety by eliminating pedestrian and bicycle rider conflict with motor vehicles.

It is noted that the level of pedestrian and bicycle movements were found to be low.

Pedestrian movements in the lane are local in nature and provide access to nearby properties, predominately residents accessing Waterview Street properties and properties in Caroline Lane. It is noted that properties on the south side of Waterview Street have pedestrian gates that open onto the travel lane (see Figure 3 below) and access in the low volume Jaggers Lane may be a preferred option for pedestrian ingress and egress to these properties.

An examination of the crash database provided by Transport for NSW for the most recent 5 years revealed no reported crashes in Jaggers Lane.

Figure 3: Waterview Street, facing south (source Google Maps)

Conclusion

Having considered the above and the majority resident support from Council’s Community Engagement, it is recommended to proceed with the proposed closure of Jaggers Lane on traffic and safety grounds.

To maintain suitable access for Sydney Water, it is recommended that the proposed bollard locations be adjusted as shown in Figure 1 and 2 in Jaggers Lane. Additionally, a ‘No Stopping’ zone is proposed for the southern end of Jaggers Lane at Duncan Street to prevent obstruction of the laneway by parked vehicles.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The funding for the proposed bollards and signs is available within Council’s signs and linemarking budget.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Jaggers Lane, Balmain - Engagement Outcomes Report
2.⇩	Jaggers Lane, Balmain - Signage Plan

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 March 2024

Item No: LTC0324(1) Item 6

Subject: Dalmar and Byron Streets, Croydon - Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions (Gulgadya-Croydon Ward/Strathfield Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee approve the proposed ‘No Stopping’ yellow line marking on the:

· Southern side of Dalmar Street, 10 metres east and west of Byron Street;

· Eastern side of Byron Street, 8 metres south of Dalmar Street; and

· Eastern side of Byron Street, 9.5 metres south of Dalmar 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

This report outlines the current traffic and parking issues at the intersection of Dalmar and Byron Streets, Croydon and proposes ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to address the issues raised.

BACKGROUND

Council has received a request to consider the installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs at the intersection of Dalmar and Byron Streets, Croydon to inform motorists of the NSW Road Rules which prohibits vehicles from parking within 10 meters of the intersection, and ensure adequate sight lines for motorists and pedestrians are maintained at this intersection.

DISCUSSION

A request was made at Council’s Local Matters Forum from community members about poor visibility for motorists when turning at the intersection of Dalmar and Byron Streets, Croydon.

The request noted that car-ownership has increased over the years and parking demand from teachers and students of Rosebank College has subsequently increased demand for on-street parking, leading to instances of illegal parking (vehicles parking within 10 meters of the intersection) on Dalmar and Byron Streets.

Currently, there are no existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions installed at the intersection of Dalmar and Byron Streets, which may lead to instances of vehicles parking within 10 meters at this intersection, particularly on Dalmar Street. The NSW Road Rules prohibits vehicles from parking within 10 meters of an intersecting road.

Dalmar Street, east of Byron Street, intersects Byron Street at less than 90 degrees which reduces the sight distance of westbound vehicles on Dalmar Street; vehicles that are parked within 10 meters of the intersection on the southern side of Dalmar Street, east of Byron Street would further compromise this sight line, and a ‘No Stopping’ restriction would reinforce the existing NSW Road Rules, and improve safety.

There are indented parking bays on Byron Street, south of Dalmar Street with the first parking bays located approximately 10 meters away from the intersection of Dalmar Street. ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on Byron Street are less critical, as it is highly unlikely a vehicle will park within 10 meters of the intersection on Byron Street, as they would subsequently block the road access to Byron Street. However, a ‘No Stopping’ restriction could reiterate to vehicles that they cannot park in this section of Byron Street as they would be blocking road access. It would also allow for consistency with the ‘No Stopping’ restriction on Dalmar Street.

A reduction of the ‘No Stopping’ restriction from 10 metres to 9.5 metres on the western side and 8 metres on the eastern side of Byron Street is required to ensure parking can commence at the start of the parking bay. Given Byron Street is approximately 6.5 metres wide and provides local traffic access, vehicle speeds and volumes are expected to be low. A reduced ‘No Stopping’ restriction in this instance has merit.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Council consulted with the affected residents on the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions. There were 17 letters sent with one (1) response supporting and two (2) responses opposing to the proposal.

The response supporting the proposal noted the need for ‘No Stopping’ signs as there are vehicles regularly parking within 10 meters of the intersection. The response also requested for consideration of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the opposing side of where the restrictions are currently proposed. Council officers will investigate further ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the northern side of Dalmar Street, east and west of Byron Street and the eastern side of Byron Street, north of Dalmar Street.

The responses opposing the proposal are noted in Table 1 below:

Resident response to proposal	Council Officer Response
The proposal will make it difficult to find a parking space outside residents’ homes on Byron Street, south of Dalmar Street.	The proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions terminate at the start of the first parking bay and there are no impacts to the existing parking bay spaces. No legal parking spaces will be affected and it will improve safety at this location.
The proposal will result in the loss of parking on Byron Street, south of Dalmar Street, outside properties no.21 and 23 Dalmar Street.	The proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions terminate at the start of the first parking bay and there are no impacts to the existing parking bay spaces. No legal parking spaces will be affected and it will improve safety at this location.
Motorists are leaving vehicles unattended between 4 days to 1 month and that the process and timeframe involved with the unattended property act is unacceptable.	Byron Street is unrestricted for parking, and it is noted that vehicles can currently park for an indefinite period. The Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 No 38 is currently the most appropriate legislation that gives Council powers to manage unattended property such as vehicles and boats on the public road.
Burwood Council has made the streets surrounding Rosebank College 2-hour parking which has forced school children and teachers to park in Byron and Dalmar Streets.	Council officers will investigate further the parking issues that have been raised and determine if any appropriate parking changes are necessary.
School students are parking adjacent to resident driveways and obstructing access. There have been instances of anti-social and hostile behaviour by students towards residents when they are advised not to obstruct driveways.	Residents are advised to report instances of obstructed driveway access to Councils Parking Services Unit, who can enforce upon the illegal parking.
The proposal will result in the loss of one (1) parking space on the southern side Dalmar Street, east of Byron Street, that is currently being utilised by nearby households and high school students of Rosebank College.	The proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions are proposed 10 metres from the kerb line of Byron Street and seeks to prevent parking within 10 metres of this intersection. Most nearby households have off-street parking spaces and consideration must be given to road safety, particularly at this location, given the compromised sight line by the existing road geometry. No legal parking spaces will be affected and it will improve safety at this location.
The proposed ‘No Stopping signs would impact the impact on public amenity.	The proposal for ‘No Stopping’ signs has been revised to ‘No Stopping’ yellow line marking to minimise clutter of signs and maintain public amenity.
The safety issues that have been raised by the proponent are embellished and overstated as there has never been any incident outside no.23 Byron Street.	The installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions is aimed to improve parking compliance and improve upon the existing parking condition. This should be given consideration to improve compliance.
The off-street parking bays that Council has installed considered the surrounding streetscape and created a pleasant street. The proposed ‘No Stopping’ sign will be jarring – why aren’t you proposing to change the streetscape to accommodate your new requirements?	The proposal for ‘No Stopping’ signs has been revised to ‘No Stopping’ yellow line marking to minimise clutter of signs and maintain public amenity.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding for the linemarking is available within the signs and linemarking budget.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Concept sketch

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 March 2024

Item No: LTC0324(1) Item 11

Subject: Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill And (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham - Temporary Parking Changes On 4 Weekends During Weekend Rail Replacement Operations - Bus Replacements (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 following temporary short-term parking changes for the following period

10:00pm Friday 22 to 02:00am Monday 25 March 2024 (inclusive) be approved to support the works required to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line:

a) Dulwich Hill Station Precinct - Ewart Street (3 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 20m (3 parking spaces) ‘2P 8 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri’ on the northern side of Ewart Street (between Wardell Road and Bayley Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

b) The short-term conversion of 25m ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the southern side of Ewart Street (between Wardell Road and Riverside Crescent) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

c) Sydenham Station Precinct - Lower Railway Parade (57 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 122m (46 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern side kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; and

d) The short-term conversion of 32m (11 parking spaces) 45-degree angled parking ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon - Fri’ on the southwest kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’.

2. That the following temporary short-term parking changes for the following periods

· 04:00am Saturday 22 to 02:00am Monday 24 June 2024 (inclusive)

· 04:00am Saturday 29 to 02:00am Monday 1 July 2024 (inclusive)

· 04:00am Saturday 6 to 02:00am Monday 8 July 2024 (inclusive)

be approved to support the works required to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line:

a) Sydenham Station Precinct - Lower Railway Parade (57 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 122m (46 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern side kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; and

b) The short-term conversion of 32m (11 parking spaces) 45-degree angled parking ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon - Fri’ on the southwest kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’.

3. That the cost of all works of the statement and/or reinstatement of any/all signage will be borne by TfNSW.

4. That the applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

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 has been notified by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that in a joint submission with Sydney Trains there will be major rail shutdown of the Sydenham to Bankstown rail line (T3) for the following periods:

· 10:00pm Friday 22 to 02:00am Monday 25 March 2024 (inclusive).

· 04:00am Saturday 22 to 02:00am Monday 24 June 2024 (inclusive).

· 04:00am Saturday 29 to 02:00am Monday 1 July 2024 (inclusive).

· 04:00am Saturday 6 to 02:00am Monday 8 July 2024 (inclusive).

During the shutdown buses will replace train services along the T3 line and to accommodate the increased bus movements and necessary holding areas some short-term parking changes are required at a number of locations. It is noted that the Dulwich Hill changes are only required between 10:00pm Friday 22 to 02:00am Monday 25 March 2024 (inclusive).

Specifically, TfNSW is requesting approval for the temporary conversion of multiple parking spaces at Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill and (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham. It is recommended that no objections be raised, and Council approves the temporary short-term parking changes at the identified locations during the four (4) weekend rail shutdowns.

All changes to existing parking arrangements and signage will be reinstated at the completion of the bussing operation by TfNSW.

OFFICER COMMENTS

Each of the locations will be detailed separately.

Dulwich Hill Station Precinct (3 parking spaces)

1. Ewart Street, northern side (Stop ID: 2204118) - Bus stop extension (3 parking space)

· Ewart Street (northern kerb between Wardell Road and Bayley Street)

· Currently sign posted ‘2P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri’

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately three parking spaces (20m).

· This change is proposed to create a bus stop area and to provide adequate space for draw-in/draw-out purposes.

2. Ewart Street, southern side (Stop ID: 220488) – Bus stop

· Ewart Street (southern kerb between Wardell Road and Riverside Crescent)

· Currently signed No Parking Zone

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately no parking spaces.

· This change is proposed to create a bus stop area and to provide adequate space for draw-in/draw-out purposes.

Sydenham Station Precinct (55 parking spaces)

8. Section A of Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham 90-degree angled parking, Sydenham – Layover Bus Zone and Standby area (46 parking spaces)

· Lower Railway Parade Parallel Parking (southern side between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road)

· Currently’ Unrestricted parking’

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately 46 angled parking spaces (122 m).

· This proposed change is to create the space required for buses to layover. This location is proposed as it is (i) reasonably close to the active bus stop; (ii) located along the route path used between the last and first stops; and (iii) as far as removed from residential dwellings.

9. Section B of Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham 90-degree angled parking, Sydenham - Layover Bus Zone (11 parking spaces)

· Lower Railway Parade Parallel Parking (southern side between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road)

· Currently ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri’ restrictions

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately eleven angled parking spaces (32 m).

· This proposed change is to create the space required for buses to layover. This location is proposed as it is (i) reasonably close to the active bus stop; and (ii) located along the route path used between the last and first stops.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

TfNSW propose the temporary parking changes and they will carry out consultation with their wider team who will be installing notifications at each impacted parking location 2-weeks prior to the start of the weekend possession on March 23. Draft example of one of the notifications is reproduced at the end of this report.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications for Council associated with this matter. The cost of the work will be borne by Transport for NSW.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 March 2024

Item No: LTC0324(1) Item 12

Subject: Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue And (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham - Temporary Parking Changes During Major Rail Shutdown Of T3 Line For Sydney Metro Upgrade Works - Bus Replacements Saturday 13 April 2024 To Wednesday 24 April 2024 (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 following temporary short-term parking changes for the period of 2am Saturday 13 April 2024 to 10pm Wednesday 24 April 2024 (inclusive) be approved to support the works required to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line:

b) The short-term conversion of 25m ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the southern side of Ewart Street (between Wardell Road and Riverside Crescent) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

c) Marrickville Station Precinct - Illawarra Road (1 parking space): The short-term conversion of 7m (1 parking space) ‘1P 8:30 am – 6 pm’ on the western side of Illawarra Road (between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

d) Sydenham Station Precinct - Burrows Avenue (23 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 50m (14 parking spaces) rear to kerb ‘unrestricted parking’ on the northern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

e) The short-term conversion of 58m (9 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

f) Sydenham Station Precinct – Railway Road (3 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 18m (3 parking spaces) ‘2P 8:30 am – 10 pm Mon - Fri’ on the eastern side kerb of Railway Road (between Burrows Avenue and Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

g) Sydenham Station Precinct - Gleeson Avenue (2 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 12m (2 parking spaces) ‘1P 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Mon - Fri and No Parking 6 am-9 am & 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm’ on the eastern kerb of Gleeson Avenue (between Burrows Avenue and Unwins Bridge Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

h) Sydenham Station Precinct - Lower Railway Parade (57 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 122m (46 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern side kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; and

i) The short-term conversion of 32m (11 parking spaces) 45-degree angled parking ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon - Fri’ on the southwest kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’.

2. That the cost of all works of the statement and/or reinstatement of any/all signage will be borne by TfNSW.

3. That the applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

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 has been notified by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that Sydney Metro works will involve major rail shutdown of the Sydenham to Bankstown rail line (T3) for the following periods: Saturday 13 April 2024 to Wednesday 24 April 2024 (inclusive). During the shutdown buses will replace train services along the T3 line and to accommodate the increased bus movements and necessary holding areas some short-term parking changes are required at a number of locations.

Specifically, TfNSW is requesting approval for the temporary conversion of multiple parking spaces at the following locations: Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue and (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham. It is recommended that no objections be raised, and Council approves the temporary short-term parking changes at the identified locations during the rail shutdowns.

All changes to street signage will be made by TfNSW contractor(s) from 10pm the night before the closures and will be reinstated at the completion of the planned shutdowns.

BACKGROUND

Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown project will upgrade all 10 stations between Marrickville and Bankstown to meet metro standards before converting the T3 Bankstown Line to Metro operations.

During this possession, rail services on the T3 Bankstown Line will not operate and Temporary Transport Plan (TTP) buses will operate instead necessitating some short-term changes in parking at a number of locations. To support this closure TTP buses and additional T8 Airport & South Line trains will operate.

It is noted that for the shutdown in July 2023 TfNSW identified Ewart Street the designated Dulwich Hill Station Precinct location. Previously LTC approval had been forthcoming in Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill. It is again noted that at some time in the future TfNSW will be requested by Council to return to using Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill as the preferred location for all buses as it is immediately adjacent to Dulwich Hill Station and considered more convenient for local residents.

OFFICER COMMENTS

Each of the locations will be detailed separately.

Dulwich Hill Station Precinct (3 parking spaces)

1. Ewart Street, northern side (Stop ID: 2204118) - Bus stop extension (3 parking space)

· Ewart Street (northern kerb between Wardell Road and Bayley Street)

· Currently sign posted ‘2P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri’

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately three parking spaces (20m).

· This change is proposed to create a bus stop area and to provide adequate space for draw-in/draw-out purposes.

2. Ewart Street, southern side (Stop ID: 220488) – Bus stop

· Ewart Street (southern kerb between Wardell Road and Riverside Crescent)

· Currently signed No Parking Zone

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately no parking spaces.

· This change is proposed to create a bus stop area and to provide adequate space for draw-in/draw-out purposes.

Marrickville Station Precinct (1 parking space)

3. Illawarra Road opposite Marrickville Station (Stop ID: 2204102) - Bus stop extension (1 parking space)

· Illawarra Road (northwest kerb between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street)

· Currently signed ‘1P 8:30 am – 6 pm’

· Proposed Bus Zone extension is required for the duration of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately one parking space (7 m).

· This change is proposed to create a bus stop area and to provide adequate space for draw-in/draw-out purposes.

Sydenham Station Precinct (85 parking spaces)

4. Burrows Avenue, Sydenham (Stop ID: 204421) Rear to kerb parking – Bus Zone Extension (14 parking spaces)

· Burrows Avenue (northern kerb west of Gleeson Avenue)

· Currently ‘Unrestricted parking’

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· This proposed change is to create the space required for buses to layover and to provide adequate space for draw-in/draw-out purposes.

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately 14 rear to kerb parking spaces (50 m).

5. Burrows Avenue, Sydenham – (Southern kerb) – Bus Zone (9 parking spaces)

· Burrows Avenue (southern kerb west of Gleeson Avenue)

· Currently ‘Unrestricted parking’

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· This proposed change is to create the space required for buses to layover safely.

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately 9 parking spaces (58 m).

6 Railway Road, Sydenham – (Northeastern kerb) – Bus Zone (3 parking spaces)

· Railway Road (northeastern kerb between Gleeson Avenue and Burrows Avenue)

· Currently ‘2P 8am – 10pm Mon-Fri’

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· This proposed change is to create the space required for buses to layover safely and to provide adequate turning circle space.

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately 3 parking spaces (18 m).

7. Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham (Eastern kerb) Bus Zone extension (2 parking spaces)

· Gleeson Avenue (eastern kerb between Burrows Avenue and Railway Road)

· Currently ‘1P 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Mon – Fri’

· Proposed Bus Zone extension is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change is to create additional space required for buses to adequately draw in/out from the bus stop.

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately 2 parking spaces (12m).

8. Section A of Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham 90-degree angled parking, Sydenham – Layover Bus Zone and Standby area (46 parking spaces)

· Lower Railway Parade Parallel Parking (southern side between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road)

· Currently’ Unrestricted parking’

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately 46 angled parking spaces (122 m).

9. Section B of Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham 90-degree angled parking, Sydenham - Layover Bus Zone (11 parking spaces)

· Lower Railway Parade Parallel Parking (southern side between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road)

· Currently ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri’ restrictions

· Proposed Bus Zone is required for all days of the TTP bus operation

· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately eleven angled parking spaces (32 m).

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Transport for NSW propose the temporary parking changes and they will carry out consultation with local businesses and residents between 5 and 19 March 2024. Copies of the draft consultation letters are reproduced below.

The consultation program will consist of the following activities:

· Two-week public consultation period to impacted areas with a printed community notification outlining the proposed kerbside changes.

A copy of the community notifications is also available on the My Sydney website - https://www.mysydney.nsw.gov.au/SydenhamtoBankstown

A Consultation Outcomes Report will be prepared collating feedback and TfNSW’s comment on that feedback. That report will be tabled as it becomes available.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications for Council associated with this matter. The cost of the work will be borne by Transport for NSW.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 March 2024

Item No: LTC0324(1) Item 14

Subject: Tideswell Street, Ashfield (off Liverpool Road)-Proposed Kerb Extensions and kerb ramps (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

Prepared By: Boris Muha - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the amended design plan (No.10254-A) for the proposed new landscaped kerb blister islands, and associated infrastructure works and new signs and line markings at the intersection of Tideswell Street and Liverpool Road, Ashfield, as shown in Attachment 2 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

Council is planning to improve safety for pedestrians and other road users in Tideswell Street, Ashfield at its intersection with Liverpool Road by constructing a new crossover facility. The works aim to improve pedestrian safety by better defining pedestrian crossing points and reducing the crossing width.

BACKGROUND

The design (only) of this traffic facility is included as part of the 2023/2024 Traffic Facilities Capital Works Program. The project was initiated as part of the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) to provide a significant safety improvement and reduce the risk of incidents occurring.

DISCUSSION

Site location and road network.

Street Name	Tideswell Street ( ‘No through Road’ off Liverpool Road)
Carriageway width (m) kerb to kerb	Approx.12.7-12.8m in width.
Carriageway type	Two-way, one travel lane each direction, kerb side parking both sides.
Classification	Local
Speed Limit km/h	50
85^th percentile speed km/h
Vehicles per day (vpd)	<300
Reported crash history July 2017-Dec 2022	NIL
Parking arrangements	Unrestricted parking to both sides of Tideswell Street.
Side Street/Road	Liverpool Road

The Plan

The following works are proposed in amendment (following consultation) and illustrated on the attached plan under Attachment 2.

Tideswell Street, Ashfield (Plan No. 10254 A):

• Construct landscaped kerb extensions with integrated kerb ramps in Tideswell Street at its intersection with Liverpool Road,

• Remove existing kerb ramps and re-construct footpath,

• Provide metal heel safe grated gutter bridges for cross-over between footpath and new pram ramps,

• Relocate existing ‘NO THROUGH ROAD’ AND ‘GIVEWAY’ SIGNS to the appropriate locations,

• Remove existing and provide ‘GIVEWAY’ line markings to the new alignment and provide a new offset ‘BB’ line markings. The ‘BB’ line allows to control entry and exit of vehicles through the intersection, and that the southern carriageway is made 4.8m in width to allow two vehicles to exit side by side turning left and right out of the intersection.

• Install a regulatory ‘No U turn sign’ to alleviate alleged U turning at the intersection.

• All works are contained within the local street area.

The initial plan that went out to consultation is shown under Attachment 1.

Tideswell Street is a short length ‘No Through Road’ off Liverpool Road. Apart from residential properties, Tideswell Street serves rear access to Milano Furniture (130-140 Liverpool Road) and general access for Red Rooster Summer Hill (25 Liverpool Road)

Parking changes

This proposal requires the adjustment to the existing parking arrangements in Tideswell Street, as the works are contained to be generally within the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ areas from the intersection. Therefore, there will be a loss of one parking space resulting from the proposed works.

Given the appropriate locations for the new kerb ramps, Council has minimised the loss of parking as much as possible to achieve the benefits of both pedestrian safety and traffic calming.

Streetlighting

The existing street lighting at the location is deemed adequate. Therefore, no changes are proposed to the existing street lighting due to the works.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A letter outlining the above proposal was distributed to 13 directly affected properties (25 letters) in Tideswell Street and Liverpool Road, as shown on the consultation map area below.

Two (2) submissions were received in comment of the initial design plan as shown in Attachment 1. One (1) resident was in objection and one (1) raised concerns/suggestions to the initial design plans. Council officer responses addressing the issues are tabled below, with the design plan amended accordingly as shown in Attachment 2.

Residents Comments

Officers Response

Resident has objection to the proposal

· Concern is raised regarding the loss of a parking space due to Liverpool Road as a clearway most of the weekdays and much of the houses (at Liverpool Road) don't have off-street parking.

· Adding crossover facilities and narrowing the road will result in unnecessary delays to traffic in Tideswell Street.

· Additional traffic signs as part of this work are unnecessary and will cause visual pollution

· The project was initiated as part of the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) to provide a significant safety improvement and reduce the risk of incidents occurring. In consideration of the existing 10m ‘No-Stopping’ restrictions and the appropriate locations for the new kerb ramps, Council has minimised the loss of parking as much as possible to achieve the benefits of both pedestrian safety and traffic calming.

· The Southbound carriageway for Tideswell Street is widened from 4.4m to 4.8m by relocating the proposed new centre line marking as illustrated in Consultation Plan 10254-A. This will allow two standard vehicles to depart from Tideswell Street into Liverpool Road side by side.

· The proposed new traffic signs are required as part of the proposal to comply with TfNSW’s specifications and the Australian Standards. However, it should be noted that two proposed ‘No-Stopping’ signs have now been excluded from the proposal.

Resident is in support for the proposal with comments requiring expansion of scope of works to include:

· inclusion of centre island at the crossover facility to stop vehicles from u-turning at the intersection.

· ‘No Right Turn’ sign on the centre island as close to the intersection as possible to dissuade vehicles from u-turning at the intersection.

· ‘Keep Clear’ line marking symbols across Liverpool Road in front of Tideswell Street to dissuade vehicles from u-turning at the intersection.

· ‘Left Only’ sign on the centre island in front of the driveway leaving Red Rooster to discourage patrons from turning right when leaving Red Rooster. He believes this will discourage patrons from using Tideswell Street as additional parking spots

· A new central median island would need to be 2m wide to satisfy the standards required for such devices. Council does not support the inclusion of such a device as it will constrain truck movements into the street.

· Council has agreed to add a ‘No U-Turn’ sign at the intersection of Tideswell Street to advise drivers of this restriction and avoid any alleged U turning.

· The installation of a ‘No Right Turn’ restriction into Tideswell Street is not supported as this will unnecessarily impact access for existing residents and businesses operating within the street.

· This request would need to be referred to TfNSW for their consideration. It should be noted that Liverpool Road is the jurisdiction of TfNSW and as such any decision to implement such line marking is subject to TfNSW approval.

· The installation of a ‘Left Only’ sign is not supported as it is not a priority traffic issue and would be difficult to enforce. There is no recorded accident history within the street to justify such a restriction on traffic grounds.

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that the amended design plan (No.10254-A) for the proposed new landscaped kerb blister islands, and associated infrastructure works and new signs and line markings at the intersection of Tideswell Street and Liverpool Road, Ashfield, as shown in Attachment 2 be approved.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding will be allocated from the PAMP programs in the estimate amount of $67,000 with construction plan design in 2023/2024 and programmed construction in 2024/2025.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Original design plan No. 10254
2.⇩	Amended design plan No. 10254 A

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 March 2024

Item No: LTC0324(1) Item 15

Subject: London Street and Simmons Street, Enmore – Proposed Temporary Road Closure and Part Road Closure (Damun-Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: George Tsaprounis - Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (south)

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the temporary full closure of London Street, Enmore between Enmore Road and Belmore Lane be approved for a trial period of 6 months.

2. That the temporary part closure of Simmons Street, Enmore with a one way northbound between Enmore Lane and Enmore Road be approved for a trial period of 6 months.

3. That a report be bought back to the Committee following the 6-month trial period and be used to inform Council of possible locations for future implementation of traffic management measures as well as success or otherwise of the temporary road/part road closures.

4. That Traffic Management Plans for the proposed changes to London Street and Simmons Street be submitted to TfNSW for their consideration and approval.

5. That Council undertake vehicle movement surveys at least 2 months after implementation of the temporary closures at the midblock locations to determine changes to the traffic volumes and establish whether further changes required to manage speed and/or rat running.

6. That the signs and linemarking plan for London Street (Parking changes plan) as per figure 4 be approved.

7. That the signs and linemarking plan for Simmons Street (Parking changes plan) as per figure 5 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

Council is proposing to close London Street at Enmore Road and Simmons Street (part closure) and one way northbound between Enmore Road and Enmore Lane in order for these selected streets to become more welcoming and enhance their use and activity for pedestrians and people visiting Enmore. This project comes from Council’s Main Streets Program and aims to improve the vibrancy and safety of public spaces to pedestrians and people visiting this busy and active strip, by improving their character and making them more inviting for people to spend more time in.

Both traffic and parking impacts have been reviewed as part of the proposal and it was found that both London Street and Simmons Street would benefit from the proposed changes, other adjacent streets would actually experience an increase in traffic and this varied from a minor increase to a few examples where a more significant increase may occur. Community feedback from the engagement exercise found overall approximately 70% of respondents supported the proposals however a number of local residents raised concerns with the redistribution of traffic into adjacent streets. Council has made changes to the original proposals that include reducing the trial period down to 6 months and changing the full closure of Simmons Street to a part closure with a one way northbound traffic flow.

Proposed changes to parking are not considered significant, as there will be no loss in parking for London Street and only a minor loss for Simmons Street. There will however be the loss of a ‘No Parking’ area on the eastern side of Simmons Street that is currently used by delivery vehicles at times.

In conclusion, it is proposed that the temporary full closure of London Street between Enmore Road and Belmore Lane and the part closure of Simmons Street between Enmore Road and Enmore Lane with one way northbound traffic be supported as a 6 month trial to improving the vibrancy and safety of these public spaces and local streets. It is also recommended that the plans within the report showing the signage and line marking changes be approved in order to better delineate parking and non carparking spaces, turning restrictions as well as other features such as the cycle lanes.

BACKGROUND

Council’s Main Streets Program aims to improve the vibrancy and safety of public spaces and local streets by improving their character and making them more inviting.

Re-imagining the use of public spaces and regenerating them can enhance the lives of the community and assist economic growth by providing settings to attract visitation and local spend and creating places to go to, not move through.

As a part of the Main Streets Program, Council has developed concept plans for improvements to two (2) local streets in Enmore, an area recently classified as a Special Entertainment Precinct where Council is encouraging night time activities:

· London Street (closure)

· Simmons Street (part closure)

Council has reviewed local traffic movements and notes that the proposal will impact a number of local vehicular movements, however the redistribution of traffic can be accommodated by the adjacent streets.

Although Council proposed that the two streets were to be temporarily pedestrianised for a period of 18 months from early 2024, this has been amended to a 6-month trial period and Simmons Street was changed from a full road closure to a partial road closure with a one way northbound following community engagement.

DISCUSSION

In order for Council to make selected streets more welcoming and enhance their use and activity, council officers have worked with adjacent shop owners and are now proposing the following place making and pedestrian improvements to London Street and Simmons Street:

· Create a space where people can meet and socialise or have a quiet time.

· Install seating and large pots with trees. Provide paving decoration.

· Create an opportunity for patrons of the adjacent or nearby businesses to enjoy an outdoor space off Enmore Road.

The above aspects of the London Street and Simmons Street proposals are represented in Figures 1&2 below and attachments.

Figure 1 – London Street closure proposal

Figure 2 – Simmons Street part closure and one way proposal

The projects are both located adjacent to Enmore Road, Simmons Street approximately 450 metres west of Newtown Station and London Street approximately 600 metres west of Newtown station.

· London Street is a side street off Enmore Road, with the proposed works located between Enmore Road and Cambridge Lane. The site is also located between the Cow & The Moon Gelato shop and Sultan’s Kebab’s, both of which have outdoor dining tables on the footpath.

· Simmons Street is a side street extending off Enmore Road, with the proposed works occurring between Enmore Road and Enmore Lane. The site is between The Duke Hotel to the west and an apartment building with a ground floor shop to the east.

Traffic Impacts

London Street is a local road with a 9.7 m wide roadway and 2.9m and 1.7m footpaths on either side of the roadway. It carries around 3650 vehicles per day in the section between Liberty Street and Augustus Street. Many of the trips along London Street are rat runners as London Street provides convenient access between Liberty Street and Enmore Road.

Simmons Street is a local road with a 8.8m wide road and 1.7m and 1.6m wide footpaths on either side of the road, between Enmore Road and Pemmell Lane. It carries around 1230 vehicles per day in the section between Enmore Road and Enmore Lane. The bulk of trips moving via Simmons Street are localised internal trips.

Mid block traffic counts were collected for 7 days from 4th June 2023 and intersection counts undertaken on 7th December 2023 in the Enmore Road local area. They have revealed that a high proportion of through traffic uses the London Street/Enmore Road intersection during peak times (refer to Figure 3 below and Attachment 1)

Figure 3: Intersection traffic count survey data for London St and Simmons St

A study was commissioned by Council Officers in order to determine the impact of the proposals on adjacent local Street network. The following assumptions were made in relation to the distribution of the traffic (refer to Attachment 1 - London Street and Simmons Street (Southbound) Temporary Road Closures)

London Street – Northbound

For traffic travelling northbound on London Street, 10% are internal trips and 90% are external trips (i.e., rat runners). To determine this, count data from various locations was analysed and compared. Of the 90% of external through trips travelling north on London Street, it was assumed that following the closure of London Street at Enmore Road:

· 80% of vehicles would travel via Liberty St; and,

· 20% of vehicles would travel via Philip St.

London Street – Southbound

For traffic travelling southbound on London Street, 10% are internal trips and 90% are external trips (i.e., rat runners). To determine this, count data from various locations was analysed and compared. After considering the tube data collected, of the 90% of external through trips travelling south on London Street, it was assumed that following the closure of London Street at Enmore Road:

· 40% of vehicles would travel via Gladstone Street and Philip Street;

· 30% of vehicles would travel via Belmore Street and Philip Street; and,

· 30% of vehicles would travel via Belmore Lane and Philip Street.

Simmons Street – Northbound

Simmons Street will allow a one-way northbound exit onto Enmore Road, with both left and right turning movements permitted. It is assumed that all the vehicles currently travelling northbound on Simmons Street to get to Enmore Rd will continue to do so in the future, even after the implementation of the Simmons Street (Southbound) street closure.

Simmons Street – Southbound

For traffic travelling southbound on Simmons Street, we assume that all trips would divert to either Marian Street, Reiby Street or Station Street. It assumed that the bulk of trips moving via Simmons Street are localised internal trips. For this reason, the traffic travelling southbound on Simmons Street was re-distributed to the above-mentioned streets as follows:

· 70% of vehicles would travel via Marian Street;

· 20% of vehicles would travel via Reiby Street; and,

· 10% of vehicles would travel via Station Street.

A summary of the streets where traffic volume is projected to increase due to the proposed road closures include;

· Gladstone Street: AM peak East bound, existing 175 vehicles, increase to 204 vehicles (+29 vehicles or 17% increase);

PM peak East bound, existing 137 vehicles, increase to 180 vehicles (+43 vehicles or 31% increase).

· Phillip Street: AM peak South bound, existing 92 vehicles, increase to 155 vehicles (+63 vehicles)

PM peak South bound, existing 90 vehicles, increase to 186 (+96 vehicles)

· Belmore Street: AM peak West bound existing 51 vehicles, increase to 58 vehicles (+7 vehicles or 14% increase)

PM peak East bound existing 73 vehicles, increase to 79 vehicles (+6 vehicles or 8% increase).

· Belmore Lane: AM peak West bound existing 104 vehicles, increase to 111 vehicles (+7 vehicles or 7% increase)

PM peak West bound existing 109 vehicles, increase to 115 vehicles (+6 vehicles or 6% increase)

· Marian Street: AM peak South bound existing 10 vehicles, increase to 30 vehicles (+20 vehicles)

PM peak South bound existing 18 vehicles, increase to 64 vehicles (+46 vehicles)

Phillip Street, Gladstone and Marian Streets will experience the most significant increases in traffic as compared to their current levels.

The following improvements in vehicular movements are projected on London Street and Simmons Street due to the proposed road closures:

· London Street: AM peak North bound existing 147 vehicles, reduced to 97 vehicles (-51 vehicles or 34% fewer vehicles);

Southbound existing 111 vehicles, reduced to 84 vehicles (-26 vehicles or 23% fewer vehicles).

PM peak North bound existing 130 vehicles, reduced to 85 vehicles (-45 vehicles or 35% fewer vehicles);

South bound existing 158, reduced to 117 vehicles (-41 vehicles or 26% fewer vehicles)

· Simmons Street: AM peak southbound existing 28 vehicles, reduced to 0 vehicles (-28 vehicles or 100% fewer vehicles)

PM peak southbound existing 66 vehicles, reduced to 0 vehicles (-66 vehicles or 100% fewer vehicles)

Six month trial

It is proposed that both temporary road closures will be trialled for a 6-month period from approximately July 2024 to January 2025. At least two months after the commencement of the trial, Council will undertake a new count of vehicle movements on local streets in the area to get accurate data on the extent of changes to local streets. Council will review this new data when preparing a new Local Area Traffic Management study for the area to identify opportunities to prevent rat running through the area and also to inform a decision at the end of the six month trial period to either extend or conclude the London and Simmons Street road closure trials. Council Officers will submit as the next step in the process, a Traffic Management Plan to Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) for consideration and approval.

Impacts to Parking

Each of the proposals will result in the changes to the parking in the affected section of London Street and Simmons Street. In London Street there is no net loss in carparking as a result of the closure (i.e., although six one hour parking spaces will be lost as a result of the proposed closure, a further 6 spaces will be gained by extending parking through the intersection and providing a further 2 angled spaces in London Street itself). Signs and linemarking will be amended in this area to suite the proposed arrangements. (Refer to figure 4 below). Note that changes to parking arrangements on Enmore Road will require TfNSW approval.

In Simmons Street, there is a large area of ‘No Parking’ on the eastern side of the roadway, and this appears to be used as a loading area by the adjacent business owners. On the western side of the roadway, currently a portion of the roadway is taken up by a temporary outdoor dining area and the remainder is motorcycle parking (1 car parking space in length). Prior to Council approving the dining area, this area was unrestricted parking for two vehicles. The proposal will only affect the motorcycle parking for the duration of the trial. The loss of the ‘No Parking’ on the eastern side may be expected to have an impact on deliveries to local businesses. Signs and linemarking will be amended in this area to suite the proposed arrangements. (Refer to figure 5 below).

Figure 4 – London Street signage and linemarking plan.

Figure 5 – Simmons Street signage and linemarking plan.

Prior to the final layout of Simmons Street being developed, the critical left movement from Enmore lane into Simmons Street was analysed so that parking spaces and lane widths could be better determined. This turn was tested on the left turn movement of an 8.8m service truck. The analysis is shown in figure 6 below.

Figure 6 – Swept path analysis of a left and right turning 8.8m service truck from Enmore Lane

Public Consultation

From 23 October to 20 November 2023, the community was invited to provide feedback on concept plans that propose temporarily closing off London and Simmons Streets, at Enmore Road and make a short section of each street a public plaza for people to visit and stay. (Refer to Attachment 7 – Engagement Report)

During the engagement period:

· There were 131 visits to the Your Say Inner West (YSIW) page

· 100 community members participated in the Face-to-face pop-up session

· 26 emails received

· 2 x Hardcopy letters received

Key comments received included:

o A clear majority of respondents supported the creation of temporary plaza spaces at both London and Simmons Streets.

o Written email and letter submissions with detailed commentary, mostly objecting to traffic management concerns with the proposals.

o A strong turnout of local residents at the community pop-up event who indicated both support and objection to the proposals, supporting increased pedestrian space whilst raising concerns with traffic impacts on local streets.

Promotion and engagement methods Promotion method	Stakeholders engaged
Project page on Your Say Inner West	773 people visited the YSIW page.
Letterbox drop	492 letters were sent to residents adjacent to London Street 566 letters were sent to residents adjacent to Simmons Streets
Online Survey	131 people responded to the online survey.
Direct contact from residents	28 emails from individuals 100 community members participated in the Face-to-face pop-up session. 2 letters from individuals

Summary of feedback

A summary of the online responses is provided below.

Question

Response

Do you support the creation of a new pedestrian space in London Streets?

131 responses

88 (67.18%) of respondents showed support of the concept plan.

43 (32.82%) not in support of proposal.

Do you support the creation of a new pedestrian space in Simmons Streets?

131 responses

87 (66.41%) of respondents showed support of the concept plan.

44 (33.59%) not in support of proposal.

As a result of the community engagement, Council Officers made several changes to the proposal including reducing the trial period from 18 months to 6 months and amending Simmons Street from a full closure to a partial closure. Concerns with the impact of the redistribution of traffic was the main concerns for the residents objecting. Council Officers in the trial period are proposing to undertake counts to gauge the actual effect of the closures and will subsequently come back to Council with a further report following the end of the trial period.

In conclusion, it is proposed that the temporary full closure of London Street between Enmore Road and Belmore Lane and the part closure of Simmons Street between Enmore Road and Enmore Lane with one way northbound traffic be supported as a 6 month trial, to improve the vibrancy and safety of public spaces and local streets. It is recognised that although there are benefits to the proposed closures there will be impacts on adjacent streets as a consequence of changes to the number of vehicles traveling along these local streets. To address this issue, a trial of 6 months and additional counts will be undertaken during this period, to determine the overall impact to the adjacent streets. Community feedback will also be at the end of the trial period.

The plans within the report showing the signage and line marking changes are also supported, in order to better delineate parking and non carparking spaces, turning restrictions as well as other features such as the cycle lanes.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The proposals within this report are funded through Council's Mainstreet Local Place Making budget.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	London Street and part Simmons Street temporary closures report
2.⇩	Figure 1 - London Street closure proposal
3.⇩	Figure 2 - Simmons Street closure proposal
4.⇩	Figure 4 – London Street signage and linemarking plan.
5.⇩	Figure 5 – Simmons Street signage and linemarking plan.
6.⇩	Figure 6 – Swept path analysis of a left and right turning 8.8m service truck from Enmore Lane
7.⇩	Engagement Report

Authorised Car Share Operator	Area Code
GoGet	GG
Flexicar	FC
PopCar	PC

Fee Type	FY23/24 Fee
Car Share space application – per application	$179.80
Install/replace car share signposting supply and install signs (includes first years fee) – per sign	$422.40
Car share Annual Fee – per year or part there of	$192.60

1.⇩	Design Plan No.10271
2.⇩	Turning Path Assessment

Street Name	Grosvenor Crescent (between Liverpool Road and Sloane Street.)
Carriageway width (m) kerb to kerb	Approx.10m in width.
Carriageway type	Two-way, one travel lane each direction, kerb side parking both sides.
Classification	Local
Speed Limit km/h	50
85^th percentile speed km/h	52
Vehicles per day (vpd)	4000
Reported crash history July 2017-Dec 2022	2 accidents had occurred in the last 5 years. 1x 2019, RUM 30, Rear end, moderate injury. 1x 2019, RUM 71, Off road left => object, serious injury. Further 7 accidents were accounted between 2010-2017. 5 x off road left=> object or off road left bend=> object, RUM 71, 87. -non casualty (towaways), 1X ped emerging, serious injury 1x head on, moderate injury.
Parking arrangements	Unrestricted parking to both sides of Grosvenor Crescent.
Side Street/Road	Liverpool Road to the western end Sloane Street to the eastern end.

1.⇩	Inner West Council's Car Share Policy
2.⇩	List of GoGet's existing dedicated car share parking spaces