Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes 18 March 2024 |
Minutes of Meeting held on 18 March 2024
Meeting commenced at 11:04 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
Mayor Darcy Byrne |
Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward (Chair – Items 1 to 2) |
Manod Wickramasinghe |
IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager (Chair – Items 3 to 20) |
Bill Holliday |
Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain |
Graeme McKay |
Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill |
Nina Fard |
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) |
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NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE |
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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) |
Jason Scoufis |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Studies & Road Safety |
Kurt Henkel |
IWC’s Principal Designer Public Domain |
Amir Falamarzi |
IWC’s Traffic Engineer |
Sarah Guan |
IWC’s Graduate Strategic Transport Planner |
Christy Li |
IWC’s Business Administration Officer |
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VISITORS |
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Edward Walsh |
Resident (Item 2) |
Bob Stephenson |
Resident (Item 2) |
Susan Moxham |
Resident (Item 2) |
Huw Davies |
Resident (Item 2) |
Despina Langella |
Resident (Item 15) |
Felicity Muller |
Resident (Item 15) |
Michael Frydman |
Resident (Item 15) |
Doug Rosser |
Resident (Item 15) |
Nick Rippon |
Resident (Item 15) |
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APOLOGIES: |
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Ben Walters |
NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command |
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DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Nil.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 19 February 2024 be confirmed. |
MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 11 December 2023 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 05 March 2024 subject to the following adjustments:
1. Council committing to the expedited delivery of LTC1233 (1) Item 8 traffic calming measures around Cardinal Freemen Village:
a) that Council Commits to the planned works being delivered in both the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years and that Council will seek opportunities to fund and deliver the works sooner;
b) that Plan 1 (a) Victoria St, mid-block between Clissold Street and Seaview Street be delivered as the first project, as a matter of urgency; and
c) that Item 8 program of works be referred to the Major Projects Committee for oversight.
2. The following being referred to the Local Traffic Committee for investigation, in relation to LTC1223(1) Item 8:
a) that Council investigate traffic calming measures on intersections of Norton Street and Carlisle Street, and Norton and Lapish Avenue; and
b) that Council continue consultations with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and other stakeholders with the aim of developing safe and inclusive pedestrian crossings in our community.
3. The following amendments to LTC1223(1) Item 7 to include urgent action being taken to improve visibility of the pedestrian crossing at Illawarra Road at Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre, including:
a) a report including designs to improve visibility at the crossing be brought to the next possible Local Traffic Committee Meeting, considering options to raise the crossing, implement flashing lights, or any other measure to improve safety; and
b) that upon approval by the Local Traffic Committee and Council, these works be immediately prioritised and undertaken, funded through the quarterly budget update.
4. The following amendments to LTC1223(1) Item 3:
a) that the clause on page 7 of the
policy that allows for crossings to be provided at less than the numerical
warrant be amended to read as follows:
‘A pedestrian (zebra) crossing may also be considered
at locations where there is a deviation from meeting the
warrant, such as where the pedestrian crossing would serve as an
essential link to an overall network of pedestrian facilities, or for a vulnerable group such as children, the elderly or
mobility impaired’; and
b) that a report be provided to Council 12 months after the adoption of the policy about any new pedestrian crossings that have been approved or refused under the new policy, with reasons for the approvals and refusals to be included in the report.
The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 19 February 2024 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 05 March 2024.
LTC0324(1) Item 12 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) |
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.
Officers 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:
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) 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.
DISCUSSION:
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE 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:
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) 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.
For Motion: Unanimous |
General Business:
Item 17 – Request for stop lines to be marked near raised crossings near schools |
The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill noted that he lives near a school and that when the raised crossing was upgraded, the stop lines on either side of the crossing were removed. The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill proposed that the stop lines near the crossing be reinstalled so that vehicles have a guide as to where to stop and to minimise safety risks associated with stopping too close to the pedestrian crossing.
Council Officers advised they will discuss with Transport for NSW regarding the standards but noted that stop lines are a feature of Childrens Crossings rather than Pedestrian (zebra) Crossings. |
Item 18 – Request to extend the Haberfield Public School ‘School Zone’ in Denman Avenue up to Chandos Street, Haberfield |
The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill suggested the that the ‘School Zone’ be extended in Denman Avenue up to Chandos Street and from Denman Avenue to Giles Avenue. The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill noted that there was a 200 meter gap in the ‘School zone’ and suggested that the ‘School Zone’ be extended so that there are no gaps in the zone.
The Representative for Transport for NSW advised that she could pass on the information to the relevant team within Transport for NSW.
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Item 19 – Update on Robert Street, Balmain – Cars overhanging footpath |
The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition asked if there was an update regarding the issue of car overhanging the footpath on Robert Street, Balmain.
Council Officers advised that Council is currently investigating the issue and will provide a response to the Committee once the outcome is finalised. |
Item 20 – Late notice of Traffic Guidance System in Grove Street, Birchgrove. |
The Representative for Transit Systems noted that there were 2 occasions where the pre-arranged road works did not follow the Traffic Guidance System (TGS) in place which resulted in buses needing to be rerouted.
The Representative for Transit Systems advised that they would like proper consultation and communication in the future to avoid issues in the future. |
Council Officers advised they are following up with the relevant teams
Meeting closed at 12.34pm.
CHAIRPERSON