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Local Traffic Committee Meeting
MONDAY 19 AUGUST 2024
11:00 AM
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Function of the Local Traffic Committee
Background
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is legislated as the Authority responsible for the control of traffic on all NSW Roads. The RMS has delegated certain aspects of the control of traffic on local roads to councils. To exercise this delegation, councils must establish a local traffic committee and obtain the advice of the RMS and Police. The Inner West Council Local Traffic Committee has been constituted by Council as a result of the delegation granted by the RMS pursuant to Section 50 of the Transport Administration Act 1988.
Role of the Committee
The Local Traffic Committee is primarily a technical review and advisory committee which considers the technical merits of proposals and ensures that current technical guidelines are considered. It provides recommendations to Council on traffic and parking control matters and on the provision of traffic control facilities and prescribed traffic control devices for which Council has delegated authority. These matters are dealt with under Part A of the agenda and require Council to consider exercising its delegation.
In addition to its formal role as the Local Traffic Committee, the Committee may also be requested to provide informal traffic engineering advice on traffic matters not requiring Council to exercise its delegated function at that point in time, for example, advice to Council’s Development Assessment Section on traffic generating developments. These matters are dealt with under Part C of the agenda and are for information or advice only and do not require Council to exercise its delegation.
Committee Delegations
The Local Traffic Committee has no decision-making powers. The Council must refer all traffic related matters to the Local Traffic Committee prior to exercising its delegated functions. Matters related to State Roads or functions that have not been delegated to Council must be referred directly to the RMS or relevant organisation.
The Committee provides recommendations to Council. Should Council wish to act contrary to the advice of the Committee or if that advice is not supported unanimously by the Committee members, then the Police or RMS have an opportunity to appeal to the Regional Traffic Committee.
Committee Membership & Voting
Formal voting membership comprises the following:
· one representative of Council as nominated by Council;
· one representative of the NSW Police from each Local Area Command (LAC) within the LGA, being Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt and Ashfield LAC’s.
· one representative from the RMS; and
· State Members of Parliament (MP) for the electorates of Summer Hill, Newtown, Heffron, Canterbury, Strathfield and Balmain or their nominees.
Where the Council area is represented by more than one MP or covered by more than one Police LAC, representatives are only permitted to vote on matters which effect their electorate or LAC.
Informal (non-voting) advisors from within Council or external authorities may also attend Committee meetings to provide expert advice.
Committee Chair
Council’s representative will chair the meetings.
Public Participation
Members of the public or other stakeholders may address the Committee on agenda items to be considered by the Committee. The format and number of presentations is at the discretion of the Chairperson and is generally limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Committee debate on agenda items is not open to the public.
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
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AGENDA |
1 Apologies
2 Disclosures of Interest
3 Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of 15 July 2024 Local Traffic Committee 5
4 Matters Arising from Council’s Resolution of Minutes
5 Part A – Items Where Council May Exercise Its Delegated Functions
ITEM Page
LTC0824(1) Item 1 Temporary Transport Plan (TTP) Riding Routes associated with the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line - Inner West Council (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate & Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) 22
LTC0824(1) Item 2 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters Traffic Safety Review (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC 45
LTC0824(1) Item 3 Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue and Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham – Temporary medium-term parking changes during major rail shutdown of T3 line for Sydney Metro Upgrade works – Bus replacements for an approximate 12-month period from October 2024 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) 52
LTC0824(1) Item 4 Woodland Street and Holmesdale Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closures for up to seven (7) separate weekend days to hold AFLW matches at Henson Park - (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West PAC) 74
LTC0824(1) Item 5 Fozzard Lane, Petersham - Proposed 'Shared Zone' treatment, 'No Parking' and 'No Stopping' restrictions (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC) 78
LTC0824(1) Item 6 Liberty Street, Stanmore - Proposed pedestrian and bicycle crossing (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC) 83
LTC0824(1) Item 7 Eliza Street, Newtown – Temporary full road closure for a community event on Saturday 7 December 2024 – ENRC/2024/0035 (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC) 94
LTC0824(1) Item 8 Wellington Street, Rozelle - Proposed Changes to Traffic and Parking Arrangements (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) 115
LTC0824(1) Item 9 Ramsay Street, Haberfield - Proposed New Raised Pedestrian Crossing (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC) 122
Parking Matters
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LTC0824(1) Item 10 Phillip Street, Petersham - Proposed 'No Stopping' restriction (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC) 126
Late Items
Nil at time of printing.
6 Part B - Items for Information Only
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LTC0824(1) Item 11 Robert Street,
Rozelle - Pedestrian And Bicycle Safety At Bus Stop (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/
Balmain Electorate/
Leichhardt PAC) 129
7 Part C - Items for General Advice
Nil at the time of printing.
8 General Business
9 Close of Meeting
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Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 15 July 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
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Mayor Darcy Byrne |
Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward (Chair) |
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Bill Holliday |
Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain |
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Graeme McKay |
Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill |
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Eleanor Nurse |
Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown |
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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) |
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Manod Wickramasinghe |
IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager |
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Sunny Jo |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North) |
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George Tsaprounis |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South) |
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Jason Scoufis |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Studies & Road Safety |
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Christy Li |
IWC’s Business Administration Officer |
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VISITORS |
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Alana Vincent |
Resident (Item 9) |
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Erin Sathiyamoorthy |
Resident (Item 9) |
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Hayden Dimitrovski |
Senior Engineer at Traffix - Representative for the applicant of Item 11 |
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APOLOGIES: |
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Michael Takla |
Representative for Transit Systems |
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DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Nil.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 17 June 2024 be confirmed. |
MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 20 May 2024 and the Extraordinary Traffic Committee meeting held on 3 June 2024 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 25 June 2024.
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LTC0724(1) Item 3 Marrickville Road, Marrickville – Temporary full road closure for Marrickville Music Festival – Sunday 13 October 2024 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) |
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Inner West Council is presenting Marrickville Music Festival on Sunday, 13 October 2024 from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm. The event will feature multiple outdoor live music stages across the festival site. Including activation of Marrickville laneways through music and art. As part of the event there will be a partial road closure of Marrickville Road and Central Lane. This will require some road detours and bus diversions in surrounding streets. Event bump in will occur from 01:30am and bump out will conclude by 11:00pm. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure.
Officers Recommendation:
That the proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between Illawarra Road and Victoria Road), Central Lane (between Victoria Road and Meeks Road), Seymour Lane (between Garners Lane and Garners Avenue and between Frampton Avenue and Garners Lane), Garners Lane (north of Seymour Lane) along with short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect with Marrickville Road, Marrickville be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Marrickville Music Festival’ Event on Sunday 13 October 2024 between 01:30am and 11:00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:
1. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.
2. Notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services.
3. All residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders. 4. A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections. 5. 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 proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between Illawarra Road and Victoria Road), Central Lane (between Victoria Road and Meeks Road), Seymour Lane (between Garners Lane and Garners Avenue and between Frampton Avenue and Garners Lane), Garners Lane (north of Seymour Lane) along with short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect with Marrickville Road, Marrickville be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Marrickville Music Festival’ Event on Sunday 13 October 2024 between 01:30am and 11:00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:
1. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.
2. Notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services.
3. All residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders. 4. A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections. 5. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
For Motion: Unanimous |
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LTC0724(1) Item 4 Percival Road and Temple Street, Stanmore – Temporary full road closure for Stanmore Music Festival – Saturday 16 November 2024 (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC) |
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Inner West Council is presenting Stanmore Music Festival on Saturday 16 November 2024 from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm. To facilitate the event there will be a temporary full road closure of Percival Road, between Salisbury Road and Myrtle Street and Temple Street between Percival Lane West and Percival Road, Stanmore (ENRC/2024/0029). This will require some road detours in surrounding streets. Road closure and event bump in will occur from 6:00am and bump out will conclude by 9:30pm.
Officers Recommendation:
That the proposed temporary full road closure of Percival Road, between Salisbury Road and Myrtle Street, and Temple Street between Percival Lane West and Percival Road, Stanmore be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Stanmore Music Festival’ Event on Saturday 16 November 2024 between 6.00am and 9.30pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:
1. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre;
2. Notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;
3. All residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; 4. A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections; and 5. 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 proposed temporary full road closure of Percival Road, between Salisbury Road and Myrtle Street, and Temple Street between Percival Lane West and Percival Road, Stanmore be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Stanmore Music Festival’ Event on Saturday 16 November 2024 between 6.00am and 9.30pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:
1. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre;
2. Notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;
3. All residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; 4. A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections; and 5. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
For Motion: Unanimous |
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LTC0724(1) Item 6 Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters – Precinct 75 redevelopment - DA20210799 and DA20210800 Consent conditions - Temporary parking changes (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC) |
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Detailed line marking and signage plans have been submitted by Genesis Traffic for P75 Investments Pty Ltd as part of development consent conditions for DA20210799 and DA20210800 for the redevelopment of Precinct 75, St Peters. The proposal involves changes to on-street parking restrictions and the installation of new regulatory signage. It is recommended that the submitted plans be supported in principle.
Officers Recommendation:
1. That the detailed plans for temporary linemarking and signage changes in Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters during construction works associated with the redevelopment at the Precinct 75 site as per CTMP drawings EW2402-V1.6-TGS (from 5-of-12 to 12-of-12) be approved.
2. That Council’s existing signage and linemarking be reinstated in Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters at the end of works to the satisfaction of Council’s coordinator of Traffic and Parking Services, Traffic South.
3. That the cost of the supply and installation of the associated parking signage are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.
4. 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 detailed plans for temporary linemarking and signage changes in Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters during construction works associated with the redevelopment at the Precinct 75 site as per CTMP drawings EW2402-V1.6-TGS (from 5-of-12 to 12-of-12) be approved.
2. That Council’s existing signage and linemarking be reinstated in Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters at the end of works to the satisfaction of Council’s coordinator of Traffic and Parking Services, Traffic South.
3. That the cost of the supply and installation of the associated parking signage are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.
4. That the applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.
For Motion: Unanimous |
General Business:
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Item 14: Update of Robert Street, Rozelle Bus Stop |
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The Representative for the Member for Balmain requested an update on the issues raised previously regarding the Robert Street, Rozelle bus stop. Council officers advised that Placemaking NSW is working on a project to upgrade key areas around the White Bay Power Station, including a signalised intersection at Mullen Street and Robert Street and this project may potentially address the long standing issues with the Robert Street Bus Stop. Mayor Darcy Byrne requested that a report providing an update on the Robert Street bus stop be brought back to the Committee at the next meeting. |
Meeting closed at 11.47 am.
CHAIRPERSON
Mayor Darcy Byrne
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Subject: Temporary Transport Plan (TTP) Riding Routes associated with the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line - Inner West Council (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate & Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)
Prepared By: George Tsaprounis - Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (south)
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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RECOMMENDATION
1. That the permanent traffic and signage changes outlined within this report be approved to support the introduction of temporary bike riding routes to encourage people to travel by bike during the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line; including: a) construction of a wider gap for cyclists in the road closure area in Miller Lane at Fraser Street, b) installation of a ‘Bicycle Excepted’ sign underneath existing ‘No Left Turn’ sign at the south end of the intersection of Napier and Morgan Streets, c) widening of the existing concrete footpath on the western side of West Street (closure area) and installation of a gutter crossing grate, and d) Installation of shared path signs in Station Street at the entry to the cycle link along the rail corridor between Station Street and Victoria Road
2. That Transport for NSW/Sydney Metro implement the proposed changes.
3. That Transport for NSW maintain all signs and linemarking associated with the proposed temporary riding routes for the duration of the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is introducing new temporary bike riding routes as part of its Temporary Transport Plan (TTP) to encourage people to travel by bike during the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line.
Southwest Link bike riding routes will make it easier to connect with train or metro services at Sydenham, Tempe or Redfern stations. A key riding route is Dulwich Hill and Marrickville to Redfern.
To support the temporary riding route from Dulwich Hill and Marrickville to Redfern Station, Transport for NSW proposes permanent changes at the following locations:
· Miller Lane at the intersection of Frazer Street, Marrickville.
· Napier Street at the intersection of Morgan Street, Marrickville.
· West Street at Railway Terrace, and
· Station Street (at Marrickville Station) and Victoria Road as well Station Street.
It should be noted that wayfinding signage will be erected along the route to assist cyclist with travel information between locations.
It is recommended that the proposed works by TfNSW for Miller Lane, Napier Street, West Street and Station Street be supported by Council with the detailed plan for West Street be submitted by TfNSW and approved by Council’s Design Engineers and Traffic Officers prior to implementation.
BACKGROUND
Transport for NSW has been working with Inner West Council to identify and develop the riding route options as part the T3 Bankstown Line Temporary Transport Plan (TTP). Through workshops, discussions, detailed analysis, planning and design work three routes were identified by TfNSW to support the Temporary Transport Plan:
Route 1–Hurlstone Park, Dulwich Hill and Marrickville to Sydenham (integrating Interim EWPCL)
Route 2–Dulwich Hill and Marrickville to Redfern
Route 3–Campsie and Canterbury to Tempe via the Cooks River
Tactical improvement works were explored to improve the amenity for each route, including improved wayfinding, line marking and kerb ramps to make the routes easier to navigate.
Existing cycleways, shared paths and quiet streets will be used for the majority of the riding routes. However, some permanent changes are needed on the riding route between Dulwich Hill/Marrickville and Redfern to allow riders to legally and safely use the route. Without these changes, riders will be expected to either take significant detours, which would make the route undesirable to ride or make the route less comfortable for riders. The changes will have positive impacts on the community.
There will be other tactical improvements along the routes, including improved wayfinding, line marking and kerb ramps to make the routes easier to navigate. The routes are shown in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1 – Temporary riding routes
DISCUSSION
Proposed changes
Intersection of Miller Lane and Frazer Street, Marrickville (refer to Figure 2 and 3)
· Remove approximately 0.5m width of planter box.
· Install 1.5m wide concrete shared riding and walking path.
· Install bike riding route directional sign at the Frazer Street entrance to Miller Lane.
· Install painted bicycle markings on the road surface.
· Construct pram ramp on Fraser Street on opposite side to Miller Lane.
Figure 2 – linemarking and signage details
Intersection of Napier Street and Morgan Street, Marrickville (refer to figure 4)
· Install a ‘Bicycle Excepted’ sign underneath existing ‘No Left Turn’ sign at the south end of the intersection of Napier and Morgan Streets.
· Install a bike riding route directional sign beneath existing ‘Right Turn Only’ sign at the north end of the intersection of Napier and Morgan Streets.
· Install of painted bicycle markings on the road surface.
Figure 3 – Signs and line marking details for Napier Street
Intersection of West Street and Railway Terrace, Petersham (refer to Figure 5)
· widening of the existing footpath on the western side of West Street (closed section) by concreting the existing nature strip to allow for cyclist to share the path.
· Provide short section of shared path signage and logos.
· Undertake necessary drainage works by construction of a gutter crossing grate.
Figure 4 – location of proposed works in West Street
Station Street, Marrickville
· Provide shared path signage for the existing cycle route between Station Street (at Marrickville Station) and Victoria Road.
· Convert Station Street itself into a 10 km/h Shared Zone. The shared zone will commence at Schwebel Street and finish at Leofrene Avenue and is to be undertaken by TfNSW outside the scope of this project.
Figure 5 – locality and signage drawing for Station Street
Community Engagement
Transport for NSW undertook community engagement on the proposed traffic changes in Marrickville was undertaken over a two-week period from Thursday 18 July to Friday 2 August 2024. Community notifications were delivered to residents by a professional distribution company. Local residents were asked to provide their feedback on the proposed changes.
The consultation program consisted of the following activities:
· Letterbox drop of 70 notifications to residents within a 250m radius of the intersection of Frazer Street and Miller Lane, Marrickville (refer to figure 8).
· Letterbox drop of 171 notifications to residents within a 250m radius of the intersection of Napier and Morgan Streets, Marrickville (refer to figure 9).
· A 24/7 phone number 1800 171 386 to receive feedback, answer any questions and provide the community with more information.
There was one submission received from the community on the proposed temporary parking changes during the consultation period. The submission requested confirmation that Miller Lane would remain closed to vehicle traffic from Frazer Street and the resident was satisfied with the proposal once this was confirmed. Based on no feedback opposing the proposal, there was no changes made the proposal for Napier Street and Miller Lane. Below are copies of the letters sent out for Miller Lane (Figure 6) and Napier Street (figure 7).
Figure 6 – Miller Lane notification letter
Figure 7 – Napier Street notification letter
Figure 9 - Miller Lane and Frazer Street, Marrickville distribution map
Figure 10 - Napier Street and Morgan Street, Marrickville distribution map
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications associated with the implementation of the proposed recommendations outlined in the report.
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters Traffic Safety Review (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC
Prepared By: Jason Scoufis - Coordinator Traffic Studies and Road Safety
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (north)
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RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and noted. |
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the Council Meeting held 25 June 2024 a Notice of Motion for consideration of a number of safety issues relating to Unwins Bridge Road was resolved. This report provides an assessment of each of these issues.
BACKGROUND
At the Council Meeting held on 25 June 2024, Council resolved the following:
1. That Council request staff undertake a review of safety on Unwins Bridge Road from Tempe, through Sydenham to St Peters and in particular report on:
a) the adequacy of safety measures at existing pedestrian crossings, pedestrian islands and signalised crossings;
b) improvements for the pedestrian crossing over Unwins Bridge Road at Hillcrest Street;
c) options to restore the “Keep clear” zone on Unwins Bridge Road and Tramway Street, enabling residents to turn right from Tramway Street;
d) safety on local roads surrounding Tempe Public School and Tempe High School;
e) future opportunities for cycling infrastructure to support active transport;
f) the state of footpaths along the length of the road;
g) the adequacy of lighting and signage along Unwins Bridge Road;
h) the adequacy of lighting under the railway bridge at Tillman Park;
i) the installation of a right turn arrow from Gleeson Ave onto Unwins Bridge Road;
j) the state of the pedestrian crossings and footpaths at the intersection of Gleeson Ave and Unwins Bridge Road;
k) options to better monitor and enforce restrictions on cars travelling the wrong direction down partially closed streets from the Princes Highway including Terry Street;
l) options to further slow traffic on Unwins Bridge Road;
m) options to better support residents with driveways opening directly onto Unwins Bridge Road, balanced with the need to support local on-street parking; and
n) opportunities to refresh line markings and other minor works to improve safety.
Unwins Bridge Road is a Regional Road which runs a length of 2.2 km between Campbell Street and Gannon Street. It has a general posted speed limit of 50 km/h.
An assessment of each of the items raised by Council is detailed below.
The adequacy of safety measures at existing pedestrian crossings, pedestrian islands and signalised crossings
Inspections of the crossing points have been undertaken with various maintenance instructions issued for repair.
The existing measures at the mid-block pedestrian signals between Collins Street and Foreman Street are considered appropriate.
Improvements were recently made at the pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Unwins Bridge Road at Hillcrest Street in the form of an edgeline markings. No further action is proposed with the exception of maintenance.
Improvements were made to pedestrian safety in 2023 by upgrading the pedestrian (zebra) crossing to mid block pedestrian traffic signals in Unwins Bridge Road between Terry Street and Belmore Street.
The traffic signals at Gleeson Avenue/Unwins Bridge Road/Railway Road have a signalised pedestrian crossing on each of the four legs of the intersection. The High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) Study is also assessing any further improvements in and around the intersection.
Whilst noting that the pedestrian refuges (near Silver Street and Sutherland Street) are narrow, it is not possible to further widened them due to the need to maintain 2 lanes of traffic in the same direction during peak hours in Unwins Bridge Road.
Improvements for the pedestrian crossing over Unwins Bridge Road at Hillcrest Street
The pedestrian crossing in Unwins Bridge Road at Hillcrest Street has adequate linemarking and signposting. An issue regarding the broken concrete slab at the ramp of the raised pedestrian crossing has been identified. Concern has also been raised that drivers speed through this crossing.
The existing crossing is slightly raised. Consideration of further raising this crossing has previously been considered and not supported given it would lead to excessive noise, given the high volume of traffic, in particular heavy vehicles, and lack of buffer to adjacent houses. The issue regarding the damaged concrete ramp has been forwarded to Council’s maintenance team for repair.
Options to restore the “Keep clear” zone on Unwins Bridge Road and Tramway Street, enabling residents to turn right from Tramway Street
Existing ‘Keep Clear’ linemarking is provided in Unwins Bridge Road across the Edgar Street intersection. This prevents queueing vehicles heading south west in Unwins Bridge Road on approach to the Richardson Crescent /Unwins Bridge Road traffic signals from blocking access.
The option to restore the ‘Keep Clear’ to include Tramway Street will result in additional traffic delays at the Richardson Street/Unwins Bridge Road intersection and is therefore not supported. It was removed in 2016 as a result of its negative impact on storage capacity to the traffic signals.
In order to improve sightlines for vehicles making a right turn out of Tramway Street into Unwins Bridge Road, an instruction has been issued to prune the shrubs along the frontage of 404 and 406 Unwins Bridge Road which are impacting sightlines.
Safety on local roads surrounding Tempe Public School and Tempe High School
There is a narrow footpath on the southern side of Toyer Street along the frontage of Tempe High School. The footpath is impeded by overhanging vehicles as the adjacent parking is 90-degree rear to kerb parking. The overhanging vehicles impede the footpath, and the problem is exacerbated by the significant number of vans/utes/trucks that are parked in this area.
It is recommended that the footpath be widened in this area. Similarly in Toyer Street between Way Street and the end of the 90-degree angled parking the useable footpath width is compromised by the overhanging of the landscaping. Work instructions has been issued to prune the shrubs in this area. As a longer-term improvement, these widening works will be considered for funding in a future works program. There were also some trip hazards on the footpath which will be repaired as part of Council’s Maintenance Program.
There is faded linemarking at the Toyer Street/Collins Street intersection delineating the footpath and road. Work instructions has been issued for remarking.
It was also observed that the flashing lights at the 40 km/h School Zone were all in working order. There are no footpaths in School Lane which runs along the back frontage of Tempe Public School. Further consideration into pedestrian safety can be reviewed as part of the Tempe/Sydenham Local Area Traffic Management Plan Study scheduled for commencement between late 2024 and early 2025. Similarly, as part of the LATM study further investigation regarding pedestrian safety in Union Street will be investigated.
Future opportunities for cycling infrastructure to support active transport
A safer connection for bike riders is being planned between Sydenham Station and the Princes Highway at Mary Street, St Peters. Improving this existing bike route will make it more convenient and enjoyable for bike riders to move around the Inner West, as well as between Marrickville and the City via the Bourke Road Cycleway. The concept design for this route is currently under consultation with local residents.
This concept design includes new gaps cut into the existing concrete median island in Unwins Bridge Road at the Unwins Bridge Road/George Street traffic signals to allow safe east-west cyclist movements.
The state of footpaths along the length of the road
A member of Council’s Asset Team has inspected the full length of footpath on both sides of the road and in general both sides of the road are fair and good noting that some sections have been renewed recently.
The inspection did however identify a few footpath segments that are in poor condition. It also identified several locations with trip hazards and damaged small sections of path that will be repaired through Council’s Maintenance Program.
The adequacy of lighting and signage along Unwins Bridge Road
The lighting on Unwins Bridge Road in Traffic Route Level lighting is sufficient for this street. The lights have all been upgraded to new LEDs as part of the Main Roads LED Street Lighting Replacement program. The LEDS improve lighting quality in comparison to conventional lighting. There is no need to improve the lighting on Unwins Bridge Road.
There were a few signs that were damaged or obstructed by overhanging branches. Instruction has been issued to replace signs/trim trees where appropriate.
The adequacy of lighting under the railway bridge at Tillman Park
The lighting of the footpaths on both sides of Unwins Bridge Road under the railway bridge has been inspected during nighttime conditions. There is a streetlight under the Tillman Park rail bridge which was provided some years ago to provide additional lighting under the bridge. This streetlight is owned and maintained by Council. The light was not working at the time of inspection. A request has been sent to Council’s Maintenance Team to replace it with a new LED streetlight.
The installation of a right turn arrow from Gleeson Ave onto Unwins Bridge Road
Opposing right turns (Railway Road into Unwins Bridge Road and Gleeson Avenue into Unwins Bridge Road) are currently permitted at the intersection through filter right turns under a standard two-phase traffic signal arrangement. This phasing allows right turns to filter through opposing traffic to maintain intersection performance.
In order to provide a right turn arrow as suggested, it would likely be necessary to ban the opposing right turn (Railway Road right turn into Unwins Bridge Road) to retain intersecting signal efficiency and performance or alternatively allow for an additional phase which would allow free flow movements from Gleeson Avenue (left, through and right turn) and have a significant impact on traffic delays and therefore is not supported.
Furthermore, if the right turn from Railway Road into Unwins Bridge Road was banned it will redistribute traffic heading northbound in Railway Road to make the right turn into Henry Street and then use Frederick Street, Sutherland Street or Grove Street to make a right turn at an unsignalised t-junction. This is not supported as it will force regional traffic into the surrounding local road network detrimentally impacting on local amenity.
An alternate signal phasing arrangement would be to allow a diamond turn which would allow the right turns to occur simultaneously. This would however require property acquisition of adjacent properties and is not supported.
The state of the pedestrian crossings and footpaths at the intersection of Gleeson Avenue and Unwins Bridge Road
Council is currently undertaking a High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) investigation study for a number of town centres within the LGA. Sydenham is included in these investigations and the study is investigating a potential 40km/h HPAA in and around the train station which includes part of Unwins Bridge Road. The study is also investigating adequacy of pedestrian infrastructure at the Gleeson Avenue/Unwins Bridge Road/Railway Road. A report will be prepared for Local Traffic Consideration in the near future.
Options to better monitor and enforce restrictions on cars travelling the wrong direction down partially closed streets from the Princes Highway including Terry Street
There are several streets that intersect with Princes Highway that have ‘No Entry’ or ‘No Left Turn’ or ‘one way’ restrictions. These include the intersection of Princes Highway with the following roads:
· Lymerston Street
· Samuel Street
· Terry Street
· Foreman Street
This is a NSW Police enforcement issue and concerns have been forward to Inner West Local Area Command requesting enforcement.
Options to further slow traffic on Unwins Bridge Road
Unwins Bridge Road is a Regional Road with the exception of the short section between Gannon Street and Richardson Crescent. It has a general posted speed limit of 50km/h which is considered appropriate given the function of the road. There are also 40 km/h School Zones along the frontage of Tempe High School and Tempe Public School which results in a reduced speed limit between 8:00am-9:30am and 2:30pm-4:00pm School Days between Collins Street and Lymerston Street. As detailed above, Council is currently preparing a High Pedestrian Activity Area Study which includes a section of Unwins Bridge Road. The study is considering the potential for implementing a full time 40 km/h speed limit in the section of Unwins Bridge Road in and around the Sydenham railway station. A report will be prepared in the near future for LTC consideration of High Pedestrian Activity Areas.
Options to better support residents with driveways opening directly onto Unwins Bridge Road, balanced with the need to support local on-street parking
Council allows residents to make their own arrangements to paint driveway linemarkings. This assists in providing a visual delineation of the extremity of the permissible parking zone and the positioning of the parked vehicles clear of the driveway. A typical detail is provided in Attachment 1.
An alternative option would be to remove on street parking which is not supported due to its impact on amenity for residents.
Opportunities to refresh line markings and other minor works to improve safety
The following linemarking were observed to be faded and a works order has been issued for remarking:
· Broken centreline markings and dividing lane lines between Railway Road and Hillcrest Street
· Stop lines and pedestrian crossing lines at midblock traffic signals between Collins Street and Foreman Street
· Double centreline markings between Union Street and Richardson Crescent
· Stop lines, pedestrian crossing lines and edgelines at Richardson Crescent/Unwins Bridge Road traffic signals
· Give way lines at Unwins Bridge Road/Gannon Street/Griffiths Street roundabout
· 40 km/h School Zone patch between Union Street and Tramway Street
· Zig zag markings in Gannon Street east of Unwins Bridge Road
· Pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Griffiths Street south of Unwins Bridge Road
· Pedestrian refuge islands both on kerb face and top of islands and chevrons (where provided) at the following locations:
o Unwins Bridge Road at Silver Street
o Unwins Bridge Road at Sutherland Street
o Collins Street/Unwins Bridge Road
· Speed hump in Foreman Street between Unwins Bridge Road and School Lane, LOOK marking at Unwins Bridge Road/Foreman Street.
· Transverse lines and give way lines in Unwins Bridge Road at Edgar Street/Tramway Street.
· There were also locations where signposting is faded or impeded by trees. An instruction has been issued to undertake pruning or sign replacement as required.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The costs of signposting and linemarking will be funded from Council’s signs and linemarking budget.
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue and Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham – Temporary medium-term parking changes during major rail shutdown of T3 line for Sydney Metro Upgrade works – Bus replacements for an approximate 12-month period from October 2024 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)
Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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RECOMMENDATION
1. That the following temporary medium-term parking changes for an approximate 12-month period from October 2024 be approved to support the rail upgrade works required to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line:
a) Dulwich Hill Station Precinct - Ewart Street (3 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 20m (3 parking spaces) ‘2P 8am–6pm Mon–Fri’ on the northern side of Ewart Street (between Wardell Road and Bayley Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;
b) The medium-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 medium-term conversion of 7m ‘1P 8:30am–6pm’ on the western side of Illawarra Road (between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;
d) Sydenham Station Precinct - Burrows Avenue (10 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 26m rear to kerb 90 degree angle ‘unrestricted parking’ on the northern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;
e) The medium-term conversion of 58m (9 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the eastern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;
f) Sydenham Station Precinct – Railway Road (3 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 18m ‘2P 8:30am–10pm 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 medium-term conversion of 12m ‘1P 9:00am–3:30pm Mon-Fri and ‘No Parking’ 6am-9am, 3:30pm–6:30pm’ on the eastern kerb of Gleeson Avenue between Burrows Avenue and Unwins Bridge Road to a ‘Bus Zone’; and
h) Sydenham Station Precinct - Lower Railway Parade (29 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 29m (10 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘4P 8:30am–6pm Mon-Fri’ and 53m (19 parking spaces) 45 degree angled unrestricted parking 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.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council has been notified by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that Sydney Metro works will involve a final major rail shutdown of the Sydenham to Bankstown rail line (T3) for approximately 12 months starting no later than October 2024. 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 medium-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 shutdown.
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 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.
Southwest Link Bus Services
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 8:30am–6pm 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 signposted ‘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–6pm’
· Proposed Bus Zone extension is required 6:30am to 9:30am Monday to Friday only during the TTP bus operation
· Proposed temporary change will impact approximately one parking space (7 m).
· This change is proposed to create the extra space required for the additional TTP buses using the stop.
Sydenham Station Precinct (53 parking spaces)
4. Burrows Avenue, Sydenham (Stop ID: 204421) Rear to kerb parking – Bus Zone Extension (10 parking spaces)
· Burrows Avenue (northern kerb west of Gleeson Avenue)
· Currently unrestricted 90 degree angle 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 10 rear to kerb parking spaces (26 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 signposted ‘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 signposted ‘1P 9:00am–3:30pm 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. Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham 90-degree angled parking – Layover Bus Zone and Standby area (29 parking spaces)
· Lower Railway Parade Parallel Parking (southern side between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road)
· Currently signposted ‘4P 8:30am–6pm Mon–Fri’ restrictions for 29m (10 parking spaces)
· Currently unrestricted parking of 53m (19 parking spaces)
· 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. 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
Transport for NSW propose the temporary parking changes and they have carried out consultation with local businesses and residents. A copy of the Community Consultation Report is attached at the end of this report.
Community consultation on the proposed temporary parking changes in Dulwich Hill, Marrickville and Sydenham was undertaken for a month from Monday 10 June to Wednesday 10 July 2024. Community notifications were delivered to residents and businesses by a professional distribution company.
Local businesses and residents were asked to provide their feedback to help the project team refine bus operations in and around station precincts.
The consultation program consisted of the following activities:
· Letterbox drop of 1,973 notifications to businesses and residents close to the three station locations:
- Dulwich Hill – 771 notifications
- Marrickville – 938 notifications
- Sydenham – 264 notifications
· A 24/7 phone number 1800 131 786 to receive feedback, answer any questions and provide the community with more information
· A dedicated Have your say webpage was created to give the community more options to provide feedback: Southwest Link | Have Your Say (nsw.gov.au)
· Business door knocking activities to create awareness and inform owners of the upcoming changes and seek feedback
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.
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Final Community Consultation Report - Inner West Council - July 2024 |
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Woodland Street and Holmesdale Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closures for up to seven (7) separate weekend days to hold AFLW matches at Henson Park - (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West LAC)
Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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That the proposed temporary full road closure (ENRC/2024/0043) of Woodland Street, between Illawarra Road and dead-end, and Holmesdale Street, between Sydenham Road and Woodland Street, Marrickville on Sunday 22 September: 11:30am-3:30pm; Sunday 29 September: 3:30pm–7:30pm; Sunday 6 October: 11:30am-3:30pm; Sunday 13 October: 3:30pm–7:30pm; Saturday 19 October: 11:30am–4:30pm; and Saturday 26 October: 11.30am-4.30pm (contingency period of one month) for the purpose of holding up to seven (7) AFLW matches at Henson Park be approved, subject to the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:
a) a Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre; b) all affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services, shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses; and c) the occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An application has been received from AFL NSW/ACT to hold up to seven (7) AFLW matches at Henson Park Oval. The events require the temporary full road closure of Woodland Street, between Illawarra Road and dead-end, and Holmesdale Street, between Sydenham Road and Woodland Street, Marrickville to allow for pedestrian entry to Henson Park on the AFLW match days. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures subject to the applicant complying with the above conditions.
BACKGROUND AND STAFF COMMENTS
Woodland Street and Holmesdale Street will be closed to all traffic so the events as proposed can successfully occur. The roads will be accessible however to all residents and emergency vehicles.
Both Woodland Street and Holmesdale Street are local roads servicing mainly residential properties and carry nominal traffic volumes of around or less than 500 vehicles per day. Holmesdale Street is one-way northbound. Parking is unrestricted in both streets.
Road closures will be in place during the following days and times:
• Sunday 22 September: 11:30am – 3:30pm
• Sunday 29 September: 3:30pm – 7:30pm
• Sunday 6 October: 11:30am – 3:30pm
• Sunday 13 October: 3:30pm – 7:30pm
• Saturday 19 October: 11:30am – 4:30pm
• Saturday 26 October: 11:30am – 4:30pm
The applicant has specified that the road closures will be undertaken on Henson Park match days to effectively manage the entry of spectators into the venue.
The traffic control measures are diagrammatically shown and detailed in the Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) reproduced below. Barriers at both Woodland Street at Illawarra Road and Holmesdale Street at Sydenham Road will be set back to accommodate any right turning vehicles should they try to enter the closed roads. Local access for vehicles and pedestrians will be provided at all times and traffic controllers will be on site to safely assist residents to their properties and manage pedestrians.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
All works and costs of implementation will be borne by the applicant.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The applicant is to notify all affected residents and businesses in writing at least 7 days prior to the commencement of works. The proposed road closures have been advertised on Council’s website in accordance with the Roads Act 1993.
Nil.
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Fozzard Lane, Petersham - Proposed 'Shared Zone' treatement, 'No Parking' and 'No Stopping' restrictions (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)
Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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RECOMMENDATION
That the design plan for the installation of a ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ treatment (signs and line marking), ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Fozzard Lane, Petersham, as detailed in Attachment 2 be approved, subject to TfNSW concurrence.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report outlines current parking issues in Fozzard Lane and proposes the appropriate regulatory restrictions to improve parking operations. In addition, it also identifies and proposes a 10km/h Shared Zone treatment in the laneway to improve safety for pedestrians.
BACKGROUND
Council received a request for ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Fozzard Lane, Petersham due to motorists parking on the western side of the laneway and affecting access to the laneway and loading dock of the Petersham RSL Club and its operations.
DISCUSSION
Fozzard Lane is approximately 5 metres wide and provides residential and commercial access for households on Fisher Street and Petersham RSL Club. The roadway has been constructed without kerb and gutter. Currently, there are no existing signs in the laneway, and motorists are subsequently parking on the western side of the laneway against the side of the property of no. 311 Trafalgar Street. Council has received feedback that delivery vehicles are having issues accessing Fozzard Lane when motorists are parked on this side of the laneway.
Accordingly, a swept path assessment has been completed to assess access to the laneway for a 12.5m long truck, which is the largest approved delivery vehicle to use the laneway. The swept path indicates access to the laneway would be obstructed should vehicles park on the western side of the laneway. The swept paths are provided in Attachment 1.
Accordingly, it is proposed to install ‘No Stopping’ and ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Fozzard Lane. Following further assessment, it has also been identified there are currently no existing restrictions further in the laneway at the rear of the properties of Fisher Street and Petersham RSL Club up to the dead-end of Fozzard Lane. This part of the laneway consists of fire safety doors and fire hydrants. Whilst it is not known whether motorists are parking at this location, the lack of existing regulatory sign restrictions could encourage motorists to park further within Fozzard Lane. It is therefore proposed to extend the ‘No Parking’ restrictions to the full-length of the laneway.
Furthermore, given Fozzard Lane has no existing kerb and gutter with a paved surface that is different to asphalt road pavement, (as shown in Figure 1 below), there is an opportunity to formalise a ‘shared zone’ treatment with minimal cost, with the installation of the standard ‘Shared Zone’ signs and pavement line marking.
Figure 1 - Fozzard Lane, Petersham
The final proposed changes for Fozzard Lane, Petersham are provided in Attachment 2.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
A letter outlining the proposal was mailed out to 274 properties in Trafalgar, Fisher and Regent Streets, Petersham. In addition, the proposal was also listed on Council’s Your Say Inner West page. Three (3) response were received in relation to the proposal. Two (2) responses supported the entire proposal (the ‘No Parking’, ‘No Stopping’ and proposed ‘Shared Zone’ treatment). One (1) response supported the ‘Shared Zone’ but did not support the proposed ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions.
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Officer Comments |
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It current acts as additional parking for the already limited amount of street parking. Putting no stopping signs will cause more street parking issues. |
Motorists parking their vehicles on the western side of Fozzard Lane obstruct delivery vehicle access to the laneway. Households are encouraged to find alternatives that do not obstruct access. |
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Any proposals that prioritizes pedestrian safety is welcome. |
The proposal seeks to install a ‘Shared Zone’ treatment in Fozzard Lane to give pedestrians priority in a low-speed road environment. This seeks to improve pedestrian safety. |
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The installation of the signs and lines will be funded under the signs and line marking budget.
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Swept paths - HRV |
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Concept sketch - proposal |
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Liberty Street, Stanmore - Proposed pedestrian and bicycle crossing (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)
Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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RECOMMENDATION
1. That the at-grade pedestrian and bicycle crossing, kerb extension, speed cushions and associated signs and line markings as shown in Attachment 3 and 4 on Liberty Street, Stanmore, south of Railway Avenue be approved in principle for inclusion in Council’s Traffic Facility Capital Works Program and that a detailed design be brought back to the Committee for consideration.
2. That Transport for NSW requested to consider the reduction of the existing speed limit on Liberty Street and Kingston Road, Stanmore from 60km/h to 50km/h.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The roundabout at Liberty Street at Railway Parade, Stanmore accommodates a wide range of road users including light and heavy vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. The existing infrastructure provided at this roundabout can be improved to better balance the priority movement for cyclists and pedestrians, particularly in the east-west direction along the railway corridor between Railway Avenue and Trade Street where there is an existing bi-directional cycleway. The proposed pedestrian and bicycle crossing serves to improve connectivity and make active transport safer and efficient.
BACKGROUND
Council has received a request for consideration of a pedestrian crossing across Liberty Street, Stanmore, south of Railway Avenue and Trade Street to give pedestrians priority when crossing at the roundabout.
DISCUSSION
Road network
Liberty Street and Kingston Road are north-south regional roads connecting road users from Enmore Road (state road) to Salisbury Road (regional road) and beyond. The existing traffic volumes on Liberty Street and Kingston Road are high. Railway Avenue and Trade Street intersect Liberty Street and Kingston Road forming a four-leg intersection, and traffic movements are regulated by an existing roundabout. However, there is an extended centre median island on Kingston Road and Trade Street is restricted to left-in and left-out movements only. The speed limit on Liberty Street and Kingston Road is 60 km/h.
Traffic counts for Liberty Street and Kingston Road are shown in Table 1 below:
Table 1 - Traffic counts - Liberty Street and Kingston Road
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Between |
Year |
Total AADT (vpd) |
Class 1 and 2 (%) |
85%ile speed (km/h) |
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Liberty Street |
London Street & Cambridge Street |
2021 |
11,680 |
94.5 |
37.9 |
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Kingston Road |
Rowley Street & Gilpin Street |
2021 |
16,487 |
92.7 |
43.7 |
There is an existing bi-directional separated cycleway on Railway Avenue and an on-road cycleway (bicycle logos) that make up a part of the east-west regional cycleway network along the railway corridor. Bicycle movements along this corridor are high, with this intersection located within walking distances to nearby schools, train stations and parks. Pedestrians and cyclists are currently required to cross Liberty Street via the existing splitter islands which do not give priority crossing.
Pedestrian and vehicle volumes warrant assessment
Council commissioned intersection counts to obtain peak-hour pedestrian and vehicle volumes to determine if they meet the minimum volumes stipulated in Council’s Pedestrian Crossing Warrants Policy for consideration of a pedestrian crossing. The results are presented Table 2 below:
Table 2 - Pedestrian volumes
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Date |
Time |
Adult |
Children (count as 2) |
Adult |
Children (count as 2) |
Total |
Required volume (minimum) |
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EB |
EB |
WB |
WB |
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31/10/23 |
8.30am-9.30am |
10 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
18 |
30 |
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31/10/23 |
4pm-5pm |
18 |
1 |
19 |
0 |
39 |
30 |
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6/5/24 |
8.40am-9.40am |
21 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
30 |
30 |
Cyclist volumes have been counted as either adults or children within the pedestrian volumes. The original AM peak count for pedestrians did not meet the warrants, as such Council completed an additional pedestrian count in May 2024 which met the minimum required volume.
Table 3 - Vehicle volumes
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Date |
Time |
Vehicles |
Total |
Required volume (minimum) |
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NB |
SB |
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31/10/23 |
8.30am-9.30am |
520 |
604 |
1,124 |
200 |
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31/10/23 |
4pm-5pm |
584 |
931 |
1,515 |
200 |
The peak hour volumes for vehicles were met during the AM and PM peak period.
Geometry assessment
Council assessed the approach sight distance (ASD) with respect to AustRoads Guide to Road Design Part 4A: Unsignalised and signalised intersections to assess the feasibility and safety of installing a pedestrian and bicycle crossing across Liberty Street. This is shown in Table 4 below:
Table 4 - Approach sight distance assessment
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Street |
85th %Ile speed (km/h) |
ASD (required) (metres) |
ASD (existing) (metres) |
Acceptable (Yes/No) |
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Liberty Street |
50 |
48 |
95 |
Yes |
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Kingston Road |
45 |
41 |
50 |
Yes |
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Railway Avenue |
20 |
13 |
22 |
Yes |
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Trade Street |
20 |
13 |
21 |
Yes |
The following assumptions were made in determining the ASD:
· 85th percentile speed recorded on Kingston Road in 2021
· 50 km/h speed on Liberty Street, despite the existing 60 km/h speed limit, given historical traffic counts on Liberty Street recording around 50 km/h 85th percentile speeds
· 85th percentile speeds of 20 km/h on Railway Avenue and Trade Street for the intersecting roads which would likely have lower speeds when turning into Liberty Street
· A reaction time of 1.5 seconds (Absolute minimum value. Only used in very
constrained situations where drivers will be alert)
· A coefficient of deceleration value of 0.36 (Desirable value for calculating minimum stopping sight distance for most urban and rural road types, and level crossings)
· A negative longitudinal downhill grade of -3 per cent
Figure 1 - Existing approach sight distances
Based on the ASD assessment, the existing sight distances from the location of the location of a potential pedestrian and bicycle crossing is acceptable.
Speed limits
The existing speed limit on Kingston Road between Salisbury Road and Railway Avenue, and Liberty Street between Railway Avenue and Stanmore Road is 60km/h. The current speed limit exceeds the maximum permitted speed limit (50km/h) on approaches to pedestrian crossings noted in Australian Standards AS1742.10. Accordingly, the existing speed limit does not comply with the existing pedestrian crossings on Liberty Street south of Cambridge Street, and Kingston Road, south of Marmion Street, or any future potential pedestrian crossing. It is proposed to reduce the speed limit along Liberty Street and Kingston Road.
Queuing and delay assessment
Council also assessed the potential queuing and delay impacts to vehicles from a potential pedestrian crossing across Liberty Street. There are already existing pedestrian crossings on Liberty Street, south of Cambridge Street, and Kingston Road, south of Marmion Street. To estimate the potential queuing caused by a potential pedestrian crossing across Liberty Street south of Railway Avenue, the back of queue of vehicles at the existing pedestrian crossing across Kingston Road, south of Marmion Street was assessed during the PM peak period.
Table 5 - Back of queue - Kingston Road (northern approach)
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No. of vehicles queued - northern approach on Kingston Road |
Total occurrences |
Cumulative frequency |
Percentile |
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0 |
12 |
12 |
57% |
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1 |
1 |
13 |
62% |
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2 |
2 |
15 |
71% |
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3 |
1 |
16 |
76% |
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4 |
1 |
17 |
81% |
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5 |
1 |
18 |
86% |
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7 |
2 |
20 |
95% |
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8 |
1 |
21 |
100% |
Table 6 - Back of queue - Kingston Road (southern approach)
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No. of vehicles queued - southern approach on Kingston Road |
Total occurrences |
Cumulative frequency |
Percentile |
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0 |
12 |
12 |
57% |
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1 |
2 |
14 |
67% |
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2 |
4 |
18 |
86% |
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3 |
3 |
21 |
100% |
The results from Table 5 and Table 6 record a 95 per cent back of queue of 7 vehicles (northern approach) and 2.64 vehicles (southern approach). These results were calibrated against a SIDRA model, which showed slightly higher levels of queuing (11 vehicles for the northern leg on Kingston Road and 5 vehicles for the southern leg on Liberty Street). The results from the SIDRA model are shown in Attachment 1.
Design development
A raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing was originally considered across Liberty Street, south of Railway Avenue, however during the design development of a raised pedestrian crossing it was determined that a raised crossing would require extensive drainage and stormwater works to maintain the existing overland flow levels, based on the flood study data shown in Attachment 2. Installing a raised pedestrian crossing without additional stormwater works would affect nearby properties. As such a revised design with an at-grade pedestrian and bicycle crossing with adjacent speed cushions has been prepared to minimise overland flow impacts. This proposal is shown in Attachments 3 and 4 and is the preferred option for installation.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Council will consult with the community on this proposal when the detailed design is prepared.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
This proposal is to be included in Council’s future Traffic Facilities Capital Works Program.
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SIDRA analysis and results |
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100 year ARI |
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Concept plan |
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Signage plan |
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Eliza Street, Newtown – Temporary full road closure for a community event on Saturday 7 December 2024 – ENRC/2024/0035 (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West Pac)
Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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RECOMMENDATION That the proposed temporary full road closure of Eliza Street, between Lennox Street and King Street, Newtown for an 18-hour period from 6:00am Saturday 7 December 2024 to 12:00am midnight (contingency period 2 weeks) be approved, for the purpose of holding the event ‘Young Henrys Newtown Festival 2024’, subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure: a) a Road Occupancy License (ROL) be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre (TMC); b) 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; c) a 4m wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; and d) the occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council has been notified by Young Henrys Pty Ltd about a proposed temporary full road closure of Eliza Street, Newtown between Lennox Street and King Street, for an 18-hour period from 6:00am on Saturday 7 December 2024 to 12.00am midnight in order to hold the event ‘Young Henrys Newtown Festival 2024’. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closure subject to complying with all conditions as set out in this report.
BACKGROUND
In 2022 Young Henrys and Solotel produced an event celebrating Newtown’s 160th Anniversary and Newtowner’s 10th Birthday in Eliza Street, Newtown. The event ran smoothly in 2022 and again in 2023. Now Young Henrys and The Courty want to continue the street festival and make it a yearly celebration for all of Newtown.
The event will stretch along Eliza Street from King Street to Lennox Street and will include concession stalls serving food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks provided by local restaurants such as Marys, an outdoor stage at the southwest end of Eliza Street hosting local, independent and emerging artists and a bar area serving cans only. Eliza Street will be closed to traffic but open to pedestrian flow from the Lennox Street entrance at the north end.
This will be a free event that is not ticketed which will be promoted via social media and cultural publications. The event is located close by to bus stops and Newtown Station. Parking is very limited in the surrounding streets, so promotion will encourage the use of public transport. The proposed attendance for this event is approximately 1,800 persons and is a licensed event.
In the event of bad weather, the event will be cancelled to be moved to the Marlborough Hotel.
OFFICER COMMENTS
Eliza Street is a local road between King Street and Lennox Street and is signposted as ‘One Way’ northbound with parking only permitted on the eastern side of Eliza Street. The street varies in width from approximately 5.5m at the King Street end to approximately 6.1m at the Lennox Street end.
Temporary road closure and managed vehicle operations will be in effect on Eliza Street, between King Street and Lennox Street to establish the event precinct. Road Closure of Eliza Street will be from 6.00am Saturday 7 December to 12.00am midnight.
Event Times - Saturday 7 December 2024 from 2.00pm to 8.00pm
Required Bump In / Set up time: 6.00am – 12.00pm noon.
Required Time to Return to Original Condition: 8.00pm to 12.00am midnight.
Resident/business access only between 6:00am – 12:00pm noon and 8.00pm to 12.00am midnight, to be walked by event staff while located in the event site and when it is safe to do so. No access to the event site between 1:00pm – 8:00pm. Restricted Access points will be managed by Traffic controllers and not open to through traffic.
There is limited on-street parking spaces on Lennox Street, King Street and surrounding streets. The event demographic is predominantly local area community members so extensive visitor parking is not expected to be required. Event attendees will be advised to utilize public transport, if needed to attend the event.
There will be no impact on public transport whilst the event is being carried out. Neighbouring councils will not be affected by this activity. All aspects of the event will be maintained within the Newtown area.
No special event clearways are proposed for the area, any vehicles parked inside the closure at time of implementation will be managed out by traffic control staff. Emergency service vehicles will have a 4m wide access corridor through the event site during the event. All traffic management plans will continue irrespective of weather.
A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) has been supplied to ameliorate conditions whilst the event is in effect. A copy of the TCP is reproduced on the next page. Three authorised traffic controllers are to be on-site during work hours, and positioned at different intervals of the work area as stated below:
· 1 x Authorised traffic controller is to be positioned at the closure point of the event, at the corner of Lennox Street and Eliza Street to ensure the safety of attendees, residents, staff and other personnel along Thomas Street whilst the event is in effect.
· 1 x Authorised traffic controller is to be positioned along Eliza Street to maintain the pedestrian access and ingress/egress of service/production vehicles, for the duration of the bump-in, bump-out periods and event duration.
· 1x Authorised traffic controller is to be on-site to monitor vehicle movements within the closure and alleviate breaks.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The proposed temporary full road closures have been advertised in accordance with the Roads Act 1993.
Advice of the proposed event must be forwarded to all the appropriate authorities, including emergency services. A copy of the draft notification letter is attached at the end of this report.
The TMP states that “All affected residents will be notified of the event through:
· Letterbox drops will take place at least 7 days prior to the start of the works being carried out to notify residents and local businesses about the changes in road conditions for the event period, to minimize any disturbances which may occur.
· Public Consultation Process Letterbox drops will take place at least 7 days prior to the start of the works being carried out to notify residents and local businesses about the changes in road conditions for the event period, to minimize any disturbances which may occur.”
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures on Saturday 7 December 2024 subject to complying with the recommendations stated in this report along with all standard conditions for temporary full road closures.
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Newtown Street Festival 2024 TMP |
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Wellington Street, Rozelle - Proposed Changes to Traffic and Parking Arrangements (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)
Prepared By: Jackie Ng - Graduate Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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RECOMMENDATION
That the parking configuration along the eastern side of Wellington Street as shown in Attachment 1 be approved. |
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report outlines the traffic congestion issues observed during the weekday morning peak period at Wellington Street, Rozelle between Victoria Road and Terry Street. It is proposed that the existing ‘Bus Zone’ and ‘2P 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area R1’ on the eastern side of Wellington Street be relocated to extend the vehicle storage length to provide more opportunities for vehicles exiting Wellington Street during a green signal phase at Victoria Road.
BACKGROUND
The Wellington Street approaches at Victoria Road intersection has a configuration of two right turn lane and one left turn lane. The left turn lane is a short lane of approximately 32.5m length (equivalent to five standard vehicle queue length) where kerbside parking is permitted with restriction ‘2P 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area R1’ as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Wellington Street, Rozelle - Layout
Council has observed that traffic queues in Wellington Street, Rozelle spanning from Victoria Road to Terry Street during the weekday morning peak periods. The on-street parking restricts left turn vehicles in the queue from joining the short-left turn lane. Hence, the following proposed options as outlined in Figure 2 were presented to the community for feedback.
Proposed Traffic Arrangements for the eastern side of Wellington Street:
· Retain existing signage configuration. No changes made.
· Option 1: Establish approximately 47m length of ‘No Parking 6am-10am, Mon-Fri’ and ‘2P 10am-6pm, Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area R1’.
· Option 2: Relocate the existing ‘Bus Zone’ and the existing ‘2P 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area R1’.
Proposed Parking Arrangements for Wellington Street:
· Extend existing 2P Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) operational hours from ‘8am-6pm’ to ‘8am-10pm’ (regardless of traffic arrangements above).
· No changes to the parking operational hours. Retain existing 2P Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) operation hours (including impacted sections above).
The result of the consultation showed more support for Option 2 to relocate the existing ‘Bus Zone’ and the existing ‘2P 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area R1’ and to have the time restrictions retained shown in Attachment 1.
Figure 2 – Wellington Street, Rozelle – Proposed Options to Traffic and Parking Arrangements
DISCUSSION
A letter outlining the proposal was distributed to thirty-nine (39) properties and a total of eight (8) responses were received, with the results tabled below.
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Proposed Traffic Arrangements for the eastern side of Wellington Street |
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Option |
Number of submissions |
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Retain existing configuration |
1 (12.5%) |
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Option 1: No Parking 6am-10am |
2 (25%) |
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Option 2: Relocate existing Bus Zone and 2P parking |
5 (62.5%) |
Comments from residents regarding the proposal can be seen in the table below.
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Resident Comments |
Officer Comments |
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Changing parking arrangements will only exacerbate existing issues with traffic flow. Cars will speed up to catch the lights and this creates a danger for children arriving or departing from Rozelle Public. Although the traffic is heavy during the 6-10am period, the benefit to the current parking scenario is that it slows traffic significantly. |
The proposed changes to the existing traffic arrangement will improve traffic flow by increasing vehicle storage in the left lane and providing more opportunities for drivers to exit Wellington Street during a green signal phase.
Council has conducted traffic counts at Wellington Street and found that the 85th percentile speed does not exceed 40km/h. It is also found that during the morning and afternoon peak periods, traffic speeds are well below 40km/h. The existing School Zone restriction, with two sets of speed cushions, as well as the Red Light Speed Camera provide sufficient traffic calming to reduce speeds along Wellington Street. |
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Option 1 will create noise for resident properties 41-45. Buses often idle in the bus zone and this can be irritating and disruptive as the noise carries and occurs at all times of the day/night. The current bus zone, out the front of Kennards storage has the least impact of residents. |
As there has been insufficient support for option 1 of traffic arrangement, Council will not be considering the proposed change at this time. |
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Option 2 will simply put children’s lives at risk because the current scenario acts as a natural speed limiter. I also have concerns about the ability of parents to quickly and safely drop children off to school. Reducing parking outside the school will create havoc for others. |
The proposed changes do not reduce the any kerbside areas for legal setdown of students.
Refer to previous response on traffic speeding. |
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This intersection, when only 1 lane is accessible, is inefficient. Hopefully, when the bus lane is relocated, at least 2 (and sometimes 3) lanes will be available. |
Council has noted resident’s comments. |
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I am a regular user of this intersection. Option 1 will enable more vehicles exiting the peninsular to do at each change of the traffic lights. |
As there has been insufficient support for option 1 of traffic arrangement, Council will not be considering the proposed change at this time. |
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The costs of installation of new restrictions as recommended can be funded within Council’s signs and line marking budget.
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Wellington Street, Rozelle - Option 2 - Traffic Arrangement |
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Ramsay Street, Haberfield - Proposed New Raised Pedesterian Crossing (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)
Prepared By:
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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RECOMMENDATION
That the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10259) for the proposed raised pedestrian crossing on Ramsay Street at the intersection with Alt Street, Haberfield be approved.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council is planning to improve safety for pedestrians in Ramsay Street, Haberfield by upgrading the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised pedestrian crossing. The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by improving visibility and reducing vehicle speeds at the crossing.
This proposal creates one (1) additional car parking space in Alt Street and does not significantly change existing parking arrangements in Ramsay Street and Alt Street.
BACKGROUND
The detailed design plan shown in Attachment 1 outlines the proposed works on Ramsay and Alt Street, Haberfield and includes the following:
• Construct a new raised concrete pedestrian crossing (in place of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing). The new raised pedestrian crossing will be relocated west by approximately 0.3m.
• Construct landscaped kerb blister islands in the road adjacent to the new raised pedestrian crossing replacing all existing concrete kerb islands. Landscaping to be suitable species of native grasses, subject to final design.
• Construct heel safe grate to provide safe access over existing kerb and guttering to the new raised pedestrian crossing.
• Construct two landscaped new kerb blister islands in Alt Street and one new landscaped kerb blister island in Ramsay Street east of Alt Street.
• Construct new kerb ramps to improve crossing safety for pedestrians.
• Reconstruct some sections of damaged concrete footpath with new concrete footpath
• Reconstruct sections of kerb and gutter.
• Upgrade existing stormwater pits with new grates.
• Adjustments to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zones and signage.
• Install pavement linemarking as shown in the plan.
DISCUSSION
Ramsay Street is a regional road, estimated to carry approximately 10,000 vehicles per day, with a speed limit of 50km/h. The road is also a bus route and generally has a two-way single lane configuration in each direction.
A letter outlining the proposal was issued to the properties shown in the distribution map below. Two (2) submissions were received in response to this proposal and are summarised within the below table.
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Resident Concerns |
Officer Feedback |
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Our concerns are namely in relation to the noise that will be generated when cars, buses and motor bikes etc have to slow down even more and then accelerate again at this location.
We do not have excessive noise generation now, but it will become extremely undesirable if council was to raise the proposed pedestrian crossing. |
The proposed Pedestrian Crossing design will be raised by approximately 75mm which is lower than a standard raised crossing. Additionally ramps on each approach of the crossing is longer at 1.5m. These design elements are incorporated in other raised crossings throughout Inner West, to ensure that noise is minimised.
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Alt Street should be either one way coming from Waratah toward Ramsay. Avoiding the option for cars to speed over Ramsay to get into Alt. It is a narrow street and the parked cars near Elements Bar and Grill on Alt cause even more trouble. Cars should not be parked there, or it should be made one way.
Alt Street coming from Parramatta Roads needs speed humps to slow the speeding drivers down. There are several blind spots on this part of the street and children are crossing over Alt Street in peak times. It is a disaster waiting to happen.
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Alt Street is a low traffic volume environment with driveways and clear parking spaces in the street providing passing opportunities.
A one-way restrictions have wider implications on the traffic network and accessibility. These proposals will require a holistic investigation. Consideration for a one-way restriction along with speed humps will be investigated in a future Local Area Traffic Management study for the Haberfield area. |
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Funding of $115,000 will be allocated from the PAMP programs with construction scheduled to commence in 2024/2025.
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Ramsay Street, Haberfield - Raised Pedestrian Crossing Plan |
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Phillip Street, Petersham - Proposed 'No Stopping' restriction (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)
Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer
Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
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RECOMMENDATION
That the proposed ‘No Stopping’ sign be installed on the eastern side of Phillip Street, Petersham, extending at a distance of 10m north from Margaret Street.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report outlines current parking issues at the intersection of Phillip and Margaret Streets, Petersham. Currently motorists are repeatedly parking near the intersection and affecting sight lines. A ‘No Stopping’ restriction is proposed to improve compliance with the road rule and maintain sight lines at this intersection.
BACKGROUND
Council has repeatedly received concerns from the community about motorists illegally parking on the eastern side of Phillip Street, north of Margaret Street.
DISCUSSION
Phillip Street, Petersham is approximately 10.5 metres wide and intersects with Margaret Street forming a T-intersection. There are existing permit parking restrictions on the western side of Phillip Street between Margaret and Hughes Streets, and on the northern side of Margaret Street between Charles Street and Cannon Lane. Accordingly, there are the accompanying ‘No Stopping’ restrictions installed with permit parking restrictions at their respective intersections. The eastern side of Phillip Street is currently unrestricted and there is no existing ‘No Stopping’ sign installed north of Margaret Street. Council’s parking rangers have received numerous requests about illegal parking within 10 metres of the intersection.
Accordingly, a ‘No Stopping’ restriction is proposed on the eastern side of Phillip Street, 10 metres north of Margaret Street. The proposal is shown in Attachment 1. The proposal seeks to improve parking compliance and sight lines at this intersection, particularly for pedestrians crossing Phillip Street from the east, on the northern footpath of Margaret Street.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
A letter outlining the proposal was mailed out to 222 properties in Phillip and Margaret Streets, Petersham, requesting residents’ views regarding the proposal. Three (3) responses were received, with two (2) responses supporting and one (1) response opposing the proposal.
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Residents’ Comments |
Officer Comments |
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Object |
Parking is at a premium in the street. The 10 metres proposed is too far and removes too many parking spaces. |
Council signposts regulatory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones (i.e. in line with Australian Road Rules) at intersections that have high levels of non-compliance. Providing at least 10m of ‘No Stopping’ on approach to an intersection improves the safety of pedestrians crossing by improving sight lines for both pedestrians and drivers.
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Support |
Vehicles are constantly parking within 10 metres of this intersection and affect sight lines. This affects people who have children, prams and the visually impaired, who cannot see an approaching southbound motorist on Phillip Street.
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The ‘No Stopping’ sign seeks to improve parking compliance at this location to maintain sight lines and safety for road users and pedestrians at this intersection |
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Request for a centre line on Phillip Street as vehicles turning from Margaret Street are crossing the southbound lane on Phillip Street.
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The ‘No Stopping’ restriction will allow for a southbound motorist on Phillip Street to stop closer to the kerb and provide more room for motorists from Margaret Street to turn. A centre line can be considered in the future if the ‘No Stopping’ restriction does not improve on the current situation |
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Request for increased parking officer presence in the street as existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions are occupied by motorists.
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This feedback has been provided to Council’s parking services unit |
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Main cause of this issue is from the Petersham Inn, particularly on Friday afternoon whereby vehicles are parking across driveways and within the ‘No Stopping’ zones. Please re-instate the paint on the roadway showing the parking spaces and ‘No the Parking’ spaces
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Council permits residents to make their own arrangements to paint driveway line markings. More information can be found via Council’s website. |
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The ‘No Stopping’ signposting will be funding within the signs and linemarking budget.
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Parking signage plan |
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Local Traffic Committee Meeting 19 August 2024 |
Subject: Robert Street, Rozelle - Pedestrian And Bicycle Safety At Bus Stop (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)
Prepared By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Acting Director Infrastructure
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RECOMMENDATION
1. That considering the recent upgrades announced from the NSW Government, interim linemarking be installed at the bus stop ID 203932 located in Robert Street between Victoria Road and Mullen Street, Rozelle.
2. That Council request the NSW Government provide for a widened Shared User Path in Robert Street, Rozelle along the White Bay Power Station frontage including a physical barrier between the roadway and path. |
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:
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2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport |
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BACKGROUND
This report details the various options suggested from the Member of Balmain regarding Pedestrian safety at the Bus Stop on south side of Robert Street between Victoria Road and Mullens Road, Rozelle. A report was previously considered by the Traffic Committee on 20 November 2023.
Council has reviewed the safety issues raised by a Rozelle resident at the existing Bus Stop and Shelter on the south side of Robert Street, Rozelle approximately 50m east of Victoria Road. There have been concerns and reports of near misses between pedestrians and bicycle riders at and near the bus shelter. With the Shared User Path having a downhill grade from Victoria Road, bicycle riders are prone to build up speed on the approach to the Bus Stop.
Services 441 and 442 pass this Bus Stop, connecting the City CBD to Birchgrove and Balmain East respectively. A Bus Shelter with transparent side panels has been in place at the Bus Stop for some time which improves sightlines between cyclists and pedestrians as opposed to advertising panels which are provided at other locations.
A bicycle route was adopted for Robert Street with linemarking reinforcing the Shared User Path installed circa 2016. Observations onsite confirm that several warning signs and linemarking treatments have been installed for the downhill approach to this location as illustrated in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1 Robert Street, approx.50m east of Victoria Road (source: Google Street View)
The width of the footpath along the White Bay Power Station (WBPS) frontage is approximately 3.5m, which is suitable for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Shared Path however, due to the limited width a bicycle bypass route behind the Bus Shelter was not feasible.
Council in early 2024 raised a number of issues with Placemaking NSW relating to the existing Shared User Path along Robert Street and Victoria Road.
DISCUSSION
Some options suggested from the Member of Balmain was considered and discussed in detail below:
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Options |
Discussion |
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Relocation of Bus Stop and shelter to the disused driveway 20m west |
This option involves relocation of the current bus shelter and stop to the driveway approximately 20m west of its current location. This option would be building on an existing vehicle access gate approximately 4m wide to the WBPS, which will require consent from NSW Department of Planning and Environment. This option would make the access gate redundant. |
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Widen the shared user path by setting back the property fencing to the WBPS |
A relocation of the boundary fence to widen the current Shared User Path behind the bus shelter would be possible. A wider path will provide safety benefits as this route connecting to Victoria Road and Anzac Bridge is highly used and constrained by signage posts and telegraph poles. As the levels within the WBPS have a steep embankment, a cantilevered or bridge structure would be required to facilitate a wider shared user path connecting to City West Link Road and the Rozelle Parklands. The wider path will also provide an opportunity for a physical separated barrier between the shared path along Victoria Road and Robert Street and the multi-lane roads. |
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Relocation of Bus Stop to Mullens Street
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A relocation of the subject bus stop to Mullen Street would eliminate the risk of conflict between bicycle riders and bus passengers. A relocation of the subject bus stop would no longer have two Bus Stop pair in opposing directions in close vicinity. Ultimately this would require support from Transit Systems and Transport for NSW. Further, the footpath width of eastern side of Mullens Street is approximately 2.5m which is unsuitable for a bus shelter. This proposal will also remove approximately 23m of usable daytime parking area currently signposted as ‘No Parking 6.30am-9.30am Mon-Fri’ to be converted to a full time ‘Bus Zone’ which would need to be consulted with the community as it would reduce on-street parking supply in the area. |
Council note that the NSW Government has recently announced upgrades to the surrounding footpaths, nearby traffic lights and public spaces through the reVITALise program, to improve safety and accessibility at and near the White Bay Power Station, which includes:
· A new signalised intersection of Mullens Street and Robert Street
· Upgrade of the shared path in Victoria Road, including a widened, cantilevered path
· Direct walking and cycling link from the White Bay Power Station to the Rozelle Parklands and to the Rozelle Bay light rail stop, including seating, lighting, signage and landscaping
· Improvements to shading, furniture and lighting through the White Bay Power Station precinct.
The NSW Government has announced that planning is underway to deliver more than $17 million in upgrades in this area. The improvements are expected to be delivered by the NSW Government with a target timeframe by the end of 2025. Council will provide feedback to Transport for NSW during the design stage including the safety issues identified at the Robert Street Bus Stop.
Figure 2 White Bay Power Station Upgrades (source: home.transport.nsw.gov.au/news/164673/white-bay-upgrade)
Interim linemarking consistent with other bus stops along Victoria Road is being proposed to be implemented, shown in figure 1 below. This consists of blue shared zone and logo markings and hatchings at the conflict points, with ‘slow’ linemarking at each approach to the subject bus stop. It is also noted that current glass side panels of the bus shelter could also be removed to create additional space and would be an option to be considered.
CONCLUSION
Several options to improve pedestrian-bicycle conflict were considered at the Bus Stop in Robert Street. Having noted the recent announcements to improve the paths near the White Bay Power Station by end of 2025, and the financial and parking implications to establish a short-term solution, it would be appropriate to undertake an interim linemarking improvement at the bus stop. Additionally, Council will request the NSW Government to include a wider Shared User Path along the Robert Street frontage of the White Bay Power Station, so that a suitable bypass route can be facilitated with a physical barrier between the path and the roadway.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The costs of installation of linemarking as recommended have been funded within Council’s signs and linemarking budget.
