Agenda of Local Transport Forum - Monday, 16 February 2026

Local Transport Forum Meeting

16 February 2026

Function of the Local Transport Forum

Background

Transport for NSW (Transport) is legislated as the Authority responsible for the control of traffic on all NSW Roads. Transport has delegated certain aspects of the control of traffic on local roads to councils.

Transport’s (2025) Authorisation and Delegation Instrument authorises councils to use prescribed traffic control devices under s122 of the Road Transport Act 2013 and delegates Transport’s power under s115 of the Roads Act 1993 to regulate traffic for any purpose.

The (2025) Authorisation and Delegation Instrument revokes and replaces both the (2011) Delegation to Councils and the (2023) Temporary Delegation to Councils No.2.

One of the conditions of the Instrument is that councils establish a Local Transport Forum (LTF - formerly known as Local Traffic Committee). The LTF provides advice, technical review, and coordination of works and events. It does not vote, issue approvals, or make decisions.

Role of the Local Transport Forum

The LTF is primarily a technical review and advisory forum which considers the technical merits of proposals and ensures that current technical guidelines are considered. It provides advice 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.

In addition to its formal role as the LTF, Forum members 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.

LTF Delegations

The LTF has no decision-making powers. Council must refer all relevant traffic related matters to the LTF 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 Transport or relevant organisation.

The LTF provides advice to Council. Where Transport has concerns about a proposal and the concerns are not resolved in discussion, Transport may inform the LTF that it intends to issue a Statement of Concern (SoC) within seven days.

Forum Membership

The LTF comprises the following Members:

· 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 Transport for NSW ; and

· State Members of Parliament (MP) for the electorates of Summer Hill, Newtown, Heffron, Canterbury, Strathfield and Balmain or their nominees.

· Operator of any public passenger service likely to be affected by the proposal.

Informal advisors from within Council or external authorities may also attend the LTF to provide expert advice.

LTF Chair

Council’s representative will chair the meetings.

Public Participation

Members of the public or other stakeholders may address the LTF on agenda items to be considered by the Members. The format and number of presentations is at the discretion of the Chairperson and is generally limited to 3 minutes per speaker. LTF debate on agenda items is not open to the public.

Local Transport Forum

8 December 2025

Minutes of Local Transport Forum held on 8 December 2025 at

Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 11:01 AM

Attendance

Forum Members Present

Clr Victor Macri - Councillor –Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward (Chair)

Vinoth Srinivasan - Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

Graeme McKay - Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill

Rebecca Fernandez - Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain

Colin Jones - Representative for Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)

Miriama Tamata - Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

Manod Wickramasinghe - IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

Felicia Lau- IWC’s Acting Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)

George Tsaprounis - IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)

Jason Scoufis - IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Investigations & Road Safety

Amir Falamarzi - IWC's Traffic Engineer

Christy Li - IWC’s Business Administration Officer

Visitors

Sander Ottes - Item 1

Henri Allen-Narker - Item 3

Wayne O’Mara - Item 3

Beatrice Claflin - Item 5

Rob Nelson Williams - Item 5

Fred Randall - Item 5

Kenneth Macdonald - Item 9

Acknowledgement of Country

Acknowledgment of Country conducted by Chairperson Clr Victor Macri.

Apologies

Clr Liz Atkins - Councillor – Damun - Stanmore Ward

Julius Vuillanueva - Representative for Transit Systems

Disclosures of Interest (Part 4 (Pecuniary Interests) and Part 5 (non-pecuniary conflicts of

interest) of Council’s Code of Conduct)

Nil.

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Confirmation of Minutes

The minutes of the Local Transport Forum meeting held on 17 November 2025 were confirmed.

Staff Reports

Item 1 Annandale LATM Study Final Report (Baludarri-Balmain & Gulgadya-

Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines the findings of the Final Annandale LATM Study report. Council

undertook Public Exhibition of the Final Draft Annandale North LATM Study through

Yoursay Inner West in June/July 2025.

The response results indicate that the community generally supported the proposed

changes. After considering the Public Exhibition feedback, a review on the proposed

scheme was undertaken with minor adjustments made to the LATM Study

recommendations and some additional recommendations added and removed.

The recommended treatments will be included for consideration for funding in

Council’s Capital Works Program and submitted for State/Federal Government

Funding Programs where possible. Minor changes to signs and linemarking will be

funded out of Council’s Operational Budgets.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the treatments listed below from the Annandale LATM be approved and be

listed for consideration in Council’s Traffic Facilities program and operational

linemarking/signposting program and prioritised as identified in the attached report.

a. Install a 10 km/h Shared Zone including conversion to one way northbound in

Wells Street subject to TfNSW approval.

b. Convert the full length of Whites Creek Lane and Macquarie Street between

Albion Street and Whites Creek Lane to a 10 km/h Shared Zone subject to TfNSW

approval.

c. Install pedestrian/cyclist crossing in Styles Street at Whites Creek Lane.

d. Install pedestrian/cyclist crossing in Piper Street at Whites Creek.

e. Install pedestrian/cyclist crossing in Brenan Street at Whites Creek (between

White Street and Railway Parade).

f. The existing sections of linemarked median island in Styles Street between

Alfred Street and Mackenzie Street be remarked and infilled with a painted

treatment.

g. Install kerb blisters in Annandale Street at Parramatta Road.

h. Install kerb extensions and widen median islands in Reserve Street at

Annandale Street.

i. Install raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Piper Street west of Annandale

Street.

j. Install kerb extensions on all 4 legs of the Annandale Street/Albion Street

intersection.

k. Undertake kerb realignment works in Hutchinson Street at Pritchard Street.

l. Widen existing median islands at the Collins Street/Annandale Street

intersection.

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m. Widen existing pedestrian refuge islands in all 4 legs of the Rose

Street/Trafalgar Street intersection.

n. Realign the kerb extensions and square off the View Street/The Crescent

intersection.

o. Widen the existing median island in Trafalgar Street at The Crescent to provide

a wider gap for pedestrians and modify the adjacent kerb extensions.

p. Install a roundabout at Young Street/Albion Street.

q. A raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing be provided on the eastern leg (Styles

Street) of the Leichhardt Street/Mackenzie Street/Styles Street intersection.

r. Install a road closure in Nelson Street at The Crescent (cyclists excepted)

subject to TfNSW approval.

s. Install a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Piper Street South immediately

west of View Street.

t. Replace the two rubber speed humps in Brenan Street between Catherine Street

and Percival Street.

u. Install a continuous footpath treatment to cross Prospect Street at Balmain

Road.

v. Install a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Trafalgar Street (southern leg) at

Albion Street.

w. Convert Piper Lane between Piper Street and Rose Street to a 10km/h Shared

Zone subject to TfNSW approval.

x. Continuous footpath treatments be provided to cross Johnstons Lane at Collins

Street (both sides) including kerb extensions at the intersection.

y. Install a roundabout at Young Street/Reserve Street intersection.

z. Install No Stopping in John Street at both unnamed laneways.

aa. Undertake audit of signs to reduce signs and stems impacting on footpaths in

Styles Street.

bb. Install No Parking on northern side of Bungay Street.

cc. Convert Hutchinson Lane to a 10kmh Shared Zone subject to TfNSW approval.

dd. Convert Prospect Street & Pine Square to a 10kmh Shared Zone subject to

TfNSW approval.

ee. Install continuous footpath treatments at Albion Lane intersections with

Johnston Street, Annandale Street, Young Street and Macquarie Street.

ff. Request TfNSW investigate improvements to vehicle and pedestrian safety in

The Crescent between View Street and William Street.

gg. Linemark angled parking bays in Trafalgar Street between Booth Street and

Rose Street.

hh. Install raised pedestrian crossing in Trafalgar Street between Piper Street

South and Piper Street North.

ii. Install raised pedestrian crossing in Piper Street North at Johnston Street.

jj. Install kerb extensions in Rose Street at Piper Lane.

kk. Install 3 tonne load limit restriction in John Street, Hill Street and Emma Street

subject to TfNSW approval.

ll. Install kerb extensions in Emma Street at Styles Street.

mm. Upgrade median island in Alfred Street at Styles Street.

nn. Install a Continuous Footpath Treatment in Bayview Crescent at Pritchard

Street.

oo. Install kerb extensions Piper Street North and View Street.

pp. Install 90-degree angle parking in Annesley Street between Mackenzie Street

and Catherine Street.

qq. Request TfNSW install a 6-metre length of No Stopping 7am-10am, 3pm-6pm

Mon-Fri.

rr. Install raised pedestrian crossings on the northern leg and eastern leg of the

Rose Street/Annandale Street intersection.

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ss. Install Give Way signs and line markings at the Mayes Street/Ferris

Street/Reserve Street intersection with Reserve Street given priority.

2. That further investigation be undertaken into the following:

a. installing a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing at the Collins Street/Annandale

Street intersection.

b. installing a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing(s) at the Young Street/Albion

Street intersection.

3. That concerns and suggestions raised for strategic cycling improvements be

forwarded to Councils Strategic Transport Planning team for inclusion in Council’s

Cycling Action Plan review.

LTF Advice:

Public Speaker Sander Ottes entered the meeting at 11.04am.

Mr Ottes noted he supported most of the changes proposed by Council, however

raised concerns regarding the lack of plans to create safe bike routes throughout the

Annandale precinct, as he is a bike user himself. Mr Ottes noted that the proposed

changes do not substantially improve the safety for cyclists and noted that there

have been recent accidents on Sydney roads involving bike riders due to the lack of

protected infrastructure for active transport users. Mr Ottes suggested that Council

review the feasibility of implementing protected bike lanes in the area to enhance the

safety of cyclists.

Public Speaker Sander Ottes left the meeting at 11.07am.

Council Officers tabled comments from a resident of Reserve Street between Young

Street and Annandale Street, advising their general support for the proposed

changes and noting their concerns with the loss of parking should the proposed

traffic calming devices be implemented. The resident noted that there is already a

lack of parking within the Annandale precinct and questioned if Council could

investigate ‘Resident Parking Schemes (RPS)’ to improve parking in the area.

Council Officers noted that ‘RPS’ are not investigated as part of Council’s LATM

studies and are usually investigated as a separate matter. It was noted that Council

has a specific criterion that needs to be met before they can initiate an ‘RPS’

investigation.

Council Officers noted that Transport for NSW has requested to remove points ff:

‘Request TfNSW investigate improvements to vehicle and pedestrian safety in The

Crescent between View Street and William Street’ from the Officers'

recommendation and qq. ‘Request TfNSW install a 6-metre length of No Stopping

7am-10am, 3pm-6pm Mon-Fri in Johnson Street north of Piper Street South,

Annandale’, as Transport for NSW will investigate those matters separately. It was

agreed to amend the recommendation to reflect this.

Council Officers noted the public speakers' queries regarding additional separate

cycleways are reviewed through the Cycling Action Plan. Council Officers noted that

there is an action plan review ongoing for the cycleways program, and that Council

will identify priority separated cycleways across the LGA to put forward and bring

back plans to Council for consideration.

The Representative for the Member for Balmain queried if the proposed road closure

with landscaping at Nelson Street/The Crescent in point r. of the officer’s

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recommendation could be modified to allow for better sightlines between pedestrians

and cyclists and more space for cyclists to manoeuvre around that corner.

Council Officers noted the Representative for the Member for Balmain comments

and advised that they will take those comments into consideration for the detailed

design phase. It was noted that the detailed design will come back to the Local

Transport Forum for review and discussion.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the treatments listed below from the Annandale LATM be approved

and be listed for consideration in Council’s Traffic Facilities program and

operational linemarking/signposting program and prioritised as identified in

the attached report.

a. Install a 10 km/h Shared Zone including conversion to one way

northbound in Wells Street subject to TfNSW approval.

b. Convert the full length of Whites Creek Lane and Macquarie Street

between Albion Street and Whites Creek Lane to a 10 km/h Shared Zone

subject to TfNSW approval.

c. Install pedestrian/cyclist crossing in Styles Street at Whites Creek Lane.

d. Install pedestrian/cyclist crossing in Piper Street at Whites Creek.

e. Install pedestrian/cyclist crossing in Brenan Street at Whites Creek

(between White Street and Railway Parade).

f. The existing sections of linemarked median island in Styles Street between

Alfred Street and Mackenzie Street be remarked and infilled with a painted

treatment.

g. Install kerb blisters in Annandale Street at Parramatta Road.

h. Install kerb extensions and widen median islands in Reserve Street at

Annandale Street.

i. Install raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Piper Street west of Annandale

Street.

j. Install kerb extensions on all 4 legs of the Annandale Street/Albion Street

intersection.

k. Undertake kerb realignment works in Hutchinson Street at Pritchard

Street.

l. Widen existing median islands at the Collins Street/Annandale Street

intersection.

m. Widen existing pedestrian refuge islands in all 4 legs of the Rose

Street/Trafalgar Street intersection.

n. Realign the kerb extensions and square off the View Street/The Crescent

intersection.

o. Widen the existing median island in Trafalgar Street at The Crescent to

provide a wider gap for pedestrians and modify the adjacent kerb extensions.

p. Install a roundabout at Young Street/Albion Street.

q. A raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing be provided on the eastern leg

(Styles Street) of the Leichhardt Street/Mackenzie Street/Styles Street

intersection.

r. Install a road closure in Nelson Street at The Crescent (cyclists excepted)

subject to TfNSW approval.

s. Install a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Piper Street South

immediately west of View Street.

t. Replace the two rubber speed humps in Brenan Street between Catherine

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Street and Percival Street.

u. Install a continuous footpath treatment to cross Prospect Street at

Balmain Road.

v. Install a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Trafalgar Street (southern

leg) at Albion Street.

w. Convert Piper Lane between Piper Street and Rose Street to a 10km/h

Shared Zone subject to TfNSW approval.

x. Continuous footpath treatments be provided to cross Johnstons Lane at

Collins Street (both sides) including kerb extensions at the intersection.

y. Install a roundabout at Young Street/Reserve Street intersection.

z. Install No Stopping in John Street at both unnamed laneways.

aa. Undertake audit of signs to reduce signs and stems impacting on

footpaths in Styles Street.

bb. Install No Parking on northern side of Bungay Street.

cc. Convert Hutchinson Lane to a 10kmh Shared Zone subject to TfNSW

approval.

dd. Convert Prospect Street & Pine Square to a 10kmh Shared Zone subject

to TfNSW approval.

ee. Install continuous footpath treatments at Albion Lane intersections with

Johnston Street, Annandale Street, Young Street and Macquarie Street.

ff. Linemark angled parking bays in Trafalgar Street between Booth Street

and Rose Street.

gg. Install raised pedestrian crossing in Trafalgar Street between Piper

Street South and Piper Street North.

hh. Install raised pedestrian crossing in Piper Street North at Johnston

Street.

ii. Install kerb extensions in Rose Street at Piper Lane.

jj. Install 3 tonne load limit restriction in John Street, Hill Street and Emma

Street subject to TfNSW approval.

kk. Install kerb extensions in Emma Street at Styles Street.

ll. Upgrade median island in Alfred Street at Styles Street.

mm. Install a Continuous Footpath Treatment in Bayview Crescent at

Pritchard Street.

nn. Install kerb extensions Piper Street North and View Street.

Item 2 Leichhardt Oval Special Event Parking Scheme 2026 (Baludarri-Balmain

Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

It is proposed to activate the Special Event Parking Scheme (SE) in the roads

surrounding Leichhardt Oval for the following NRL Games:

1. Round 2 Tigers vs Cowboys Saturday 14th March 2026 Kick off 3:00pm

2. Round 8 Tigers vs Raiders Thursday 23rd April 2026 Kick off 7:50pm

3. Round 15 Tigers vs Titans Sunday 14th June 2026 Kick off 4:00pm

Officers Recommendation:

That the Special Event Parking Scheme (SE) in the roads surrounding Leichhardt

Oval be activated for the following days during the times of 12:00pm-10:00pm for

NRL Fixtures in 2026:

1. Round 2 Tigers vs Cowboys Saturday 14th March 2026 Kick off 3:00pm

2. Round 8 Tigers vs Raiders Thursday 23rd April 2026 Kick off 7:50pm

3. Round 15 Tigers vs Titans Sunday 14th June 2026 Kick off 4:00pm

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LTF Advice:

No advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Special Event Parking Scheme (SE) in the roads surrounding

Leichhardt Oval be activated for the following days during the times of

12:00pm-10:00pm for NRL Fixtures in 2026:

1. Round 2 Tigers vs Cowboys Saturday 14th March 2026 Kick off 3:00pm

2. Round 8 Tigers vs Raiders Thursday 23rd April 2026 Kick off 7:50pm

3. Round 15 Tigers vs Titans Sunday 14th June 2026 Kick off 4:00pm

Item 3 Iron Cove Traffic Review Final Report (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain

Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines the findings of the Final Iron Cove Traffic Review report. Council

undertook Public Exhibition of the draft Iron Cove Traffic Review Study through

Yoursay Inner West in June and July 2025. The Final report was developed based

on the feedback and review of the public exhibition.

The engagement responses indicated that the community generally supported all the

proposed changes.

After considering the Public Exhibition feedback, a review on the proposed scheme

was undertaken with minor adjustments made to the Traffic Review

recommendations and some additional recommendations added.

The recommended treatments will be included for consideration for funding in

Council’s Capital Works Program and submitted for State/Federal Government

Funding Programs where possible. Minor changes to signs and line marking will be

funded out of Council’s Operational Budgets.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the treatments listed below from the Iron Cove Traffic Review Study be

approved and be listed for consideration in Council’s Traffic Facilities program and

operational line marking/signposting program and prioritised as identified in the

attached report:

a. That a Continuous Footpath Treatment with a median island be installed on

Toelle Street at the intersection with Victoria Road;

b. That a Continuous Footpath Treatment with a median island be installed on

Callan Street at the intersection with Victoria Road;

c. That a Continuous Footpath Treatment with a footpath widening be installed on

Springside Street at the intersection with Victoria Road;

d. That two speed humps be installed at No.39 and No.20 Moodie Street;

e. That a One-Way traffic arrangement be installed on Park Street northbound and

Oxford Street southbound;

f. That a Continuous Footpath Treatment be installed on Park Street at the

intersection with Darling Street; and

g. That a Continuous Footpath Treatment be installed on Oxford Street at the

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intersection with Darling Street.

2. That further investigation be undertaken into the following:

a. Investigating a raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing on Moodie Street near

Victoria Road, including kerb extensions on both sides of the street; and

b. Additional consultation on the installation of a raised pedestrian crossing with

kerb extension on Cambridge Street at the intersection with Darling Street.

LTF Advice:

Public Speakers Henri Allen-Narker and Wayne O’Mara entered the meeting at

11.08am.

Mr Allen-Narker advised that the Moodie Street exit on Victoria Road is an essential

movement to ensure traffic flows smoothly in the area. Mr Allen-Naker noted that

there are current traffic flow issues in the nearby streets, which will be further

exacerbated if the ‘No Left Turn’ restriction were to be implemented for traffic turning

onto Victoria Road.

Mr O’Mara raised concerns regarding vehicles speeding down Callan Street from

Victoria Street, even though Callan Street is a ’10 k/m Shared Zone.’ Mr O’Mara

noted that there are currently limited traffic calming treatments on the street to deter

motorists from speeding and suggested that Council investigate additional traffic

calming treatments for the street. Mr O’Mara suggested the possibility of widening

the kerbs at the corner of McCleer Street and Callan Street so that it narrows the

entry point into Callan Street and acts as a visual deterrent for motorists speeding.

Mr O’Mara noted that recent changes allow for cars on both sides of Callan Street to

park on the footpath, and that this has opened up the road for vehicles to speed. Mr

O’Mara also suggested that additional police patrols or having mobile speed

cameras in the street may assist with deterring motorists from speeding down the

street.

Council Officers noted that the proposed ‘No Left Turn’ restriction from Moodie

Street into Victoria Road was not recommended to proceed and that the current

access will be retained.

Public Speakers Henri Allen-Narker and Wayne O’Mara left the meeting at

11.20am.

The Representative for the Member for Balmain queried whether the proposed ‘One-

Way’ traffic arrangement on Park Street would generate additional traffic on Park

Street and whether additional traffic calming measures would be implemented for

Park Street, Rozelle.

Council Officers noted that with ‘One Way’ traffic arrangements, there is a chance

that there will be an increase in local traffic movements as motorists will have to

circulate in the local road network. It was noted that, as there is already a ‘No Right

Turn’ restriction from Moodie Street into Park Street, the proposed changes would

further reduce southbound movements in the street. It was noted that in Council’s

review, traffic queues on Darling Street south of Victoria Road tend to terminate

before getting to Park Street, so Council does not anticipate a significant increase of

vehicles using Park Street to by pass the queue. Council Officers noted Council will

review the area after the implementation of the ‘One Way’ restrictions. Council

Officers noted that Transport for NSW have requested an additional report with

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further analysis on the Traffic Management Plans (TMP) be brought back to the

Forum for review before implementation.

The Representative for the Member for Balmain queried if there was consideration

for an additional crossing on Darling Street at Denison Street, as the closest

crossing would be in Belmore Street, Rozelle. The Representative for Transport for

NSW requested that the Representative for the Member for Balmain send through

the request details to Transport for NSW to review and investigate.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the treatments listed below from the Iron Cove Traffic Review Study

be approved and be listed for consideration in Council’s Traffic Facilities

program and operational line marking/signposting program and prioritised as

identified in the attached report:

a) That a Continuous Footpath Treatment with a median island be installed

on Toelle Street at the intersection with Victoria Road;

b) That a Continuous Footpath Treatment with a median island be installed

on Callan Street at the intersection with Victoria Road;

c) That a Continuous Footpath Treatment with a footpath widening be

installed on Springside Street at the intersection with Victoria Road;

d) That two speed humps be installed at No.39 and No.20 Moodie Street;

e) That a One-Way traffic arrangement be installed on Park Street

northbound and Oxford Street southbound;

f) That a Continuous Footpath Treatment be installed on Park Street at the

intersection with Darling Street; and

g) That a Continuous Footpath Treatment be installed on Oxford Street at the

intersection with Darling Street.

2. That further investigation be undertaken into the following:

a) Investigating a raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing on Moodie Street

near Victoria Road, including kerb extensions on both sides of the street; and

b) Additional consultation on the installation of a raised pedestrian crossing

with kerb extension on Cambridge Street at the intersection with Darling

Street.

Item 4 Percy Street, Rozelle - Proposed One Way Restriction (Baludarri-Balmain

Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from several residents about the narrow road width

with frequent reports of near miss incidents in Percy Street between Albion and

Evans Street in Rozelle. Residents have also reported the increase in traffic flows

from patrons of Totti's Restaurant in Rozelle further exacerbating this issue.

In response, investigation and consultation was undertaken for a one-way

southbound traffic flow, including associated signage and linemarking in Percy

Street, Rozelle as illustrated in Attachment 1.

Traffic analysis has indicated that Percy Street has a low volume of traffic, and that

the proposed one way will have minimal impact on the road network. Community

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engagement indicated strong support for the proposal.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed one-way southbound traffic movement in Percy Street between

Albion and Evans Street, Rozelle including the associated signage and line marking

be approved.

LTF Advice:

The Representative for the Member for Balmain requested that a ‘Bicycles Excepted’

sign be installed at Percy Street, Rozelle, to allow for contraflow movement for

bicycles. Council Officers advised that an investigation and safety review will need to

be undertaken prior to the installation of the ‘Bicycles excepted’ signage.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed one-way southbound traffic movement in Percy Street

between Albion and Evans Street, Rozelle including the associated signage

and line marking be approved.

Item 5 Curtis Road and McDonald Street, Balmain - Proposed Pedestrian Crossing,

Continuous Footpath and One-Way Treatment (Baludarri-Balmain

Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received Get NSW Active Funding from Transport for NSW to improve

safety in Curtis Road and McDonald Street by constructing a raised pedestrian

crossing, continuous footpath treatment and implementing a partial One-Way

Treatment northbound restriction in McDonald Street between Hoffmans Lane and

Curtis Road, Balmain. The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety

by better defining safe pedestrian crossing points and addressing pedestrian safety

and driver behaviour at this location.

The existing 'No Stopping' sign on the northern side of Curtis Road is required to be

relocated by approximately 3 metres as per attached plan. Six (6) parking spaces

will still be retained to the nearest driveway.

Officers Recommendation:

That the attached detailed design plan (Plan No.10358) for the proposed raised

pedestrian crossing and continuous footpath treatment in Curtis Road Balmain and

the proposed partial one-way northbound restriction McDonald Street between

Hoffmans Lane and Curtis Road, Balmain as per attached plan be approved.

LTF Advice:

Public Speakers Rob Nelson Williams, Beatrice Claflin and Fred Randall entered the

meeting at 11.28am.

Mr Williams raised concerns regarding the detailed design proposed and suggested

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additional traffic calming measures, such as speed cushions on either side of the

pedestrian crossing to further restrict the road and reduce speeds. Mr Williams noted

that Curtis Road is a common ‘rat run’ and speeding is a common issue experienced

on the street. It was noted that additional traffic calming measures can be

investigated as part of the Birchgrove, Balmain East LATM however, Mr Williams

requests that potential traffic calming measures be investigated as a part of this

project.

Ms Claflin agreed with Mr Williams suggestion for additional traffic calming

measures to be investigated and raised concerns regarding the proposal being a

solution to one component of the various issues experienced in the area. Ms Claflin

questioned why additional traffic calming treatments were not included as part of the

proposal. Ms Claflin noted her concerns regarding the proposed removal of the

existing concrete refuge island, as it assists with pedestrian safety in the area and

requested a safety audit to be undertaken. It was noted that the refuge island has

been acting as a buffer between pedestrians and vehicles, and that since the

installation of the island, cars have been hitting into the island instead of

pedestrians. Ms Claflin noted that the removal of the island and without the

installation of additional traffic calming treatments to make cars physically slow down

before the corner, and the raised crossing will likely result in a vehicle/pedestrian

accident. Ms Claflin suggested applying the same design and plan of the crossing

implemented at Curtis Street and Church Street, and that having speed bumps on

the street will deter drivers from speeding. Ms Claflin also noted that the proposed

‘One Way’ treatment on McDonald Street will cause accessibility issues for

emergency vehicles trying to service the area and push additional traffic onto Curtis

Road. It was also noted that Ms Claflin had concerns regarding leaf litter and

possible flooding should the proposed pedestrian crossing and curbs be

implemented.

Mr Randall agreed that Curtis Street is a rat run and requires additional traffic

calming measures to ensure the design works and to treat the speeding issues in

the street. Mr Randall also noted that there was a ‘Pedestrian Refuge’ sign on the

western side of Curtis Road approaching Thames Street that needs to be attended

to as the 2 concrete islands on the road do not fall into the guidelines of a pedestrian

refuge.

Public Speakers Rob Nelson Williams, Beatrice Claflin and Fred Randall left the

meeting at 11.48am.

Council Officers noted that the project was initiated through a meeting with the

Mayor, staff and residents from Curtis Road regarding concerns of speeding

vehicles and pedestrian safety. It was noted that the subsequent proposal for two (2)

raised pedestrian crossings was previously supported by the Local Transport Forum

and were subsequently adopted by Council to address these issues. It was noted

that Council was also able to successfully obtain grant funding for the project under

the Get NSW Active program. Council Officers noted the residents' comments

regarding the existing refuge island and noted that the current refuge is substandard

in size and unable to safely store pedestrians. It was noted that there was no

opportunity to widen the island as traffic would not be able to pass through. It is

noted that the geometry of the intersection is quite tight, which is why there are often

vehicles hitting into the refuge island. It was noted that the proposed crossing will

replace the existing refuge island and as part of that the proposed crossing will have

to move slightly into the McDonald Street intersection. It was noted Council had

proposed to convert McDonald Street into a ‘One-Way’ as the throat of that

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intersection will have to be reduced to make space for the pedestrian crossing.

Council Officers noted that the proposed pedestrian crossing will be raised so it will

provide a traffic calming impact for both the approach and departure sides of the

intersection. It was noted that a review of the safety of the pedestrian crossing has

been undertaken and that the sight lines are adequate to allow vehicles approaching

that corner to see pedestrians. Council Officers noted that speed cushions on

approach to a raised crossing has been used in limited circumstances; however, not

as a first option. It was noted that Council usually implements speed cushions on the

approach to pedestrian crossing at locations where there are continued safety

issues and is typically at locations with older crossing designs or very high volumes

of pedestrian and vehicle movements. Council Officers noted that the current

proposal is sufficient to address the concerns. Council Officers noted that they will

continue to review the area and that the area will also fall into the

Birchgrove/Balmain East, Local Area Traffic Management study. It was noted that

there is another raised pedestrian crossing getting installed on Curtis Road at the

intersection with Darling Street, which will provide a traffic calming function, and it

will be installed before the proposed project is scheduled for completion.

Council Officers noted that it was necessary to convert McDonald Street into a ‘One

Way’ movement as the road geometry requires that the raised crossing be pushed

slightly east because of the existing driveways, so there's not enough width at the

intersection of McDonald Street and Curtis Road to allow for two-way traffic.

Council Officers tabled comments from a resident requesting that the ‘One Way’

restriction was to go ahead that the restriction be placed in McDonald Street

between Curtis Road and Darling Street. The resident also noted that they were

opposed to the proposed installation of the speed bumps at the halfway point

between the two pedestrian crossings.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached detailed design plan (Plan No.10358) for the proposed raised

pedestrian crossing and continuous footpath treatment in Curtis Road

Balmain and the proposed partial one-way northbound restriction McDonald

Street between Hoffmans Lane and Curtis Road, Balmain as per attached plan

be approved.

Item 6 Flood Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Motor Bike Only Parking (Gulgadya-

Leichhardt/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received several requests to improve visibility at the driveway of 141

Allen Street located on Flood Street, Leichhardt. To improve visibility for drivers

when exiting the driveway, it is proposed to convert 3m of unrestricted parking space

immediately south of the driveway on Flood Street into ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking.

Officers Recommendation:

That a 3m length ‘Motor Bike Parking’ zone be installed on the south side of the

driveway for 141 Allen Street on Flood Street Leichhardt.

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LTF Advice:

The Representative for the Member of Balmain questioned if the ‘Motor Bike

Parking’ zone could be converted to bicycle parking.

Council Officers noted that they are looking into opportunities to provide more

bicycle parking; however, as the proposed ‘Motor Bike Parking’ zone is on the road,

it would be unsafe for bikes to be left on the road without providing additional

protection.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That a 3m length ‘Motor Bike Parking’ zone be installed on the south side of

the driveway for 141 Allen Street on Flood Street Leichhardt.

Item 7 Palace Street at Brighton Street, Petersham - Proposed Raised Pedestrian

Crossings - Design Plan 10356-1 (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown

Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report details the design plan (No.10356-1) for the construction of two raised

pedestrian crossings and the result of community consultation at the intersection of

Palace Street and Brighton Street, Petersham. Following a local traffic area

management (LATM) study in 2023 for the Petersham North Precinct, consultation

responses and site observation raised concerns to improve pedestrian safety and

speeding issues. The study recommended that a raised pedestrian crossing be

installed on the southern leg of Palace Street, and the western leg of Brighton Street

to improve pedestrian connectivity to local businesses, Fort Street High and

Petersham Station. The design and construction of the proposed raised pedestrian

crossings have received fifty percent contribution from the Federal Government

Active Transport Fund and will be included in Council's Traffic Facilities Capital

Works Program for funding in 2025/2026 financial year.

Officers Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan (No.10356-1) for the construction of two raised

pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Palace Street and Brighton Street,

Petersham be approved in order to improve pedestrian safety at this intersection.

LTF Advice:

Council Officers tabled comments from residents questioning when and and why

Council chooses to apply the TfNSW guideline instead of the reduced warrant used

earlier in the same LATM. Council Officers noted that the reduced warrant and

Pedestrian Crossing Guideline (PCG) are both supplied by TfNSW. The Petersham

North LATM study was conducted during the time where the PCG was being

developed and superseded the previous reduced warrant guideline. The pedestrian

crossing on Palace Street south of Brighton Street meets the warrant provided in the

PCG (equal or greater than 20 pedestrian movements) as it did not require a specific

vehicle volume to be met. It is also noted that the location is a significant walking

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route connecting pedestrians to Petersham Station, Fort Street High School, local

cafes and businesses. Hence, it is recommended that a crossing be installed at this

location to provide better and safer opportunities for pedestrians to cross Palace

Street.

Council Officers tabled comments from residents questioning whether any policy

exists guiding how these different warrant systems are selected and prioritised.

Council Officers noted that Council currently uses the Inner West Pedestrian

Crossing Warrant Policy (2024) which states: “A pedestrian (zebra) crossing may

also be considered at locations where there is a deviation from meeting the warrant,

such as where the pedestrian crossing would serve as an essential link to an overall

network of pedestrian facilities, or for a vulnerable group such as children, the

elderly or mobility impaired.”

Council Officers tabled comments from residents questioning why the consultation

material for Plan 10356-1 did not clearly explain that the proposed southern crossing

relies on an entirely different warrant test than the one used on page 18 of the

Petersham North LATM plan. Council Officers noted that the Petersham North LATM

study has outlined Council’s recommendation to install a pedestrian crossing on

Palace Street south of Brighton Street. The consultation letter mailed out was

completed by Council’s Design Team to provide residents with the opportunity to

comment on the detailed design proposal as opposed to the study into the merits of

a crossing at this location. Concerns and other matters raised regarding the

proposed crossings have been included in the Local Transport Forum report, with

comments provided.

The Chairperson questioned whether the proposed landscaping and garden beds

could be altered to retain more parking. Council Officers note that the proposed

garden beds reduce the amount of parking that needs to be removed, as a typical

‘No Stopping’ on approach to a pedestrian crossing without kerb extensions is 20

metres; however, with the proposed garden beds in place, the ‘No Stopping’ can be

reduced to approximately 7.5 metres.

Council Officers also noted that they have met with the principal of Fort Street High

School and that they were supportive of the proposal.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the detailed design plan (No.10356-1) for the construction of two raised

pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Palace Street and Brighton Street,

Petersham be approved in order to improve pedestrian safety at this

intersection.

Item 8 Palace Street at Andreas Street, Petersham - Proposed Raised Pedestrian

Crossings - Design Plan 10356-2 (Danum-Stanmore Ward / Newtown

Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A local traffic area management (LATM) study for the Petersham North Precinct was

undertaken in 2023. The study, in part, recommended that a raised pedestrian

crossing be installed on the northern leg of Palace Street, and the western leg of

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Andreas Street to improve pedestrian connectivity to local businesses, Fort Street

High and Petersham Station.

This report details the design plan (No.10356-2) for the construction of two raised

pedestrian crossings and the result of community consultation at the intersection of

Palace Street and Andreas Street, Petersham. The design and construction of the

proposed raised pedestrian crossings have received fifty percent contribution from

the Federal Government Active Transport Fund and is included in Council's Traffic

Facilities Capital Works Program for the 2025/2026 financial year.

Officers Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan (No.10356-2) for the construction of two raised

pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Palace Street and Andreas Street,

Petersham be approved in order to improve pedestrian safety at this location.

LTF Advice:

Council Officers tabled comments from a resident who considered that the proposal

is unnecessary and not fit for purpose as the volume of students will not funnel into a

single pedestrian crossing. Council Officers noted that pedestrian volumes are

expected to increase when the crossings are installed, as they will provide better

and safer opportunities for pedestrians to cross. It was also noted that the data

collected shows that the intersection experiences peak pedestrian traffic of 413

movements per hour, indicating that there is significant use of the intersection

currently.

Council Officers table comments regarding resident concerns in relation to loss of

parking and the need for the pedestrian crossing for Palace Street.

Council Officers tabled comments from a resident requesting additional speed

calming measures on Brighton Street approaching Palace Street.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the detailed design plan (No.10356-2) for the construction of two raised

pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Palace Street and Andreas Street,

Petersham be approved in order to improve pedestrian safety at this location.

Item 9 Holmwood Lane, Newtown - Proposed installation of a short section of 'No

Parking' restrictions (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner

West PAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a resident of Holmwood Street, Newtown for the

provision of a short section of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the southern side of

Holmwood Lane, to improve vehicular access to the rear of their property.

Consultation was undertaken with surrounding residents to determine the level of

community support for the installation of a short section of full-time ‘No Parking’

restrictions. The results of the survey are presented in this report for the Committee

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to consider.

In view of the low level of support from residents it is recommended that no changes

be made to the existing parking restrictions in Holmwood Lane, Newtown at this time

and that Council Rangers be requested to undertake regular enforcement of the

current parking restrictions in the area.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That Council not accede to the request for the provision of a short section of ‘No

Parking’ signage along the southern side of Holmwood Lane, Newtown east of Pearl

Lane due to the low level of community support, and

2. That Council's Rangers be requested to undertake regular enforcement of the

current parking restrictions in the area.

LTF Advice:

Public Speaker Kenneth Macdonald entered the meeting at 11.49am

Mr Macdonald opposed the proposed recommendation and requested that the

proposed ‘No Parking’ signage along the southern side of Holmwood Lane,

Newtown east of Pearl Lane be approved. Mr Macdonald noted that 2 properties

opposite his property have off-street parking and driveways, and that they often

cannot park their vehicles on their properties due to their driveways being

obstructed. Mr Macdonald also noted that he and his neighbours' gates are often

obstructed, causing difficulty for them to take their bins out as well as get their

motorbikes and pushbikes in and out of their properties. Mr Macdonald advised that

reporting dangerous parking to Council often leads to altercations and that he has

had his property damaged in retaliation for reporting illegal parking.

Public Speaker Kenneth Macdonald left the meeting at 11.53am

Council Officers tabled comments from a resident, noting their concerns regarding

the parking situation in Dickson Street, Newtown and requested a review of the

parking arrangements as the parking issues in Dickson Street negatively impact

Holmwood Street. Council Officers noted that Council will be consulting with the

residents of Dickson Street early next year on proposed angled parking restrictions.

Council Officers noted that the ‘No Parking’ signs were not requested across a

driveway but rather a rear gate and that the resident may need construct a driveway

in the first instance.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. That Council not accede to the request for the provision of a short section

of ‘No Parking’ signage along the southern side of Holmwood Lane, Newtown

east of Pearl Lane due to the low level of community support, and

2. That Council's Rangers be requested to undertake regular enforcement of

the current parking restrictions in the area.

Item 10 Amendment to Sydenham Station Parking Study Recommendation

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SUMMARY

This report outlines the updated recommendation for the Sydenham Station Parking

Study that was reported to the September 2025 Local Transport Forum. Council has

received notice that recommendation item 2 recommended Sutherland Street to be

consulted for ‘2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M4’s instead of Samuel

Street, despite being included in the proposed plan. Council proposes to update the

recommendation to include the southern side of Samuel Street between Henry

Street and Unwins Bridge Road.

Officers Recommendation:

That consultation be undertaken into installing new "2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders

Excepted Area M4" on the southern side of Samuel Street between Henry Street

and Unwins Bridge Road in order to fully address the proposals within the

Sydenham Parking Study which was presented to the September 2025 Local

Transport Forum.

LTF Advice:

No advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That consultation be undertaken into installing new "2P 8am-10pm Permit

Holders Excepted Area M4" on the southern side of Samuel Street between

Henry Street and Unwins Bridge Road in order to fully address the proposals

within the Sydenham Parking Study which was presented to the September

2025 Local Transport Forum.

Item 11 Charlotte Avenue, Marrickville - Request for a residential parking scheme

(Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Upon receiving another petition from residents of Charlotte Avenue, Marrickville

Council initiated a further investigation for implementing a Residential Parking

Scheme (RPS) on the western side of Charlotte Avenue between Myrtle Street and

Riverdale Avenue. Recent parking occupancy surveys conducted by Council

Officers indicated a high parking demand in the street during peak hours of the day.

This report provides the results of the recent resident parking scheme investigation

in Charlotte Avenue, Marrickville.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposal to implement Resident Parking Scheme restrictions ‘2P 8.30am –

6.00pm Monday – Friday Permit Holders Excepted Area M2’ in Charlotte Avenue on

the western side between Myrtle Street and Riverdale Avenue, Marrickville is not

supported at this time due to insufficient resident support.

LTF Advice:

No advice provided by LTF members.

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RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposal to implement Resident Parking Scheme restrictions ‘2P

8.30am – 6.00pm Monday – Friday Permit Holders Excepted Area M2’ in

Charlotte Avenue on the western side between Myrtle Street and Riverdale

Avenue, Marrickville is not supported at this time due to insufficient resident

support.

Item 12 Depot Lane, Marrickville - Proposed installation of 'No Parking' restrictions

(Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns that vehicles are parking in a manner that limits the

ability of residents accessing their driveways. In order to alleviate this issue, it is

proposed to signpost an additional section of 'No Parking’ restrictions along the

western side of Depot Lane, Marrickville

Officers Recommendation:

That the installation of a 12-metre extension to the existing 8 metre length of full-time

‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Depot Lane, Marrickville opposite the

rear of No.12 Cecilia Street to the north boundary line of No.16 Cecilia Street be

approved, in order to improve vehicular access to off-street parking for adjacent

residents in the laneway.

LTF Advice:

No advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the installation of a 12-metre extension to the existing 8 metre length of

full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Depot Lane,

Marrickville opposite the rear of No.12 Cecilia Street to the north boundary line

of No.16 Cecilia Street be approved, in order to improve vehicular access to

off-street parking for adjacent residents in the laneway.

Item 13 Livingstone Road, Marrickville – Pedestrian Crossing Review (Midjuburi-

Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

At the Council Meeting held 23 September 2025 a Notice of Motion (NoM) for

‘Review of Pedestrian Crossing – Livingstone Road, Marrickville’ was considered. It

noted that residents have raised repeated concerns that despite the raised design,

the Livingstone Road pedestrian crossing continues to pose risks for pedestrians

and reports of several near misses highlight the need to review whether additional

measures dash; such as improved sightlines, signage, lighting, or traffic calming

dash; are necessary to ensure the crossing functions as intended. Noting also that a

review of this crossing would be consistent with Council’s commitment to road

safety, active transport, and creating safer streets for all users, particularly the most

vulnerable.

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Officers Recommendation:

1. That the installation of kerb blisters on the southern side of Livingstone Road,

Marrickville at the pedestrian crossing outside St Nicholas Church be approved and

included in Council’s Traffic Facilities Forward Works Program with these kerb

blisters being provided initially as a painted treatment.

2. That the missing section of 'zig zag' lines on the northbound approach to the

crossing commencing mid-way across the railway bridge up to Hollands Avenue be

reinstated in order to alert approaching motorists of the crossing.

LTF Advice:

No advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the installation of kerb blisters on the southern side of Livingstone

Road, Marrickville at the pedestrian crossing outside St Nicholas Church be

approved and included in Council’s Traffic Facilities Forward Works Program

with these kerb blisters being provided initially as a painted treatment.

2. That the missing section of 'zig zag' lines on the northbound approach to

the crossing commencing mid-way across the railway bridge up to Hollands

Avenue be reinstated in order to alert approaching motorists of the crossing.

Item 14 Holden Street, south of Trevenar Street, Ashbury-New raised pedestrian

(zebra) crossing (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill

Electorate/Burwood PAC).

SUMMARY

Holden Street south of Clissold Street, Ashfield is the boundary line between Inner

West Council (IWC) to the eastern side and Canterbury Bankstown Council (CBC) to

the western side. Both Councils have collaborated and proposed that a new raised

pedestrian (zebra) crossing be installed in Holden Street south of Trevenar Street.

This is in response to various community and councillor/State member requests for a

safe road crossing to be installed in Holden Street, between Clissold Street and

Armstrong Street.

Canterbury Bankstown Council has carried out the design of the crossing as shown

in Attachment 1 and has conducted the necessary consultation with effected

residents and shops owners on both sides of the street through discussions with

Inner West Council. It has also reported the matter to its Local Transport Forum

dated 14 October 2025 recommending to approve the crossing based on road

safety. See report shown in Attachment 2, and Attachment 3 for the Local Transport

Forum minutes-item 26. Canterbury Bankstown Council has subsequently approved

the proposal at its meeting on 28 October 2025.

Approval is therefore sought from Inner West Council for the installation of a raised

pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Holden Street, south of Trevenar Street, Ashbury, as

shown in Attachment 1 based on the reported information as provided in Attachment

2 and supplementary information as provided under this report.

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The crossing is aimed to be built in the 2026/2027 financial year subject to funding

from Transport for NSW under the NSW Get Active Program.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the Canterbury Bankstown Council report to its Local Transport Forum

dated 14 October 2025 as shown in Attachment 2 be received and noted.

2. That the detailed design of the new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in

Holden Street, south of Trevenar Street, Ashbury, with landscape kerb

extensions and footpath, drainage inclusions, adjacent driveway modifications,

and associated signs and line marking as shown in the Canterbury Bankstown

Council (drawing no. CBC03193 in Attachment 1), be approved.

LTF Advice:

No advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the Canterbury Bankstown Council report to its Local Transport

Forum dated 14 October 2025 as shown in Attachment 2 be received and

noted.

2. That the detailed design of the new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in

Holden Street, south of Trevenar Street, Ashbury, with landscape kerb

extensions and footpath, drainage inclusions, adjacent driveway

modifications, and associated signs and line marking as shown in the

Canterbury Bankstown Council (drawing no. CBC03193 in Attachment 1),

be approved.

Item 15 Murrell Street, Ashfield- Optional treatments for improved road safety

(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A Notice of Motion was raised at the Council meeting on the 11 March 2025 to carry

out a traffic study or investigative measures to improve road safety and

management, with particular focus on pedestrian (school child) safety and speeding

in Murrell Street, Ashfield.

This report identifies traffic management and safety improvements made to date,

and addresses issues as raised in the Notice of Motion. It further establishes (3)

optional design treatments (in concept) to address continued concerns raised by the

Ashfield Public School regarding pedestrian safety, particularly with school children,

and speeding in the street.

These treatments (in plan) are shown in Attachment 3, 4 and 5 and range from

establishing pedestrian (zebra) crossings, kerb extensions, footpath widening and

shared zone.

A description, with advantages and disadvantages to each option, together with an

approximate cost estimate to carry out the work to each option is explained in the

report.

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The proposed treatments are provided for the Local Transport Forum to consider

with a view to consult and propose Option 1 which includes a midblock raised

crossing in Murrell Street and kerb extension-road narrowing of Murrell Street at

Liverpool Road.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the Forum notes the actions and road safety improvements made to date

in Murrell Street.

2. That Option 1 as shown in Attachment 3 (under concept design) with a midblock

raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Murrell Street and a kerb extension

facility in Murrell Street at Liverpool Road, Ashfield, be supported in principle and

that community engagement be undertaken on this option with the results being

bought back to the Forum for consideration.

LTF Advice:

The Representative for the Member of Summer Hill questioned if it would be

possible to create a road to connect Orchard Crescent to Brown Street, Ashfield.

Council Officers advised that it would not be feasible as the land is privately owned.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the Forum notes the actions and road safety improvements made to

date in Murrell Street.

2. That Option 1 as shown in Attachment 3 (under concept design) with a

mid-block raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Murrell Street and a kerb

extension facility in Murrell Street at Liverpool Road, Ashfield, be supported in

principle and that community engagement be undertaken on this option with

the results being bought back to the Forum for consideration.

Item 16 Proposed EV Kerbside Charging Locations (All Wards / All Electorates / All

PACs)

SUMMARY

Council is committed to supporting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles

(EVs) in the Inner West. Following the adoption of “Powering Ahead”, Council's

Electric Vehicle Encouragement Strategy (2023), Council has partnered with several

kerbside public charging providers and has been successful in gaining State

Government funding for the provision of kerbside EV charging.

The current rollout of chargers will be installed by EVX and Plus ES. This work is

being delivered under the Transport and Infrastructure State Environmental Planning

Policy, which allows them to install chargers without Council approval.

To ensure EV owners can easily use the chargers, Council is proposing to change

parking restrictions to "No Parking 8am - 10pm EV excepted while charging" at a

number of charging sites. Targeted engagement has been undertaken and a

summary of the engagement outcomes has been provided with associated

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recommendations and signage/line marking plans.

Officers Recommendation:

That the EV charging sites identified in Table 2. be supported and signposted as a

dedicated EV kerbside charging space as per the signage and line marking plans

provided in Attachment 1.

LTF Advice:

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill questioned how Council

concluded that the proposed EV charger at 113 Dobroyd Parade, Haberfield, will

result in no loss of parking space. Council Officers noted that the space will be

reallocated to EV’s rather than removed and the placement of the signs will not

result in a loss of a further parking space. Additionally, it was noted that this space is

currently approved as a ‘No Stopping’ area but this restriction is no longer required

as it extended over a now redundant driveway.

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill questioned why the location of

the proposed EV charger was labelled as 99 Ramsay Street, Haberfield when the

actual charging unit will be installed on the corner of Kingston Street, Haberfield.

Council Officers noted that the EV suppliers provide the coordinates and name the

location and often name it after the closest property rather than the street of the

charger.

Council Officers tabled comments from a resident opposing the installation of EV

chargers on Merchant Street, Stanmore, noting that there are already existing

parking issues on the street that make parking difficult and that the installation of the

proposed EV chargers on Merchant Street will only worsen the situation.

The Chairperson noted that the report noted that there were 2 votes received, 1 for

and 1 against the recommendation and questioned how Council decided to support

the EV charger installation. Council Officers noted that there was a total of 7

submissions received for this proposal, with 5 submissions from nearby residents in

support of the proposal and that the 2 votes noted were from residents on Merchant

Street.

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill suggested that the proposed

installation on the EV charger at 99 Ramsay Street be relocated further up Ramsay

Street, outside the BP petrol station.

No further advice provided by LTF members.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the EV charging sites identified in Table 2. be supported and

signposted as a dedicated EV kerbside charging space as per the signage and

line marking plans provided in Attachment 1.

2. That Council investigate the relocation of the proposed EV charging

station at 99 Ramsay Street further south of Ramsay Street.

General Business Items:

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Item 17: Council’s new business papers system- The Representative for the

Inner West Bicycle Coalition noted that Council’s new business paper system does

not provide item numbers or page numbers against attachments in the agenda,

which makes it difficult to look through the agenda to find the page they are looking

for, especially when there are large attachments like what was in this month’s

agenda. Council Officer’s advised they will pass on the feedback to the relevant

team to review.

Item 18: Bill Holliday retirement from the Forum- The Chairperson advised Bill

Holliday, Representative for the Member for Balmain, has retired from the

Committee after 10 years of service and requested that Council formally write to Bill

to express the Committee’s gratitude and thank him for his efforts over the years.

Meeting closed 1.00pm

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AGENDA

1 Apologies

2 Disclosures of Interest

3 Confirmation of Minutes Page

Minutes of 8 December 2025 Local Transport Forum 23

4 Matters Arising from Council’s Resolution of Minutes

5 Part A – Items Where Council May Exercise Its Delegated Functions

Traffic Matters

ITEM Page

LTF0226(1) Item 1 Inner West LGA - Proposal for GoGet car share parking spaces (All wards, all electorates, all PACs) 45

LTF0226(1) Item 2 InnerWest@40 - Area 4 Leichhardt and Annandale; Area 9 Dulwich Hill North and Lewisham; Area 10 South Ashfield and Summer Hill West - Proposed speed limit reduction from 50km/h to 40km/h (Damun - Stanmore, Djarrawunang - Ashfield and Gulgadya - Leichhardt Wards / Balmain, Summer Hill, Newtown and Strathfield Electorates / Burwood, Leichhardt and Inner West PAC) 73

LTF0226(1) Item 3 College Street, Balmain - Proposed Bicycles Excepted Signage(Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) 107

LTF0226(1) Item 4 Thornley Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Kerb Extension (Leichhardt-Gulgadya Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC) 110

LTF0226(1) Item 5 Kingston Street, Haberfield - Proposed Traffic Calming Works (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC) 113

LTF0226(1) Item 6 Wells Street, Newtown - Proposed Raised Continuous Footpath Treatment (Damun - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC) 116

LTF0226(1) Item 7 Terminus Street, Petersham - Proposed Raised Pedestrian Crossing - Design Plan No.10368 - (Danum-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC) 126

LTF0226(1) Item 8 Dickson Street at King Street, Newtown – Redesign of existing refuge island - Design Plan 10365 (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC) 132

LTF0226(1) Item 9 Hardie Avenue (at Smith Street), Summer Hill-Proposed upgrade of an existing at level road crossing to a new raised pedestrian crossing.
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC). 138

LTF0226(1) Item 10 Robert Street at Queen Street, Ashfield- Proposed short-term road safety improvements.
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC). 143

LTF0226(1) Item 11 Arthur Street, Marrickville - Proposed Raised Continuous Footpath Treatment - Design Plan No.10361 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) 148

LTF0226(1) Item 12 Fishers Reserve, Petersham - Proposed Raised Continuous Footpath Treatment (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) 156

LTF0226(1) Item 13 Bunnings Tempe Local Area Traffic Management - Design Plan No. HD202 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC) 162

LTF0226(1) Item 14 Wardell Road, Marrickville - Proposed Raised Pedestrian Crossing (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) 190

Parking Matters

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LTF0226(1) Item 15 Tempe Station Parking Study 194

LTF0226(1) Item 16 Mackey Park Resident Parking Scheme (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) 205

LTF0226(1) Item 17 Unnamed Laneway, Marrickville rear of Church Street and Warren Road - Adjustment to No Parking Restriction (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC) 215

Late Items

Nil at time of printing.

6 Part B - Items for Information Only

Nil at the time of printing.

7 Part C - Items for General Advice

Nil at the time of printing.

8 General Business

9 Close of Meeting