Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 4 May 2020

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held electronically and via Skype on 4 May 2020

Skype meeting commenced at 10.00am

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


Clr Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Maryanne Duggan	Representative for Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield
Sgt John Micallef	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command
SC Anthony Kenny	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Tanmila Samin Islam	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Adrian Prichard	Transit Systems
Clr Maghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward
Cathy Edwards-Davis	IWC’s Director Infrastructure
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Traffic and Parking Planner
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Robert Lewis	Item 3 and Item 5 – AMP Capital
Aaron Todd	Item 3 and Item 5 – Adco Constructions
Jeff Kingston	Item 3 and Item 5 – Adco Constructions
Michael Lee	Item 3 and Item 5 – MLA
Adrian Lu	Item 3 and Item 5 – Cardno
Joshua Lim	Item 3 and Item 5 – Cardno

APOLOGIES:

Nil.

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in April 2020 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in March and April 2020 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 28 April 2020.

EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:

The representative for NSW Police – Inner West supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.

The representative for NSW Police – Burwood confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting in April 2020 and provided no further comments as the items did not relate to the Burwood Police Area Command.

The Transit Systems representative supported all the Officer’s recommendations.

LTC0520 Item 1 Warren Road, Marrickville - Implementation of one-way traffic (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Transport for NSW has given in principle support for the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the one-way westbound traffic in Warren Road between Carrington and Illawarra Roads. Additional changes at the traffic signals are required at the Warren Road and Illawarra Road intersection in addition to changes to signage and linemarking and it is recommended that this work be listed in Council’s future Capital Works Program.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. It be noted that Transport for NSW has given in principle support for the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) of the one-way westbound traffic changes in Warren Road between Carrington Road and Illawarra Road, Marrickville;

2. Traffic signal works at the intersection of Warren Road and Illawarra Road and one-way westbound conversion of Warren Road, be listed in Council’s future Capital Works Program with an estimated project cost of $120,000;

3. The one-way westbound traffic restrictions including associated signposting and linemarking (Attachment 2 & 3) in Warren Road between Carrington Road and Illawarra Road, Marrickville be approved and installed in conjunction with the planned traffic signal works at the intersection of Warren Road and Illawarra Road;

4. It be noted that Renwick Street has been included in Council’s Slow Down in My Street and Speed Radar programs, including the installation of edge lines in Renwick Street; and

5. The 3t Truck Load Limit be removed in Renwick Street as part of the One-way implementation in Warren Road.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative requested that part 3 of the recommendation include “subject to TfNSW approval of the TMP and TCS design”. This is to allow Council officers to finalise the Traffic Signal design to meet TfNSW requirements and incorporate it into the TMP for final approval. The Committee agreed with this amendment to the recommendation.

The TfNSW representative also recommended that the treatments proposed on Renwick Street be highlighted as part of the TMP.

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition requested that the recommendation include provision for two-way cycle traffic through the proposed one-way section. The Committee members agreed to include relevant ‘Bicycles Excepted’ signs along the one-way section of Warren Road.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

3. The one-way westbound traffic restrictions (bicycles excepted) including associated signposting and linemarking (Attachment 2 & 3) in Warren Road between Carrington Road and Illawarra Road, Marrickville be approved and installed in conjunction with the planned traffic signal works at the intersection of Warren Road and Illawarra Road, subject to TfNSW approval of the TMP and TCS design;

4. The ‘one-way’ and ‘No Entry’ signs be signposted with ‘bicycles excepted’ restrictions; and

5. It be noted that Renwick Street has been included in Council’s Slow Down in My Street and Speed Radar programs, including the installation of edge lines in Renwick Street; and

6. The 3t Truck Load Limit be removed in Renwick Street as part of the One-way implementation in Warren Road.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0520 Item 2 Horton Street, Marrickville between Amy Street and Illawarra Road - Temporary Full Road Closure for Street Party - Saturday 31 October 2020 between 2.00 and 7.00pm (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from a resident for the temporary full road closure of Horton Street, Marrickville between Amy Street and Illawarra Road for a period of five hours on Saturday, 31 October 2020 in order to hold a street party. It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

1. THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Horton Street, Marrickville between Amy Street and Illawarra Road for a period of five hours on Saturday, 31 October 2020 between 2.00 and 7.00pm be APPROVED, in order to hold a street party, subject to the Conditions of Approval as set out in the Street Party Application Form and the following conditions:

2. Latest government and health advice on convid-19 is followed at the time of the event including gatherings and/or social distancing restrictions;

3. 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;

4. The applicant is to set out the road closure as per the attached typical Traffic Control Plan (TCP) and a 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; 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

2. Latest government and health advice on covid-19 is followed at the time of the event including gatherings and/or social distancing restrictions;

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0520 Item 3 Smidmore Street, Marrickville – Marrickville Metro Expansion Works - Proposed Shared Zone and One-way traffic restrictions
-– (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

MLA Transport Planning (MLATP) has submitted plans as part of the Marrickville Metro Expansion works for the proposed ‘10km/h Shared Zone’; one-way traffic arrangements; and parking changes in Smidmore Street, Marrickville.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT

1. The proposed changes to traffic and parking conditions in Smidmore Street, Marrickville (between Murray Street and the site access) as per plans submitted by MLATP (80216045-CV-1BPD-02-061-062-02-061 – Revision 6) be approved including:

a. ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ incorporating a westbound one-way section in Smidmore Street, Marrickville (between Murray Street and the site access), subject to separate approval of the ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ and TMP from Transport for NSW (including notification requirements);

b. Roundabout located midblock in Smidmore Street, Marrickville between: the site access; one-way section of Smidmore Street; and the two-way section of Smidmore Street;

c. associated changes to signage and line marking in Smidmore Street be approved including ‘Bus Zones, ‘No Stopping’ zones, ‘No Parking’ zones, ‘Taxi Zones’ and ‘2P’ parking restrictions.

2. The proposed Taxi Zone in Smidmore Street as shown on the submitted plans (80216045-CV-1BPD-02-061-062-02-061 – Revision 6) be extended by 6m (one space) into the adjacent proposed ‘2P’ zone on the southern side of Smidmore Street.

DISCUSSION

Clr Macri requested an outline of the consultation completed to date on these proposed changes. The proponent advised that extensive consultation had been completed to date as this proposal was part of the Development Application approval this included a public advertising period of 4 weeks and stakeholder engagement with community liaison groups, local transport groups and the Department of Planning. Further notification is also being undertaken as part of the Traffic Management Plan for adoption by TfNSW.

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative and the representative for the Member for Balmain requested that the recommendation include provision for two-way cycle traffic through the proposed one-way section at Smidmore Street.

The consultants confirmed that the carriageway in the proposed Shared Zone in Smidmore Street is 5m wide which can accommodate a vehicle passing through whilst allowing cyclists to pass through in both directions. The Committee members agreed to have a ‘No Entry, Bicycles Excepted’ sign at the western end of Smidmore Street to allow for two-way bicycle traffic.

Clr da Cruz asked whether there are appropriate traffic calming measures along the Shared Zone to prevent motorists from hitting pedestrians on the footpath. Clr da Cruz also asked whether closing off Smidmore Street to motor vehicles was considered before proposing the ‘One Way’ restrictions and 10km/h Shared Zone.

Council Officers advised that consideration was given to closing Smidmore Street but in order to provide a balance between maintaining some access and reducing through-traffic in Smidmore Street, a one-way ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ proposal was selected as the most appropriate treatment. This treatment also allows for a community bus drop off zone directly in front of the centre. Council Officers further advised that the shared zone has been designed in accordance with current TfNSW guidance and will include a 10km/h speed limit; raised pavement to be level with footpath level; and surface treatments to indicate a change in road environment. Bollards are also provided to separate the ‘Shared Zone’ carriageway from the general footpath. A road safety audit has also been completed and is attached to the Traffic Committee report.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT

b. Roundabout located midblock in Smidmore Street, Marrickville between: the site access; one-way section of Smidmore Street; and the two-way section of Smidmore Street;

3. A ‘No Entry, Bicycles Excepted’ sign at the western end of Smidmore Street to allow for two-way bicycle traffic be approved as an addition to the submitted plan by MLATP (80216045-CV-1BPD-02-061-062-02-061 – Revision 6)

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0520 Item 4 Francis Street, Enmore - Implementation of One-way traffic (Stanmore-Damun Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

As per the approved Marrickville East Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Plan, it is proposed that the traffic arrangement in Francis Street, Enmore be modified to one-way traffic between Lynch Avenue and Enmore Road to improve traffic flow and safety.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The northbound one-way traffic in Francis Street, Enmore from Lynch Avenue to Enmore Road be approved as per the attached signage plan, subject to Transport for NSW approval of the Traffic Management Plan; and

2. Council notify residents of Francis Street and nearby streets of the changes and also through Variable Message Signs (VMS) prior to changes being implemented.

DISCUSSION

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The northbound one-way traffic (bicycles excepted) in Francis Street, Enmore from Lynch Avenue to Enmore Road be approved as per the attached signage plan, subject to Transport for NSW approval of the Traffic Management Plan;

2. The ‘one-way’ and ‘No Entry’ signs be signposted with ‘bicycles excepted’ restrictions; and

3. Council notify residents of Francis Street and nearby streets of the changes and also through Variable Message Signs (VMS) prior to changes being implemented.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0520 Item 5 Edinburgh Road, Marrickville – Marrickville Metro Expansion Works - Traffic Changes (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

MLA Transport Planning (MLATP) has submitted plans as part of the Marrickville Metro Expansion works for Edinburgh Road-Sydney Steel Road roundabout; Edinburgh Road and Railway Terrace roundabout re-design; Parking restriction changes on Edinburgh Road and Murray Street; permanent bus stops on Edinburgh Road; and Edinburgh Road right turn access into new (Stage 1B) building.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed changes to traffic and parking conditions in Edinburgh Road and Murray Street, Marrickville as per plans submitted by MLATP (CV-1BPD-02-061 and CV-1BPD-02-062) be approved including; Edinburgh Road-Sydney Steel Road roundabout design; Edinburgh Road-Railway terrace roundabout re-design; implementation of 'No Stopping' restrictions on eastern side of Murray Street (between Edinburgh Road and Smidmore Street); 'No Stopping' restriction north side of Edinburgh Road between the proposed new bus zone and Smidmore Street ; ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the south side of Edinburgh Road between Smidmore Street and Sydney Steel Street; and linemarking and other supporting regulatory signage subject to the following condition:

a) The proposed 60.2m 'Bus Zone' (plan CV-1BPD-02-062) on north side of Edinburgh Road (between Sydney Steel Street and Murray Street) be reduced to 56m;

b) The ‘No Stopping’ restriction for the departure side of proposed refuge/splitter island on Edinburgh Road (located east of Sydney Steel Street) be increased from 6.4m to 10.4m to comply with pedestrian refuge standards; and

c) The existing bus stop, shelter and supporting infrastructure on the southern side of Edinburgh Road (immediately east of Sydney Steel Road) be relocated at the applicants cost and to Council satisfaction.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

a) The proposed 60.2m 'Bus Zone' (plan CV-1BPD-02-062) on north side of Edinburgh Road (between Sydney Steel Street and Murray Street) be reduced to 56m;

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0420 Item 6 Request to restore bus stop in Circular Quay for Inner West bus routes

Clr Macri tabled a petition for the restoration of inner-west bus services to their full length from Kingsgrove to Circular Quay. The bus services were terminated early at Martin Place during construction of the CBD Light Rail and has not been restored since its completion. The matter was referred to TfNSW and Transit Systems for consideration.

LTC0420 Item 7 Request to install right turn arrow at Croydon Road intersection

The Office of Jodi McKay MP received representation from a constituent requesting that TfNSW and Council reconsider installing a right turn arrow from Croydon Road onto Parramatta Road, since WestConnex has eased congestion in Parramatta Road in the Croydon area. Council Officers advised that TfNSW under their Bus Priority Infrastructure Program is currently consulting and reviewing this intersection in addition to Bus Stops in Croydon Road. A report regarding the signposting changes on Croydon Road will be brought back through the Traffic Committee.

LTC0420 Item 8 Stormwater drain maintenance on Railway Terrace, Lewisham

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative asked for a progress update for the maintenance of the depressed stormwater drain on Railway Terrace near Old Canterbury Road, Lewisham. It was noted that the works has been added to the TfNSW works program. TfNSW will follow up and provide a response.

LTC0420 Item 9 Request to reduce Bus Stop on Marrickville Road, Marrickville

A number of businesses have requested for the Bus Zone on Marrickville Road, between Frampton Avenue and Victoria Road, be reduced to allow additional parking for customers. Council Officers will investigate reducing the length of the Bus Stop and reinstating the parking space that previously existed in that section of Marrickville Road.

LTC0420 Item 10 Update on angle parking proposal in Hubert Street, Lilyfield

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked for an update to the proposal for angle parking in Hubert Street, Lilyfield. Council Officers advised that consultation for angle parking was undertaken last year; however, the proposal did not receive sufficient support from residents to proceed. Council’s consultants have been asked to investigate angle parking as part of a wider parking study in the area.

LTC0520 Item 11 Illuminated sign outside Haberfield Rowers Club

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that the illuminated sign outside Haberfield Rowers Club is a source of glare when travelling east along City West Link and makes it difficult for motorists to see the road ahead. TfNSW was asked to investigate whether this roadside sign complies with relevant Australian Standards and whether it was approved. Clr Macri stated that this issue can be raised with Compliance to check if the sign was approved.

LTC0520 Item 12 Local road network improvements in Haberfield, Ashfield and Leichhardt

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative asked Council to notify the community of the TfNSW proposal to improve the local road network in Haberfield, Ashfield and Leichhardt to encourage submissions. Clr da Cruz advised that the project is linked on Council’s Have Your Say website and notifications have been sent to households by TfNSW.

LTC0520 Item 13 Request to extend automatic pedestrian signal crossings to key intersections in the Inner West

The representative for the Member for Newtown requested that automated pedestrian signal call buttons, that are currently operating in the vicinity of health precincts, be rolled out to intersections around transport hubs and shopping precincts to further minimise the spread of COVID-19. Council will make representations to TfNSW on this matter.

Skype meeting closed at 11.14am.