Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 16 May 2022

 

 

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held on 16 May 2022 at Ashfield Service Centre

 

Meeting commenced at 11.00AM

 

 

 

 

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

 

Mayor Darcy Byrne

Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward (Chair)

Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Graeme McKay

Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill

Sgt Charles Buttrose

NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command

Solon Ghosh

Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

Anwar Subel

Transport for NSW

Taskira Islam

Transport for NSW

 

 

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

Colin Jones

Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)

Cr Justine Langford

Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager

George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)

Sunny Jo

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)

Christina Ip

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

 

 

VISITORS

 

 

 

Nil.

 

 

 

APOLOGIES:    

 

 

 

Sgt Anthony Kenny

NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

Colin Hesse

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

Maryanne Duggan

Representative for Jason Yat-Sen Li, Member for Strathfield

 

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

 

Nil.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 19 April 2022 were confirmed.

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

 

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting on 19 April 2022 were adopted at Council’s meeting on 10 May 2022.

 

 

LTC0522(1) Item 1    Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows   Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue And (Lower) Railway   Parade, Sydenham - Temporary Parking Changes During Major Rail Shutdown of T3 Line for Sydney Metro Upgrade Works - Bus         Replacements 2 Week Period 2 – 15 July 2022 (Midjuburi -         Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has been notified by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that Sydney Metro works will involve a major rail shutdown of the Sydenham to Bankstown rail line (T3) for a 2 week period between Saturday 2 July and Friday 15 July 2022During 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: Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue and (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham. It is recommended that no objections be raised, and Council approves the temporary short-term parking changes at the identified locations during the rail shutdowns. 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT this report be received and noted and the following temporary short-term parking changes from Saturday 2 July to Friday 15 July 2022 (inclusive) be approved and implemented by TfNSW:

 

Dulwich Hill Station Precinct - Dudley Street (5 parking spaces)

1.    The short-term conversion of 7m (1 parking space) ‘Loading Zone 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri & 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat​’ on the northern side of Dudley Street (between Wardell Road and School Parade) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length; 

2.    The short-term conversion of 18m (3 parking spaces) ‘P30 min 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri & 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat​’ on the northern side of Dudley Street (between Wardell Road and School Parade) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length; 

3.    The short-term conversion of 7m (1 parking space) ‘Unrestricted Parking’ on the southern side of Dudley Street (between School Parade and Wardell Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

 

Marrickville Station Precinct - Illawarra Road (1 parking space)

4.    The short-term conversion of 7m (1 parking space) ‘1P 8:30 am – 6 pm​’ on the western side of Illawarra Road (between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional space for adequate bus draw-in/draw-out length;

 

Sydenham Station Precinct - Burrows Avenue (23 parking spaces)

 

5.    The short-term conversion of 50m (14 parking spaces) rear to kerb ‘unrestricted parking’ on the northern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional bus bays for adequate bus draw-in/draw-out length; 

 

6.    The short-term conversion of 58m (9 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional bus bays for bus layover purposes; 

 


Sydenham Station Precinct – Railway Road (3 parking spaces)

7.    The short-term conversion of 18m (3 parking spaces) ‘2P 8:30 am – 10 pm Mon - Fri’ on the eastern side kerb of Railway Road (between Burrows Avenue and Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional bus bays for bus layover purposes;

Sydenham Station Precinct - Gleeson Avenue (2 parking spaces)

 

8.    The short-term conversion of 12m (2 parking spaces) ‘1P 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Mon - Fri​ and No Parking 6 am-9 am & 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm’ on the eastern kerb of Gleeson Avenue (between Burrows Avenue and Unwins Bridge Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide a bus stop extension with adequate draw-in/draw-out length;

Sydenham Station Precinct - Item xxLower Railway Parade (57 parking spaces)

9.    The short-term conversion of 122m (46 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern side kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional layover and standby bus bays; 

 

10.  The short-term conversion of 32m (11 parking spaces) 45 degree angled parking ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon - Fri​’ on the southwest kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional layover bus bays with adequate draw-in length; and

 

11.  The applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT this report be received and noted and the following temporary short-term parking changes from Saturday 2 July to Friday 15 July 2022 (inclusive) be approved and implemented by TfNSW:

 

Dulwich Hill Station Precinct - Dudley Street (5 parking spaces)

1.    The short-term conversion of 7m (1 parking space) ‘Loading Zone 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri & 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat​’ on the northern side of Dudley Street (between Wardell Road and School Parade) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length; 

2.    The short-term conversion of 18m (3 parking spaces) ‘P30 min 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri & 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Sat​’ on the northern side of Dudley Street (between Wardell Road and School Parade) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length; 

3.    The short-term conversion of 7m (1 parking space) ‘Unrestricted Parking’ on the southern side of Dudley Street (between School Parade and Wardell Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide an additional bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

 

Marrickville Station Precinct - Illawarra Road (1 parking space)

4.    The short-term conversion of 7m (1 parking space) ‘1P 8:30 am – 6 pm​’ on the western side of Illawarra Road (between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional space for adequate bus draw-in/draw-out length;

 

Sydenham Station Precinct - Burrows Avenue (23 parking spaces)

 

5.    The short-term conversion of 50m (14 parking spaces) rear to kerb ‘unrestricted parking’ on the northern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional bus bays for adequate bus draw-in/draw-out length; 

 

6.    The short-term conversion of 58m (9 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional bus bays for bus layover purposes; 

 


Sydenham Station Precinct – Railway Road (3 parking spaces)

7.    The short-term conversion of 18m (3 parking spaces) ‘2P 8:30 am – 10 pm Mon - Fri’ on the eastern side kerb of Railway Road (between Burrows Avenue and Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional bus bays for bus layover purposes;

Sydenham Station Precinct - Gleeson Avenue (2 parking spaces)

 

8.    The short-term conversion of 12m (2 parking spaces) ‘1P 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Mon - Fri​ and No Parking 6 am-9 am & 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm’ on the eastern kerb of Gleeson Avenue (between Burrows Avenue and Unwins Bridge Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide a bus stop extension with adequate draw-in/draw-out length;

Sydenham Station Precinct - Item xxLower Railway Parade (57 parking spaces)

9.    The short-term conversion of 122m (46 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern side kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional layover and standby bus bays; 

 

10.  The short-term conversion of 32m (11 parking spaces) 45 degree angled parking ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon - Fri​’ on the southwest kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED in order to provide additional layover bus bays with adequate draw-in length; and

 

11.  The applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0522(1) Item 2    Victoria Road, Marrickville at the Rail overbridge between      Charlotte Avenue and Meeks Street – temporary full road closure    ENRC/2022/0014 - 8 day period from 2 July to 10 July 2022 -        Southwest Metro Upgrade Project - Sydney Metro City &         Southwest (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

An application (ENRC/2022/0014) has been received from Sydney Metro City & Southwest for the temporary full road closure of Victoria Road, Marrickville at the Rail overbridge between Charlotte Avenue and Meeks Street, for an 8 day period scheduled for Saturday 2 July to Sunday 10 July 2022 in order to facilitate the Shutdown Rail Possession activities at the Victoria Road Bridge location. The road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles. It is recommended that the proposed temporary full road closures be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.  

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Victoria Road, Marrickville at the Rail overbridge between Charlotte Avenue and Meeks Street, for an 8 day period scheduled for Saturday 2 July to Sunday 10 July 2022 be approved, in order to facilitate the Shutdown Rail Possession activities for Sydney Metro Upgrade works at the Victoria Road Bridge location subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

DISCUSSION

 

Council Officers advised that there was an error in the Traffic Control Plan which showed the diversion through Warren Road in both directions. It was noted that Warren Road has recently become one-way westbound. As such, Council Officers will advise the applicant to modify the diversion so that it uses Renwick Street for eastbound traffic instead.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation and the modified diversion.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Victoria Road, Marrickville at the Rail overbridge between Charlotte Avenue and Meeks Street, for an 8 day period scheduled for Saturday 2 July to Sunday 10 July 2022 be approved, in order to facilitate the Shutdown Rail Possession activities for Sydney Metro Upgrade works at the Victoria Road Bridge location subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

4.  The applicant be requested to provide an updated Traffic Control Plan to Council showing the diversion being modified to use Renwick Street (westbound direction) instead of Warren Road. 

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0522(1) Item 3    Albion Lane, St Peters – Proposed One-Way northbound        restriction in Albion Lane, St Peters (between Grove Street and        Mary Street) and reversal of the current northbound one-way in      Rolf Lane, St Peters to southbound (between Mary Street and           Grove Street) (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill        Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

This report deals with the results of a survey of residents regarding a proposal to introduce a "one-way" restriction in a northerly direction in Albion Lane, between Mary Street and Grove Street, St Peters and concurrently, reversing the current one-way northbound restriction in Rolf Lane, St Peters to southbound. It is recommended that due to the level of opposition to the proposal and the potential impact to the residents in the surrounding area, no changes be made to the existing traffic flows at this time.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   The findings of the resident consultation be received and noted;

 

2.   Given the low current traffic volumes and the low number of reported crashes in the laneways, in addition to the feedback from residents not indicating an overwhelming support for the proposed ‘One-way’ northbound traffic flow in Albion Lane (from Grove Street to Mary Street) and the reversal of the current one-way northbound to southbound in Rolf Lane (from Mary Street to Grove Street), St Peters the proposal NOT be approved at this time; and

 

3.   The traffic conditions in the subject laneways be revisited and any nominated one-way proposals in the locality be reconsidered as part of wider area review of the Local Area Traffic Management Scheme of the Sydenham area (Area11), as the installation of one-way restrictions generally has major implications on vehicular access for residents and traffic volumes on adjacent streets and intersections.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.   The findings of the resident consultation be received and noted;

 

2.   Given the low current traffic volumes and the low number of reported crashes in the laneways, in addition to the feedback from residents not indicating an overwhelming support for the proposed ‘One-way’ northbound traffic flow in Albion Lane (from Grove Street to Mary Street) and the reversal of the current one-way northbound to southbound in Rolf Lane (from Mary Street to Grove Street), St Peters the proposal NOT be approved at this time; and

 

3.   The traffic conditions in the subject laneways be revisited and any nominated one-way proposals in the locality be reconsidered as part of wider area review of the Local Area Traffic Management Scheme of the Sydenham area (Area11), as the installation of one-way restrictions generally has major implications on vehicular access for residents and traffic volumes on adjacent streets and intersections.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0522(1) Item 4  Trafalgar Street and Collins Street, Annandale - Proposed Raised     Pedestrian Crossings (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain         Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

The Traffic Committee at its meeting held in March 2022 considered a proposal put forward by Council to upgrade the two (2) existing at-grade pedestrian crossings to new raised pedestrian crossings on Trafalgar Street and Collins Street, Annandale. The works were proposed to improve pedestrian and motorist safety and address concerns about pedestrian and driver behaviour in the area.

The Traffic Committee raised pedestrian safety concerns about the proposed location of the raised pedestrian crossing on Trafalgar Street and resolved that Council consider these issues and the matter be reported back to the Committee.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the attached revised detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10194) for the proposed installation of the two (2) new raised pedestrian crossings on Trafalgar Street and Collins Street, Annandale be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The IWBC representative raised concerns with the existing bicycle logo markings in Collins Street that are in the door zone and requested the markings be moved to the traffic lane. The representative for the Member for Balmain suggested also extending the existing green bike lane in Collins Street into the traffic lane to move cyclists away from parked vehicles. Council Officers will consider these issues separately from the current proposal.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the attached revised detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10194) for the proposed installation of the two (2) new raised pedestrian crossings on Trafalgar Street and Collins Street, Annandale be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

General Business

 

LTC0522(1) Item 5       Request to modify island at the intersection of Collins Street and           Johnston Street, Annandale

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that cyclists have been asking for a modification of the island at the intersection of Collins Street and Johnston Street to allow them to travel the length of Collins Street and not be forced onto Johnston Street. It was noted that TfNSW previously raised issues with this proposal. Council Officers will investigate and report back to the Committee.

 

 

LTC0522(1) Item 6       Construction of raised pedestrian crossing on Bland Street,          Haberfield

 

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill commented that construction of the raised crossing on Bland Street commenced this week. The concrete pour is scheduled for 21 May 2022 and the representative was concerned with its impacts on traffic as that date is polling day for the federal election. Council Officers will raise this issue with the project officer.

 

LTC0522(1) Item 7       Bunnings LATM feasibility study

 

Mayor Bryne requested an update on the Bunnings LATM feasibility study. Council Officers advised that they are currently preparing the brief that will be provided to the consultant undertaking the feasibility study. Council Officers are waiting on advice from TfNSW on the issues that are to be addressed in the feasibility study. Due to the level of community concern over the project, Mayor Darcey requested that the feasibility study be brought to the Committee for information.

 

 

LTC0522(1) Item 8    Update on improvements to the Frederick Street, Ashfield      crossing

 

The TfNSW representative provided an update on the crossing on Frederick Street at John Street. The crossing was re-marked on 6 May 2022. The signage upgrade, which includes two more advanced warning signage on both directions and upgrading the size of the pedestrian crossing signage, should be completed this weekend. Speed reviews should be completed this month and any speed changes should be implemented by the end of the financial year. The tender for the safety review of Frederick Street and Henry Street crossings is expected to be awarded this week. The review will take 6-8 weeks to complete. 

 

Mayor Byrne commented that Frederick Street was identified in Council’s WestConnex Local Area Improvement Strategy as a road that needed traffic amelioration to address rat running caused by WestConnex Stage 1. The strategy was submitted to the Transport Minister five years ago and Council never received a response. In light of the fatality on Frederick Street, Mayor Byrne requested that the Transport Minister reconsider funding traffic amelioration works in that street. Council Officers will formally request a response from the Transport Minister.

 

 

LTC0522(1) Item 9       Update on Waratah Street and City West Link, Haberfield

 

The IWBC representative asked if there were any updates on the pedestrian crossing on City West Link at Waratah Street. The TfNSW representative advised that the issue is still being investigated and footage from the Transport Management Centre is being obtained to better understand why incidents are occurring at the crossing.

 

 

LTC0522(1) Item 10 Improving pedestrian safety at intersection of Norton Street and      Holden Street, Ashfield

 

The TfNSW representative advised that pedestrian protection proposed for all directions of the Holden Street and Norton Street intersection will be installed by the end of June 2022.

 

LTC0522(1) Item 11     Request for cyclists excepted on left turn lane on Ramsay   Street, Haberfield

 

The TfNSW representative advised that they are waiting on the TfNSW Network Operations team to determine if it is feasible for cyclists to be excepted on the left turn only lane and the bus lane on Ramsay Street at Wattle Street.

 

 

LTC0522(1) Item 12   Vehicle sensor on Mary Street, Lilyfield

 

In reference to a query raised by the representative for the Member for Balmain at the last meeting, the TfNSW representative advised that there is a vehicle sensor on Mary Street to turn right into Lilyfield Road and to lodge a maintenance request with TfNSW if the sensor is not working.

 

 

Meeting closed at 11.30am.