Agenda of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

19 April 2021

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held electronically in March 2021

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
SC Tony Kenny	NSW Police - Inner West Police Area Command
Sgt Charles Buttrose	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Tanmila Samin Islam	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Adrian Prichard	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services
Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward (Alternative Chair)
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning 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:

Nil.

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in February 2021 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in February 2021 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 9 March 2021 with the following amendments:

- LTC0221 Item 7 Minor Traffic Facilities - That the Disabled Parking zone and mobility parking space be reinstated in front of 11 Bruce Street on the eastern side of Bruce Street Stanmore; and

- LTC 0221 Item 14 ‘No Left Turn’ into Victoria Road from Moodie Street, Rozelle - That Council determines to temporarily continue the "No Left Turn" restriction into Victoria Road from Moodie Street with a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study to be undertaken within 6 months so that a permanent change, pending the outcome of the LATM, can be considered.

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 – Leichhardt supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.

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

LTC0321 Item 1 Bedwin Road Bridge St Peters - Sydney Metro – Signs and Line Markings Plan for temporary works (Midjuburi - Marrickville and Damun – Stanmore Ward / Summer Hill and Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Sydney Metro have submitted to Council detailed line marking and signage plans for temporary road works on Bedwin Road Bridge for a period of approximately 16 weeks beginning mid-March 2021. The works will be staged in two phases to accommodate separately works on either side of the bridge allowing contraflow traffic arrangements to be in place. The proposed works involve the installation of new regulatory signage. Sydney Metro will install the signage and line marking and reinstate original signage and line markings after works are completed. It is recommended that the submitted plans be supported as shown in the submitted ‘Sydney Metro City & Southwest Sydenham Station Bedwin Road Bridge Works Contraflow Traffic Management Plan’.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary contraflow arrangement proposed to accommodate Sydney Metro works on Bedwin Road Bridge, St Peters and associated temporary line marking and signage (as per shown in the submitted ‘Sydney Metro City & Southwest Sydenham Station Bedwin Road Bridge Works Contraflow Traffic Management Plan’) be approved subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the line marking and signage associated with the Bedwin Road Bridge works is to be borne by the applicant: and

2. Council’s existing line marking and signage be reinstated in Bedwin Road, St Peters at the end of the works to the satisfaction of Council’s Co-ordinator of Traffic and Parking Services, Traffic South.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the IWBC requested a marked bike lane through the works zone and an area for cyclists to wait, separate from the traffic lane. The representative commented that without special provisions in place, cyclists are usually pushed to the side when they join the traffic lane.

Council Officers provided advice from the Sydenham Metro Interface Manager stating there is limited space on Bedwin Road to provide the requested cyclist provisions, with the lane widths being at the minimum allowed for works to continue. Sydenham Metro would be able to ensure that there is sufficient space on the eastbound approach as the road travel lanes are single lanes on approach. However, there is no such area on the westbound approach. Sydenham Metro will review the proposal and advise if any provisions can be made.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the temporary contraflow arrangement proposed to accommodate Sydney Metro works on Bedwin Road Bridge, St Peters and associated temporary line marking and signage (as per shown in the submitted ‘Sydney Metro City & Southwest Sydenham Station Bedwin Road Bridge Works Contraflow Traffic Management Plan’) be approved subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the line marking and signage associated with the Bedwin Road Bridge works is to be borne by the applicant: and

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 2 Smidmore Street and Murray Street, Marrickville – short term temporary changes to Smidmore Street signage, kerbside parking restrictions, bus routes and new temporary bus stop near Edinburgh Road as part of Marrickville Metro Expansion Works (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has been notified by MLA Transport Planning, on behalf of Adco Constructions, about proposed short term temporary changes to Smidmore Street signage, kerbside parking restrictions, bus routes and a new temporary bus stop near Edinburgh Road, Marrickville as part of the Marrickville Metro Expansion works. It is recommended that the proposed changes be approved and that all works and costs associated with the signage changes and temporary relocated 'Bus Zone' and reinstatement of Council’s original parking restrictions is to be borne by the Applicant.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed short-term temporary changes to traffic and parking conditions in Smidmore Street and Murray Street, Marrickville as per plans submitted by MLA Transport Planning (TMP 20008r05C-210301, CV-1BPD-02-061) be approved subject to the following conditions:

a) All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the temporary changes and bus relocations is to be borne by the applicant;

b) The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council’s Traffic Engineers satisfaction;

c) Notification of surrounding properties be undertaken at least 7 Days prior to installation of the temporary changes and relocated 'Bus Zone'; and

d) Subject to written concurrence from TfNSW, Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems / Sydney Buses is provided to Council.

DISCUSSION

It was noted that the TMP provided in the agenda was the incorrect attachment. The correct TMP is in Attachment 1.

The TfNSW representative indicated that a Shared Zone in Smidmore Street cannot operate during the Bus Detour times. Therefore, the following condition was proposed to be added to the recommendation:

e) All Shared Zone signage and associated pavement markings in Smidmore Street be temporarily removed for the duration of the bus detour. All signs must be reinstated as soon as the bus detour is no longer required.

The applicant has indicated that they support this modification. The Committee members also supported the modification to the recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

a) All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the temporary changes and bus relocations is to be borne by the applicant;

b) The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council’s Traffic Engineers satisfaction;

c) Notification of surrounding properties be undertaken at least 7 Days prior to installation of the temporary changes and relocated 'Bus Zone'; and

d) Subject to written concurrence from TfNSW, Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems / Sydney Buses is provided to Council.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 3 Detailed works (Traffic & Parking) in Trafalgar Street, Petersham - RSL Petersham Development - DA201800173 & Implementation of the Regional Bicycle Route 7 (RR7)
(Stanmore Ward-Damun/Newton Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

At the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 15 February 2021, a report was presented detailing proposed on-road tree planter boxes, traffic/parking control measures and kerbextension in Regent Street, as part of Step 1 of the Public Domain Works for the RSL Petersham development under approved DA 201800173. Council approval is now sought on the plans detailing the remaining traffic, parking and footway works required to be carried out under condition of Development Consent for Trafalgar Street and its intersection to Regent Street (Refer to Attachment 2 Plan C46.8 version C). In addition, it should be noted that Council’s Regional Bicycle Route RR7 facility is to be constructed along the section of Trafalgar Street, between Gordon Street and Crystal Street. NSW Government funding has been made available to carry out this work, with the commencement of this work scheduled around mid-2021.

Officer’s Recommendation

1. The report be received and noted;

2. The detailed proposed traffic and parking works in Trafalgar Street and its intersection with Regent Street, Petersham, on attached drawing by Norton-Jago/ACE Pty Ltd- signage and line marking plan revision C Sheet 1 drawing No. C46.8, be APPROVED, subject to the following;

a) Double barrier BB lines be extended in Trafalgar Street right through across the RSL carpark access and Forzzard Lane;

b) An additional ‘No Right Turn’ sign be placed on the eastern footway side of the RSL carpark facing east bound traffic in Trafalgar Street;

c) The ‘No Right Turn’ as shown on the northern kerb side island in Trafalgar Street opposite the RSL carpark and Forzzard Lane, have a supplementary sign underneath reading ‘INTO RSL CAR PARK & FOZZARD LANE’;

d) The ‘No Stopping (arrow right)’ sign on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, to the west of Fozzard Lane be changed to read ‘No Stopping (arrow left)’ and the ‘No Parking’ restrictions be reinstated over the driveways between Fozzard Lane and no. 313-315 Trafalgar Street;

e) No trees be planted along the footway within the Bus Zone due to the likelihood of interference to the operation of the Bus Stop;

f) The builder prepare/provide for the bus pad/footings and other infrastructure works for the relocation of the bus stop and Council approved shelter as shown on the plan to the satisfaction of Council;

g) The builder is to install all signs and line marking as per attached drawing by Norton-Jago/ACE Pty Ltd- signage and line marking plan revision C Sheet 1 drawing No. C46.8, including all modifications (a) to (f) as listed above to the satisfaction of Council;

3. The revised drawing C46.8 with modifications be submitted to TFNSW for its review and approval.

4. The temporary relocation of the Bus Stop on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, to a position further east of Regent Street between No. 273 and No. 265 Trafalgar Street be approved, subject to specific dates being provided to Council’s Traffic & Transport Planning Manager and affected residents being notified at least two weeks prior to the changes.

5. The Traffic Management Plan prepared by Barker Ryan Steward in Attachment 11 for the installation of ‘No Right Turn 3.00pm-7.00pm Mon-Fri.,’ from New Canterbury Road into Regent Street, be submitted to TFNSW for consideration and approval, and that the builder work with the TFNSW to install the required signs.

DISCUSSION

The builder, Deicorp, has provided written comments in response to the Traffic Committee report. These are attached with additional Officer comments (Attachment 2).

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The report be received and noted;

a) Double barrier BB lines be extended in Trafalgar Street right through across the RSL carpark access and Forzzard Lane;

b) An additional ‘No Right Turn’ sign be placed on the eastern footway side of the RSL carpark facing east bound traffic in Trafalgar Street;

e) No trees be planted along the footway within the Bus Zone due to the likelihood of interference to the operation of the Bus Stop;

3. The revised drawing C46.8 with modifications be submitted to TFNSW for its review and approval.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 4 Guihen Street and Booth Street, Annandale - Proposed short term parking (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from local businesses on Booth Street (between Alexandria Drive and Pyrmont Bridge Road), Annandale regarding a lack of short-term parking in the area for customers and visitors.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The existing parking spaces (94.5m) on the northern side of Guihen Street, between Booth Street and Chester Street be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘4P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

2. The existing parking spaces (62.2m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Wigram Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’.

3. The parking spaces (31.8m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

4. A 13m ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed on the western side of Booth Street, south of Guihen Street across the northern most driveway of 1A Booth Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The existing parking spaces (94.5m) on the northern side of Guihen Street, between Booth Street and Chester Street be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘4P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

2. The existing parking spaces (62.2m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Wigram Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’.

3. The parking spaces (31.8m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

4. A 13m ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed on the western side of Booth Street, south of Guihen Street across the northern most driveway of 1A Booth Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 5 Boomerang Street, Haberfield - Proposed Removal of Existing Bus Zone (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to remove a redundant existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (south of Crescent Street) to reinstate unrestricted parking at this location.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing 20m ‘Bus Zone’ zone on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (south of Crescent Street) be removed and the unrestricted on-street parking be reinstated.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing 20m ‘Bus Zone’ zone on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (south of Crescent Street) be removed and the unrestricted on-street parking be reinstated.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 6 332 Norton Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Loading Zone (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to change one space of the existing ‘1/2P 8am-6pm Mon-Sat’ parking restriction to a ‘Loading Zone 6am-4pm Mon-Sat’ in front of No. 332 Norton Street, Leichhardt to facilitate deliveries for local businesses.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a six (6) metre ‘Loading Zone 6:00am – 4:00pm Mon - Sat’ be installed on the western side of Norton Street in front of No.332 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a six (6) metre ‘Loading Zone 6:00am – 4:00pm Mon - Sat’ be installed on the western side of Norton Street in front of No.332 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 7 Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters - Formalising Parking Restrictions around Tempe High School
(Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received representations from Tempe High School requesting the review of parking restrictions along the four streets encompassing the school. These are Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street and Collins Street. As school buses rely upon the surrounding streets to service the school, concerns were raised when cars are parked along certain sections of the bus route, leading to traffic obstruction and possibly damage to parked vehicles. An investigation has revealed that there are either no signposted parking restrictions or that the current parking signage does not effectively deter vehicles parking in inappropriate locations, thus restricting thoroughfare and turning ability for buses travelling along the boundary of Tempe High School.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the following restrictions be approved:

1. A 30 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, extending from the current ‘No Parking’ zone along the western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

2. A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

3. A 50 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, along the southern side of Toyer Street, west of its intersection with Way Street;

4. A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on the southern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

5. A 14 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

6. A 8 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on eastern side of Collins Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

7. A 10 metre ‘No Parking 8am – 9.30am 2pm – 3.30pm’ on eastern side of Collins Street, immediately northwest of existing Bus Zone, north of its intersection with Unwins Bridge Road;

8. A 69 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Collins Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing 50 metre ‘No Parking 7am – 9am Mon – Fri’ & 19 metre ‘No Parking’ restrictions; and

9. A 25 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Foreman Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing ‘No Parking’

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the following restrictions be approved:

1. A 30 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, extending from the current ‘No Parking’ zone along the western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

2. A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

3. A 50 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, along the southern side of Toyer Street, west of its intersection with Way Street;

4. A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on the southern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

5. A 14 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

6. A 8 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on eastern side of Collins Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

7. A 10 metre ‘No Parking 8am – 9.30am 2pm – 3.30pm’ on eastern side of Collins Street, immediately northwest of existing Bus Zone, north of its intersection with Unwins Bridge Road;

9. A 25 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Foreman Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing ‘No Parking’

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 8 Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri - Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This is a recommendation to endorse the final Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study report. Council has recently undertaken Public Exhibition of the draft Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study through YourSay Inner West. The draft strategy proposed several changes, including a Saturday Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) in streets surrounding the Orange Grove Public School during market days, angle parking in Hubert Street and Charles Street, and a need to establish Special Event Parking replacing the existing restrictions in the street surrounding Leichhardt Oval. The general feedback themes include the issue of enforcement in Lilyfield, dissatisfaction with boat trailers, and parking pressure concerns from WestConnex Rozelle Interchange site. Area specific feedback include suggestions for angle parking for the whole length of Rayner Street to increase parking supply.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Council was unable to undertake a parking survey during a large capacity event at Leichhardt Oval. This data was to be used as a basis to review the existing parking control and develop a Special Event Parking scheme. As venue restrictions ease over time, it is expected that a parking survey during a full capacity event will assist in the development of a special event Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Special Event Parking Scheme for the current area LY permit scheme.

The response totalled 35.8% in support, 29.9% non-support, and 34.3% with an unsure/neutral preference. After the Public Exhibition feedback was assessed, a review on the proposed scheme was undertaken with the final recommendations as outlined in Attachment 2. As the changes included both short-term and long-term matters, this would require Council to implement the changes with community engagement over a 5-10 year life cycle of the study. It is recommended that further consideration of street specific Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) other than those proposed in the report not be supported for a period of 24 months until March 2023.

In addition, the parking impact on streets near the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange site has been a source of concern for residents in Lilyfield and Rozelle. Council has worked together on the consultation on including additional streets in the RPS in October 2020. Due to the low overall support from the community, this was not implemented. However, Council is continuing discussions with Transport for NSW to explore parking options to alleviate parking pressures until the completion of the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange in 2023.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The final Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

2. In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the Parking Strategy for the Lilyfield Precinct as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted;

3. An additional parking review be undertaken to establish a Special Events Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Special Event Parking Scheme, updating the existing area LY Resident Parking Scheme;

4. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Lilyfield precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023;

5. Post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required; and

6. Council to work with event organisers to prepare and implement a standardised Traffic Management Plan and Special Event Parking Scheme for large events at Leichhardt Oval; and

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that the sight line of certain streets intersecting Lilyfield Road are inadequate due to the acute angle of the corners and noted that the Leichhardt Bike Plan shows that 2 of the 5 bike accidents in Lilyfield Road occurred opposite intersections with angled streets. The representative requested that the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones on each of the eastern corners of Charles Street, Charles Lane, Hubert Street and Francis Street be extended to at least 15m to improve safety for motorists turning into Lilyfield Road and improve sight lines to motorists and cyclists travelling west along Lilyfield Road.

Council Officers advised that parking precinct studies do not typically consider ‘No Stopping’ zone extensions. Requests for extensions to ‘No Stopping’ zones can be made and considered on a case-by-case basis, however, loss of legal parking is generally not supported by the community. A preliminary review of these intersections also show no accident history (in the current 5-year TfNSW accident history). Council Officers will review the representative’s request separately.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The final Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

2. In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the Parking Strategy for the Lilyfield Precinct as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted;

3. An additional parking review be undertaken to establish a Special Events Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Special Event Parking Scheme, updating the existing area LY Resident Parking Scheme;

4. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Lilyfield precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023;

5. Post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required; and

6. Council to work with event organisers to prepare and implement a standardised Traffic Management Plan and Special Event Parking Scheme for large events at Leichhardt Oval.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 9 Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This is a recommendation to endorse the final Balmain East Precinct Parking Study report. Council has recently undertaken Public Exhibition of the draft Balmain East Precinct Parking Study through YourSay Inner West. The draft report proposed several changes, including an expansion of the Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) as shown in Attachment 2. The response results indicate that the community had mixed opinions on the proposed changes, with a low support for the draft strategy proposed by Council.

After considering the Public Exhibition feedback, a review on the proposed scheme was undertaken with minor adjustments made to the proposed parking strategy. As the changes included both short term and long term strategies, this would require Council to implement the changes over a 5-10 year life cycle of the study. It is recommended that further consideration of street specific RPS other than those proposed in the report not be supported for a period of 24 months until March 2023.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The final Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

2. In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the revised changes to parking strategy as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted, with items 1-3 to be implemented prior to July 2021 and items 4-12 to be implemented with further community engagement;

3. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Balmain East precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023; and

4. That post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required.

DISCUSSION

It was noted that within the report and recommendations table, reference to “2P 8am – 10am permit holders excepted Area BE” should be “2P 8am – 10pm permit holders excepted Area BE”.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The final Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

3. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Balmain East precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023; and

4. That post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 10 15-17 Marion Street, Leichhardt - Temporary Relocation of Existing Bus Zone (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request for the temporary relocation of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the northern side of Marion Street in front of Nos. 15-17 Marion Street Leichhardt to provide a safe area for patrons to access bus services during ongoing construction works at Nos. 15-17 Marion Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

a) the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the northern side of Marion Street, Leichhardt in front of 15-17 Marion Street be temporarily relocated 26m to the east replacing the existing ‘2P ticket 10am-6pm Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat, 4P 6pm-10pm Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm Sun; No Stopping 7am-10am Mon-Fri’ ticket parking restrictions (25m total) for 54 weeks.

b) That parking meter LMP-10216 be temporarily decommissioned during this period

c) ‘4P ticket 8am-10pm’ parking restrictions be provided in place of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ until such time that re-establishment of the ‘Bus Zone’ is required or until a temporary ‘Works Zone’ is established.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

a) the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the northern side of Marion Street, Leichhardt in front of 15-17 Marion Street be temporarily relocated 26m to the east replacing the existing ‘2P ticket 10am-6pm Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat, 4P 6pm-10pm Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm Sun; No Stopping 7am-10am Mon-Fri’ ticket parking restrictions (25m total) for 54 weeks.

b) That parking meter LMP-10216 be temporarily decommissioned during this period

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 11 168 Norton Street (between Carlisle Street and Maccauley Street), Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from Growth Built Pty Ltd for approval of a temporary full road closure of Norton Street (in front of 168 Norton Street), between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 to 5:00am Wednesday 12 May 2021 (with a contingency period of three weeks) for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 to 5:00am Wednesday 12 May 2021 (with a contingency period of three weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 to 5:00am Wednesday 12 May 2021 (with a contingency period of three weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 12 Carlisle Street between Norton Street and Unnamed Laneway, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Event (Gulgadya- Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from the licensee of The Royal Hotel in Leichhardt for approval of a temporary full road closure in Carlisle Street between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Sunday, 25 April 2021 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight. The road closure has been requested to facilitate The Royal Hotel ANZAC Day Event.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Sunday, 25 April 2021 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight be supported, subject to the following conditions:

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

2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Command, 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;

3. That an unencumbered passaged minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt;

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

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative advised that if this is a Class 2 event, TfNSW will need to provide concurrence and requested that the TMP, PL insurance and risk assessment be submitted to TfNSW.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

3. That an unencumbered passaged minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt;

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

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0321 Item 13 ‘No Left Turn’ to Wardell Road from Riverside Crescent, Dulwich Hill

Representations were made to Clr Macri regarding the new ‘No Left Turn’ from Riverside Crescent into Wardell Road. Concerns were raised that the ‘No Left Turn’ is having unintended impact on traffic on Wardell Road and surrounding roads, causing confusion as there are no warning signs of changed traffic conditions and congestion during peak time. Requests were made to review the signage and traffic signal phasing at the intersection. Council Officers will investigate.

LTC0321 Item 14 Request for ‘No Parking’ on Durham Lane, Stanmore

A request was received by the Member for Newtown for ‘No Parking’ on Durham Lane near the property entrance of Unit B02, 109 Salisbury Road, Stanmore. The resident of the property stated that access to the property is difficult due to the narrow footpath and if a vehicle is parked directly outside the property on Durham Lane, access to the property is further impeded, especially for less mobile residents. Council Officers will investigate.

LTC0321 Item 15 Trucks on Liberty Street and Kingston Road, Enmore and Newtown

A resident of Kingston Road contacted the Member for Newtown’s Office indicating that she and many neighbours are concerned about the number and type of large vehicles using Liberty Street and Kingston Road including cement trucks, Newington school buses (large tourist buses), semitrailers (including one with containers on it) and WestConnex ‘truck and dogs’. The resident has also contacted Newtown Police about this issue.

The representative for the Member for Newtown indicated that they have raised the issue of construction trucks on many key roads in the Inner West including King Street, Edgeware Road and Enmore Road in the past, while realising that these roads come under the control of TfNSW. However, given the high pedestrian and cycle usage as well as the size of these streets, the representative suggested that Council look at whether some of these roads need to be assessed for reclassification with TfNSW.

LTC0321 Item 16 Improving pedestrian safety on Canal Road, Lilyfield

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that an increasing number of vehicles use Canal Road, particularly during cricket and football practice. Due to the increased traffic, the representative requested that a marked pedestrian crossing and speed hump be investigated for Canal Road to enable pedestrians to cross the road to reach the path to the Leichhardt North Station and the overbridge on the City-West Link. Council Officers will investigate.

This concluded the business of the meeting.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

ADDITIONAL OFFICER COMMENTS:

Council issued a general notification letter dated 16 February 2021 to affected residents/businesses in vicinity of the development advising of works required to be undertaken in Trafalgar Street, Regent Street, Fisher Street, and New Canterbury Road.

A further notification letter was issued dated 17 February 2021 of an error, and to correctly advise that the Bus Stop on the northern side of Trafalgar Street, be relocated from west to east of Regent Street.

The community was given the opportunity to comment, with comments needing to be received by the 5 March 2021. No responses have been received from the community.

The builder by email dated 10 March 2021 has responded to the notification letter and the report to Council as follows:

‘Deicorp once again wish to make our position very clear that any works related to Council Bicycle path which also incorporates the relocation and installation of 2x bus shelters is in no way related to Deicorps Development Approval.

This matter has discussed with Council on many occasions and seeing that Council have acquired Government funding for the cycle way and related works the responsibility of these works rest with Council not the Developer/Builder.

In relation to this matter and to then place this responsibility of these works back to on the builder as noted in Item 2(f) is incorrect and we request that this item be changed to reflect Councils responsibility by changing the first two words to ‘The Council’.

Deicorp’s letter in response to notification letter, followed with the general notification letter is attached.

The intent of the notification letter was to advise the community of all council and developmental works required to be carried out in the area, related or unrelated.

Under Condition 2(f) within the recommendations to the traffic committee, the builder is still to comply satisfactorily under development consent 252(b), and under footway restoration, would be required to co-ordinate with Council on the preparation of bus relocation works only on the southern side of Trafalgar Street. The arrangements for work and cost is an internal matter to be discussed with Council and the Builder.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

19 April 2021

Item No: LTC0421(1) Item 1

Subject: Tempe South Final Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study (Midfuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: Sunny Jo - Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

SUMMARY

After the Public Exhibition of the draft Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study, Council has collated and assessed community feedback and revised the final recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1.

The draft report underwent a 28 day public exhibition during November 2020 and January 2021, with letters sent to residents and businesses in the study area inviting to visit the Your Say Inner West project page to see the draft report, proposed concept plans, and provide feedback via an online survey. Comments were also accepted and received through email and post.

Amongst the responses included resident groups from Union Street and Smith Street. Additional submissions from businesses were also received. In general, most submissions indicated some preference to the proposed treatments, with the exception from Union Street where residents opposed both options proposed for the street, and Tramway Street where there was opposition to the contrasting pavements.

Having considered the submissions, a review was undertaken for a ‘No Entry’ treatment from Smith Street to Union Street at Princess Highway traffic signals, a shared zone treatment in Union Street and a partial road closure in Brooklyn Street. Further consultation for these treatments is required.

Generally, the remaining treatments was supported by the community, and these are outlined in Appendix E: Engagement Outcomes Report.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The final Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study and proposed treatments be noted;

2. The recommended treatments as outlined in Attachment 2 be adopted excluding proposals at Union Street and Brooklyn Street;

3. Further consultation be undertaken for a partial road closure at Brooklyn Street at Princess Highway, a ‘Shared Zone’ in Union Street, ‘No Entry from Smith Street’, ‘Left and Right Only’ restriction at the entrance of Union Street at Princess Highway and Smith Street traffic signals;

4. After a 12 month period following the issue of an Occupation Certificate for the Bunnings Development at 728-750 Princess Highway, a LATM review be undertaken by Council and reported back to the Traffic Committee; and

5. It be noted that Council is separately investigating the provision of traffic signals at the Bunnings exit driveway at Princess Highway.

BACKGROUND

The Tempe South LATM Study was undertaken as a condition of consent for the Tempe Bunnings development at 728-750 Princess Highway, Tempe, to address traffic and parking impacts arising from the Tempe Bunnings development and the community concerns.

The Tempe South LATM was undertaken by Bitzios Consulting and reviewed existing traffic and parking management in the area. The objective of the Study is to investigate and review the performance of the existing LATM scheme and recommend proposed LATM works.

Using intersection counts, traffic counts and parking data collected in March 2020, site audits, crash history, a draft report was publicly exhibited during December 2020 and January 2021. Assessing the community feedback, the proposed treatments list was revised and listed in Attachment 2.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The estimated costs for the proposed works total $595,374 including a 10% contingency and 10% design costs. Under the consent conditions for Bunnings development, the applicant is expected to cover the design and construction of the adopted LATM treatments, including a review of the LATM scheme following a 12-month period.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

Public Exhibition of the draft Tempe South LATM report was undertaken commencing 3 November 2020 and finishing on 12 January 2021, with 519 visits to Council’s YourSay page, and about 87 completed the online survey. Council also received submissions from resident groups, with Union Street providing a document covering several issues from the draft report and a petition by 30 residents from Smith Street residents. Additional submissions from businesses were received highlighting several issues.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The preferred option for each street comprises of:

· Edwin Street: no consensus on the flat top road hump

· Barden Street, Fanning Street, Hart Street and Station Streets: Contrasting pavement threshold

· Holbeach Avenue: Option 2 (speed cushions and road narrowing)

· Stanley Street: Option 1 (flat top road humps)

· Wentworth Street: Option 2 (flat top road humps)

· Smith Street: Option 1a (Road narrowing & contrasting pavement with widened footpath)

Streets where opposition was predominant include:

· Tramway Street: oppose contrasting pavement threshold

· Union Street: oppose both proposed options

General comments included:

· The calculated traffic generated from Bunnings along local streets such as Union Street is too low.

· Local streets often have children and additional Bunnings traffic will make the streets unsafe.

· Proposals are out of touch with community concerns and practicalities and do not

deter additional non-local traffic.

· Banning through traffic from Smith Street to Union Street. This will also address potential rat-running problems in Stanley, Edwin and Tramway Streets.

· No substantial treatments have been proposed on many local streets in the area to stop alternative routes.

· Concerns with traffic safety and congestion affecting truck movements to and from Wood Street.

· Signage should be enforced.

With the community input, additional changes to the report was undertaken, primarily:

· Additional traffic surveys were collected in Union Street in February 2021 to address concerns that the traffic data collected for the study was during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period and that this would provide an under representation of the traffic conditions. Traffic data was compared indicating approximately 10% difference in traffic volume, and 7% difference in 85^th percentile speeds.

· Recalculated traffic generation rates for the proposed Bunnings development. Whilst these rates have provided a higher hourly rate, with a more conservative figure. Regardless the recalculated traffic distribution and potential traffic volume impact on Union Street using traffic count data from February 2021 is 1,402 vehicles per day, which is within the acceptable environment limit for a local road.

· A ban of through movement from Smith Street into Union Street by signage would reduce traffic impact from 1,402 to roughly equal to current flows. This would meet the shared zone criteria from Transport for NSW, and would require a further community consultation, in conjunction with a partial closure proposal in Brooklyn Street.

· Minor changes to the concept plan for Wentworth Street, Smith Street, Tramway Street, and Union Street.

CONCLUSION

The proposed treatments as outlined in Attachment 2 indicate the proposed treatments, with Union and Brooklyn Streets being recommended for additional community engagement.

The recommendation put forward aim to align with Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy and Community Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on improving pedestrian and cyclist movements, whilst retaining safe and acceptable traffic volume and speeds in local streets.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Tempe South LATM Study Area
2.⇩	Tempe South LATM Recommended Treatments
3.⇩	Final Tempe LATM Report
4.⇩	Final Tempe LATM Report Appendix A: Crash Data Maps
5.⇩	Final Tempe LATM Report Appendix B: Tube Count & Parking Data Maps
6.⇩	Final Tempe LATM Report Appendix C: Site Audit Data and Maps
7.⇩	Final Tempe LATM Report Appendix D: LATM Treatment Concept Designs
8.⇩	Final Tempe LATM Report Appendix E: Engagement Outcomes Report

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

19 April 2021

Item No: LTC0421(1) Item 6

Subject: Traffic Assessment on the Ashfield Aquatic Centre(160-178 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield)
(Gulgadya-Liechhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

Prepared By: Boris Muha - Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

SUMMARY

A Notice of Motion was raised at Council’s meeting held on 9 March 2021 reading as follows:

‘THAT as a matter of urgency, given the major impact the new Ashfield Pool is having on traffic, parking and safety, that this be referred to the Local Traffic Committee and be reported to an Ordinary Council meeting in May 2021.’

In response to the above, the following report accounts for the operation of the carparks associated with the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre, and the traffic flow, pedestrian and parking activity within the carparks and that of the adjacent roads as a result of the newly developed Ashfield Aquatic Centre.

Similarly, the report entails what measures have been incorporated and/or will be incorporated to address certain impacts on traffic, parking and safety. A Road Safety Audit will also be carried out to assess the measures incorporated and determine if further mitigating actions are required if necessary.

Traffic Committee approval is sought on regulatory measures on-road to support various actions required for improved operations and traffic safety around the Ashfield Aquatic Centre.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The report be received and noted;

2. Double barrier (BB) centrelines be extended from the pedestrian crossing in Elizabeth Street (east of Etonville Parade) all the way to the signalised intersection of Elizabeth Street and Frederick Street, Ashfield;

3. ‘All Traffic Left’ and ‘No Right Turn’ be introduced at the Elizabeth Street driveway coming off the car park at the corner Frederick Street/Elizabeth;

4. ‘No Entry’ be placed at the Frederick Street driveway coming off the carpark at the corner of Fredrick Street/Elizabeth Street; and

5. ‘No Parking’ be signposted around the dead end (turn around) area of Bastable Street as shown in Attachment 4.

BACKGROUND

The old Ashfield Pool was closed in early 2018 to enable investigations and preparatory work for redevelopment of the new facility. The new Ashfield Aquatic Centre (AAC), was formally opened in September 2020, and provides for new Olympic, water polo and children leisure pools with landscape community green space. Café, change areas, gym, staff and retail space are also provided.

In addition to the above works, 2 car parking facilities either side of the AAC provide for a total of approximately 194 parking spaces.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Additional improvement measures associated with the Ashfield Aquatic Centre will be funded under the Project for the ACC.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

Site location and road Network.

The ACC is located and bounded between Frederick Street, Elizabeth Street (between Frederick Street & Bastable Street), and Bastable Street, Croydon. Frederick Street is a State Road carrying over 25,000 vehicles per day (vpd). The above section of Elizabeth Street is a Local-Collector Road, having around 9600 vpd, and linking travel from Burwood to Ashfield. Bastable Street is a local dead-end street serving mainly resident access and having around 100-150 vpd. Frederick Street has a speed limit of 60 km/h, whilst Elizabeth Street and Bastable Street has a speed limits of 50km/h. General speeding in the area is considered well within or in tolerance of the speed limits

Car park operations and pedestrian safety in Elizabeth Street.

· The carpark reconstructed to the corner of Elizabeth Street and Frederick Street is the smaller of the 2 carparks with approximately 70 spaces for car parking. 2-way access is provided (and maintained as previously) off Elizabeth street, near Frederick Street. This carpark for purpose of identification is referred to as the Frederick Street car park.

· The Frederick Street carpark is designed and approved under DA to allow private bus access through the carpark during school carnival events. Buses are guided and assisted under traffic control to a designated marked drop–off and pick up area adjacent to a shared zone next to disabled parking. Children are supervised and held by teachers/carers in the zone till directed to be led to and from the pool and bus. Buses are only permited to exit and turn left out only into Frederick Street, from that of a newly constructed driveway off Frederick Street under agreement with the former RMS (now under TfNSW). See Bus template movements Attachment 1.

· The driveway off Frederick Street is bollarded off and not used by the general public. The bollards can be removed for buses to come out and be directed to turn left.

· School canival bus activity is generally concentrated around the summer period between late September to early March. Swim school activities occur in Term 4. Children for swim school can come in smaller commuter buses that can access through the other (Bastable Street) carpark without need of traffic control.

· Bus parking on-street outside the AAC is not considered a safe option with buses likely causing sight view interference or distraction to a crossing outside the pool entry, and/or pose conflict or friction with passing traffic. Elizabeth Street is relatively narrow approximately 10 metres in width kerb to kerb. Parking is not permitted in Elizabeth Street between the crossing and Frederick Street.

· Buses using the Frederick Street carpark would be led straight out onto a State Road, rather than park in Elizabeth Street and then move west thereoff through the narrow confined areas of the local street network.

· The carpark to the corner of Bastable Street and Elizabeth Street is the larger of the 2 carparks. It originally had 2-way access off Elizabeth Street at Etonville Parade. This carpark has been incresed in capacity by around 100% (60 to 124 car parking spaces). The new carpark has been designed under DA condition to have vehicular entry only from Elizabeth Street and exit via the side street known as Bastable Street. Under DA traffic assessment by TEF Consulting (report dated 14/11/2017) it was advised and quoted that:

‘This arrangement will reduce delays, queing and the number of conflict points at the Elizabeth Street/Etonville Parade intersection, thus significantly improving safety and traffic flow through the carpark.

Outgoing vehicles will exit via Bastable Street, therefore exiting vehicles will experience an improvement in safety as they will now leave through a T-Intersection instead of a 4-leg intersection.’ Etonville Parade is considered the fourth leg opposite the driveway across Elizabeth Street.

· Council at its meeting dated 28 April 2020 approved the detail plans on the upgrade of the pedestrian crossing in Elizabeth Street under DA reqiurements for improved pedestrian safety in the area. The crossing has since been constructed and upgraded satisfactority with kerb island blistering to narrow the path of the crossing, and provide various associated signs and marking to TfNSW reqiurements.

Main items of concern.

1. Frederick Street carpark

· There is congestion and conflict/hazard with vehicles accessing the driveway to the Frederick Street carpark off Elizabeth Street near the traffic signalised intersection of Frederick Street and Elizabeth Street. Vehicles turing right from the driveway, either wait longer periods of time to enter the main stream of traffic heading eastbound and queuing at the lights, or turn right into the queue in an unsafely manner.

· There is also a conflict and hazard between vehicles and pedestrians (pool patrons) walking from the carpark and through the driveway to reach the Pool entry off Elizabeth Street.

· Buses at the moment cannot enter the Frederick Street carpark as the driveway (off Elizabeth Street) was constructed too narrow in width

To address the above concerns for the Frederick Street carpark.

Ø Modifications will be made to widen and further splay out the ends of the driveway to allow buses and cars to enter safely close to the kerb and within the southern road carriageway of Elizabeth Street. Congestion and hazard around the driveway would be reduced upon this action.

Ø Modifications will be made to contruct an internal footpath through a landscaped area to the front of the AAC, thereby allowing pool patrons to avoid walking through the driveway access.

Ø Modifications will made to narrow the lanscaped area to the west side of the main aisleway of the carpark, to guide pool patron along a marked path to reach the new internal footpath above.

Ø Modifications (with signs and markings) will be made to provide left turn out only from the carpark into Elizabeth Street. This will prevent the right turn movement out on safety reasons as explained above, and avoid or minimise vehicular conflict/congestion at the driveway. The Bastable Street carpark further west can be used in alternative to attending the pool, permitting motorists to turn right into Elizabeth Street from Bastable Street, if not desiring to turn left and detour around the area.

Traffic can generally queue back in Elizabeth Street as far back as Croydon Road in peak time. This is unavoidable as a result of the nature and operation of the signals at Frederick Street.

Investigations during Summer midday and PM peak periods on Wednesday 2/12/2020 (3 to 4pm) and Sunday 29/11/2020 (1 to 2pm), identified respectively some 54-66 vehicles entering the Frederick Street carpark, with 33-46 vehicles exiting left and 21-16 exiting right. Left turns out account for a majority (approximately 60-75%) of vehicles exiting out of the carpark in Elizabeth Street. It is considered that the remaining number of right turn vehicles could easily turn left and detour around the surrounding streets, or elect to use the Bastable Street carpark.

Ø Any further signs and linemarking in the carpark will follow with the modification works.

See Attachment 2 and 3 for modification works and signs and line marking for the Frederick Street carpark.

2. Bastable Street carpark.

· There is additional traffic in Bastable street, with the carpark exit off Bastable Street. Traffic enters and uses the exit to enter the carpark. Vehicles turn onto private driveways to reverse and turn out of Bastable Street.

· Patrons and staff park in Bastable Street particularly on weekdays when the carpark restrictions are only 2 hours in limit (2P). Pool patrons do not have enough time to attend swim and gym activities under 2P restrictions of the carpark. The tendancy is then to park on-street in the unrestricted parking zones. Parking in the carpark on weekends is restricted to 4P.

· There is confusion and conflict/hazard with vehicles acccessing the carpark in a 2-way manner off Elizabeth Steet.

· There is increased parking on-street with residents not able to access their driveways.

To address the above concerns/complaints for the Bastable Street carpark.

Ø Signs have since been installed to rectify the problem for vehicles to enter only from Elizabeth Street and exit via Bastable Street. Arrow markings are to follow to reinforce the directional flow of traffic in the carpark, and avoid any further confusion. See Attachment 3.

Ø Bastable Street is a dead end local street approximately 7.7m wide and some 100m long. It has low traffic volumes, only servicing resident access. The Bastable Street carpark exit is placed as far north as possible (some 40 metres to the south of Elizabeth Street) to minimise the impact upon the street environment. Traffic consultant figures under the DA estimated peak generation around 55vph leading out of the exit, and some 5-10 vph under prior existing condition for the street. The street to the south of the exit has unrestricted parking to both sides, whilst to the north of the exit, unrestricted parking is only to the western side, A long length of driveway serving the corner units 182 Elizabeth Street, prevents parking to eastern side. thereby allowing wider road clearance for added traffic movement in that section of the street. Although noticeable, any added traffic within the northern section of Bastable Street, would be considered well within the environmental and acceptable capacity of the street (normally around 200 vehicles per hour.)

Ø ‘No Through Road’ and advisory ‘No Entry to Ashfield Aqautic Centre from Bastable Street’ signs exist at the corner of Elizabeth Street to deter any entry to the car park from the street and prevent through traffic entry. Further directional or guidance signage could be considered.

Ø Parking is controlled with statutory 10 metres of ‘No Stopping’ to both corner ends of Bastable Street at the intersection of Elizabeth Street.

Ø Parking to this point of time appears orderly, and vehicles are capable of negotiating right turn exit from the carpark into Bastable Street.

Ø ‘No Stopping/No Parking’ could be applied at the end of the street to assure and better allow vehicles to negotiate to turn around at the end of the street and head back to Elizabeth Street, rather then rely on driveways to turn around.

3. Other improvements for action or consideration to parking.

· As an additive safety measure, <LOOK> markings will be placed at both sides of the crossing in Elizabeth Street to make pedestrians aware to view both oncoming and opposing traffic, particular when cars queue back up to the crossing from Frederick Street.

· Council management would be requested to consider if carpark restrictions could be lifted to 3P, enough to allow increased time for patrons attending the pool, but sufficent in time to deter commuter parking.

· A Road Safety Audit will also be carried out to assess the measures incorporated and determine if further measures are required if necessary.

· Council conducted a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) survey in the Croydon area back in February 2020 prior to the completion of the Aquatic Centre (which opened September 2020). Feedback showed low support at the time. Council resolved that a review, if necessary, would not be conducted at least until February 2022.

· The parking would be further monitored in the meantime to determine, if necessary, other parking control measures (e.g. further ‘No Stopping’ clearance to corners, or driveway lines if requested by residents to clear parking off driveway). This would similarly apply for the other nearby surrounding streets with no parking restrictions.

4. Actions recommended for approval.

The following are on-road regulatory measures in support of traffic and safety improvements around the Ashfield Aqautic Centre that are recommended for approval:

· BB centreline (in lieu of existing central seperation lines) will be extended in Elizabeth Street from the crossing right up to Frederick Street. See Attachment 2. This aims to prevent vehicles waiting in the eastbound traffic queue from cutting over the centre of the road and then travel down the wrong side of the road to turn right into the Frederick Street carpark. Vehicles coming from the west of Elizabeth Street can better make use of the Bastable Street carpark and turn right more safely into this (Bastable Street) carpark. Right turners from Elizabeth Street into the driveway of the Frederick Street carpark are low in number. The Road Rules can permit vehicles in this circumstance to cross the double centre line into a driveway.

· ‘All Traffic Left’ and ‘No Right Turn’ be introduced at the Elizabeth Street driveway off the car park at the corner Frederick Street. The ‘No right turn’ is to supplement the ‘All Traffic Left out’ into Elizabeth Street from the Frederick Street carpark, for road safety reasons as explained in point 1 above.

· ‘No Entry’ be placed at the Frederick Street driveway off the carpark at the corner of Fredrick Street/Elizabeth Street. This was required by the RMS during assessment of the DA to prevent carpark entry off Frederick Street.

· ‘No Parking’ be signposted around the dead end (turn around) area of Bastable Street, as explained in point 2 above and shown in Attachment 4.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Not required. Any modifications are mainly related to the internal carparks to abide to DA Conditions, or to improve traffic and pedestrian safety around the AAC. No on-street parking is affected under these reported measures.

Normally dead end or cul-de-sacs to streets should provide appropriate and clear turn around area. The ‘No Parking’ as proposed to the dead end of Bastable Street as shown in Attachment 4 is to reinforce this requirement. Residents at the end of the street will be notified of the action once approved by the Traffic Committee, and prior to installation of signposting.

CONCLUSION

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Bus template movements-Frederick Street carpark.
2.⇩	Modifications to the Frederick Street carpark.
3.⇩	Plan modification-signs and linemarking.
4.⇩	Proposed 'No Parking' in Bastable Street.

Street	Treatment	Location	Estimated Cost¹	Additional notes
Smith Street	Road Narrowing & Contrasting Pavement	Between Princess Highway and Wood Street	$135,058
Holbeach Avenue	Speed cushions & road narrowing	Adjacent to No.14 Holbeach Avenue	$17,090
Stanley Street	Flat top road hump	Adjacent to No.14 Stanley Street and No.32 Stanley Street	$85,841
Wentworth Street Flat top road hump	Wentworth Street Flat top road hump	Adjacent to No.6 Wentworth Street, approximately 20m south of Princess Highway	$91,211
Union Street	Shared zone, with contrasting pavement threshold and ‘soft’ road closure	Between Princess Highway and School Lane	$20,934	Subject to further community engagement and approval from Transport for NSW
Edwin Street	Flat top road hump	Adjacent to No.23 Edwin Street	$45,170
Tramway Street	Contrasting pavement threshold and flat top road hump	Approximately 30m south of Unwins Bridge Road	$81,170
Barden, Fanning, Hart and Station Streets	Contrasting pavement threshold	Approximately 10m south of Princess Highway	$90,000
Brooklyn Street	Partial road closure (No entry, exit only at Princess Highway)	At Princess Highway	$30,900	Subject to further community engagement
Total			$595,374