Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes 19 August 2024

Minutes of Meeting

Meeting held on 19 August 2024 commenced at 11:02 AM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Jason Scoufis	IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Eleanor Nurse	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Bob Moore	Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Daniel Li	IWC’s Graduate Traffic Engineer
Christy Li	IWC’s Business Administration Officer
VISITORS
Adrian Barritt	Representative for Transport for NSW/ Sydney Metro (Items 1 & 3)
APOLOGIES:
Mayor Darcy Byrne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 15 July 2024 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

Nil.

LTC0824(1) Item 1 Temporary Transport Plan (TTP) Riding Routes associated with the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line - Inner West Council (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate, Summer Hill Electorate & Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

As part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is introducing new temporary bike riding routes as part of its Temporary Transport Plan (TTP) to encourage people to travel by bike during the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line.

Southwest Link bike riding routes will make it easier to connect with train or metro services at Sydenham, Tempe or Redfern stations. A key riding route is Dulwich Hill and Marrickville to Redfern.

To support the temporary riding route from Dulwich Hill and Marrickville to Redfern Station, Transport for NSW proposes permanent changes at the following locations:

· Miller Lane at the intersection of Frazer Street, Marrickville.

· Napier Street at the intersection of Morgan Street, Marrickville.

· West Street at Railway Terrace, and

· Station Street (at Marrickville Station) and Victoria Road as well Station Street.

It should be noted that wayfinding signage will be erected along the route to assist cyclist with travel information between locations.

It is recommended that the proposed works by TfNSW for Miller Lane, Napier Street, West Street and Station Street be supported by Council with the detailed plan for West Street be submitted by TfNSW and approved by Council’s Design Engineers and Traffic Officers prior to implementation.

Officers Recommendation:

1.   That the permanent traffic and signage changes outlined within this report be approved to support the introduction of temporary bike riding routes to encourage people to travel by bike during the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line; including:

·    construction of a wider gap for cyclists in the road closure area in Miller Lane at Fraser Street,

·    installation of a ‘Bicycle Excepted’ sign underneath existing ‘No Left Turn’ sign at the south end of the intersection of Napier and Morgan Streets,

·    widening of the existing concrete footpath on the western side of West Street (closure area) and installation of a gutter crossing grate, and

·    Installation of shared path signs in Station Street at the entry to the cycle link along the rail corridor between Station Street and Victoria Road

2.   That Transport for NSW/Sydney Metro implement the proposed changes.

3.   That Transport for NSW maintain all signs and linemarking associated with the proposed temporary riding routes for the duration of the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Adrian Barritt entered the meeting at 11.03am.

The Representative for the Member of Summer Hill queried when the T3 train line shut down will happen. Mr Barritt advised that the Sydney Metro is opening today and that once it has been established and is working reliably, the closure date of the T3 line between Sydenham and Bankstown will be announced.

The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC) questioned why Route 2 – Dulwich Hill and Marrickville to Redfern, shows the proposed bicycle route to loop around Marrickville Park, instead of going ahead and turning left on Frazer Street. Mr Barritt advised that the road was not significantly wide enough to accommodate cyclists and that the bus stop on Livingstone Road which may introduce conflicts with the cycling route. It was advised that through working in collaboration with Council and Transport for NSW’s design team, it was determined that the cycle route going around Marrickville Park was the preferred route.

The Representative for the Member of Newtown noted that there were currently no lifts at Tempe station and questioned what additional facilities Transport for NSW/Sydney Metro were going to implement to assist bicycle parking if cyclists were not able to take their bicycles onto the train. Mr Barritt advised that they are in the final stages of getting approval to improve the bicycle parking at Tempe station. It was noted that Transport for NSW/Sydney Metro will be looking into investigating converting a carparking space to bike hoops as well as the potential of a parking bay for shared bikes.  

The Representative for the IWBC noted that one of the bicycle routes goes from Riverside Crescent to Wardell Road and questioned whether there could be a shared path on Wardell Road.  The Representative for the IWBC noted the potential for cyclists to use Ewart Lane as an alternate route and questioned whether the works undertaken on Ewart Lane had been completed. Mr Barritt advised he was unsure of the status of those works and would have to get back to the Committee with an update. The Representative for the IWBC raised concerns regarding the cycle route on Wardell Road between Riverside Crescent and Dudley Street noting cyclists would have to ride uphill on the road. The Representative for Transport for NSW (TfNSW) advised that there are currently proposals to reduce the speed limit on Wardell Road to 40km/h to help improve safety. Council Officers questioned what works were proposed to improve the connection at the West Street and the Railway Terrace, Petersham intersection. Mr Barritt advised that TfNSW are proposing to put a grate over the gutter to widen the distance of the shared path and make it easier for riders and pedestrians to pass.

The Representative for the Member of Newtown noted that the report notes that this item is within the Heffron electorate & Summer Hill electorate however Miller Lane and Napier Street were located in the Newtown electorate. Council Officers apologised for the error and advised they would amend the report.

The Representative for the IWBC questioned why a cycle route from Sydenham station and St Peters station was not included in the Temporary Transport Plan. The Representative for TfNSW advised they will provide a response to the Representative for the IWBC outside of the Committee meeting.

Public Speaker Adrian Barritt left the meeting at 11.33am.

Council Officers suggested amending the recommendation to include the investigation and consideration of a shared footpath between Riverside Crescent and Dulwich Hill station, the investigation for the potential of Ewart Lane to be used as a bicycle route, and request that TfNSW implement the 40km/h zone on Wardell Road.

The Committee members agreed with the amended recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That;

1. The permanent traffic and signage changes outlined within this report be approved to support the introduction of temporary bike riding routes to encourage people to travel by bike during the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line; including:

·    construction of a wider gap for cyclists in the road closure area in Miller Lane at Fraser Street,

·    installation of a ‘Bicycle Excepted’ sign underneath existing ‘No Left Turn’ sign at the south end of the intersection of Napier and Morgan Streets,

·    widening of the existing concrete footpath on the western side of West Street (closure area) and installation of a gutter crossing grate, and

·    Installation of shared path signs in Station Street at the entry to the cycle link along the rail corridor between Station Street and Victoria Road

2. Transport for NSW/Sydney Metro implement the proposed changes.

3. Transport for NSW maintain all signs and linemarking associated with the proposed temporary riding routes for the duration of the conversion of the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line.

4.  Consideration be given for a temporary shared footpath in Wardell Road between Riverside Crescent and Dulwich Hill station.

5.  Consideration be given for a temporary cycle path in Ewart Lane to be used as a bicycle route.

6.  Council request that TfNSW implement a temporary 40km/h zone on Wardell Road to support the proposed temporary cycle route.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 2       Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters Traffic Safety Review (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

At the Council Meeting held 25 June 2024 a Notice of Motion for consideration of a number of safety issues relating to Unwins Bridge Road was resolved. This report provides an assessment of each of these issues.

Officers Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 3       Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue and Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham – Temporary medium-term parking changes during major rail shutdown of T3 line for Sydney Metro Upgrade works – Bus replacements for an approximate 12-month period from October 2024 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has been notified by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that Sydney Metro works will involve a final major rail shutdown of the Sydenham to Bankstown rail line (T3) for approximately 12 months starting no later than October 2024. During the shutdown buses will replace train services along the T3 line and to accommodate the increased bus movements and necessary holding areas some short-term parking changes are required at a number of locations.

Specifically, TfNSW is requesting approval for the temporary conversion of multiple parking spaces at the following locations: Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue and (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham. It is recommended that no objections be raised, and Council approves the temporary medium-term parking changes at the identified locations during the rail shutdowns. 

All changes to street signage will be made by TfNSW contractor(s) from 10pm the night before the closures and will be reinstated at the completion of the planned shutdown.

Officers Recommendation:

1.   That the following temporary medium-term parking changes for an approximate 12-month period from October 2024 be approved to support the rail upgrade works required to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line:

a)   Dulwich Hill Station Precinct - Ewart Street (3 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 20m (3 parking spaces) ‘2P 8am–6pm Mon–Fri’ on the northern side of Ewart Street (between Wardell Road and Bayley Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

b)   The medium-term conversion of 25m ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the southern side of Ewart Street (between Wardell Road and Riverside Crescent) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

c)  Marrickville Station Precinct - Illawarra Road (1 parking space): The medium-term conversion of 7m ‘1P 8:30am–6pm’ on the western side of Illawarra Road (between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

d)  Sydenham Station Precinct - Burrows Avenue (10 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 26m rear to kerb 90 degree angle ‘unrestricted parking’ on the northern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

e)  The medium-term conversion of 58m (9 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the eastern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’; 

f)  Sydenham Station Precinct – Railway Road (3 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 18m ‘2P 8:30am–10pm Mon-Fri’ on the eastern side kerb of Railway Road (between Burrows Avenue and Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

  g) Sydenham Station Precinct - Gleeson Avenue (2 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 12m ‘1P 9:00am–3:30pm Mon-Fri and ‘No Parking’ 6am-9am, 3:30pm–6:30pm’ on the eastern kerb of Gleeson Avenue between Burrows Avenue and Unwins Bridge Road to a ‘Bus Zone’; and

h)  Sydenham Station Precinct - Lower Railway Parade (29 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 29m (10 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘4P 8:30am–6pm Mon-Fri’ and 53m (19 parking spaces) 45 degree angled unrestricted parking on the southwest kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’.

2.   That the cost of all works of the statement and/or reinstatement of any/all signage will be borne by TfNSW. 

3.    That the applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1.   That the following temporary medium-term parking changes for an approximate 12-month period from October 2024 be approved to support the rail upgrade works required to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line:

a)   Dulwich Hill Station Precinct - Ewart Street (3 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 20m (3 parking spaces) ‘2P 8am–6pm Mon–Fri’ on the northern side of Ewart Street (between Wardell Road and Bayley Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

b)   The medium-term conversion of 25m ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the southern side of Ewart Street (between Wardell Road and Riverside Crescent) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

c)  Marrickville Station Precinct - Illawarra Road (1 parking space): The medium-term conversion of 7m ‘1P 8:30am–6pm’ on the western side of Illawarra Road (between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

d)  Sydenham Station Precinct - Burrows Avenue (10 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 26m rear to kerb 90 degree angle ‘unrestricted parking’ on the northern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

e)  The medium-term conversion of 58m (9 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the eastern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’; 

f)  Sydenham Station Precinct – Railway Road (3 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 18m ‘2P 8:30am–10pm Mon-Fri’ on the eastern side kerb of Railway Road (between Burrows Avenue and Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

  g) Sydenham Station Precinct - Gleeson Avenue (2 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 12m ‘1P 9:00am–3:30pm Mon-Fri and ‘No Parking’ 6am-9am, 3:30pm–6:30pm’ on the eastern kerb of Gleeson Avenue between Burrows Avenue and Unwins Bridge Road to a ‘Bus Zone’; and

h)  Sydenham Station Precinct - Lower Railway Parade (29 parking spaces): The medium-term conversion of 29m (10 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘4P 8:30am–6pm Mon-Fri’ and 53m (19 parking spaces) 45 degree angled unrestricted parking on the southwest kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’.

2. That the cost of all works of the statement and/or reinstatement of any/all signage will be borne by TfNSW. 

3.    That the applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 4       Woodland Street and Holmesdale Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closures for up to seven (7) separate weekend days to hold AFLW matches at Henson Park - (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from AFL NSW/ACT to hold up to seven (7) AFLW matches at Henson Park Oval. The events require the temporary full road closure of Woodland Street, between Illawarra Road and dead-end, and Holmesdale Street, between Sydenham Road and Woodland Street, Marrickville to allow for pedestrian entry to Henson Park on the AFLW match days. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures subject to the applicant complying with the above conditions.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed temporary full road closure (ENRC/2024/0043) of Woodland Street, between Illawarra Road and dead-end, and Holmesdale Street, between Sydenham Road and Woodland Street, Marrickville on  Sunday 22 September: 11:30am-3:30pm; Sunday 29 September: 3:30pm–7:30pm; Sunday 6 October: 11:30am-3:30pm; Sunday 13 October: 3:30pm–7:30pm; Saturday 19 October: 11:30am–4:30pm; and Saturday 26 October: 11.30am-4.30pm (contingency period of one month) for the purpose of holding up to seven (7) AFLW matches at Henson Park be approved, subject to the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

a)   A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

b)   All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services, shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses; and

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

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Member of Newtown noted that Council only notifies affected residents and businesses and advised this is insufficient notice to the wider community. The Representative for the Member of Newtown suggested that Council publish notices of events and road closures in parks so that people in the wider community are aware of upcoming events and road closures.

Council Officers advised that they would request Council’s Parks team to place notice of pending events within Henson Park. 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed temporary full road closure (ENRC/2024/0043) of Woodland Street, between Illawarra Road and dead-end, and Holmesdale Street, between Sydenham Road and Woodland Street, Marrickville on  Sunday 22 September: 11:30am-3:30pm; Sunday 29 September: 3:30pm–7:30pm; Sunday 6 October: 11:30am-3:30pm; Sunday 13 October: 3:30pm–7:30pm; Saturday 19 October: 11:30am–4:30pm; and Saturday 26 October: 11.30am-4.30pm (contingency period of one month) for the purpose of holding up to seven (7) AFLW matches at Henson Park be approved, subject to the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

a)   A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

b)   All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services, shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses; and

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 5       Fozzard Lane, Petersham - Proposed 'Shared Zone' treatment, 'No Parking' and 'No Stopping' restrictions (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines current parking issues in Fozzard Lane and proposes the appropriate regulatory restrictions to improve parking operations. In addition, it also identifies and proposes a 10km/h Shared Zone treatment in the laneway to improve safety for pedestrians.

Officers Recommendation:

That the design plan for the installation of a ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ treatment (signs and line marking), ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Fozzard Lane, Petersham, as detailed in Attachment 2 be approved, subject to TfNSW concurrence.

DISCUSSION:

Council Officers suggested to amend the recommendation wording from ‘subject to TfNSW concurrence’ to ‘following TfNSW approval.’

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the design plan for the installation of a ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ treatment (signs and line marking), ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Fozzard Lane, Petersham, as detailed in Attachment 2 be approved, following TfNSW approval.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 6       Liberty Street, Stanmore - Proposed pedestrian and bicycle crossing (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

The roundabout at Liberty Street at Railway Parade, Stanmore accommodates a wide range of road users including light and heavy vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. The existing infrastructure provided at this roundabout can be improved to better balance the priority movement for cyclists and pedestrians, particularly in the east-west direction along the railway corridor between Railway Avenue and Trade Street where there is an existing bi-directional cycleway. The proposed pedestrian and bicycle crossing serves to improve connectivity and make active transport safer and efficient.

Officers Recommendation:

1.   That the at-grade pedestrian and bicycle crossing, kerb extension, speed cushions and associated signs and line markings as shown in Attachment 3 and 4 on Liberty Street, Stanmore, south of Railway Avenue be approved in principle for inclusion in Council’s Traffic Facility Capital Works Program and that a detailed design be brought back to the Committee for consideration.

2.   That Transport for NSW requested to consider the reduction of the existing speed limit on Liberty Street and Kingston Road, Stanmore from 60km/h to 50km/h.

DISCUSSION:

Council Officers advised that there was an error in the report (Table 2 –Pedestrian Volumes) and that the data in the ‘Required volume (minimum)’ column should read ‘20’ instead of ‘30’ however this error does not change the outcome of the report.

The Representative for the IWBC advised that the bike logos and linemarkings along Trade Street have faded and noted that the signage around that area was a bit confusing. Council Officers advised they will review the linemarking and signage along Trade Street.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1.   That the at-grade pedestrian and bicycle crossing, kerb extension, speed cushions and associated signs and line markings as shown in Attachment 3 and 4 on Liberty Street, Stanmore, south of Railway Avenue be approved in principle for inclusion in Council’s Traffic Facility Capital Works Program and that a detailed design be brought back to the Committee for consideration.

2.   That Transport for NSW requested to consider the reduction of the existing speed limit on Liberty Street and Kingston Road, Stanmore from 60km/h to 50km/h.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 7       Eliza Street, Newtown – Temporary full road closure for a community event on Saturday 7 December 2024 – ENRC/2024/0035 (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has been notified by Young Henrys Pty Ltd about a proposed temporary full road closure of Eliza Street, Newtown between Lennox Street and King Street, for an 18-hour period from 6:00am on Saturday 7 December 2024 to 12.00am midnight in order to hold the event ‘Young Henrys Newtown Festival 2024’. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closure subject to complying with all conditions as set out in this report.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed temporary full road closure of Eliza Street, between Lennox Street and King Street, Newtown for an 18-hour period from 6:00am Saturday 7 December 2024 to 12:00am midnight (contingency period 2 weeks) be approved, for the purpose of holding the event ‘Young Henrys Newtown Festival 2024’, subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure:

a)   A Road Occupancy License (ROL) be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre (TMC);

b)   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

c)   A 4m wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; and

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

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the IWBC noted that the report does take into consideration how the road closure may affect cyclists. Council Officers have taken the feedback into consideration and advised they will speak to the applicant regarding taking into consideration the needs of cyclists in their planning.

Council Officers agreed and updated the approval to include a condition regarding bicycle detour signage.

The Committee members agreed with the amended recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed temporary full road closure of Eliza Street, between Lennox Street and King Street, Newtown for an 18-hour period from 6:00am Saturday 7 December 2024 to 12:00am midnight (contingency period 2 weeks) be approved, for the purpose of holding the event ‘Young Henrys Newtown Festival 2024’, subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure:

a)   A Road Occupancy License (ROL) be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre (TMC);

b)   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

c)   A 4m wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; and

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

e)  The Applicant to provide cycle detour signage at the event.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 8       Wellington Street, Rozelle - Proposed Changes to Traffic and Parking Arrangements (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines the traffic congestion issues observed during the weekday morning peak period at Wellington Street, Rozelle between Victoria Road and Terry Street. It is proposed that the existing ‘Bus Zone’ and ‘2P 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area R1’ on the eastern side of Wellington Street be relocated to extend the vehicle storage length to provide more opportunities for vehicles exiting Wellington Street during a green signal phase at Victoria Road.

Officers Recommendation:

That the parking configuration along the eastern side of Wellington Street as shown in Attachment 1 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the parking configuration along the eastern side of Wellington Street as shown in Attachment 1 be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 9       Ramsay Street, Haberfield - Proposed New Raised Pedestrian Crossing (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve safety for pedestrians in Ramsay Street, Haberfield by upgrading the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised pedestrian crossing. The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by improving visibility and reducing vehicle speeds at the crossing.

This proposal creates one (1) additional car parking space in Alt Street and does not significantly change existing parking arrangements in Ramsay Street and Alt Street.

Officers Recommendation:

That the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10259) for the proposed raised pedestrian crossing on Ramsay Street at the intersection with Alt Street, Haberfield be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10259) for the proposed raised pedestrian crossing on Ramsay Street at the intersection with Alt Street, Haberfield be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 10     Phillip Street, Petersham - Proposed 'No Stopping' restriction (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines current parking issues at the intersection of Phillip and Margaret Streets, Petersham. Currently motorists are repeatedly parking near the intersection and affecting sight lines. A ‘No Stopping’ restriction is proposed to improve compliance with the road rule and maintain sight lines at this intersection.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed ‘No Stopping’ sign be installed on the eastern side of Phillip Street, Petersham, extending at a distance of 10m north from Margaret Street.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed ‘No Stopping’ sign be installed on the eastern side of Phillip Street, Petersham, extending at a distance of 10m north from Margaret Street.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0824(1) Item 11     Robert Street, Rozelle - Pedestrian And Bicycle Safety At Bus Stop (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This report details the various options suggested from the Member of Balmain regarding Pedestrian safety at the Bus Stop on south side of Robert Street between Victoria Road and Mullens Road, Rozelle. A report was previously considered by the Traffic Committee on 20 November 2023.

Council has reviewed the safety issues raised by a Rozelle resident at the existing Bus Stop and Shelter on the south side of Robert Street, Rozelle approximately 50m east of Victoria Road. There have been concerns and reports of near misses between pedestrians and bicycle riders at and near the bus shelter. With the Shared User Path having a downhill grade from Victoria Road, bicycle riders are prone to build up speed on the approach to the Bus Stop.

Officers Recommendation:

1.   That considering the recent upgrades announced from the NSW Government, interim linemarking be installed at the bus stop ID 203932 located in Robert Street between Victoria Road and Mullen Street, Rozelle.

2.   That Council request the NSW Government provide for a widened Shared User Path in Robert Street, Rozelle along the White Bay Power Station frontage including a physical barrier between the roadway and path.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Member of Balmain noted Council’s interim solution of more line-marking at the bus stop and sending a request to the State Government to adjust property boundaries to accommodate a wider Shared User Path in Robert Street, Rozelle. The Representative for the Member of Balmain noted that the Government has announced a $17 million scheme for a number of improvements which includes an active transport connection from the White Bay Power Station to the Rozelle Parklands and Anzac Bridge and noted that it is likely that pedestrian and bicycle traffic will take this shortcut and ignore the alternative of a steep climb up to Victoria Road then down again past the Robert Street bus stop. The Representative for the Member of Balmain also noted that there is now a new pedestrian route at the Victoria Road/Robert Street signalised intersection which allows the crossing of Victoria Road on the north side of Robert Street. The Representative for the Member of Balmain advised that pedestrians could use the Robert Street, northern footpath whilst cyclists can use the steep downhill gradient to travel at the speed of the road and noted that this route may relieve the southern side of Robert Street and the issues at the bus stop of the remaining downhill cyclist traffic. The Representative for the Member of Balmain suggested that Council advise the State Government into action on the Anzac Bridge to Robert Street/Mullens Street short cut which will help alleviate the issue at the Robert Street bus stop.

The Representative for the IWBC noted that the new proposed cycle path from Anzac Bridge and Robert Street will only be opened for use when the White Bay Power Station holds events in the interim due to security concerns and questioned if Council could advocate for the permanent access of the cycle path for cyclists and pedestrians.

Council Officers suggested that Point 2. of the recommendation be amended to ‘That Council write to Placemaking NSW to formally have the property boundary adjusted to accommodate a wider Shared User Path in Robert Street, Rozelle along the White Bay Power Station frontage and that the new proposed cycle path from Anzac Bridge and Robert Street be opened for permanent cyclist/pedestrian access.’

The Committee members agreed with the amended recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1.   That considering the recent upgrades announced from the NSW Government, interim linemarking be installed at the bus stop ID 203932 located in Robert Street between Victoria Road and Mullen Street, Rozelle.

2.   That Council writes to Placemaking NSW to formally have the property boundary adjusted to accommodate a wider Shared User Path in Robert Street, Rozelle along the White Bay Power Station frontage and that the new proposed cycle path from Anzac Bridge and Robert Street be opened for permanent cyclist/pedestrian access.

For Motion: Unanimous

General Business:

Item 12: Extended school zone on Campbell Street for St Peters Public School

Council Officers advised that TfNSW have installed a 40km/h school zone for St Peters Public School along Campbell Street, to improve pedestrian safety during school zone times. The school zone extends from 10 metres east of Florence Street to 30 metres west of Princes Highway. It covers a length of 200 metres and will enhance safety for students and the local community.

Meeting closed at 12.11 pm.

CHAIRPERSON

Jason Scoufis