minutes of traffic committee - 13 july 2021

This is page 1 of the Minutes of the Traffic Committee meeting held on 13 July 2021

MINUTES OF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 13 JULY 2021 AT 9:30AM

COVID-19 IMPORTANT NOTICE: In order to protect the health of members of our community, the representatives of other agencies and Council staff members, during the current lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Traffic Committee meeting was conducted as a remote meeting - using MS Teams.

Traffic Committee

- The following information is provided so that you may be aware of the structure and operation of the Randwick City Traffic Committee.

- The Randwick Traffic Committee is a Committee of Randwick City Council but not one set up under the Local Government Act.

- Council has been delegated certain powers from Transport for NSW (TfNSW), with regard to traffic matters upon its local roads. A condition of this delegation is that Council must take into account the Traffic Committee recommendations.

- Recommendations in this document may either activate the formal delegation from Transport for NSW to the Council, or not activate this delegation. Items which activate the delegation are indicated with the initials (AD) below the heading.

- There are four permanent members of the Traffic Committee, each of whom has a single vote only.

- The members are: the NSW Police Service, Transport for NSW, the Local State Member of Parliament (for the location of the issue to be voted upon) and Randwick City Council.

- Randwick City Council welcomes the public to register to speak at its Traffic Committee on issues of concern.

- If the Local Member disagrees with any of the Traffic Committee recommendations, they may appeal to Transport for NSW or the Minister for Roads.

- If the Police or Transport for NSW disagrees with any of the Traffic Committee recommendations, or Council’s resolution on any Traffic Committee recommendation, they may lodge an appeal with the Sydney Regional Traffic Committee for determination. The appeal must be lodged in writing within 14 days of the notification to the members of Council’s decision on the recommendation.

- Any action relative to any issue under appeal must cease until the matter is determined.

- The Sydney Regional Traffic Committee is chaired by an independent chairperson and submissions and representations are welcomed from all interested parties.

Acknowledgement of Country

Nafisa Nishandar volunteered to acknowledge the lands upon which this meeting is being held:

“I would like to acknowledge that we are meeting on the land of the Bidjigal and the Gadigal peoples; being the traditional owners who, for thousands of years, occupied and cared for vast areas along the Sydney Coast. On behalf of the participants of this meeting I acknowledge and pay my respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, and also to those Aboriginal people participating today.”

MINUTES OF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING 13 JULY 2021


Participants:

Mr Tony Lehmann Randwick City Council (Chairperson) Ms Irene Xu Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Senior Const Corinne Dawes Eastern Beaches Police Cr Dylan Parker Representative for Member for Maroubra Cr Lindsay Shurey Councillor Delegate for Traffic Committee Cr Kathy Neilson Councillor (North Ward) Sgt Mitchell Owen Eastern Beaches Police Mr Bushara Gidiess State Transit Authority Mr Lee Roberts BIKEast Mr Max Tuffano HealthNSW Mr Shannon Hewitt UNSW Ms Joann Sayers Principal, Rainbow Street Public School, Randwick Mr Craig Muldoon President, Rainbow Street Public School, Parents’ and Citizens’

Association Ms Leanne Bergan Resident Mr Anthony Ryan Resident Mr Paul Chilcott Resident Mr Serge Jance Resident Mr Leon Marskell, Ms Dilruba Akhter, Ms Nafisa Nishandar, Ms Amanda Mather & Ms Jai Sue - RCC

Apologies

Apologies were received from :

• Representative for the Member for Coogee

• Representative for the Member for Heffron (however written submissions were made)

Pecuniary interest declarations Nil

July 2021 Traffic Committee Reports

TC102/21 Bundock Street, between Elphinstone Road and Hendy Avenue, South Coogee (C)........4 TC103/21 King Street, at Alison Road, Randwick (C) ....................................................................4 TC104/21 Rainbow Street, Randwick (C) .....................................................................................6 TC105/21 St Thomas Street, at Boundary Street, Clovelly (C) .......................................................8 TC106/21 Brompton Road, Kensington (H)...................................................................................9 TC107/21 Ainslie Street, Kingsford (M)....................................................................................... 10 TC108/21 Anzac Parade, at Franklin Street, Malabar intersection (M) .......................................... 11 TC109/21 Anzac Parade, north of Fitzgerald Avenue, Maroubra (M) - State Road......................... 11 TC110/21 Anzac Parade, Maroubra Junction (M) ........................................................................ 12 TC111/21 Bass Street, at Anzac Parade, Kingsford (M) .............................................................. 15 TC112/21 Duncan Street, Maroubra (M) ..................................................................................... 16 TC113/21 Wild Street / Donovan Avenue, Maroubra (M) ............................................................. 17 TC114/21 Minor Signage Items - Parking and Regulatory - July 2021 (C, H & M) .......................... 19 TC115/21 Works Zone - Installation and Removal of Signage - July 2021 (C, H & M) .................... 21 TC116/21 Parking Control Signage at Intersections - No Stopping - July 2021 (C, H & M) ............. 23 TC117/21 Federal Stimulus Road Safety Program Zones Projects (C, H & M) ............................. 24 TC118/21 Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Funded Project Status - July 2021 (C, H & M)................... 27

Matters Arising

TC119/21 Prince of Wales Hospitals, Randwick - Covid-19 Special Temporary Parking (C) .............3 TC120/21 Chapel Street / Frenchmans Road, Randwick (C)..........................................................3

General Business

TC121/21 Bus Zone Adjustments - Various Locations within Randwick LGA (C, H & M) ................ 29

(C) Coogee Electorate (M) Maroubra Electorate (H) Heffron Electorate



Matters Arising from the Minutes OR from Council Resolution

TC119/21 Prince of Wales Hospitals, Randwick - Covid-19 Special Temporary Parking (C)

Index code Trim Ref: Category Sub Category By AD

2021.07.119 D04252251 Signage, Parking Other TL Yes

Mr Lehmann raised Item TC77/21 from the May 2021 meeting of this Committee. He reminded Committee members that the recommendation from this item was to remove the special parking arrangements instituted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, after the end of June 2021. He then informed the Committee that members of his staff had suggested that, given the current Bondi outbreak of Covid-19 and the lockdown currently imposed on Greater Sydney, the special parking arrangements should be retained. After some discussion, it was agreed that the current special parking be retained and that there should be a monthly update for the Traffic Committee, with regard to this matter. In addition, it was agreed that any future decisions be referred to the Health Services Union, as well.

Recommendation That a monthly update, with regard to the Covid-19 special parking arrangements near the Prince of Wales Hospitals, be made to upcoming Traffic Committee meetings and that any decisions regarding proposed parking changes be referred to the Health Services Union for comment.

TC120/21 Chapel Street / Frenchmans Road, Randwick (C)


2021.07.120 D04272105 Road Safety Road Safety TL Yes

Councillor Neilson raised Item TC98/21 (Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Funded Project Status - June 2021 - RMS Project Number P.0048250 - Chapel Street / Frenchmans Road, Randwick - pedestrian refuge and kerb nibs Australian Government Black Spot Program) from the last meeting. She advised that she had had representations from community members concerned about the impact which the now constructed traffic device would have upon traffic flow. She introduced Ms Leanne Bergan, a local resident. Ms Bergan informed the Committee of the challenges now facing residents given that a single right turn Chapel Street vehicle now completely blocks all traffic egress at Frenchmans Road. This is because the previously informal two lane arrangement afforded the ability for left turning motorists to turn left adjacent to the right turning vehicle. The recently constructed pedestrian refuge has constricted the width of the northbound lane, removing the ability for left turning vehicles to “cut up the inside”. Mr Lehmann explained that the changes made to the intersection were to improve sightlines for emerging motorists, to address a poor crash outcome at this intersection. Concurrently the pedestrian refuge and associated kerb nibs were introduced to improve safety for people walking along the Frenchmans Road footpath. And, that the removal of a “multi-lane” egress from Chapel Street improves safety as pedestrians have to negotiate only a single lane of moving vehicles, not “multiple lanes”. He agreed that the location would be kept under review and that traffic observations would be undertaken, once traffic conditions revert to normal (post Covid-19).

Recommendation That the information be received.



TC102/21 Traffic Committee Report - Bundock Street, between Elphinstone Road and Hendy Avenue, South Coogee (C) (F2015/00395)


2021.07.102 D04222668 Road Safety Warning sign DA Yes

An analysis of the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) provided crash data, between July 2015 and June 2020, for Bundock Street between Elphinstone Road and Hendy Avenue, South Coogee, reveals that four crashes have occurred at this section of road. Two of these crashes were due to the vehicles crossing to the wrong side of the road and two were ‘off carriageway to object crashes (RUM Code 73). Three of the crashes were characterised by vehicles travelling east and one was travelling west with three of the crashes occurring in dry conditions and one was in wet conditions; two of the vehicles were characterised by over-speeding. It is considered that chevrons and curve warning signage and “Reduce Speed When Wet” signage should be installed on the north eastern corner and south western corner of Bundock Street (as shown in the Figure 1), South Coogee. This would alert motorists to proceed with caution around the bends and travel at a safer speed.

Figure 1 - 118 Bundock Street, South Coogee

Recommendation That chevron markers and Slippery When Wet warning signs are installed on approach to the bends near 118 Bundock Street, Randwick, to alert motorists to the road conditions.

TC103/21 Traffic Committee Report - King Street, at Alison Road, Randwick (C) (F2004/07249)


2021.07.103 D04218593 Signage Regulatory No Right/No Left Turn NN Yes

Concerns have been raised by the Police, regarding a large number of vehicles turning into Alison Road, from King Street, Randwick. The King Street slip lane is an ‘STA & Authorised Vehicles Excepted’ One Way access, from Alison Road into King Street.



The following signage is proposed to improve safety and adherence of the One-Way restriction at King Street, Randwick.

Mr Lehmann indicated that it may be better if the proposed pavement arrow was a ‘straight ahead’ arrow rather than a ‘right turn’ arrow. He stated that, on occasion, the driver of an authorised vehicle may wish to turn left toward the cul-de-sac, and a ‘right turn’ arrow would not legally allow this to be done. Sgt Dawes endorsed the proposal as Highway Patrol had considered that the existing signage and linemarking was difficult to enforce.

Location of signs on ELP



Recommendation That:

1. ‘No Left Turn’ and ‘No Right Turn’ signs are installed back-to-back, on the electric light pole (ELP) at the intersection of the Alison Road slip lane and King Street (as per the tabled diagram), to alert King Street motorists of the one way conditions applying to the slip lane; and

2. a ‘straight ahead’ pavement arrow is installed on the King Street slip lane, north of the

pedestrian crossing, to reinforce the one way traffic direction.

TC104/21 Traffic Committee Report - Rainbow Street, Randwick (C) (F2008/00166)


2021.07.104 D04226535 Pedestrian Pedestrian Safety TL Yes

Traffic and Parking Issues near Rainbow Street Public School Following consultation with the Parents and Citizens Association from Rainbow Street Public School, a number of issues have been referred to the Traffic Committee for consideration. Below is a summary of these matters, with a relevant response: 1. Extension of existing Rainbow Street Kiss and Go zone adjacent to Paine Reserve

Rainbow Street is not managed by Randwick Council as it is a state road and is managed by Transport for NSW (TfNSW). The Council has no objection to a 36m westerly extension of the existing No Parking, 8:00am-9:30am, 2:30pm-4:00pm, Monday to Friday, “Kiss and Go” zone. Accordingly, a request will be forwarded to TfNSW, for it to consider such an extension.

2. Installation of double yellow lines to make three point turns across Rainbow Street illegal.

Rainbow Street is not managed by Randwick Council as it is a state road and is managed by Transport for NSW (TfNSW). The Council has no objection to TfNSW considering the installation of double separation lines along this part of Rainbow Street. Accordingly, a request will be forwarded to TfNSW, for it to consider such a facility.

3. Cars turning right from Paton Street onto Rainbow Street is unsafe as they push their way in

front of those turning from Rainbow Street into Paton Street; and students need to cross Paton Street with no access to any form of safe crossing.

An examination of the most recent crash data indicates that this intersection is performing well, from a road safety perspective. Observations have indicated that there is, from time-to-time, localised congestion. However, such congestion necessitates that motorists travel at relative low speeds. These low speeds reduce the likelihood of any incidents occurring and reduce the level of trauma if an incident does occur. Accordingly, it is recommended that a Right Turn ban not be installed at this intersection.

4. Increased volumes of traffic due to cars turning right from Rainbow Street to get through to

Barker Street as turning right onto Anzac Parade at the old roundabout is no longer an option.

Throughout Sydney there is a general increase in traffic flow over the years. Rainbow Street is a state arterial road connecting two other state roads (Anzac Parade and Avoca Street). It will always carry a significant amount of traffic. A better explanation is required of the concerns which have been raised.



5. Young Street /Fennelly Street a. The width of the installed footpath does not enable parents, prams, or students to walk

together. People are unable to walk two abreast. Safety recommendations suggest children should hold their parents’ hands until 10 years old but there is no capacity to do this due to the width of the footpath.

b. There is no verge – the footpath runs adjacent to the kerb. If anyone steps off the footpath they are on the road.

c. The corner where Young Street becomes Fennelly Street is a blind corner for cars due to the fence installed by the developer right up to the gutter and apex of the corner.

d. No pedestrian crossing access for students who need to access the western side of Young Street and other streets off Young Street to the west.

e. Stage 2 construction of the Newmarket site will increase traffic, pedestrians and construction vehicles thus posing increased risk to pedestrian safety.

f. Stage 2 of the development will lead to increased traffic in the area as residents access their homes via Young and Fennelly Streets.

g. Young/Fennelly Street is being used by cars to bypass the lights at Barker and Botany Streets (used as a rat run).

The road layout of Young Street and Fennelly Street has been installed in accordance with the approved development plans. Additionally, Fennelly Street is not yet a public road and is not in Council’s control. Accordingly, the Council cannot, at this time, undertake any action upon Fennelly Street. However, an examination of the approved road layout and possible improvements (including a widening of the southern footpath) will be undertaken.

6. Speed limit is not 40km/h as per areas around schools

Speed limits on public roads are not managed by Randwick Council. Speed limits are managed by Transport for NSW (TfNSW). The Council will make representations to TfNSW seeking implementation of a 40km/h School Zone speed limit, for the rear of the school, in parts of Young Street and Fennelly Street.

7. Previously there was a Kiss & Drop zone on Young Street prior to the construction of the

Newmarket development

The previous informal arrangement was an ad hoc situation whereby parents delivered children to the cul-de-sac end of Young Street. If the school is in agreeance, the Council would support the installation of a 55 metre “Kiss and Go” zone along the southern side of Fennelly Street (from the school gate to the driveway opposite Jane Street.

8. The following items have also been raised by the P&C Association and can be discussed at

the Traffic Committee meeting a. a Kiss and Go program operated by the school b. a set of signals at Botany and Rainbow to control the flow of traffic c. more pedestrian crossings (the two outstanding on Sturt have been earmarked for a few

years) d. Council to record the volume of traffic on the streets I earmarked in our list to Council last

October to see whether they justify a pedestrian crossing, or at the very least, a pedestrian refuge on those streets, including Paton Street

e. a red light/speed camera, or otherwise, to increase safety for pedestrians using the Rainbow Street signalised pedestrian crossing, as raised in recent years by the P&C Association.

Ms Joann Sayers, principal, and Mr Craig Muldoon, representative of the Parents’ and Citizens’ Association, addressed the Committee with regard to their pedestrian safety concerns in the vicinity of Rainbow Street Public School. Ms Irene Xu (TfNSW) advised that, upon receipt of correspondence from the Council, TfNSW will investigate the request to extend the Rainbow Street ‘Kiss and Go’ arrangements. However, she did advise the Committee that the removal of public parking spaces would be carefully considered when reviewing this request.



Mr Lehmann informed the Committee that Council will examine the traffic movements in and out of Paton Street, at Rainbow Street, once traffic patterns return to a more normal situation; post the impacts of the pandemic. Ms Sayers explained in detail her safety concerns about the introduction of a ‘Kiss and Go’ zone at the rear of the school, in Fennelly Street. Mr Lehmann reminded the Committee members that Fennelly Street was not yet in the control of the Council but that the Council will examine design opportunities to increase the width of the pathway at the rear of the school, over coming months. He advised that he would report to the Committee once a design proposal was determined. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Philipa Veitch, thanked Mr Lehmann for his responses and asked whether an update on progress with regard to these issues could be made to the Traffic Committee in six months’ time. Mr Lehmann agreed to this proposal.

Recommendation That the information be received and that a progress report on road safety matters near to Rainbow Street Public School, be brought back to this Committee, in six months’ time.

TC105/21 Traffic Committee Report - St Thomas Street, at Boundary Street, Clovelly (C)

(F2004/07441)


2021.07.105 D04218348 Line marking Lane Lines NN Yes

A resident has requested for the installation of a Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space (MIPPS) at St Thomas Street, Clovelly. St Thomas Street between Boundary Street (west) and Boundary Street (east) is a 9.5m wide, two-way street with unrestricted kerb side parking on both sides of the street. In recent times the resident has had trouble finding parking close to their property. The property does not have any off-street parking space, the resident is the owner of a TfNSW-issued mobility card and consequently qualifies for the MIPPS application. Currently, a length of 50m double barrier (BB) line separates the carriageway on St Thomas Street, between the two Boundary Street alignments. The road width is such that there is less than 3m statutory clearance between the BB line and the proposed MIPPS location. It appears that the BB lines act as a form of lane delineation more than regulating the overtaking movement at this location. Hence it is proposed that BB lines only be installed on St Thomas Street at the approach of Boundary Street and Boundary Street East. Lane lines are also proposed to be installed for a length of 28m between the BB lines as illustrated in the image below.



This would enable installation of the MIPPS (see Minor Signage table - Item TC114/21.13) at the frontage of 87 St Thomas Street, Clovelly, without vehicles being parked within 3m of the BB lines.

Recommendation That the proposed combination of BB and broken lane line be installed at St Thomas Street, between Boundary Street (west) and Boundary Street (east), Clovelly.

TC106/21 Traffic Committee Report - Brompton Road, Kensington (H) (F2004/07455)


2021.07.106 D04203417 Pedestrian Marked Foot (Zebra) Crossing RM Yes

Requests have been made to the Council to install No Stopping signs near an existing pedestrian crossing in the Raleigh Park Estate at Brompton Road, near Black Lion Place. It is noted that the pedestrian crossing does not meet the current Australian Standards of AS1742.10-2009 as it has yellow and black pavement markings. The current standard is black and white pavement markings.

Recommendation That the existing pedestrian crossing in Brompton Road, near Black Lion Place, Kensington, with the yellow and black pavement markings be updated to the traditional black and white markings to meet the current AS1742.10-2009 standard.



TC107/21 Traffic Committee Report - Ainslie Street, Kingsford (M) (F2009/00452)


2021.07.107 D04232315 Signage Parking Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space RM Yes

The Council has received a request from the resident of 10 Ainslie Street, Kingsford, seeking a 6.5m Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space (MIPPS) in front of their property. The MIPPS applicant does not have an off-street parking space. The applicant has a residential parking permit holder for Area KF4, and the nearest residential parking zone is directly in front of their property which is always occupied. The requested 6.5m MIPPS will be located at the current residential parking restricted zone (“2P, 8:00am-6:00pm, Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area KF4”). 6.5m of the zone needs to be replace with 6.5m MIPPS at the frontage of 10 Ainslie Street as no other resident in Ainslie Street has a residential parking permit besides the resident of 10 Ainslie Street.

Existing Proposed


1. A 6.5m Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space (MIPPS) be located directly in front of 10 Ainslie Street, Kingsford, commencing at the property boundary of nos. 10 and 12 Ainslie Street and terminating 6.5m west of the property boundary of nos. 10 and 12 Ainslie Street; and

2. Remove a 6.5m residential parking restricted zone (“2P, 8:00am-6:00pm, Mon-Fri, Permit

Holders Excepted, Area KF4”) from the property boundary of nos. 10 and 12 Ainslie Street and to 6.5m west of the property boundary of nos. 10 and 12 Ainslie Street, Kingsford.



TC108/21 Traffic Committee Report - Anzac Parade, at Franklin Street, Malabar

intersection (M) (F2004/07441)


2021.07.108 D04252777 Linemarking ‘Straight arrows’ on roadway NN Yes

Concerns have been raised by a resident regarding the perception of traffic direction while crossing Anzac Parade (southbound) and Franklin Street intersection. Given the existing stop sign control, southbound motorists turning right into Franklin Street (west) are obliged to stop and wait for traffic flowing east from Franklin Street onto Anzac Parade (southbound) to pass before proceeding further. The geometry of the intersection is such that southbound right turning motorists may perceive that slip lane ahead of them is southbound. If this is the case, the right turn motorists may not perceive that they have to yield to traffic from the right. In order to address this false perception the following arrow markings are proposed to ensure correct travel movement is maintained.

Figure 1 - Anzac Parade, at Franklin Street intersection

Recommendation That ‘Straight’ arrow pavement markings be installed in front of the ‘Stop (TF)’ line on Anzac Parade (southbound) at the Franklin Street intersection, as illustrated in Figure 1.

TC109/21 Traffic Committee Report - Anzac Parade, north of Fitzgerald Avenue, Maroubra (M) - State Road (F2004/07433)


2021.07.109 D04218518 Signage Parking No Stopping NN Yes

Notwithstanding the fact that Anzac Parade is a state road under the care and control of Transport for NSW (TfNSW), it is considered that the following matter should be discussed at Traffic Committee prior to a formal request being placed before TfNSW. It is noted that the TfNSW representative may be unable to endorse any recommendation arising out of this item. Concerns have been raised by a local resident regarding pedestrian access to and from the central median Anzac Parade car park, between Fitzgerald Avenue and Haig Street, Maroubra. In particular, it has been noted that the existing kerb ramp on the western side of the northbound Anzac Parade carriageway (outside no. 863) is regularly blocked by parked cars. In order to keep



the kerb ramp clear and to provide safe visibility for pedestrians crossing at this location, it is proposed that ‘No Stopping’ signs be installed as shown in the plan below. Ms Irene Xu (TfNSW) explained that this part of Anzac Parade was a state road under the care and control of Transport for NSW. She indicated that TfNSW may have some concerns about the removal of a significant number of parking spaces, in this residential area. However, she advised that TfNSW would closely examine the proposal, once it was forwarded to TfNSW for consideration.

Recommendation That Council seek the approval of Transport for NSW (TfNSW) for the implementation of a 20m long ‘No Stopping’ prohibition, on the western side of Anzac Parade, from the existing pram ramp (outside no 863) southerly.

TC110/21 Traffic Committee Report - Anzac Parade, Maroubra Junction (M) (F2020/02312)


2021.07.110 D04245988 Road Safety Road Safety AL Yes

A post-construction Road Safety Audit (RSA) was undertaken in March 2021, for the newly installed pedestrian fence along the western side of Anzac Parade, frontage of Maroubra Junction shopping centre known as Pacific Square. The pedestrian fences were installed by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) in an attempt to reduce the number of pedestrian collisions occurring in this area. This item is to report on the findings of the RSA. The objective of this RSA is to identify and report on any potential road safety issues that may pose a risk to road users, such as pedestrian, cyclist and motorist. This audit was carried out under the Austroads ‘Guide to Road Safety - Part 6: Road Safety Audit 2009’ by auditors accredited by the NSW TfNSW. The general audit location is Anzac Parade, between Boyce Road and Maroubra Road, Maroubra.

Existing Bus Zone.

Proposed ‘No Stopping’ signs.

Kerb ramp for pedestrian access to and from carpark.

N

No. 863



Below are the findings of the report;

1. Indiscriminate Pedestrian Movements

The auditors observed high volumes of pedestrians indiscriminately crossing Anzac Parade away from the designated signalized crossings at the Boyce Road and Maroubra Road intersections (Picture 1.1). Furthermore, the pedestrian activity was observed to be constant, occurring during breaks in the traffic, or whilst traffic was queuing back from the nearby traffic signals. Pedestrians crossing randomly across the road is considered a vehicle-pedestrian crash risk. Given the nature of Anzac Parade, this is considered a high risk. The auditors observed that a large proportion of the pedestrians crossing could be considered a heightened risk (elderly, heavily laden with shopping), who may move at a slower pace, increasing their exposure to oncoming traffic, and further heightening the risk (Picture 1.2). Observations revealed that the main desire line for pedestrians was to and from the Maroubra Junction Shopping Centre, either linking to the central car park, or the southbound bus stop on the eastern side of Anzac Parade.

Picture 1.1 Picture 1.2

2. Car Park Pedestrian Access Points The auditors observed that some indiscriminate crossing was directed to and from the pedestrian access points adjoining the central median car parking area (Picture 2.1). It was observed, that some of these access points had been blocked off by a rail to prevent access between the car park and the adjacent footpath along Anzac Parade (Picture 2.2). It is assumed that the rails were installed to reduce the occurrence of pedestrians crossing at midblock locations adjacent to these accesses, and to direct them to the nearby signalised crossings. That being said, it was obvserved that the rails at some locations has been removed and the access points were being heavily used by pedestians. Additionally, more capable pedestrians were simply stepping over or under the single rail to use the access points.

Picture 2.1 Picture 2.2



3. Car Park access - vehicle entrance and exit The auditors observed that some indiscriminate crossing was directed to, and from, the existing car park vehicle exits, resulting in pedestrians walking along the access road (Picture 3.1). This provides pedestrians with opportunity to cross Anzac Parade away from the signalised intersection. The auditors comment that this has the heightened risk of collision between vehicles exiting the carpark, and pedestrians attempting to cross Anzac Parade who may be concentrating on the Anzac Road traffic.

Picture 3.1

4. Bus stops The auditors note that there are two northbound bus stops along the western side of Anzac Parade and one southbound bus stop on the eastern side. The auditors observed that a large proportion of pedestrians who were crossing Anzac Parade were heading to the bus stops (Picture 1.1). This is considered high risk behaviour as it often results in pedestrians crossing unsafely in front of, and behind buses. Furthermore, the auditors observed pedestrians, at times, rushing across Anzac Parade, running in front of the bus and waving their hands to catch the attention of the driver in order not to miss a bus which was stopped at the stop. This is considered high risk activity that could result in a pedestrian-bus collision, or pedestrian-vehicle collision due to reduced visibility or due to the pedestrian being distracted trying to wave down the driver and not paying attention to oncoming traffic.

Whilst the Audit team have tried to separate out individual items for discussion as per the above, it should be expressed that the common risk shared by all items is large volumes of pedestrians are crossing unsafely for the length of Anzac Parade, and not utilising the signalised intersections. Thus, simply addressing individual aspects may not result in significant safety improvements and all issues should therefore be considered in conjunction with an area wide solution considered. Given the finding of the RSA above, it is evident that despite TfNSW installation of the new pedestrian fence, pedestrians are still crossing Anzac Parade indiscriminately. It is recommended that a more elaborate and an area wide solution is required to resolve the issue of pedestrian and vehicle conflict on Anzac Parade, between Boyce Road and Maroubra Road. It is worth noting that Anzac Parade is a State Road under the care and control of TfNSW, and under the strong influence of the NSW Movement and Place Framework, TfNSW have a strong desire to satisfy the need of pedestrian safety in this area. As such, Council seeks to work closely together with TfNSW regarding this matter.

Ms Irene Xu (TfNSW) informed the Committee that TfNSW has closely examined this location, from the perspective of pedestrian safety, and would consider any submission made by the Council.



Councillor Dylan Parker, representative for the Member for Maroubra, asked that this issue be considered from a wholistic approach of the entire area. He also asked that any proposed changes be subject to extensive consultation with the community, prior to implementation.


1. The Road Safety Audit (RSA) findings undertaken in March 2021, for the newly installed pedestrian fence along the western side of Anzac Parade, near the frontage of Pacific Square, be noted;

2. The Council further liaise with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to quickly address the road

safety concerns at this location and, in the medium term, consider an area-wide solution to the issue of pedestrians crossing Anzac Parade onto the central car park area and vice versa, between Boyce Road and Maroubra Road, Maroubra; and

3. Any proposed traffic or pedestrian changes be subject to extensive consultation with the

community, prior to implementation.

TC111/21 Traffic Committee Report - Bass Street, at Anzac Parade, Kingsford (M) (F2012/00032)


2021.07.111 D04258216 Event Temporary Road Closure AL Yes

Council received an application for a Filming/Photography activity on Bass Street, at Anzac Parade, Kingsford, which in part, included the periodic stopping of traffic for no longer than 2 minutes at a time, on Friday 25th June 2021, between the hours of 7am-11am. Traffic control was requested by the applicant to allow for safe manoeuvres of vehicles reversing into the median. Accordingly, a Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) was created and submitted to Council for approval, as shown below. Due to the time constraints, the approval for the submitted TGS has been given. This item is a retrospective record of this minor event.



Recommendation That it be noted that minor traffic control was implemented within the Bass Street link road of Anzac Parade, on Friday 25th June 2021, between the hours of 7am-11am.

TC112/21 Traffic Committee Report - Duncan Street, Maroubra (M) (F2006/00101)


2021.07.112 D04217107 Road Safety Speeding DA Yes

Concerns have been raised from some residents of Duncan Street, Maroubra, regarding instances of vehicles speeding through Duncan Street between Torrington Road and Bond Street, Maroubra. Speed and traffic counts were undertaken on 5 March 2021, for a seven-day period, to determine the extent of the speeding issue. The counts were installed at the vicinity of 62 Duncan Street. The results of the counts are summarised in the tables below:

Duncan Street near No.62

Direction of Travel

Combined Northboun

d Southboun

d

Traffic Volume:

Weekdays Average 1262 630 632

(Vehicles/Day) 7 Day Average 1260 625 635

Weekday AM 8:00 122 59 63

Peak hour starts

PM 17:00 118 63 55

Speeds: (Km/H)

85th Percentile 45.3 44.4 45.8

Average 35.4 35.4 35.2

Speed %: % of vehicles > 50 km/h 5% 4.1% 5.8%

% of vehicles > 60 km/h .3% .4% .3%

Classification % : Light Vehicles up to 5.5m 94.21 92.82 95.57

The data highlights that the average daily traffic volumes are low and the traffic speeds are considerably well below the 50km/h speed limit. The instances of motorists travelling at speeds over 50km/h is 5%.


1. The results of the traffic survey for Duncan Street, Maroubra, undertaken in March 2021, be noted; and

2. The resident raising concerns about this matter be informed of the results.



TC113/21 Traffic Committee Report - Wild Street / Donovan Avenue, Maroubra (M) (F2019/01152)


2021.07.113 D04258581 Road Safety Intersection NN Yes

Concerns have been raised from several residents of Wild Street and Donovan Avenue, Maroubra, regarding safety at the intersection. The intersection currently has regulatory Stop signs installed on Wild Street, giving priority to Donovan Avenue. Donovan Avenue provides an east-west connection between Hinkler Street and Paine Street, and is along the 316 (Eastgardens to Bondi Junction) bus route. Wild Street provides a north-south link between Maroubra Road and Fitzgerald Avenue. On-street parking is permitted on both sides of Wild Street and Donovan Avenue. It is worth noting, that Wild Street, being in proximity to Heffron Park, experiences increased traffic during weekends due to the sporting activities at Heffron Park. Residents have reported numerous near misses to have occurred at the intersection over the years. Recently three crashes between May 2021 - June 2021 involving towing away of vehicles was observed and reported by the residents. The 10-year crash history reflects three crashes to have occurred between 2010-2020, of which two involve an injury and one that resulted in tow-away of vehicle. The intersection does not meet the criteria for 2022-23 Black-spot funding as there are less than three injury crashes at the location in the past five years. The cross-traffic near misses/crashes are mainly due to motorists not adhering to the Stop sign at Wild Street. In order to address safety concerns and improve visibility of the approaching intersection an upgrade to line-marking, installation of additional Stop signs and No Stopping signs is proposed as illustrated in the plans below.



Ms Nishandar (RCC) advised that, following feedback from local residents, it would be appropriate to modify the arrangements recommended at this intersection. She explained that the original proposal would eliminate a greater length of parking space and that the modified proposal (see following images) would retain some of that parking.




1. The double barrier (BB) lines are installed on Donovan Avenue for 8m, on approach to the intersection;

2. Supplementary Stop signs are installed on the western and eastern side of Wild Street;

3. No Stopping signs are installed at all four corners of the intersection for a minimum of 10m

on Wild Street and Donovan Avenue; and

4. Re-painting of current double centre linemarking (BB) at Wild Street is undertaken on both sides of the intersection.

TC114/21 Traffic Committee Report - Minor Signage Items - Parking and Regulatory - July

2021 (C, H & M) (F2012/00032)


2021.07.114 D04217129 Signage, Parking No Parking NN Yes

The following Minor Signage matters are listed for the Committee’s consideration.

Item No Location Issue Request Recommend Approval?

Comments

TC114/21.1

Brandon Street, CLOVELLY (C) (D04217129, D04229924-NN) (AD)

Install No Parking sign on the south side of Brandon Street from the western edge of the driveway to no.17 westerly to the Electric Light Pole (ELP) SY15368.

Yes

To maximise sightlines to and from pedestrians walking past this section of Brandon Street.



TC114/21.2

Brandon Street, CLOVELLY (C) (D04217129, D04229924-NN) (AD)

Install ‘Pedestrian (symbolic)’ warning sign at ELP SY15368 and SY15369 at eastern and western approach of Brandon Street, on the northern border of 9 Knox Street, Clovelly.

Yes

To alert motorists to possible expect pedestrians walking along this section of Brandon Street.

TC114/21.3

Brook Street, COOGEE (C) (D04275082-RM) (AD)

Change the “P15 Minutes 8am-6pm Mon-Fri” and “1P 8am-6pm Sat-Sun” signs at the frontage of 120 Brook Street, Coogee NSW 2034 to “1P 8am-6pm Mon-Sun”.

Yes

To encourage frequent turn overs and allow motorist to park close to local amenities.

TC114/21.4

Carr Street, COOGEE (C) (D04261368-AL) (AD)

Install approx. 10m of “2P, 8am-8pm, Mon-Sun, Permit Holders Excepted, Area CO2” zone on the southern side of Carr Street, between the driveways of no.8 & no.10.

Yes

Due to the increased no. of resident parking permits issued.

TC114/21.5

Carr Street, COOGEE (C) (D04261368-AL) (AD)

Install approx. 14m of “2P, 8am-8pm, Mon-Sun, Permit Holders Excepted, Area CO2” zone on the northern side of Carr Street, from the driveway of no.19 easterly to the existing No Stopping sign near the Mount St intersection.

Yes

Due to the increased no. of resident parking permits issued.

TC114/21.6

Centennial Avenue, RANDWICK (C) (D03664723-AL) (AD)

Implement No Stopping zone along the existing 3.5m length of yellow linemarking, in front of no.2B, at the inner bend, between the two tangent points of the curve in the kerb.

Yes

To prevent vehicle parking illegally on the bend of Centennial Avenue.

TC114/21.7

Henry Street, RANDWICK (C), (D04228149-NN) (AD)

Remove 5.5m Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space at the frontage of 25 Henry Street, Randwick.

Yes Applicant no longer resides at this address.

TC114/21.8

Monmouth Street, RANDWICK (C) (D04263053-AL) (AD)

Extend existing “2P, 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area RA6” on the eastern side of Monmouth Street, Randwick, outside nos 1 to 7, 15m southerly, to the driveway of no. 11.

Yes

To accommodate for the increase in resident parking permits issued.

TC114/21.9.

Nolan Avenue, CLOVELLY (C) (D04256470-RM) (AD)

Extend existing 60˚ Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space (MIPPS) at the frontage of 15 Nolan Avenue, Clovelly NSW 2031 by an additional 2.9m west at the frontage of 11A Nolan Avenue, Clovelly.

Yes

To assist nearby eligible mobility impaired resident of Nolan Avenue park close to their property.

TC114/21.10

Rainbow Street, RANDWICK (C) (D04195799-RM) (AD)

Install 6m Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space (MIPPS) directly in front of 201 Rainbow Street, Randwick (near Canberra Street).

Yes

To assist the eligible mobility impaired resident park close to their property.



TC114/21.11

Rainbow Street, COOGEE (C) (D04249790-DA) (AD)

Extend the existing No Stopping sign located on the northern side of Rainbow Street up to the eastern edge of the driveway of 20 Dundas Street, Coogee.

Yes

Parked car at this steep location of Rainbow Street causing safety issues for the motorists.

TC114/21.12

Dundas Street, COOGEE (C) (D04249790-DA) (AD)

Grind off (black out) 3m of BB line marking in Dundas Street situated at the frontage of 21A Dundas Street, Coogee

Yes

3m gap required between the parked vehicle and the BB line at this location.

TC114/21.13

St Thomas Street, CLOVELLY (C) (D04230681-NN) (AD)

Install 6m Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space (MIPPS) at the frontage of 87 St Thomas Street, Clovelly.

Yes

To assist the mobility impaired resident park close to their property.

TC114/21.14

Wentworth Street, RANDWICK (C) (D04188443-RM) (AD)

Remove Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space (MIPPS) at the frontage of 94 Wentworth Street, Randwick.

Yes Applicant no longer resides at this address.

TC114/21.15

Goodwood Street, KENSINGTON (H) (D04266181-BS) (AD)

Relocate “No Parking - Council Authorised Car Share” signage from 3 -5 Goodwood Street to 8 -10 Goodwood Street (90⁰ angle parking outside the 7 Eleven at 110 Anzac Parade, Kensington).

Yes

Current car share bay needs to be relocated due to upcoming works.

TC114/21.16

Holmes Street, MAROUBRA (M) (D0422906-NN) (AD)

Install 12m Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space (MIPPS) at the frontage of 142 and 144 Holmes Street, Maroubra.

Yes

To assist the eligible mobility impaired residents of the two adjacent properties to park close to their homes.

TC114/21.17

Maroubra Road, MAROUBRA (M) (D04213948-RM) (AD)

Install 6m Mobility Impaired Person’s Parking Space (MIPPS) directly in front of 361 Maroubra Road, Maroubra.

Yes

To assist eligible mobility impaired residents park close to their property.

Recommendation That the recommendations listed in the Minor Signage items table, are approved for implementation / action.

TC115/21 Traffic Committee Report - Works Zone - Installation and Removal of Signage - July 2021 (C, H & M) (F2021/00658)


2021.07.115 F2021/00658 Signage Works Zone Yes

Construction sites often involve the use of trucks, cranes and other large vehicles. Without special parking provision, the positioning of such vehicles, close to these sites, can cause significant problems for local residents or businesses. It is for this reason that the Council requires the creation of Works Zones at construction sites. Once the project is completed the Works Zone is removed (see Works Zone Conditions of Use detailed elsewhere within this document).



Accordingly, it is recommended that Works Zones be installed, or removed, at the locations detailed within the following table: Works Zones Table

Item

No

.

Street/ Suburb

Sid

e

Len

gth

(m) Adjacent to

(address)

Existing Parking Controls

Reference / Comments

INSTALLATION

1. Aeolia Lane, RANDWICK (C)

N 7 39 St Pauls Street (rear access)

No Stopping

LA/1347/2021 D04248265-AL (AD) Install ‘Works Zone, 7am-5pm, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, Sat” and “No Stopping, All Other Times”

2. Dutruc Street, RANDWICK (C)

W 10 46 Dutruc Street Unrestricted LA/1414/2021 D04261075-DK (AD)

3. King Street, RANDWICK (C)

N 10 30-36 Dangar Street / 100 King Street

Unrestricted LA/979/2021 D04203328-RM (AD)

4. Barker Lane, KINGSFORD (H)

S 31 2B Barker Street Unrestricted

D04257168-DK (AD) Install temporary Works Zone between 2 July 2021 to 6 October 2021.

5. Southern Cross Close, KINGSFORD (H)

S 16 22 to 28 Gardeners Road

No Parking LA/555/2021 D04162423-RM (AD)

6.

Bona Vista Avenue MAROUBRA (M)

W 12 36 Bona Vista Avenue

Unrestricted

LA/1453/2021 D04263616-DA (AD) This Works Zone is required for 26 weeks.

7.

Hannan Street, MAROUBRA (M)

E 12 57 Hannan Street Unrestricted

LA/1410/2021 D04205912-DA (AD) Install 12m long “Works Zone, 7am-5pm, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, Sat”.

8.

Nix Avenue, MALABAR (M)

W 8 14 Nix Avenue Bus Zone

LA/1294/2021 D04230602-DA (AD) Install 8m long “Works Zone, 7am-5pm, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, Sat” and relocate the Bus Zone to the frontage of 12 Nix Avenue.



REMOVAL

9.

Botany Street, KINGSFORD (H)

12 88-90 Botany Street, Kingsford NSW 2032

Unrestricted LA/216/2021 D04263823-DK (AD)

Recommendation That the Works Zones listed in the Works Zones Table, are installed or removed, as detailed; with the Schedule of Conditions applying to any new Works Zones approved for installation.

______ Schedule Of Conditions - Installation of Works Zones The following standard conditions may be referenced within these papers.

That: a. The applicant be informed that if they intend to use traffic controllers for activities

associated with the Works Zone, such activities must comply with a formal Traffic Control Plan (to be held on site following preparation by person/s with the appropriate Transport for NSW (TfNSW) authorisation) and that any traffic controllers utilised must have current appropriate accreditation from TfNSW;

b. The Council is given authority to replace the Works Zone with a No Stopping zone if

the operator (or their sub-contractors): i. compromise pedestrian safety, or

ii. add significantly to traffic congestion in this area, or

iii. allow access/egress to/from the site which creates safety concerns or traffic flow delays, or

iv. does not ensure that the Council fees payable for this private use of

the public road are met,

with the zone being reinstalled once the issue of concern is properly addressed;

c. The Council Rangers enforce the restriction; and

d. Authority be given to the Council to remove the Works Zone and reinstate the previous restrictions, when the applicant advises that it is no longer required.

TC116/21 Traffic Committee Report - Parking Control Signage at Intersections - No Stopping - July 2021 (C, H & M) (F2008/00166)


2021.07.116 F2008/00166 Signage, Parking No Stopping NN Yes

The Council regularly receives requests for action to be taken with regard to vehicles being parked illegally at intersections. Such vehicles block sightlines to and from vulnerable road users such as pedestrians or bike riders. They can also obscure motorists’ views of approaching vehicles, and, they can create difficulties for fire engines, garbage trucks or other large service vehicles which need to access the neighbourhood. To ensure compliance with the legally mandated parking prohibitions at intersections, it is recommended that No Stopping signage be installed as per the following table:



Item No.

Street Suburb Side Dist. Direction Of .

and / or Comments

1. Cliff Lane Clovelly (C) North & South

10m East Knox Street D04244412-NN (AD)

2. Knox Street Clovelly (C) East 10m North & South

Cliff Lane D04244412-NN (AD)

3. Market Street Randwick (C) South 10m East & West

Ethne Avenue D04227661-NN (AD)

4. Perry Street Matraville (M) North 4.2m East

Relocate existing ‘No Stopping’ sign on Perry Street further 4.2m east of Baird Avenue.

D04245334-NN (AD)

5. Baird Avenue Matraville (M) East &West

10m North Perry Street D04245334-NN (AD)

(Reference NSW Road Rule 170 )

Recommendation That the No Stopping signage proposals, listed in the Parking Control Signage at Intersections table, are approved for installation.

TC117/21 Traffic Committee Report - Federal Stimulus Road Safety Program Zones

Projects (C, H & M) (F2021/00209)


2021.07.117 F2021/00209 Road Safety Road Safety TL Yes

As reported to the Traffic Committee earlier this year, following an invitation from Transport for NSW (TfNSW), the Council applied for funding to improve pedestrian safety at 29 locations near to, or along walking routes to, many local schools. The Council was successful with its application and $4.375 million was made available to Randwick Council (under the Federal Stimulus Road Safety Program School Zones project), over a 14-month period, to implement many improvements for pedestrians at 29 locations within the LGA. Generally, these improvements relate to the construction of new pedestrian refuges and to the introduction of raised pavements at existing pedestrian crossings. Additionally, new raised pedestrian crossings are proposed at two locations and traffic signals are proposed at one of the Council’s known collision sites. Each of these 29 sites are either near to or upon routes to local schools. The list below details the first tranche of projects which have been completed or are very near completion:

No. Location & Project Description Schools Status

Projects completed by July 2021

1

Sturt Street (west of Paton Street),

Kingsford

- Install new raised pedestrian

(wombat) crossing

Randwick Boys High School /

Randwick Girls High School /

Rainbow Street Public School Under construction

2 Fitzgerald Avenue (at Robey Street),

Maroubra

Our Lady of the Annunciation

Primary School / South Completed

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- Install pedestrian refuge Sydney High School /

Champagnat Catholic

College

3

Fitzgerald Avenue (at Walsh Avenue),

Maroubra

- Install pedestrian refuge

Our Lady of the Annunciation

Primary School / South

Sydney High School /

Champagnat Catholic

College

Completed

4

Howard Street (near Lee Street),

Coogee

- Install new raised pedestrian

(wombat) crossing

Coogee Public School,

Randwick Girls High School,

Brigidine College

Completed

5

Villiers Street (at Addison Street),

Kensington

- Install pedestrian refuge

Our Lady of the Rosary

Primary School / Our Lady of

the Rose College /

Kensington Public School

Completed

6

Loch Maree Street, Maroubra

- Install raised pedestrian (wombat)

crossing at the site of the existing

pedestrian (zebra) crossing

Maroubra Junction Public

School / Lycée Condorcet-

the International French

School of Sydney

Completed

7

Arden Street, Clovelly




St Anthony's Catholic

Primary School Under construction

8

Bowral Street (near Doncaster

Avenue), Kensington




Kensington Public School Under construction

9

Bowral Street, (near Anzac Parade),

Kensington




Kensington Public School Completed

10

Avoca Street, Randwick




St Margaret Mary's Catholic

Primary School Under construction

The remaining 19 projects are to be delivered over the next 12 months. The most recent design details for each of the following projects will be distributed to the Voting Members as the detailed designs are completed. The final designs will subsequently be tabled at the Traffic Committee meeting.

No. Tranches 2 and 3 - Locations / Descriptions

11 Arden Street (north of Clovelly Road), Clovelly - Raise existing pedestrian crossing, create wombat crossing

12 Anzac Parade, at Franklin Street (southern intersections), Matraville - Signalise multi-carriageway intersection

13 Perouse Road (at Aeolia Street), Randwick - Raise existing pedestrian crossing, create wombat crossing



14 Botany Street (at Waratah Avenue), Randwick - Upgrade existing pedestrian refuge

15 Rainbow Street (at Ellen Street and Hendy Avenue), Coogee - Install two pedestrian refuges

16 King Street, Randwick - Install pedestrian refuge near residential aged care facility, Montefiore

17 Clovelly Road (at Knox Street), Clovelly - Install pedestrian refuge and kerb nibs

18 Maroubra Road & Hannan Street, Maroubra - Install pedestrian refuge and kerb nibs

19 Varna Street (at Arden Street), Clovelly - Install pedestrian refuge

20 Oberon Street & Higgs Street, Coogee - Install pedestrian refuge

21 Bream Street (at Mount Street), Coogee - Install pedestrian refuge

22 Brook Street (at Clovelly Road), Coogee - Upgrade existing pedestrian refuge

23 Chepstow Street (at Stanley Street), Coogee - Install pedestrian refuge

24 Carter Street (at Avoca Street), Randwick - Install pedestrian refuge

25 Clovelly Road (at Centennial Avenue), Randwick - Install pedestrian refuge

26 Church Street (at Frances Street), Randwick - Install pedestrian refuge

27 Gilderthorpe Avenue (at Frenchmans Road), Randwick - Install pedestrian refuge

28 Dutruc Street (at Alison Road), Randwick - Install pedestrian refuge

29 Wride Street (at Duncan Street), Maroubra - Install pedestrian refuge

It is considered that introducing a large number of new, or upgraded, pedestrian facilities, by way of a $4.375M Federal Government grant, provides a very significant opportunity to support people who choose to walk within the Randwick LGA. Primarily, these facilities are rightly focused upon walking routes to schools. However, it is all of the community members who choose to walk that will benefit from implementation of these 29 new / improved pedestrian facilities within Randwick In order to maintain momentum with the rollout of these projects it is considered appropriate to delegate authority to the Technical Sub-Committee (TfNSW, Police and RCC officers) to approve detailed plans as they are finalised. The plans will subsequently be tabled at the next available Traffic Committee meeting.

Mr Anthony Ryan (resident) relayed to the Committee, on behalf of Mrs Kerrie Gibbs, an expression of gratitude with regard to the implementation of the raised pedestrian crossing in Howard Street, Randwick (Item 117.4 Howard St). Additionally, Mr Ryan provided a short video showing Mr Tom Gibbs using his motorised wheelchair to cross Howard Street, upon the new raised pedestrian crossing. Mr Lehmann advised that he would extend Mrs Gibbs’ expression of gratitude to all team members involved in the implementation of this facility.



Recommendation That, the Tranche 2 and 3 pedestrian safety projects, funded under the Federal Stimulus Road Safety Program School Zones project, are approved for installation, following endorsement of the Technical Sub-Committee.

TC118/21 Traffic Committee Report - Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Funded Project Status - July 2021 (C, H & M) (F2016/00381)


2021.07.118 F2016/00381 Road Safety Road Safety TL Yes

The State Government provides regular funding under a number of programs for road safety, pedestrian and bike riding improvements. These funds are made available through Transport for NSW (TfNSW). Additionally, Federal Government funding has also been made available for pedestrian safety projects. Randwick Council has now been successful in securing funding for fifteen projects for the 2020/2021 financial year. The total funds secured by Randwick Council exceed $1,675,000.

RMS Project Number

PROJECT NAME Program Approved

Approved 2020/21 Funding

Allocation

Type of Funding

Monthly Status

P.0046946

Duncan Street / McKeon Street, Maroubra - Pedestrian safety improvements

Safer Local Government Roads

$36,950 100% Project completed.

P.0046947

Frances Street / The Avenue, Randwick - Pedestrian safety improvements including a raised safety platform

Safer Local Government Roads


P.0048249

Todman Avenue / Balfour Road, Kensington - close intersection with median traffic island

Australian Government Black Spot Program


P.0048250

Chapel Street / Frenchmans Road, Randwick - pedestrian refuge and kerb nibs

Australian Government Black Spot Program

$39,985 100% Under construction.

P.0051830

Doncaster Ave / Houston Rd, Centennial Park to Kingsford Design of cycleway facilities

Pinch Point Program

$210,000 100% Plans released for tender.

P.0069754.01

Sturt Street (west of Paton Street), Kingsford - Install raised pedestrian (wombat) crossing

Federal Stimulus Road Safety Program School Zones




P.0069754.02

Fitzgerald Avenue (at Robey Street), Maroubra - Install pedestrian refuge



P.0069754.03

Fitzgerald Avenue (at Walsh Street), Maroubra - Install pedestrian refuge



P.0069754.04

Howard Street (near Lee Street), Coogee - - Install raised pedestrian (wombat) crossing



P.0069754.05

Villiers Street (at Addison Street), Kensington - Install pedestrian refuge



P.0069754.24

Loch Maree Street, Maroubra - Raise existing crossing



P.0069754.25

Arden Street, Clovelly - Raise existing crossing



P.0069754.26

Bowral Street (near Doncaster Avenue), Kensington - Raise existing crossing



P.0069754.27

Bowral Street, (near Anzac Parade), Kensington - Raise existing crossing



P.0069754.28 Avoca Street, Randwick - Raise existing crossing


$125,000 100%

Design complete - construction commencing 28 June (start of school holidays)

This table will be updated each month and will be reported upon, at each Traffic Committee meeting.

Recommendation That the information be received.



General Business

Urgent Matters OR Matter for Future Investigation

TCTC1/21121/21 Bus Zone Adjustments - Various Locations within Randwick LGA (C, H &

M)


2021.07.121 D04276272 Signage Bus Zone TL Yes

Mr Bushara Gidiess (STA) sought clarification as to the upcoming actions with regard to the bus zone adjustments submitted recently by STA, to the Council. He explained that, given the upcoming introduction of longer, articulated buses, a number of bus zones need to be lengthened to ensure that the buses can pull in close to the kerb. Mr Lehmann acknowledged Mr Gidiess’ request and advised that Council will examine each proposal and make a determination on each. Councillors Neilson and Shurey (North Ward) sought clarification on the proposal and Mr Lehmann explained that the suggested changes would improve the public transport service for Randwick residents and visitors. He confirmed that the agreed changes would be tabled at the next meeting, for information.

Recommendation That the proposed changes to bus stops, as submitted by STA, are approved for installation, once a determination was made on each.

The meeting closed at 11.06 am.

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