1 March 2023

A meeting of the Traffic Committee will be held at 9:30am in Merrylands Administration Building, 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands on Wednesday, 1 March 2023.

Business as below:

Yours faithfully

Peter J. Fitzgerald

General Manager

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

1.         Apologies

2.         Declarations of Interest

3.         Confirmation of Previous Minutes endorsed by Council (NIL)

4.         Summary of Reports.......................................................................................................... 4

5.         Reports 

-           Part 1 - Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

-           Part 2 - Recommendation to Council

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS

Report No.              Name of Report                                                                              Page No.

 

Part 1 - Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

ECTC-23-029        Coleman Street, Merrylands - Proposed "Bus Zone" signs and 'no stopping' restrictions.................................................. 9

ECTC-23-030        Frances Street, South Wentworthville - Proposed 'Bus Zone' signage...................................................................................... 17

ECTC-23-031        Boundary Road, Chester Hill - Removal of Redundant 'Bus Zone' Signage...................................................................................... 23

ECTC-23-032        Friend Street, Merrylands - Removal of Redundant 'Bus Zone' Signage...................................................................................... 29

ECTC-23-033        Pritchard Street West, Wentworthville - Modification to the existing accessible parking space............................. 37

ECTC-23-034        Old Prospect Road and Grafton Street, Greystanes - Proposed 'no stopping' Restrictions and Line Marking    45

ECTC-23-035        Davidson Road and Robertson Street, Guildford - Proposed 'No Stopping" Restrictions and Line Marking    53

ECTC-23-036        Rawson Street and Dalley Street, Lidcombe - Proposed 'No Stopping'Restrictions.................................................................. 59

ECTC-23-037        Bridge Road and Killeen Street, Wentworthville - Proposed 'no stopping' Restrictions................................. 71

ECTC-23-038        Meakin Street and Grace Crescent, Merrylands - Proposed 'no stopping' Restrictions and Line Marking.................. 77

ECTC-23-039        Brunswick Street, Granville - Proposed 'no stopping' restrictions....................................................................................... 93

ECTC-23-040        Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie - Application for 'works zone' signage.................................................................................... 111

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 2 - Recommendation to Council

 

ECTC-23-041        Temporary Road Closure in the Auburn CBD for Ramadan Food Festival 2023......................................................................... 119

ECTC-23-042        Albert Street, Palmer Street & Tennyson Parade - Australian Government Black Spot Program 2022/2023     141

ECTC-23-043        Clyde Street, South Granville - Road Safety Concerns 157

ECTC-23-044        Earl Street, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns.. 161

ECTC-23-045        Nicholas Street, Lidcombe - Road Safety Concerns 175

ECTC-23-046        Norman Street, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns 179

 

 

 

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Summary of Reports

 

Part 1 - Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

Item #	Title	Electorate				Police Area Command (PAC)
		Fairfield	Granville	Prospect	Auburn	Cumberland	Auburn
ECTC-23-029	Coleman Street, Merrylands - Proposed "Bus Zone" signs and 'no stopping' restrictions		´			´
ECTC-23-030	Frances Street, South Wentworthville - Proposed 'Bus Zone' signage		´			´
ECTC-23-031	Boundary Road, Chester Hill - Removal of Redundant 'Bus Zone' Signage				´	´
ECTC-23-032	Friend Street, Merrylands - Removal of Redundant 'Bus Zone' Signage		´			´
ECTC-23-033	Pritchard Street West, Wentworthville - Modification to the existing accessible parking space			´		´
ECTC-23-034	Old Prospect Road and Grafton Street, Greystanes - Proposed 'no stopping' Restrictions and Line Marking			´		´
ECTC-23-035	Davidson Road and Robertson Street, Guildford - Proposed 'No Stopping" Restrictions and Line Marking				´	´
ECTC-23-036	Rawson Street and Dalley Street, Lidcombe - Proposed 'No Stopping'Restrictions				´		´
ECTC-23-037	Bridge Road and Killeen Street, Wentworthville - Proposed 'no stopping' Restrictions		´			´
ECTC-23-038	Meakin Street and Grace Crescent, Merrylands - Proposed 'no stopping' Restrictions and Line Marking		´			´
ECTC-23-039	Brunswick Street, Granville - Proposed 'no stopping' restrictions		´			´
ECTC-23-040	Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie - Application for 'works zone' signage			´		´

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 2 - Recommendation to Council

 

Item #	Title	Electorate				Police Area Command (PAC)
		Fairfield	Granville	Prospect	Auburn	Cumberland	Auburn
ECTC-23-041	Temporary Road Closure in the Auburn CBD for Ramadan Food Festival 2023				´		´
ECTC-23-042	Albert Street, Palmer Street & Tennyson Parade - Australian Government Black Spot Program 2022/2023	´				´
ECTC-23-043	Clyde Street, South Granville - Road Safety Concerns				´	´
ECTC-23-044	Earl Street, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns		´			´
ECTC-23-045	Nicholas Street, Lidcombe - Road Safety Concerns				´		´
ECTC-23-046	Norman Street, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns		´			´

 

 

 

 

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Part 1

 

Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Item No: ECTC-23-029

Coleman Street, Merrylands - Proposed "Bus Zone" signs and 'no stopping' restrictions

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Granville

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received a request from Transit Systems Bus Operator for the installation of ‘Bus Zone’ signs at the existing bus stop outside No. 59 Coleman Street, Merrylands to facilitate buses accessing the bus stop.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Council has received a request from Transit Systems for the installation of ‘Bus Zone’ signs at the existing bus stop outside No.59 Coleman Street, Merrylands to facilitate buses accessing the bus stop. It is alleged that cars are parking close to the bus stop thus making it difficult for buses to access the bus stop.

Coleman Street is a local road runs in a north– south direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 12.5m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless signposted. There is an existing bus stop on the western side of Coleman Street outside No.59. This bus stop is not sign posted with ‘Bus Zone’ signs. A refuge island is also provided north of this location to facilitate pedestrians crossing Coleman Street.

The map below shows the location of the bus stop:

Figure 1 – Locality Plan

It is alleged by the representative of Transit Systems that vehicles often park at the bus stop. As a result, buses are not able to access this bus stop and park safely.

In accordance with the NSW Road Rules 195:

‘A driver (except the driver of a public bus) must not stop at a bus stop, or on the road, within 20 metres before a sign on the road that indicates the bus stop, and 10 metres after the sign, unless the driver stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies and the driver is permitted to stop at that place under these Rules’

Therefore, it is proposed to install ‘Bus Zone’ signs at the existing bus stop outside No.59 Coleman Street and ‘No Stopping’ at the intersection of Coleman Street and Dorothy Street to strengthen the road rules as per attached plan.

Consultation was carried out with the impacted and adjacent residents for a period of 14 days starting from 3 to 17 February 2023. No submissions were received.

 

1.      Plan -  Coleman Street, Merrylands – Proposed ‘Bus Zone’ and ‘No Stopping’ signs   

 

Attachment 1

Plan -  Coleman Street, Merrylands – Proposed ‘Bus Zone’ and ‘No Stopping’ signs

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Item No: ECTC-23-030

Frances Street, South Wentworthville - Proposed 'Bus Zone' signage

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Granville

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received a request from Transit Systems Bus Operator for the installation of ‘Bus Zone’ signs at the existing bus stop outside No. 76 Frances Street, South Wentworthville to facilitate buses accessing the bus stop.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Council has received a request from Transit Systems Bus Operator for the installation of ‘Bus Zone’ signs at the existing bus stop outside No. 76 Frances Street, South Wentworthville to facilitate buses accessing the bus stop. It is alleged that cars are parking close to the bus stop thus making it difficult for buses to access the bus stop.

Frances Street is a local road that runs in a north– south direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 12.5m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless signposted. There is an existing bus stop on the western side of Frances Street outside No.76. This bus stop is not sign posted with ‘Bus Zone’ signs.

The map below shows the location of the bus stop:

Figure 1 – Locality Plan

It is indicated by the representative of Transit Systems that vehicles often park at the bus stop. As a result, buses are not able to access this bus stop and park safely.

In accordance with the NSW Road Rules 195:

‘A driver (except the driver of a public bus) must not stop at a bus stop, or on the road, within 20 metres before a sign on the road that indicates the bus stop, and 10 metres after the sign, unless the driver stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies, and the driver is permitted to stop at that place under these Rule.’

Therefore, it is proposed to install ‘Bus Zone’ signs at the existing bus stop to strengthen the Road Rules requirement as per attached plan.

Consultation was carried out with the impacted and adjacent residents for a period of 14 days starting from 3 to 17 February 2023. No submissions were received.

 

1.      Plan -  Frances Street, South Wentworthville – Proposed ‘Bus Zone’ signs   

 

Attachment 1

Plan -  Frances Street, South Wentworthville – Proposed ‘Bus Zone’ signs

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Item No: ECTC-23-031

Boundary Road, Chester Hill - Removal of Redundant 'Bus Zone' Signage

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Auburn

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received a request from a resident to remove a redundant ‘Bus Zone’ on Boundary Road, Chester Hill along the side boundary of No. 86 Ferndell Street.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Boundary Road between Ferndell Street and Priam Street is a local road that runs in an east-west direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 12.5m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless signposted.

There are ‘Bus Zone’ signs on the northern side of Boundary Road between Ferndell Street and Priam Street.

It is alleged that the bus stop at this location has not been in use and the bus zone signs are redundant.

Upon consultation, the bus operator (Transdev) has advised as follows:

 “This bus stop was in use until the road was closed for a long period of time for the bridge works. We have not restored the previous school trips which operated past here and can keep operating on the amended route moving forward. Therefore, no objections to the removal of the bus zone.”

Removing this redundant ‘Bus zone’ signs will provide unrestricted parking for the residents and industry visitors or employees.

It is proposed to remove the ‘Bus Zone’ signs on the northern side of Boundary Road, Chester Hill along the side boundary of No.86 Ferndell Street.

Consultation is not required as the existing bus stop is redundant and removal will provide additional unrestricted parking for the residents and industry visitors or employees.

Transdev has been notified and agreed for the removal of the redundant ‘Bus Zone’ signage.  

 

1.      Plan – Boundary Road, Chester Hill – Removal of a redundant ‘Bus Zone’   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Boundary Road, Chester Hill – Removal of a redundant ‘Bus Zone’

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Item No: ECTC-23-032

Friend Street, Merrylands - Removal of Redundant 'Bus Zone' Signage

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Granville

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received a request from Transit Systems to remove four redundant bus stops in Friend Street, Merrylands due to the change of the existing bus route.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Friend Street is classified as a local road that runs in an east-west direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 7.3m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road in accordance with Road Rules unless signposted.

Transit Systems, the bus operator has indicated that parked cars on both sides of Friend Street make it difficult for buses to travel safely through the narrow street. They intend to move the bus route to Verlie Street which is approximately 10.2m wide.

Transit Systems has advised that Friend Street will be removed from the route from Monday, 27 March 2023 as per the figure below.

Currently, there are four existing bus stops in Friend Street for bus route 809, two of them have ‘Bus Zone’ signage. The map below shows the bus stops in Friend Street.

Since the bus route is to be moved to Verlie Street, it is proposed that the existing four bus stops in Friend Street are no longer required and are to be removed by Transit Systems.  It is proposed to remove the ‘Bus Zone’ signage on both side of Friend Street, Merrylands as per attached drawing. Unrestricted on-street parking will be resumed.

With regards to rerouting of the bus route, any decisions in potential bus locations are separate to this report and is a matter for the bus operator, Transit Systems and TfNSW.

Consultation is not required as the existing bus stops will be redundant, and removal will provide additional unrestricted parking for the residents.

Transit Systems has been notified and agreed to remove the ‘Bus Zone’ signage.  

 

1.      Plan – Friend Street, Merrylands – Removal of a redundant ‘Bus Zone’   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Friend Street, Merrylands – Removal of a redundant ‘Bus Zone’

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Item No: ECTC-23-033

Pritchard Street West, Wentworthville - Modification to the existing accessible parking space

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Prospect

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received a request from the developer (Landpro Development Management) of No.19-21 Pritchard Street West, Wentworthville regarding the relocation of the existing accessible parking space outside the existing Child Care Centre at No.19-21 Pritchard Street West.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Council has granted approval for the proposed development at 19-21 Pritchard Street West, Wentworthville to construct a new Pre-School to cater for 30 to 40 children plus on-site car park.

As per the approved condition No. 25:

‘The proposed relocation of the existing accessible space shall be approved subject to Council’s Traffic Committee approval.’

Pritchard Street West is a local street that runs in an east – west direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. Pritchard Street West connects with Emert Street at its western end and has a cul-de-sac at its eastern end at Cumberland Highway. Parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless signposted.

Figure 1 – Locality Plan

Currently, the site (No.19-21 Pritchard Street) operates as a Child Care Centre and there is an accessible parking space outside the property provided for the existing centre. It is proposed to relocate the accessible parking sign approximately 2 metres east and provide pavement marking and an access ramp. The sign also needs to be relocated to accommodate the new driveway of the proposed centre (Figure 2).

Figure 2 – Proposed location

The on-street accessible parking space will be removed after the completion of the construction of the proposed development, as an accessible parking space will be provided in the new car park of the development. 

Consultation is not required as no residents will be impacted by the proposed modifications to the existing accessible parking space.

 

1.      Plan – Pritchard Street West, Wentworthville – Relocation to the existing accessible parking space   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Pritchard Street West, Wentworthville – Relocation to the existing accessible parking space

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Item No: ECTC-23-034

Old Prospect Road and Grafton Street, Greystanes - Proposed 'no stopping' Restrictions and Line Marking

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    HC-24-01-3/02

Electorate:                                        Prospect

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received safety concerns from a resident at the intersection of Old Prospect Road and Grafton Street, Greystanes.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Old Prospect Road is a Collector Road that runs in an east-west direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 12m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless signposted. ‘BB’ centre lines are marked in Old Prospect Road.

Grafton Street runs in a north – south direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 7.5m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road in accordance with Road Rules unless otherwise signposted.

Old Prospect Road and Grafton Street form a T-intersection. The intersection does not have a ‘Give Way’ sign; however, default priority applies with Old Prospect Road having priority.

 

 

The map below shows the intersection:

Figure 1 – Locality Plan

The latest Centre for Road Safety accident data indicated that there were no reported accidents at this intersection in the 5 years ending June 2022.

A site inspection indicated that vehicles are parking within 10 metres from the intersection. The installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs at the intersection would strengthen the Road Rules requirements and stop vehicles from parking too close to the intersection. It is also proposed to provide 10m ‘BB’ centre line marking on the Grafton Street approach to keep turning vehicles on the left side of the centre line.

The ‘No Stopping’ sign on the eastern side of Grafton Street is proposed to be installed at 13m to allow vehicles to safely pass a parked car without encroaching the proposed BB line marking in the narrow road. The sign on the western side is at 10m at the edge of the driveway of the corner property.

The proposal to provide ‘No Stopping’ signs and ‘BB’ centre line marking at this intersection as per the attached plan which will enhance safety at this intersection.

Consultation was carried out with the impacted and adjacent residents for a period of 14 days starting from 12 to 26 January 2023. No submissions were received.

 

1.      Plan – Old Prospect Road and Grafton Street, Greystanes – Proposed ‘No Stopping’    restrictions and line marking   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Old Prospect Road and Grafton Street, Greystanes – Proposed ‘No Stopping’    restrictions and line marking

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Item No: ECTC-23-035

Davidson Road and Robertson Street, Guildford - Proposed 'No Stopping" Restrictions and Line Marking

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    HC-24-01-3/02

Electorate:                                        Auburn

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received safety concerns from a resident at the intersection of Davidson Road and Robertson Street, Guildford.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Davidson Road is a local road that runs in an east-west direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 12m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless signposted.

Robertson Street is a local road that runs in a north – south direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 7.5m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road in accordance with the Road Rules unless otherwise signposted. Robertson Street has ‘BB’ centre lines painted at the intersection.

Davidson Road and Robertson Street form a T-intersection. The intersection does not have a ‘Give Way’ sign; however, default priority applies with Davidson Road having priority.

 

The map below shows the intersection:

The latest Centre for Road Safety accident data indicated that there were no reported accidents at this intersection in the 5 years ending June 2022.

A site inspection indicated that vehicles are parking within 10 metres from the intersection. The installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs at the intersection would strengthen the Road Rules requirements and stop vehicles from parking too close to the intersection.

The ‘No Stopping’ signs are proposed to be installed on both sides of Roberson Street beyond 10m to allow vehicles to safely pass a parked car without encroaching the existing ‘BB’ centre line marking in the narrow road.

It is also proposed to provide 20m ‘BB’ centre line markings on Davidson Road on both approaches at the intersection to help vehicles turning into and out of Robertson Street position correctly.

The proposal to provide ‘No Stopping’ signs and ‘BB’ centre line marking at the intersection as per the attached plan which will enhance safety at this intersection.

Consultation was carried out with the impacted and adjacent residents for a period of 14 days starting from 12 to 26 January 2023. No submissions were received.

 

1.      Plan – Davidson Road and Robertson Street, Guildford – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and line marking.   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Davidson Road and Robertson Street, Guildford – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and line marking.

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Item No: ECTC-23-036

Rawson Street and Dalley Street, Lidcombe - Proposed 'No Stopping'Restrictions

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Auburn

Police Area Command (PAC):      Auburn   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received safety concerns from a resident at the intersection of Rawson Street and Dalley Street, Lidcombe.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Rawson Street is a local road that runs in an east-west direction between Swete Street and Bachell Avenue with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 9.6m on western approach and 12.5m on the eastern approach and parking is permitted on both sides of the road in accordance with Road Rules unless otherwise signposted.

Dalley Street is a local road that runs in a north-south direction with speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 12.5m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless otherwise signposted.

Rawson Street and Dalley Street form a four-way intersection with existing ‘Stop’ controls on the Rawson Street approaches. There are two existing refuge islands and 20m ‘BB’ centre line markings provided on both side of Rawson Street at the intersection.

 

The map below shows the intersection.

Figure 1 – Locality Plan

The latest Centre for Road Safety accident data indicated that there were no reported accidents at this intersection in the 5 years ending June 2022.

It is proposed to install 10m ‘No Stopping’ signs on the Dalley Street approaches of the intersection. For the Rawson Road approaches of the intersection, it is proposed to install ‘No Stopping’ signs at varying distances greater than 10m to comply with the statutory ‘No Stopping’ distances for pedestrian refuge islands; namely; 20m on the approach to the refuge island and 10m on the exit side of the refuge island for each travel direction. The signs would strengthen the Road Rules requirements and stop vehicles from parking too close to the existing intersection with refuge islands. This will enhance safety of pedestrians using the existing pedestrian refuge islands.

Therefore, it is proposed to install the ‘No Stopping’ signs at the intersection of Rawson Road and Dalley Road as per the attached plan.

Consultation was carried out with the impacted and adjacent residents for a period of 14 days starting from 9 February 2023 to 22 February 2023. One submission was received objecting to the proposal. However, the resident is not directly impacted by the statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions proposed.

 

1.      Plan – Rawson Street and Dalley Street, Lidcombe – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ Restrictions  

2.      Redacted Submission   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Rawson Street and Dalley Street, Lidcombe – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ Restrictions

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Attachment 2

Redacted Submission

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Item No: ECTC-23-037

Bridge Road and Killeen Street, Wentworthville - Proposed 'no stopping' Restrictions

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Granville

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received safety concerns from a resident at the intersection of Bridge Road and Killeen Street, Wentworthville.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

Recommendation That the Traffic Committee recommends that: 1.       The installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs at the intersection of Bridge Road and Killeen Street, Wentworthville in accordance with the attached plan be approved. 2.       The affected residents be notified of the outcome.

 

Killeen Street, Wentworthville is a local road that runs in an east-west direction between Lytton Street and Bridge Road with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 10.3m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless otherwise signposted.

Bridge Road is a local collector road that runs in a north-south direction with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 13m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless otherwise signposted.

Killeen Street and Bridge Road form a T-intersection. There is an existing ‘Give way’ sign installed in Killeen Street on the approach to Bridge Road. There is also a raised threshold with a median island located on Killeen Street at the intersection.

 

The map below shows the intersection.

The latest Centre for Road Safety accident data indicated that there were no reported accidents at this intersection in the 5 years ending June 2022.

A site inspection indicated that vehicles are parking on Bridge Road within 10 metres from the intersection. The installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs at the intersection would strengthen the Road Rules requirements and stop vehicles from parking too close to the intersection.

The ‘No Stopping’ signs are proposed to be installed on both sides of Killeen Street at 15m to allow vehicles to pass a parked car without mounting the existing median island.

The proposed ‘No Stopping’ signs at this intersection as per the attached plan will enhance safety.

Consultation was carried out with the impacted and adjacent residents for a period of 14 days starting from 24 November to 8 December 2022. No submissions were received.

 

1.      Plan – Bridge Road and Killeen Street, Wentworthville– Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the intersection   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Bridge Road and Killeen Street, Wentworthville– Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the intersection

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Item No: ECTC-23-038

Meakin Street and Grace Crescent, Merrylands - Proposed 'no stopping' Restrictions and Line Marking

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Granville

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received safety concerns from a resident at the intersection of Meakin Street and Grace Crescent, Merrylands.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Meakin Street, Merrylands is a local road that runs in a north- south direction between St Ann Street and Myall Street with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a width of approximately 12.5m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road unless otherwise signposted.

Grace Crescent is a local road with a speed limit of 50 km/h. It connects with Meakin Street at its eastern end and has a cul-de-sac at its southern end. Grace Crescent has a width of approximately 7.1m and parking is permitted on both sides of the road in accordance with Road Rules unless otherwise signposted.

Grace Crescent and Meakin Street form a T-intersection with default priority to Meakin Street.

 

The map below shows the intersection.

Figure 1 – Locality Plan

The latest Centre for Road Safety accident data indicated that there were no reported accidents at this intersection in the 5 years ending June 2022.

A site inspection indicated that vehicles are parking within 10 metres from the intersection. The installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs at the intersection would strengthen the Road Rules requirements and stop vehicles from parking too close to the intersection.

It is also proposed to provide 10m ‘BB’ centre line marking on Grace Crescent The ‘No Stopping’ signs are proposed to be installed on both sides of Grace Crescent at 13m to allow vehicles to safely pass a parked car without encroaching the proposed BB line marking.

Therefore, it is proposed to install the ‘No Stopping’ signs and BB line marking at the intersection as per the attached plan.

Consultation was carried out with the impacted and adjacent residents for a period of 14 days starting from 12 to 26 January 2023.

Council received one submission supporting the proposal and a petition from the local residents objecting to the proposal. The main concern raised by the residents is that the proposed signage and line marking will reduce the number of on-street parking spaces at this intersection. It should be noted that most of the residents who signed the petition is not impacted by the proposal.

As per the NSW Road Rules, vehicles are not allowed to stop within 10m from an intersection. Therefore, the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions will not result any loss of legal parking spaces in Meakin Street.

The proposed 13m ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on both sides of Grace Crescent are to allow vehicles to safely pass a parked car without encroaching the proposed BB line marking. The proposed parking restrictions and line marking will not have a significant impact on the local residents.

 

1.      Plan – Meakin Street and Grace Crescent, Merrylands – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and BB line marking at the intersection  

2.      Redacted Submissions   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Meakin Street and Grace Crescent, Merrylands – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and BB line marking at the intersection

 1 March 2023

Attachment 2

Redacted Submissions

 1 March 2023

 1 March 2023

 

Item No: ECTC-23-039

Brunswick Street, Granville - Proposed 'no stopping' restrictions

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Granville

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received a request from the consultants (Wongala Consulting Engineers) regarding the provision of parking restrictions at the cul-de-sac of Brunswick Street, Granville associated with the development of 39 Louis Street, Granville (DA2022/0497).

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Council has granted deferred commencement approval for the proposed two lot subdivision at 39 Louis Street, Granville.

As per the approved condition No. 2:

‘A detailed plan showing the proposed erection of the ‘NO STOPPING’ street signs on Brunswick Street shall be prepared in consultation with Council’s Traffic Section. The proposal shall be submitted to Cumberland Traffic Committee (CTC) for review and approval. The CTC approval shall be submitted to Council.’

Louis Street, Granville is a local road that runs in an east-west direction between Woodville Road and Blaxcell Street with a speed limit of 50 km/h.

Brunswick Street, Granville is a local road that runs parallel with Louis Street and has a speed limit of 50 km/h. It has a cul-de-sac at its eastern end and the width of the street between The Avenue and the cul-de-sac is approximately 7m. Parking is permitted on both sides of the road in accordance with Road Rules unless otherwise signposted.

The map below shows the location.

The proposed subdivision is shown below:

Lot 2 of the subdivision of No.39 Louis Street has driveway access via Brunswick Street at the cul-de-sac which is currently unrestricted. The engineering consultants provided a turning path diagram showing vehicles entering and leaving the site. The diagram indicated that vehicles are not able to access the site when cars are parked in the cul-de-sac.

Therefore, in accordance with the development condition, it is proposed to install ‘No Stopping’ signs at the cul-de-sac in Brunswick Street as per the attached plan to improve vehicle accessibility to Lot 2 of the subdivision at No.39 Louise Street and manoeuvring of other vehicles in the cul-de-sac.

The proposal was notified to the impacted and adjacent residents for a period of 14 days starting from 3 February 2023 to 17 February 2023.

One submission was received. However, the concerns raised by the resident are not related to the proposed parking restrictions.

 

1.      Plan – Brunswick Street, Granville – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions  

2.      Redacted Submissions   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Brunswick Street, Granville – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions

 1 March 2023

Attachment 2

Redacted Submissions

 1 March 2023

 1 March 2023

 

Item No: ECTC-23-040

Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie - Application for 'works zone' signage

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Prospect

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 1

 

Note: Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

 

 

Council has received an application for a ‘Works Zone’ in Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie associated with the development at 27-29 Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

Recommendation That the Cumberland Traffic Committee recommends that: 1.       The 24m long ‘Works Zone, 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, Saturday’ signs be installed on the frontage of the development site on Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie subject to Council’s standard conditions for the period of 6 months and subsequent extension if required. 2.       The applicant be advised to pay the ‘Works Zone’ fees to Council as per the adopted Fees and Charges.

 

Council has received an application for a ‘Works Zone’ on Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie associated with the development at 27-29 Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie. The proposed development involves construction of 5 storey residential flat building over basement parking accommodating 20 residential units and 25 parking spaces.

The temporary “Works Zone” is approximately 24m in length and proposed to commence in March 2023 for 6 months. The proposed time is between 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays.

There will be a loss of four (4) on-street unrestricted parking spaces on the northern side of Toongabbie Road. Toongabbie during the operation of the “Works Zone”.

 

The proposal is outside the property being developed and no consultation is required
as the request was made by the builder.

1.      Plan – Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie – Proposed Temporary ‘Works Zone’ signage   

 

Attachment 1

Plan – Toongabbie Road, Toongabbie – Proposed Temporary ‘Works Zone’ signage

 1 March 2023

 1 March 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Part 2

 

Recommendation to Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 1 March 2023

 

Item No: ECTC-23-041

Temporary Road Closure in the Auburn CBD for Ramadan Food Festival 2023

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Auburn

Police Area Command (PAC):      Auburn   

Agenda Part                                     Part 2

 

Note: Recommendation to Council

 

 

Council has received an application from Council’s Events Section requesting the closure of selected roads in the Auburn CBD to facilitate ‘Ramadan Street Food Festival 2023’.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

Recommendation That the Traffic Committee recommends the temporary closure of Auburn Road between Queen Street and Beatrice Street and the eastern section of Mary Street, between Harrow Road and Auburn Road, Auburn be approved between the hours of 5AM Saturday, 15 April 2023 and 5AM Sunday, 16 April 2023 subject to; 1.       All affected businesses and emergency stakeholders being notified of the closure. 2.       Complying with the notification requirements of the Roads Act 1993, i.e., placing public notices in a newspaper and erecting notices on the road. 3.       Approval of a Traffic Management Plan by Transport Management Centre. 4.       Temporary bus routes and bus zones replacing the existing bus zones in the closed area be provided in consultation with the bus operator.

 

Council has received funding from Multicultural NSW under the ‘Stronger Together Local Councils Major Festival Grant’ program. This program aims to support multicultural festival and events across NSW.

‘Ramadan Food Festival 2023’ is one such event Council has initiated under the funding. The event provides free access to cultural event celebrating the local community.

Council is committed to delivering the event to focus interest on the local area, while keeping a community spirit and attracting visitors from the Sydney metropolitan area. The event will involve street stalls with food and merchandise.

The event will commence at 6PM on Saturday 15 April 2023 and end at Midnight 12:00AM.

Road Closures:

Road closures will be from 5AM on Saturday 15 April 2023 to 5AM Sunday 16 April 2023 allowing time for setting up and dismantling.

The road closure from morning will prevent any parking within the event area and also provide time for event officers to set up stalls and other furniture required for the event. The closure is as follows.

·        Auburn Road between Queen Street and Beatrice Street

·        Eastern section of Mary Street, between Harrow Road and Auburn Road

The map below shows the road closures in yellow.

This event being an annual event, no issues were encountered during the event held last year.

Traffic Management Plan (TMP) including Traffic Control Plans is attached.

Council will carry out notification of all affected businesses.

Council will also place notification of the event on Council’s website.

 

1.      TMP - Ramadan Food Festival 2023   

 

Attachment 1

TMP - Ramadan Food Festival 2023

 1 March 2023

 1 March 2023

 

Item No: ECTC-23-042

Albert Street, Palmer Street & Tennyson Parade - Australian Government Black Spot Program 2022/2023

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    HC-24-03-21

Electorate:                                        Fairfield

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 2

 

Note: Recommendation to Council

 

 

Council has received funding under the Australian Government Black Spot Program 2022/2023 financial year for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Albert Street, Palmer Street and Tennyson Parade, Guildford West.

This report outlines the outcome of a review into this matter.

 

 

Albert Street is a local road that runs in an east-west direction between Fairfield Road and Fowler Road. It is approximately 1 kilometre long and with varying width at different sections.

Palmer Street is a local road that runs in a northerly direction between McCredie Road and Albert Street and approximately 770m long. Palmer Street provides one of the boundaries of Guildford West Public School and has 40km/hr School zone and has a speed limit of 50km/hr outside the school zone hours. There is also a raised pedestrian crossing built on Palmer Street outside the school.

Tennyson Parade is a local road running parallel to the can between Albert Road and Sherwood Road. Albert Street, Palmer Street and Tennyson Parade form an intersection with priority to Albert Road and ‘stop’ control on the Palmer Street and Tennyson Parade approaches.

Figure below shows details of the intersection.

Based on the crash record at the intersection, Council officers have investigated the intersection performance and nominated the site under Australian Government Black Spot Program 2022/2023 Financial Year. The submission was based on the latest Centre for Road Safety crash data at the time of the application which are summarised below:

 

Crash Period Investigated: July 2015 – Jun 2020 (5 years)

Total number of crashes: 8

Total number of injury crashes: 4

Primary crash type: Cross traffic (RUM 10)

Proposed treatment: Proposed roundabout

Treatment cost: $353,000

Following the submission, Council has received a formal notification from the Transport for NSW advising that the submission for the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Albert Street, Palmer Street and Tennyson Parade, Guildford West has received funding of $353,000. This project will need to be completed in 2022/2023 Financial Year.

Design plans have been prepared to accommodate the movement of Heavy Rigid Vehicle (12.5m long) on all approaches and in accordance with current Roads and Maritime Services / Transport for NSW Guidelines and considered satisfactory. The central island of the roundabout is designed mountable to allow for manoeuvring of right turning trucks.

Swept paths have been provided in the attachment. It is advised that the proposed treatment will slow down traffic, define priority control and improve road safety for all road users.

The proposal was notified to the impacted and adjacent residents on 27 September 2022. No submissions were received.

 

1.      Design Plan – Albert Street, Palmer Street and Tennyson Parade, Guildford West – Proposed roundabout  

2.      Swept Path Analysis for 12.5m Truck  

3.      Swept Path Analysis for Buses on Albert Street   

 

Attachment 1

Design Plan – Albert Street, Palmer Street and Tennyson Parade, Guildford West – Proposed roundabout

 1 March 2023

Attachment 2

Swept Path Analysis for 12.5m Truck

 1 March 2023

Attachment 3

Swept Path Analysis for Buses on Albert Street

 1 March 2023

 1 March 2023

 

Item No: ECTC-23-043

Clyde Street, South Granville - Road Safety Concerns

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Auburn

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 2

 

Note: Recommendation to Council

 

 

Council has received a request from a local resident for the installation of traffic calming devices on Clyde Street, South Granville between Oakleigh Avenue and Randolph Street due to speeding concerns.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Council has received a request from a local resident for the installation of traffic calming devices on Clyde Street, South Granville between Oakleigh Avenue and Randolph Street due to speeding concerns.

Clyde Street is a regional road that runs in a north- south direction. The section between Oakleigh Avenue and Randolph Street is approximately 400m long and 12.5m wide. The speed limit is 60km/h. Clyde Street has centre and edge line painted allowing parking on both sides with the exception of parking restricted and sign posted areas.

A roundabout is provided at the intersection of Clyde Street and Oakleigh Avenue. There is a local shopping centre on Clyde Street just south of Ostend Street and Granville Youth Association and Chiswick Park north of Chiswick Road. There is also a raised pedestrian crossing on Clyde Street outside Chiswick Park.

Council’s Officers have investigated the request for the installation of traffic calming devices on Clyde Street in accordance with Council’s Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Policy.

The latest Centre for Road Safety accident data indicated that there were seven reported accidents in this section of Clyde Street in the last five years ending June 2022. Out of the seven accidents, three of them occurred at the roundabout at the intersection of Clyde Street with Oakleigh Avenue. Three other accidents occurred at the Clyde Street intersections with Chiswick Road and Miller Street. One accident occurred at midblock 20m north of Miller Street.

The map below shows the location of Clyde Street:

Figure 1 – Locality Plan

A traffic count was undertaken on Clyde Street in October 2022. The traffic count location is shown in red on the map above.

 

The results of the traffic count indicated the following:

Traffic count Data on Clyde Street, South Granville:

Average Daily Traffic (ADT) = 14,345 veh/day,

85th percentile speed = 44.6 km/h,

Mean (average) vehicle speed = 38.4km/h.

The results of the traffic count and recorded crashes were used in the assessment to determine the need for the installation of traffic calming devices on Clyde Street in accordance with the criteria set out in Council’s Local area Traffic Management Policy (LATM) Policy.

The LATM assessment is summarised in the tables below:

Table 1 – Clyde Street - LATM Assessment Points

Table 2 – Clyde Street – Action

The traffic count indicated that the recorded 85th percentile speed was 44.6km/h which is below the speed limit of the street. 

Based on the above assessment, traffic calming devices are not warranted in the street, therefore, the request for the installation of traffic calming devices / speed humps on Clyde Street cannot be supported.

Council will review the conditions in the street after 6 months.

Consultation has not been undertaken as the investigation outlined in the report concludes no action is required.

Future consultation will be undertaken if recommended by the traffic committee.

 

Nil

 

 1 March 2023

 

Item No: ECTC-23-044

Earl Street, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    HC-24-01-3/02

Electorate:                                        Granville

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 2

 

Note: Recommendation to Council

 

 

Council has reviewed traffic conditions in Earl Street, Merrylands. This report outlines the outcome of the review.

 

 

Cumberland Traffic Committee (CTC) at its meeting in March 2022 considered a report (vide Item No.CTC-22-023) regarding road safety concerns on Earl Street, Merrylands. Council resolved that traffic calming devices on Earl Street, Merrylands not to be supported and Council staff to review the traffic conditions in Earl Street in November 2022 and report back to traffic committee.

The map below shows the location of Earl Street, Merrylands.

In accordance with Council’s resolution, a traffic count was undertaken in Earl Street in February 2023. Council officers have reviewed the traffic count data and compared it with the previous traffic count data undertaken in December 2021.

Both results are detailed in the table below:

 

The traffic data from the table above indicated that both traffic volume (AADT) and 85 percentile speed at this section of Earl Street have reduced since 2021.

According to the Centre for Road Safety Accident data, there were no reported accidents in Earl Street in the 5 years up to June 2022.

Based on the above, a further LATM assessment will result in similar points scored.

The LATM assessment points are given below:

Therefore, the installation of traffic calming devices on Earl Street, Merrylands cannot be supported. The recorded 85th percentile speed of 51km/hr is within acceptable limits.

Council will review traffic conditions in Earl Street in 12 months.

 

1.      Previous Report - CTC-22-023  

2.      Cumberland Traffic Committee Minutes   

 

Attachment 1

Previous Report - CTC-22-023

 1 March 2023

Attachment 2

Cumberland Traffic Committee Minutes

 1 March 2023

 1 March 2023

 

Item No: ECTC-23-045

Nicholas Street, Lidcombe - Road Safety Concerns

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T-28-01/06

Electorate:                                        Auburn

Police Area Command (PAC):      Auburn   

Agenda Part                                     Part 2

 

Note: Recommendation to Council

 

 

Council has received a request from a local resident for the installation of traffic calming devices on Nicholas Street, Lidcombe due to speeding concerns.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Council has received a request from a local resident for the installation of traffic calming devices on Nicholas Street, Lidcombe due to speeding concerns.

Nicholas Street is a local road runs in an east-west direction between Bachell Avenue and Harry Avenue. It is approximately 730m long and with varying width. The section of Nicholas Street between Platform Street and Bachell Avenue is approximately 12.5m wide. The other section between Harry Avenue and Platform Street is varying in width between 8.9 to 9.1m. This section of Nicholas Street is 3T load limited.

The speed limit in the street is 50km/h and parking is permitted on both sides of the road in accordance with the Road Rules unless signposted.

Concerns were raised regarding speeding in Nicholas Street near the Bombay Street intersection.

Council’s Officers have investigated the request for the installation of traffic calming devices on Nicholas Street in accordance with Council’s Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Policy. For this analysis, the 275m long section of Nicholas Street between Harry Avenue and Platform Street is considered.

The latest Centre for Road Safety accident data indicated that there were five reported accidents in Nicholas Street between Harry Avenue and Platform Street in the 5 years ending June 2022. Four of the accidents occurred at the intersection of Bombay Street.

Council has previously investigated the safety concerns at the intersection of Bombay Street and Nicholas Street (CTC-22-159) and the traffic committee recommended the installation of ‘STOP’ control ahead warning signs on the Bombay Street approaches to the intersection.

The map below shows the location of Nicholas Street and the section under consideration:

Figure 1 – Locality Plan

A traffic count was undertaken on Nicholas Street in December 2022. The traffic count location is shown in red on the map above.

The results of the traffic count indicated the following:

Traffic count Data on Nicholas Street, Lidcombe:

Average Daily Traffic (ADT) = 1,767 veh/day,

85th percentile speed = 45.4 km/h,

Mean (average) vehicle speed = 38.2 km/h.

The results of the traffic counts, recorded crashes etc. were used in the assessment to determine the need for the installation of traffic calming devices on Nicholas Street in accordance with the criteria set out in Council’s Local area Traffic Management Policy (LATM) Policy.

The LATM assessments are summarised in the tables below:

Table 1 – Nicholas Street - LATM Assessment Points

Table 2 – Nicholas Street – Action

The traffic count indicated that the recorded 85th percentile speed was 45.4 km/h which is below the default speed limit of the street.

Based on the above assessment, traffic calming devices are not warranted in the street. Therefore, the request for the installation of traffic calming devices / speed humps on Nicholas Street cannot be supported.

Council will review the conditions in the street after 6 months.

Consultation has not been undertaken as the investigation outlined in the report concludes no action is required.

Future consultation will be undertaken if recommended by the traffic committee.

 

Nil

 

 1 March 2023

 

Item No: ECTC-23-046

Norman Street, Merrylands - Road Safety Concerns

Directorate:                                       Environment and Planning

Responsible Officer:                       Executive Manager Development and Building

File Number:                                    T

Electorate:                                        Granville

Police Area Command (PAC):      Cumberland   

Agenda Part                                     Part 2

 

Note: Recommendation to Council

 

 

Council has received a request from a local resident for the installation of traffic calming devices on Norman Street, Merrylands due to speeding concerns.

This report outlines the outcome of the investigation into this matter.

 

 

Council has received a request from a local resident for the installation of traffic calming devices on Norman Street, Merrylands due to speeding concerns.

Norman Street is a local road runs in east-west directions from Frances Street to Richmond Street. Norman Street is approximately 400m long and 7.5m wide. The speed limit is 50km/h and parking are permitted on both sides of the road in accordance with the Road Rules unless otherwise signposted.

Council’s Officers have investigated the request for the installation of traffic calming devices on Norman Street in accordance with Council’s Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Policy.

The latest Centre for Road Safety accident data indicated that there were 1 reported accident (emerging from driveway) in Norman Street in the 5 years ending March 2022.

 

The map below shows the location of Norman Street:

A traffic count was undertaken on Norman Street in December 2022. The traffic count location is shown in red on the map above.

The results of the traffic count indicated the following:

Traffic count Data on Norman Street, Merrylands:

Average Daily Traffic (ADT) = 828 veh/day,

85th percentile speed = 49.7 km/h,

Mean (average) vehicle speed = 41 km/h.

The result of the traffic count recorded crashes etc. were used in the assessment to determine the need for the installation of traffic calming devices on Norman Street in accordance with the criteria set out in Council’s Local area Traffic Management Policy (LATM) Policy.

The LATM assessments are summarised in the tables below:         

Table 1 – Norman Street - LATM Assessment Points

Table 2 – Norman Street – Action

The traffic count indicated that the recorded 85th percentile speed was 49.7 km/h which is below the speed limit of the street.

Based on the above assessment, traffic calming devices are not warranted in the street, therefore, the request for the installation of traffic calming devices / speed humps on Norman Street cannot be supported.

Council will review the conditions in the street after 12 months.

Consultation has not been undertaken as the investigation outlined in the report concludes no action is required.

Future consultation will be undertaken if recommended by the traffic committee.

 

Nil