Minutes of Active Transport Advisory Committee

No.	Item
1.	Acknowledgement of Country The City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Burramattagal Clan of The Dharug, the traditional owners of land of Parramatta and pays its respects to the elders past, present and emerging.
2.	Apologies The Committee received and noted the apologies for Ian Weekes and Paul McDonald.
3.	Disclosure of Interests There were no disclosure of interest for this Advisory Committee meeting.
4.	Confirmation of Minutes The minutes of the Active Transport Advisory Committee, held on 8 November 2022, was received and noted and confirmed as a true record of the proceeding of that meeting, subject to the following amendment to; · Item 5 – Outcome fourth dot point The Committee discussed the options and voted on option 2 – speed cushions on Bulli Road, Binalong Road Toongabbie. The motion put was carried UNANIMOUSLY.
5.	Proposed EOI to fill committee vacancies
Description	The Convenor advised the Committee the risk of not having a quorum for the advisory committee meetings and confirmed, in accordance with the Committee’s Terms of Reference we have exhausted the eligibility list. Therefore, it is proposed to the initiate expression of interest process. The Committee is supportive of the proposal, moved by Charlene Bordley and seconded by Linda Gock. The motion put was carried UNANIMOUSLY.
Outcome	The Convenor will implement the expression of interest process for advisory committee members and provide an update at the next scheduled meeting.
Note: The order of the business was amended. Item 8 - Station Street E Harris Park Shared Path Issue with newly installed poles within path will be discussed prior to Item 6. E-scooter Update.
8.	Station Street E Harris Park Shared Path Issue with newly installed poles within path
Description	Security Manager and Crime Prevention Advisor shared the current project work on Station Street E, Harris Park and were available to address concerns raised by the Committee. Discussion was focused on: a) Significant grant for Harris Park b) Public safety impact of; i. the current fencing pole in the middle of the path impacts accessibility to the bus stop and not ideal on the cycle path. ii. Lighting benefit c) Consultation d) Impacts on parking/Already limited parking
Outcome	· Security Manager and Crime Prevention Advisor committed; § to exploring other opportunities for improvement with the allocated budget § Consulting the specific matter with Place Services Team and Project Officer Transport, Strategic Land Use Planning § The Committee has requested to be informed of the project
Note: 1. Kerry Tipton joined the meeting via Microsoft Teams at 6:15pm. 2. Michael Jollon joined the meeting in person at 6:15pm. 3. Brett Edwards and Rob Jarret retired from the meeting at 6:41pm. 4. Correct order of the business has resumed.
6.	E-scooter Update
Description	Transport Planning Manager provided an update to the Committee in relation to NSW E-Scooter Share Scheme Trial from 20 September 2022 committee meeting. Transport Planning Manager advised the following: a) Following Council’s resolution to participate in the trial on 12 September 2022, Council submitted, in December 2022, a Request to Participate jointly with its preferred provider to Transport for NSW. b) Transport for NSW is reviewing City of Parramatta’s submission. c) State guidelines require completion of a Road Safety Audit before the trial begins d) Additional information please go to Transport for NSW webpage click here Staff expect to hear further on Council’s submission following the NSW State Election on 25 March 2023.
Outcome	The Committee received and noted the above and a status update will be provided at the next scheduled meeting.
7.	Cycleway Projects Update
Description	Project Officer Transport and Transport Planning Manager provided a verbal update on the following projects listed below; a. Epping to Carlingford completed, including replacement bridge over Terrys Creek at Pembroke Street; b. Dunlop Street Shared Path was resolved at Ordinary Council Meeting on 13 March – Resolution number 4211. The Committee raised concern is to improve off street connection Epping to Carlingford; c. Carter Street and Hill Road Auburn bridges and cycleway under design; d. Alfred Street (bridge over A’becketts Creek near Eleanor St) finished; e. Alfred Street Cycleway Stage 2 NBN and Telstra matters; f. Alfred Street Bridge over Parramatta construction proceeding; g. George Street / Queens Wharf Reserve under design with funding from NSW Government, awaiting heritage approvals; h. Wigram Street Harris Park Popup Conversion public consultation concluded 28 February 2023. Parramatta Traffic Committee will prepare a report to Council meeting to be resolved; i. T-Way Cycleway Northmead awaiting TfNSW approvals j. Parramatta Road at Marsh Street traffic signal upgrade adding combined pedestrian and bike crossing completed; k. Bennelong Parkway Bridge over Haslams Creek under design and pending easement negotiation; l. Finlaysons Creek Trail feasibility study underway in collaboration with Cumberland Council. Received WestInvest funding for construction through Shannons Paddock m. Duck River Shared Paths detailed design commencing, received WestInvest funding for construction.
Outcome	The Committee received and noted the above and a status update will be provided at the next scheduled meeting as an action tracker register.
Note: The order of the business was amended. Item 8 - Station Street E Harris Park Shared Path Issue with newly installed poles within path was discussed prior to Item 6. E-scooter Update, please see above.
9.	Bike Plan 2023 Refresh – development status
Description	Project Officer Transport provided a verbal updated on the Bike Plan 2023 refresh, that this documentation is scheduled for a Councillor Workshop in April 2023.
Outcome	The Committee received and noted the above and a status update will be provided at the next scheduled meeting.
10.	ATAC member’s priorities
Description	a. Pump Track (continuous loop – all ability) at George Kendall Riverside Park b. Bike parking within the local government area, c. Bike lockers within the local government area, a. M2 Bike lockers off Barclay Road in North Rocks; b. Parramatta Station Carpark Bike lockers operated by TfNSW. Bicycle NSW used to operate Bike lockers off West Parade at Eastwood station which has been transferred to Ryde Council to operate. d. Alfred Street Bridge – Deck to be erected in March and e. Unicycle court f. Cycleway Audit g. Off road bike racing track
Outcome	Secretariat will schedule a meeting to provide access and training for Microsoft Teams for Committee members.
11.	Next Scheduled Meeting Date is 16 May 2023 The Committee received and noted.
12.	General Business and Information sharing 1. National Ride2School Day – Bicycle Network on 24 March 2023 Click here for more information. 2. Parra bike hub have the discussions 4pm Saturdays Silverwater. 3. Committee discussed type of crossing at John Street, Rydalmere (Rydalmere Public School). Update will be provided to the Committee at the next scheduled meeting on 16 May 2023.

No.

Item

Acknowledgement of Country

The City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Burramattagal Clan of The Dharug, the traditional owners of land of Parramatta and pays its respects to the elders past, present and emerging.

Apologies

The Committee received and noted the apologies for Ian Weekes and Paul McDonald.

Disclosure of Interests

There were no disclosure of interest for this Advisory Committee meeting.

Confirmation of Minutes

The minutes of the Active Transport Advisory Committee, held on 8 November 2022, was received and noted and confirmed as a true record of the proceeding of that meeting, subject to the following amendment to;

· Item 5 – Outcome fourth dot point The Committee discussed the options and voted on option 2 – speed cushions on Bulli Road, Binalong Road Toongabbie. The motion put was carried UNANIMOUSLY.

Proposed EOI to fill committee vacancies

Description

The Convenor advised the Committee the risk of not having a quorum for the advisory committee meetings and confirmed, in accordance with the Committee’s Terms of Reference we have exhausted the eligibility list. Therefore, it is proposed to the initiate expression of interest process.

The Committee is supportive of the proposal, moved by Charlene Bordley and seconded by Linda Gock. The motion put was carried UNANIMOUSLY.

Outcome

The Convenor will implement the expression of interest process for advisory committee members and provide an update at the next scheduled meeting.

Note: The order of the business was amended. Item 8 - Station Street E Harris Park Shared Path Issue with newly installed poles within path will be discussed prior to Item 6. E-scooter Update.

Station Street E Harris Park Shared Path Issue with newly installed poles within path

Description

Security Manager and Crime Prevention Advisor shared the current project work on Station Street E, Harris Park and were available to address concerns raised by the Committee.

Discussion was focused on:

a) Significant grant for Harris Park

b) Public safety impact of;

i. the current fencing pole in the middle of the path impacts accessibility to the bus stop and not ideal on the cycle path.

ii. Lighting benefit

c) Consultation

d) Impacts on parking/Already limited parking

Outcome

· Security Manager and Crime Prevention Advisor committed;

§ to exploring other opportunities for improvement with the allocated budget

§ Consulting the specific matter with Place Services Team and Project Officer Transport, Strategic Land Use Planning

§ The Committee has requested to be informed of the project

Note:

1. Kerry Tipton joined the meeting via Microsoft Teams at 6:15pm.

2. Michael Jollon joined the meeting in person at 6:15pm.

3. Brett Edwards and Rob Jarret retired from the meeting at 6:41pm.

4. Correct order of the business has resumed.

E-scooter Update

Description

Transport Planning Manager provided an update to the Committee in relation to NSW E-Scooter Share Scheme Trial from 20 September 2022 committee meeting.

Transport Planning Manager advised the following:

a) Following Council’s resolution to participate in the trial on 12 September 2022, Council submitted, in December 2022, a Request to Participate jointly with its preferred provider to Transport for NSW.

b) Transport for NSW is reviewing City of Parramatta’s submission.

c) State guidelines require completion of a Road Safety Audit before the trial begins

d) Additional information please go to Transport for NSW webpage click here

Staff expect to hear further on Council’s submission following the NSW State Election on 25 March 2023.

Outcome

The Committee received and noted the above and a status update will be provided at the next scheduled meeting.

Cycleway Projects Update

Description

Project Officer Transport and Transport Planning Manager provided a verbal update on the following projects listed below;

a. Epping to Carlingford completed, including replacement bridge over Terrys Creek at Pembroke Street;

b. Dunlop Street Shared Path was resolved at Ordinary Council Meeting on 13 March – Resolution number 4211. The Committee raised concern is to improve off street connection Epping to Carlingford;

c. Carter Street and Hill Road Auburn bridges and cycleway under design;

d. Alfred Street (bridge over A’becketts Creek near Eleanor St) finished;

e. Alfred Street Cycleway Stage 2 NBN and Telstra matters;

f. Alfred Street Bridge over Parramatta construction proceeding;

g. George Street / Queens Wharf Reserve under design with funding from NSW Government, awaiting heritage approvals;

h. Wigram Street Harris Park Popup Conversion public consultation concluded 28 February 2023. Parramatta Traffic Committee will prepare a report to Council meeting to be resolved;

i. T-Way Cycleway Northmead awaiting TfNSW approvals

j. Parramatta Road at Marsh Street traffic signal upgrade adding combined pedestrian and bike crossing completed;

k. Bennelong Parkway Bridge over Haslams Creek under design and pending easement negotiation;

l. Finlaysons Creek Trail feasibility study underway in collaboration with Cumberland Council. Received WestInvest funding for construction through Shannons Paddock

m. Duck River Shared Paths detailed design commencing, received WestInvest funding for construction.

Outcome

The Committee received and noted the above and a status update will be provided at the next scheduled meeting as an action tracker register.

Note: The order of the business was amended. Item 8 - Station Street E Harris Park Shared Path Issue with newly installed poles within path was discussed prior to Item 6. E-scooter Update, please see above.

Bike Plan 2023 Refresh – development status

Description

Project Officer Transport provided a verbal updated on the Bike Plan 2023 refresh, that this documentation is scheduled for a Councillor Workshop in April 2023.

Outcome

The Committee received and noted the above and a status update will be provided at the next scheduled meeting.

10.

ATAC member’s priorities

Description

a. Pump Track (continuous loop – all ability) at George Kendall Riverside Park

b. Bike parking within the local government area,

c. Bike lockers within the local government area,

a. M2 Bike lockers off Barclay Road in North Rocks;

b. Parramatta Station Carpark Bike lockers operated by TfNSW. Bicycle NSW used to operate Bike lockers off West Parade at Eastwood station which has been transferred to Ryde Council to operate.

d. Alfred Street Bridge – Deck to be erected in March and

e. Unicycle court

f. Cycleway Audit

g. Off road bike racing track

Outcome

Secretariat will schedule a meeting to provide access and training for Microsoft Teams for Committee members.

11.

Next Scheduled Meeting Date is 16 May 2023

The Committee received and noted.

12.

General Business and Information sharing

1. National Ride2School Day – Bicycle Network on 24 March 2023

Click here for more information.

2. Parra bike hub have the discussions 4pm Saturdays Silverwater.

3. Committee discussed type of crossing at John Street, Rydalmere (Rydalmere Public School). Update will be provided to the Committee at the next scheduled meeting on 16 May 2023.

Meeting Closed: 7:49pm

Meeting Name	Active Transport Advisory Committee
Date	14 March 2023	Time 6:08pm
Venue	PHIVE 2 Civic Place Parramatta and Microsoft Teams
Attendees	Charlene Bordley, Chairperson Linda Gock Mark Green Angela Hansford Pam Kendrick Lester Pasley Matt Zahra Michael Kolos - Project Officer Transport, Strategic Land Use Planning Michael Jollon - Transport Planning Manager, Strategic Land Use Planning Brett Edwards - Security Manager Rob Jarret - Crime Prevention Advisor
Apologies / Leave of Absence	Ian Weekes
Secretariat	Marvi Gordon
HPRM Reference	F2022/01409