TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ADVISORY GROUP MEETING WEDNESDAY 17 MAY 2023


AGENDA

 

APOLOGIES:

 

DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

 

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 15 MARCH 2023: BUSINESS ARISING:

SECTION B ITEMS:

 

PURPOSE:

 

To provide advice to Council on Traffic Engineering matters when the item does not require use of the Delegation of Authority from TfNSW to Council to regulate traffic

 

TEAG 2305 B1 Hill Road, Wentworth Point – Update on the proposed improvements on Hill Road

Ward: Rosehill

State Electorate: Parramatta

 

Recommendation to Traffic Engineering Advisory Group:

 

That the update regarding the proposed improvements on Hill Road, Wentworth Point be noted.

 

TEAG 2305 B2 Traffic Management and Pedestrian Works Temporary Delegations to Council

Ward: All

State Electorate: All

 

Recommendation to Traffic Engineering Advisory Group:

 

That Council note the new temporary delegations given to Council for Traffic Management and Pedestrian Works that are in force from 24 February 2023 to 30 June 2026 unless revoked earlier.

 

TEAG 2305 B3 18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills Parking Restrictions at Driveway Ward: North Rocks

State Electorate: Winston Hills

 

Recommendation to Traffic Engineering Advisory Group:

 

That Council continue to not signpost individual residential driveways within the Parramatta LGA including 18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills.

 

TEAG 2305 B4 Projects Recently Completed, Projects Currently Funded and Projects Lists for Consideration of Future Funding

Ward: All

State Electorate: All

 

Recommendation to Traffic Engineering Advisory Group:

 

1.    That the information regarding progress on 2022/23 funded projects be received and noted.

2.    That the Projects Lists for proposed traffic works be received and noted.

3.    That Council note that ten (10) traffic projects have been completed since the last TEAG meeting.

 

BUSINESS ITEMS:

 

CITY OF PARRAMATTA COUNCIL

 

Traffic Engineering Advisory Group Agenda Item

ITEM NO:

2305 B1

SUBJECT:

Hill Road, Wentworth Point Update on the proposed improvements on Hill Road

APPLICANT:

City of Parramatta Council

REPORT OF:

Traffic and Transport Investigations Engineer

WARD:

Rosehill

SED:

Parramatta

 

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide an update to Council regarding the proposed improvements on Hill Road, Wentworth Point.

 

OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATIONS:

That the update regarding the proposed improvements on Hill Road, Wentworth Point be noted.

 

 

 

Background

Council, at its meeting held on 14 March 2022 considered a report regarding Hill Road and resolved:

1.          That a monthly update be provided to Ward Councillors regarding the status of  the Federal Funding application under its Stimulus Program.

2.          That should the outcomes of the Federal Funding be unsuccessful or not received by end of July 2022, that Council will endeavour to secure alternative funding for the traffic signal upgrade at Hill Road and Bennelong Parkway, to ensure these works are completed in the 2022/23 financial year.

3.          That Council continue to contact the developer advising of Council’s resolution calling for the urgent construction of the planned roundabout and street crossing at the corner of Hill Road and Burroway Road.

4.          Further, that updates on both projects referred to in this report be provided to each meeting of the Parramatta Traffic Committee and included in the minutes reported to Council until the projects are complete.

 

In addition, an email from Councillor Noack was received on 5 April 2022 requesting the following items also be included within each TEAG agenda:

1.             As per Council resolution a report on the work being done on the traffic lights at the corner of Bennelong Parkway and Hill Road

2.          As per Council resolution a report on work being done on the roundabout and pedestrian crossing at Hill Road and Burroway Road

3.          Update on lighting on Hill Road. This is the change to LED lightning

4.          Update on drainage for Hill Road

5.          Haslams Creek Bridge Update on Bennelong Road

6.          Crossing from Wentworth Common across Bennelong Road

 

Proposed Traffic Signals at Bennelong Parkway Intersection (Updated)

Civil Works have now commenced for the traffic signals at the intersection of Hill Road and Bennelong Parkway. However, Ausgrid has advised Council that it has recently been impacted by a cable fault on a critical transmission feeder located in the Homebush area. Therefore, to ensure critical supply is maintained to the rest of the network while the fault is being repaired, Ausgrid has placed a pause on all excavations along the route of any supporting cable feeders. This includes some of the civil works required for Council’s Traffic Signals project at this intersection.

 

The duration of the pause is forecasted to end on 31 May 2023. This date is in line with the cable repair program and could change if there are any unforeseen circumstances.

 

In the intervening period, Council’s contractor will be undertaking the following works:

·       Streetlighting work on Hill Road and southside of Bennelong Pkwy

·       Partial Optus asset relocation short of the Ausgrid feeder in the grassed island

·       Work on TCS posts 2, 3 and 4 on west side of Hill Rd subject to TfNSW approval

 

As a result of this disruption, the project is now likely to achieve practical completion in August 2023.

As advised in the previous TEAG reports on the subject, Council has a dedicated webpage which provides the community with updates on the projects. ‘What’s Happening Here’ corflute signs have been installed around the site which have a QR Code link to this page. The page can be accessed through the below link:

https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/vision/precinct-planning/installation-of-traffic-and- pedestrian-signals-at-wentworth-point

 

Federal Election Commitments (Updated)

As part of a Federal Election promise, the Federal Government has committed $8.5 million for the upgrade of Hill Road, Wentworth Point. It is envisaged that these funds will be utilised to implement various components of the Hill Road Masterplan which include but are not limited to the following:

1.                  Lighting upgrades in Hill Road

2.                  Stormwater Drainage Works

3.                  Embellishment of pathways and pedestrian facilities

 

The relevant federal department has confirmed that the funding will be provided under the Infrastructure Investment Program. In the latest communication in mid-April, the department has requested that Council prepare a comprehensive Project Proposal Report for which Council staff are currently working on gathering information for.

 

It is to be noted that while the funding is committed, Council is required to follow set processes before projects which will utilise these funds can commence.

 

Proposed roundabout and pedestrian crossing at Burroway Road intersection (updated)

In response to a Notice of Motion regarding the delivery of a proposed roundabout and pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Hill Road and Burroway Road, Wentworth Point, Council at its meeting on 24 April 2023 resolved in part as follows:

 

That Council allow Sekisui House Australia (Sekisui) to complete the planned and required project for a roundabout and pedestrian facilities at the intersection of Hill Road and Burroway Road, Wentworth Point, as this is the quickest and lowest cost option for the overall project based on advice from the developer.

 

Council provided feedback in early April 2023 to the latest Civil Design package submitted by the developer, Sekisui House. Since then, Sekisui have confirmed acceptance of the feedback and are working to update the plans for the final approval of Council prior to commencing construction.

 

Pedestrian Refuge Island in Hill Road at Half Street (No updates since previous report)

Council has previously approved the concept design of a pedestrian refuge island in Hill Road, Wentworth Point immediately north of Half Street as shown in Figure 1 below (ref. PTC 2202 A4). The preliminary cost estimate for the works is $248,000. Council is considering funding this project within the 2023/24 financial year.

 

Figure 1: A concept plan of a proposed pedestrian refuge island in Hill Road, Wentworth Point immediately north of Half Street

 

Proposed pedestrian and cyclist bridge at Haslams Creek on Bennelong Parkway and pedestrian refuge island in Bennelong Parkway at Wentworth Common (No updates since previous report)

Council has appointed BECA to detail design a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Haslams Creek at Bennelong Parkway. The project also includes designing pedestrian and cyclist paths to connect to the west, and a refuge island south of existing road bridge at Wentworth Common (subject to Sydney Olympic Park Authority approval). Works include extensive investigations into existing utilities and an ecological review which are currently underway. Once the design has progressed it will be placed on public exhibition for community feedback, which is anticipated for first half of 2023. Subject to the results of consultation and reporting to Council, Council would seek external grant funding for construction in the 2023/24 financial year.

Drainage upgrades for Hill Road (No updates since previous report)

The Technical Civil Works Design Brief of the Stormwater Masterplan for Hill Road has now been completed. Council staff are currently investigating funding opportunities in order to engage a consultant to undertake the study for the drainage masterplan. Potential sources of funds include the Federal Election commitments for the upgrade of Hill Road.

Lighting upgrades for Hill Road (No updates since previous report)

Council is currently working with Ausgrid, SOPA and electrical contractor to find a solution to handover of the street lighting assets in Hill Road which were never formally handed over to Ausgrid by Auburn Council at that time. It is noted that the light poles and lamps do not currently meet Ausgrid’s requirements and therefore need to be upgraded before Ausgrid can accept them as their assets.

Currently, there are no Council funds allocated in completing the required upgrade works, however, it is noted that Council plans to utilise parts of the $8.5 million Federal Election commitments for the upgrade of Hill Road as a source of funds to upgrade lighting once the funds are made available.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

This report only provides an update on the proposed traffic improvements and other proposed works on Hill Road and Bennelong Parkway, Wentworth Point and Sydney Olympic Park. Therefore, this matter has no financial impact upon Council's budget.


Behzad Saleh

Traffic and Transport Investigations Engineer

4/05/2023

Attachments   Nil


 

 

 

 

CITY OF PARRAMATTA COUNCIL

 

Traffic Engineering Advisory Group Agenda Item

ITEM NO:

2305 B2

SUBJECT:

Traffic Management and Pedestrian Works Temporary Delegations to Council

APPLICANT:

City of Parramatta Council

REPORT OF:

Traffic and Transport Investigations Engineer

WARD:

All

SED:

All

 

Purpose

This report seeks to provide an update on new temporary delegations given to Council for Traffic Management and Pedestrian Works. The purpose of these delegations is to fast-track the approval process for low impact improvements to pedestrian conditions on local roads.

 

OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATIONS:

That Council note the new temporary delegations given to Council for Traffic Management and Pedestrian Works that are in force from 24 February 2023 to 30 June 2026 unless revoked earlier.

 

Background

In order to facilitate more efficient and localised decision making with regards to pedestrian works, the Secretary for the Department of Transport on behalf of Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has delegated additional powers to Council. In short, these delegations mean that Council will no longer need TfNSW concurrence, approval or input and will not need to refer matters to the Parramatta Traffic Committee on any of the following facilities:

·            Continuous Footpaths

·            Pedestrian Crossings

·            Converting existing at-grade crossings into raised pedestrian crossing

·            Pedestrian Refuge Islands

·            Kerb extensions subject to no changes to the number of continuous travel lanes

·            Kerb modifications to widen footpaths or for tree planting subject to no changes to the number of continuous travel lanes

·            Mid-block Traffic Calming Devices

·            No Stopping controls at intersections

·            Works to enable alfresco dining on a road where there are no changes to the number of continuous travel lanes


It is to be noted that the new delegations to Council will include any changes to traffic control signage, such as parking restrictions, that were previously authorised for Council to install following approval through the Local Traffic Committee process.

 

The new delegations are optional and Council are able to follow the existing Traffic Committee approval process for any future projects whenever determined. However, if Council uses the new delegation for a project, the design and construction must be consistent with the relevant Australian Standards, TfNSW Technical Directions and Austroads Guidelines. Furthermore, for any new pedestrian crossings, a Road Safety Audit must be undertaken and submitted with a record of completed works to TfNSW and the NSW Police for information and reporting purposes.

 

Limitations

 

The new delegations do include limitations as to when they can be applied. Specifically, Council will not be able to apply these delegations in the following situations:

 

·            On classified roads

·            On roads with a speed limit of greater than 50km/h

·            Within 50m of a road with a regular light rail

·            On any road with a regular bus service or within 10m of an intersection that has a bus service travelling through it

·            Within 100m of traffic signals

·            On a road which has an existing clearway restriction

·            For any works where there are no existing Australian Standards, Technical Directions or Austroads Guidelines applicable

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

This report only provides information on new delegations for traffic management and pedestrian works and therefore, has no direct financial impact on Council’s budget.


Behzad Saleh

Traffic and Transport Investigations Engineer

3/05/2023

Attachments

 

1.       Instrument of Delegation and Authorisation

2.       Guide to Councils Traffic Management and Pedestrian Works Temporary Delegation


 

INSTRUMENT OF DELEGATION AND AUTHORISATION

 

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND PEDESTRIAN WORKS TEMPORARY DELEGATION TO COUNCILS

Roads Act 1993 Road Transport Act 2013

On behalf of Transport for NSW, I, Rob Sharp, Secretary of the Department of Transport:

 

a)             DELEGATE under section 3I(1) of the Transport Administration Act 1988 (the ‘Act’) and all other enabling powers, the functions set out in Schedule 1 to the councils set out in Schedule 2, and

 

b)             AUTHORISE those delegates, under section 3I(2) of the Act, to sub-delegate the functions set out in Schedule 1 to the persons set out in Schedule 3,

 

subject to the conditions set out in Schedule 4.

 

A failure to comply with the conditions set out in Schedule 4 renders the delegation inoperative with respect to the works being undertaken.

 

In addition, I AUTHORISE under section 122(b) of the Road Transport Act 2013, the councils set out in Schedule 2, to install or display (or interfere with, alter or remove) any prescribed traffic control device as set out in the TfNSW “Traffic Signs Database” and indicated as Delegated to Council for Authorisation – Yes”, required to give effect to this delegation, including any portable traffic control lights, but NOT any internally illuminated traffic control device.

This delegation and authorisation commences on the date it is made and will continue in force until 30 June 2026 unless revoked earlier.

 


 

Rob Sharp Secretary

Department of Transport Date: 24 February 2023


SCHEDULE 1 - FUNCTIONS

The functions and powers of Transport for NSW under section 115(2) of the Roads Act 1993 to regulate traffic on a public road for purposes other than those set out in section 115(3), being the following types of pedestrian works:

·     Works to enable alfresco dining on a road (where there is no change to the number of continuous travel lanes)

·     Continuous footpaths

·     Converting existing pedestrian (zebra) crossings to raised pedestrian ('wombat') crossings

·     Mid-block treatments to manage vehicle speed including road humps, road cushions, chicanes and slow points

·     Pedestrian crossings

·     Pedestrian refuges

·     No Stopping controls at intersections

·     Kerb buildouts to reduce intersection crossing distance or manage vehicle speed (where there is no change to the number of continuous travel lanes)

·     Kerb modifications for footpath improvements or tree planting (where there is no

change to the number of continuous travel lanes)

·     Associated changes to kerbside parking necessary to implement the proposal and to offset any parking impacts.

SCHEDULE 2 - DELEGATES

A council constituted under the Local Government Act 1993.

 

SCHEDULE 3 SUB-DELEGATES

The general manager of a council, or an employee of the council.

 

SCHEDULE 4 - CONDITIONS

 

1.       A delegate or its sub-delegates may only exercise the functions in schedule 1:

 

(a) On public roads within the local government area under the Local Government Act 1993 for which the delegate is the roads authority;

(b) On unclassified roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less;

(c) Not on or within 50 metres of a directly adjacent road on which a regular light rail service operates;

(d) Not on a road or intersection, or within 10 metres of a road or intersection, on or through which a regular bus service operates;

(e) Not within 100 metres of traffic lights; and

(f)   Not on a road to which a clearway applies.

 

2.      Delegates must use any relevant Transport for NSW established standards, specifications and Technical Directions, and the relevant Austroads guidelines and Australian Standards when designing and implementing the selected pedestrian works. Any novel designs or works where there are no established standards, technical directions or guidelines are to be dealt with under existing processes and are not subject to this delegation.


3.       Delegates must submit a record of the works undertaken to TfNSW and NSW Police for information and reporting purposes. In the case of a new pedestrian crossing the record of works must include a copy of a road safety audit.


 

 

Guide to Councils

Traffic Management and Pedestrian Works Temporary Delegation

The intent of the pedestrian works temporary delegation is to facilitate more efficient and localised decision making.

The pedestrian works selected for this delegation have been identified as opportunities for councils to exercise their understanding of local needs and implement appropriate designs according to well established Transport for NSW (TfNSW) standards, specifications and technical directions, Australian Standards and the Austroads guidelines.

 

The delegation is a trial to help Transport for NSW (TfNSW) evaluate expanded localised decision- making. The information gathered from councils exercising the delegation will inform TfNSW as to whether the delegation requires refinement and will assist shaping longer term traffic management strategies.

The delegation may be revised or revoked at any time.

 

How to use the delegation

The delegation allows councils to approve and implement selected pedestrian works without needing to seek concurrence, approval or input from TfNSW. Councils do not need to seek the advice of their Local Traffic Committee (LTC).

That said, the delegation does not stop councils seeking additional advice from TfNSW or LTC to implement the selected pedestrian works. It is designed to offer a more streamlined process for decision making.

TfNSW and LTC actively welcome Councils to seek advice or assistance if it is considered useful.

 

What is being delegated?

Subject to the conditions set out in the delegation, councils will be able to design and implement the following:

·       Works to enable alfresco dining on a road (where there is no change to the number of continuous travel lanes)

·       Continuous footpaths

·       Converting existing pedestrian (zebra) crossings to raised pedestrian ('wombat') crossings

·       Mid-block treatments to manage vehicle speed including road humps, road cushions, chicanes and slow points

·       Pedestrian crossings (i.e. not at signals)

·       Pedestrian refuges


·       No Stopping controls at intersections

·       Kerb buildouts to reduce intersection crossing distance or manage vehicle speed (where there is no change to the number of continuous travel lanes)

·       Kerb modifications for footpath improvements or tree planting (where there is no change to the number of continuous travel lanes)

·       Associated changes to kerbside parking necessary to implement the proposal and to offset any parking impacts.

Novel designs and works are excluded under the delegation. Any novel works, where there are no TfNSW standards, technical directions or Austroads guidance available, will be subject to existing processes.

 

Reporting Requirements

The delegation will assist in evaluating whether localised decision making for certain works is a more sustainable and effective model for councils.

The reporting requirement will assist TfNSW to respond to any issues, provide support to councils and evaluate the efficacy of the temporary delegation for long term local traffic management strategy.

When exercising the delegation, council must provide TfNSW and NSW Police:

1.                        A description of the pedestrian work;

2.                        A copy of the as-built design plans; and

3.                        A copy of the road safety audit if establishing a new pedestrian crossing The information is to be sent to delegated_works@transport.nsw.gov.au.

Further Enquiries

For further questions or information on the delegation please email delegated_works@transport.nsw.gov.au.


 

 

CITY OF PARRAMATTA COUNCIL

Traffic Engineering Advisory Group Agenda Item

ITEM NO:

2305 B3

SUBJECT:

18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills Parking Restrictions at Driveway

APPLICANT:

City of Parramatta Council

REPORT OF:

Traffic and Transport Investigations Engineer

WARD:

North Rocks

SED:

Winston Hills

 

Purpose

 

This report is in response to a Councillor request on behalf of residents of 18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills to install parking restriction signs on both sides of their driveway to improve sightlines when leaving the property and to improve access to their mailboxes.

 

OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATIONS:

 

That Council continue to not signpost individual residential driveways within the Parramatta LGA including 18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills.

 

Background

City of Parramatta Council has received a representation from a Councillor on behalf of residents of 18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills to install a combination of ‘P5 Minute’ and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the driveway to their property. The reasons cited by the residents for their request is to improve sight lines when exiting the driveway and to have short term parking close to the driveway to allow residents easier access to their mailboxes. The residents have also stated that an existing bus stop 30m east of their driveway effects sight lines exiting the driveway.

 

It is to be noted that in accordance with the NSW Road Rules (see rule 198(2)), a driver must not stop on or across any part of a driveway unless the driver:

 

a.   Is dropping off or picking up passengers, and

b.   Does not leave the vehicle unattended, and

c.   Completes the dropping off, or picking up of the passengers, and drives on as soon as possible and within 2 minutes after stopping

 

 

 

 

Location Description

 

Buckleys Road is a local collector road with a speed limit of 50km/h which is reduced to 40km/h during school zone times. The road has a width of 12.8m which allows for parking on both sides of the road with two continuous travel lanes.

The subject site is located on the south side of Buckleys Road approximately 250m east of Winston Heights Public School and 180m west of St Paul the Apostle Primary School.


Figure 1: An aerial view of Buckleys Road, Winston Hills with the driveway in question shown with the red circle


Figure 2: Street view showing the driveway of 18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills

 

Review of Crashes at Driveways in Parramatta LGA

Council has undertaken a review of crashes that have occurred as a result of a vehicle emerging from a driveway within Parramatta LGA during the five-year period between July 2017 and June 2022. Across the LGA, there were a total of 63 emerging from driveway type crashes with 49 of these crashes occurring on Council roads. Of the crashes that occurred on Council

roads, 25 crashes occurred where parking was permitted on the road near the location of the driveway. It should be noted that the data does not indicate whether on-street

parking was a factor in any of the crashes or whether there was a vehicle parked in close proximity to the driveway at the time of the crash.

 

It is also to be noted that there were no reported emerging from driveway crashes in Buckleys Road and only two related crashes in Winston Hills during the five-year period. However, in letter to Council from the Strata Committee, reference was made to a crash that occurred in September 2022, however, this crash has remained unreported within the Transport for NSW crash database for that period for which data was recently made available to Council.

 

Generally, the emerging from driveway crashes across the LGA on Council roads resulted in no injury or minor injuries with 16 (33%) resulting in a moderate or serious injury. These roads typically have a 50km/h speed limit and motorists are generally alert to there being driveways on the streets.

 

Previous Considerations

 

The Parramatta Traffic and Engineering Advisory Group (TEAG) at its meeting held on 23 January 2020 considered a report regarding the installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at driveways to improve sightlines for motorists exiting from driveways. The TEAG recommended that Council not signpost individual driveways for the following reasons:

 

1.    Installing a ‘No Stopping’ restriction at one driveway will encourage others to make similar requests. It will then become difficult to justify why the restrictions are installed at one driveway, and not at other driveways which could create a liability issue for Council.

2.    Widespread installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs would result in visual pollution and excessive maintenance costs if applied broadly.

 

Council at its meeting on 24 February 2020 considered the TEAG recommendation and resolved that ‘Council continue to not signpost residential driveways’.

 

Given that emerging from driveways is generally a low occurring crash type within the LGA and has a low rate of resulting injury, it is proposed that Council does not alter its position on signposting residential driveways including at the driveway of 18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills.

 

It is noted that Council allows residents and businesses to either install a ‘No Parking across Driveway at Any Time’ sign on their gate or fence, or line mark the road surface near their driveway. The customer can arrange the installation of the linemarking (in accordance with the plan shown in Figure 3) or elect to have Council’s Traffic and Transport Unit arrange the installation by Council’s depot (as per Council’s fees & charges). These measures are designed to deter motorists from parking across a driveway which would prevent access to and from a property.


Figure 3: Council’s standard plan showing specification for pavement line at driveways

 

Council allows the installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at driveways within industrial and commercial areas due to the large turning paths for trucks. In these areas, visual amenity is a minor issue. In these instances, all costs associated with the installation of the restriction are paid for by applicant.

 

5 Minute Parking Restriction

 

The residents of 18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills has also requested that a ‘P5 Minute’ restriction be installed immediately west of their driveway to allow residents easier access to their mailboxes.

 

This proposed restriction is unlikely to be of any benefit to members of the public. The existing parking in this location is most likely to be related to the development of 18 Buckleys Road so cold be addressed through residents and their visitors not to park in this area, rather than through regulatory signs. It should also be noted that a short-term parking restriction at this location is contradictory to concerns raised by the Strata Committee regarding sight lines. The presence of the restrictions may result in an expectation of enforcement, which is unlikely to be provided. Furthermore, such parking restrictions would result in maintenance costs for Council and visual pollution. It may also set a precedent where others may be encouraged to apply for similar restrictions outside their properties.

 

The internal driveway of 18 Buckleys Road is approximately 8m wide. This width can allow for a short-term parking bay to be installed internally without any significant modifications and at a location close to the mailboxes.

 

Accordingly, it is not proposed to install 5 minute parking for the mailboxes of this development.


Figure 4: Street view show the driveway and mailboxes of 18 Buckleys Road, Winston Hills

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

In accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges 2022-23, the cost to install two parking restriction signs at a driveway is $546. Should Council fund the installation of the signs, the costs will be covered through the TfNSW Block Grant funds for the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and line markings. Should the installation of the signs be paid for by the applicant, Council will still be required to undertake on-going maintenance of the restriction.


Behzad Saleh

Traffic and Transport Investigations Engineer

2/05/2023

Attachments   TEAG 2001 B5 (Report)


 

CITY OF PARRAMATTA COUNCIL

 

Traffic Engineering Advisory Group Agenda Item

ITEM NO:

2001 B5

SUBJECT:

Requests for ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at residential driveways

APPLICANT:

Councillor Barrak

REPORT OF:

Traffic and Transport Team Leader

WARD:

All

SED:

All

 

PURPOSE

This report discusses the issue of parking near driveways. Based on this review, it is proposed to develop guidelines to allow Council to respond to requests based on vehicle volumes, speed, road width, housing density, and parking volumes.

 

OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:

 

1.     That Council investigates and prepares guidelines for the installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions across residential driveways based on vehicle volumes, speed, road width, housing density, and parking volumes.

 

2.     That a report on the guidelines be submitted to the Traffic Engineering Advisory Group (TEAG) and Council for consideration and endorsement.

 

Background

 

City of Parramatta generally does not signpost individual driveways as this would result in visual pollution and excessive maintenance costs if applied broadly. However, Council allows residents and businesses to either install a ‘No Parking across Driveway at Any Time’ sign on their gate or fence, or line mark the road surface near their driveway. The customer can arrange the installation of the linemarking (in accordance with the plan shown in Figure 1) or elect to have Council’s Traffic and Transport Unit arrange the installation by Council’s depot (as per Council’s fees & charges).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1: Council’s standard plan showing specification for pavement line at driveways


Council allows the installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at driveways within industrial and commercial areas due to the large turning paths for trucks. In these areas, visual amenity is a minor issue. In these instances, all costs associated with the installation of the restriction are generally paid for by applicant.

Council receives many requests for ‘No Stopping’ at driveways. Some of the requests also ask for ‘No Stopping’ for several meters either side of the driveway.

The most recently available 5-year crash data (July 2013 - June 2018) for the Parramatta LGA shows that a total of 134 accidents involved vehicles exiting properties. This is 4% of the total of 3343 accidents that occurred in Parramatta LGA. Of these 134 accidents, 66 were injury accidents. Ten

(10) of these accidents, including 5 injury accidents, occurred at Westfield’s driveways in Campbell Street. Note that on-street parking is not available on Campbell Street therefore sightlines were not impeded by parked vehicles. Six (6) accidents occurred on North Rocks Road. North Rocks Road is 6km long and is accessed by residential, commercial and industrial properties. Three (3) accidents occurred in Adderton Road, which is a residential street and carries approximately 9111 vehicles a day with 85% vehicles travelling at or below 57 km/h in the northbound and 59 km/h in the southbound directions.

It is considered that in some situations, the individual driveways should be signposted. In some areas, the length of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions is also an issue, as this will remove on-street parking. Accordingly, it is proposed to develop guidelines to assist Council Officers in determining under which circumstances ‘No Stopping’ restrictions can be installed to address sightline issues arising from vehicles parking close to driveways. This process will involve a review of factors which may affect accident rates such as vehicle volumes, speed, road width, housing density, and parking volumes.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The approximate cost of the installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs is approximately $500 per driveway. For commercial and industrial driveways, all costs associated with the installation of the signs are generally paid for by businesses.

In regards to residential driveways, the guidelines will discuss the financial implications and how to fund the signage at the individual driveways. It is to be noted that the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and line markings are generally funded by Transport for NSW Block Grant funds.

 

 

 

Saniya Sharmeen

Traffic and Transport Investigations Engineer

15/01/2020

 

Attachments - Nil


 

CITY OF PARRAMATTA COUNCIL

 

Traffic Engineering Advisory Group Agenda Item

ITEM NO:

2305 B4

SUBJECT:

Projects Recently Completed, Projects Currently Funded and Projects Lists for Consideration of Future Funding

APPLICANT:

City of Parramatta Council

REPORT OF:

Traffic and Transport Engineer

WARD:

All

SED:

All

 

Purpose

 

This report provides information on traffic and pedestrian projects recently completed or currently funded and projects lists that City of Parramatta Council maintains for budget planning purposes.

 

OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATIONS:

 

1.    That the information regarding progress on 2022/23 funded projects be received and noted.

2.    That the Projects Lists for proposed traffic works be received and noted.

3.    That Council note that ten (10) traffic projects have been completed since the last TEAG meeting.

 

Recently Completed Projects

 

Information on recently completed projects is provided below.

 

Projects Completed by Council Through Federal and State Funding

 

1. Fitzwilliam Road at Binalong Road and Reynolds Street, Old Toongabbie

Project Details:                     Installation of Channelised right treatment and modifications to traffic signals and median islands

Total cost of the project:         $1,067,592

Funding Details:                   100% funded by Federal Stimulus Commitment on Road safety Program (School Zone Infrastructure)


 

Projects Completed by Council Through Federal and State Funding

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 

2. Parramatta Road at Marsh Street, Clyde

Project Details:                      Installation of shared path on the south side of Parramatta Road

Between George Street and Rowell Street and missing pedestrians and bicycle phases in Parramatta Road at Marsh Street, Granville traffic signals

Total cost of the project:        $1,039,222

Funding Details:                    TfNSW Active Transport Program


 

Projects Completed by Council Through Federal and State Funding

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 

3. Intersection of Caroline Chisholm Drive and Hillcrest Avenue, Winston Hills

Project Details:                          Installation of speed cushions at each approach of the intersection.

Total cost of the project:          $16,956

Funding Details:                       Australian Government Black Spot


 

Projects Completed by Council Through Federal and State Funding

BEFORE

 

 

AFTER

 


 

Projects Completed by Council Through Federal and State Funding

 

 

4. Intersection of Bulli Road and Binalong Road, Toongabbie

Project Details:                          Installation of speed cushions at each approach of the intersection.

Total cost of the project:          $16,956

Funding Details:                       Australian Government Black Spot

BEFORE

 


 

Projects Completed by Council Through Federal and State Funding

 

 

AFTER

 


 

Projects Completed by Council Through Federal and State Funding

 

 

 


 

Projects Completed by External Agency

 

5. Bungaree Road, Toongabbie immediately north of Cornock Avenue

Project Details:                       Installation of Raised Pedestrian Crossing

Total cost of the project:         N/A

Funding Details:                   100% funded by School Infrastructure of NSW (SINSW), Pendle Hill High School

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 

6. Burrabogee Road, Pendle Hill immediately east of Knox Street

Project Details:                         Installation of Raised Pedestrian Crossing

Total cost of the project:          N/A


 

Projects Completed by External Agency

Funding Details:                       100% funded by School Infrastructure of NSW (SINSW), Pendle Hill High School

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 

7. Binalong Road Toongabbie ouside property No. 64

Project Details:                   Installation of Raised Pedestrian Crossing

Total cost of the project: N/A

Funding Details:                100% funded by School Infrastructure of NSW (SINSW), Pendle High School


 

Projects Completed by External Agency

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 

8. Midson Road, Epping

Project Details:                       Installation of Raised Pedestrian Crossing for Epping South Public School

Total cost of the project:          N/A

Funding Details:                   100% funded by School Infrastructure of NSW (SINSW), Epping South Public School


 

Projects Completed by External Agency

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 

9. Edenlee Street, Epping

Project Details:                       Installation of Pedestrian Refuge Islands for Epping South Public

School

Total cost of the project:          N/A

Funding Details:                     100% funded by School Infrastructure of NSW (SINSW), Epping

South Public School


 

Projects Completed by External Agency

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 

10. Grimes Lane, Epping

Project Details:              Installation of two Raised Pedestrian Crossings and conversion of existing

lane to one-way westbound to facilitate new kiss and ride facility for Epping South Public School

Total cost of the project: N/A

Funding Details:         100% funded by School Infrastructure of NSW (SINSW), Epping South Public School


 

Projects Completed by External Agency

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

 

 


Projects to be undertaken in 2022/23

 

Information regarding the progress on currently funded projects is provided at the start of the attachment to this report.

 

Future Projects

 

Traffic projects that are to be considered for future funding are categorised into one of four lists as detailed below:

 

·       Development Contributions Plan List - outside the Parramatta City Centre

 

Council adopted this list on 12 July 2021 as part of the City of Parramatta (Outside Parramatta CBD) Contributions Plan 2021 (refer to Tables 37 and 38 of the Plan via the link https://cityofparramatta.co/3HaPxLw). This list is prioritised into three categories; high (5 years), medium (5-10 years) and low (10-20 years). This work is proposed to be funded from Development Contributions, unless grant funding, a Voluntary Planning Agreement, or other source of funding is obtained.

 

The Development Contributions Plan is reviewed and set approximately every 5 years. Therefore, the lists shown in Tables 37 and 38 of the City of Parramatta (Outside Parramatta CBD) Contributions Plan 2021 would also be set and fixed every 5 years (approximately) at the same time the Development Contributions Plan is approved by Council.

 

These projects have a range of purposes such as improving pedestrian safety and amenity; improving sight distance (or reducing speed where sight distance is limited); upgrading an existing facility; reducing congestion; guard rail or barriers; and reducing illegal or unsafe driving. The list includes projects that would be on the Black Spot list except they have a low Benefit Cost Ratio and would not attract grant funds.

 

·       Traffic Projects List – within the Parramatta City Centre

 

This list includes projects that are located within the Parramatta City Centre. These projects will generally be funded from the Parramatta City Centre Developer Contributions Plan (known as Civic Improvement Plan, CIP), unless otherwise noted.

 

·       Black Spot Projects List

 

This list is for the projects where funding is being or is proposed to be sought, from the State or Federal Government under their Black Spot and Safer Roads Programs.

 

The Black Spot locations generally have a high number of collisions, and the proposed work is forecast to have a significant reduction on accidents. Projects under Black Spot Program are ranked on Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR); whereas projects under Safer Roads Programs are ranked on Safety Performance Indicator (SPI). The individual funding programs also have different criteria regarding the number of accidents with injuries that have occurred. At present, a minimum of 2 injury accidents over a 5-year period is generally required for a project to be eligible for funding.

·       List of Traffic Projects Supported by Community Petition

 

This list includes locations where Council has received requests from at least 50% of households within the street for traffic calming to be installed in the street or part of the street. This support can be in the form of a petition or letters. Meeting this requirement demonstrates that the local community wants this treatment in the street. These streets often do not have a specific hazard, crash history, or concentration of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians. Often, in streets not on the list, many residents do not support traffic calming and have concerns regarding the installation of traffic calming, particularly in regard to perceptions of noise, loss of parking, and prioritisation of funds.

 

Development Contribution Funds are not suitable for these projects as these projects are not related to supporting growth in the area. These projects are generally unfunded.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

 

Council’s Traffic and Transport Services maintains four (4) projects lists with the funding options as detailed below:

 

·       Development Contributions Plan list - outside the Parramatta City Centre:

 

These projects have been grouped into 3 categories of priority (high, medium, and long term). It is proposed to deliver the high priority projects from 2021/22 to 2025/26 using Development Contributions fund for part, or all projects.

 

Applications are also lodged for State and Federal Government funding for projects that would meet the requirements of funding applications at the time of lodgement. Applications are generally lodged between August and October each year for consideration under these programs.

 

·       Traffic Projects List – within the Parramatta City Centre:

 

These projects will generally be funded from the Parramatta City Centre Section 7.11 Contribution Plan (known as Civic Improvement Plan, CIP), unless otherwise noted.

 

·       Black Spot Projects List:

 

These projects will generally be funded from the State or Federal Government under their Blackspot and Safer Roads Programs. Applications are lodged between August and October each year for consideration under these programs.

 

·       List of Traffic Projects Supported by Community Petition:

 

These projects could be funded from General Revenue. Councillors may wish to use part of the ward initiatives budget to deliver these projects.

 

Approved External Funding for the 2022/23 Projects is detailed below:

·       Council has received a 100% funding offer totalling $454,000 under the FY22/23 Australian Government Black Spot Program for four (4) traffic projects. Refer to ‘Blackspot Projects List’ section of the attachment for details.

·       Council has received a 100% funding offer under the State Government’s FY22/23 Get NSW Active program for the construction of the following traffic facility projects:

-      Avenue of Oceania at Louise Sauvage Pathway, Newington - $240,000 for the construction of a combined pedestrian and cyclists crossing

-      M4 Cycleway at Good Street and Alfred Street, Granville - $600,000 for the construction of two combined pedestrian and cyclist crossings

-      Orchard Road at Plympton Road, Carlingford - $250,000 for the construction of a raised pedestrian crossing

-      Alamein Avenue, Carlingford - $240,000 for the construction of a raised pedestrian crossing

-      Victoria Street at Bridge Street, Epping - $250,000 for the construction of a combined raised pedestrian and cyclists crossing

-      John Ian Wing Parade, Sydney Olympic Park - $240,000 for the construction of a combined raised pedestrian and cyclists crossing

 

Internal Funding:

 

·       Council’s Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan generally allocates funding of

$1.5 million per year for the Active Transport Program over four financial years (2020/21 – 2023/24) for the delivery of traffic projects using Development Contributions Funds. Due to the recent grant funding offers received from Get NSW Active and the capacity to deliver projects in short time frames, the amount from Active Transport Funding is to be reduced in 2022/23 with the only likely project being the pedestrian refuge island in Park Parade near the Parramatta Aquatic Centre.

 

·       Several smaller items are funded through Ward Initiative Funds and/or the PTC traffic facilities fund.

·       Construction works has commenced on-site for the traffic signals at the intersection of Hill Road and Bennelong Parkway, Wentworth Point. This project has funding available as part of Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan which includes $3.85 million allocated specifically for the upgrade of the Hill Road and Bennelong Parkway intersection in the 2022/23 financial year.

 

 

 


Zulfiqar Ali

Traffic and Transport Engineer

3/05/2023

Attachments A. Project Lists


 

Projects for 2022/23

 

 

Location

Treatment Type

Cost

Comments

Ward: Epping; SED: Epping

Alamein Avenue west of Bardia Road, Carlingford

Construction of a new raised pedestrian crossing

$240,000

Project awarded and expected to commence in July 2023.

This project has received 100% from the State Government’s Get NSW Active program

Carlingford Road at Hepburn Avenue, Carlingford

Design and cost estimate for new traffic signals.

$70,000

Traffic Control Signal (TCS) plan has been submitted to TfNSW for review and approval. This is design is 100% funded by Council.

Funding application has been lodged to TfNSW under Federal Government’s Stimulus Program.

Orchard Road north of North Rocks Road and Plympton Road, Beecroft

Construction of a new raised pedestrian crossing

$250,000

RFQ has commenced. Expected to be completed by December 2023.

This project has received 100% from the State Government’s Get NSW Active program.

Victoria Street, Epping

Construction of a combined raised pedestrian and cyclist crossing

$250,000

Construction drawing is currently being prepared. Expected to be completed by December 2023.

This project has received 100% from the State Government’s Get NSW Active program.

Ward: North Rocks; SED: Seven Hills

Intersection of Caroline Chisholm Drive and Hillcrest Avenue, Winston Hills

Install speed cushions at all approaches to the roundabout

$16,956 (Actual)

Completed in April 2023.

This project is 100% funded by the 2022/23 Australian Government Black Spot Program.

Ward: Parramatta; SED: Parramatta

Barrack Lane, Parramatta

Shared Zone for entire length

$1,250,000

Funded for construction in 2022/23, but likely to be deferred due to heritage and service utility issues.

Ward: Parramatta; SED: Seven Hills


 

Location

Treatment Type

Cost

Comments

Fitzwilliam Road at Binalong Road and Reynolds Street, Old Toongabbie (Toongabbie Public School)

Install missing kerb ramps on the west leg and upgrade existing kerb ramps to current standards and install a channelised right turn treatment for motorists exiting Reynolds Street

$1,067,593

Completed in March 2023.

This project is 100% funded by Federal Government under its Stimulus Commitments on Road Safety Program (School Zone Infrastructure).

Intersection of Bulli Road and Binalong Road, Toongabbie

Install speed cushions on all approaches to the roundabout

$16,956

Completed in May 2023.

This project is 100% funded by the 2022/23 Australian Government Black Spot Program

Pendle Hill

High Pedestrian Activity Area (Study Only)

$30,000

Consultant is undertaking the study.

This project is 100% funded by the 2022/23 High Pedestrian Activity Program.

Ward: Rosehill; SED: Granville

Parramatta Road at Marsh Street, Clyde

Construction of pedestrian/cyclist legs on existing signals at Parramatta Road- Marsh Street along with connecting shared paths along Parramatta Road between M4 Cycleway/Duck River/Parkline

$1,039,222

The project has been completed in March 2023.

This project is 100% funded by NSW Government’s Active Transport Program for its construction in 2020/21.

M4 Cycleway at Good Street and Alfred Street, Granville

Construct combined raised pedestrian and cyclists crossing

$600,000

Tender documents are being prepared. This project is expected to be completed by December 2023.

This project has received 100% from the State Government’s Get NSW Active program.

Granville

High Pedestrian Activity Area (Study Only)

$30,000

Consultant is undertaking the study.

This project is 100% funded by the 2022/23 High Pedestrian Activity Program.

Ward: Rosehill; SED: Parramatta

Asquith Street, Stubbs Street and Beaconsfield Street, Silverwater

    Install speed cushions, median islands and kerb blister islands in Asquith Street at Stubbs Street and at Melton Street N and

    Install speed cushions at all approaches to the roundabout at the

$160,000

Construction in progress and expected to be completed in May 2023.

This project is 100% funded by the 2022/23 Australian Government Black Spot Program.


 

Location

Treatment Type

Cost

Comments

 

intersection of Stubbs Street and Beaconsfield Street

 

 

Park Parade south side of railway line at pedestrian underpass to Parramatta Park, Westmead

Construct a pedestrian refuge with kerb extension and pedestrian fencing

$402,000

Project awarded. Construction is expected to commence on 15 May 2023.

This project is 100% funded by Council through its 2022/23 Active Transport Program (from Parramatta CBD Development Contributions Plan).

Intersection of High Street at Raymond Street, Parramatta

Install a raised pedestrian crossing in High St (north leg) and speed cushions at other 3 legs.

$262,000

Construction drawings are being prepared. This project is expected to be completed by December 2023.

This project is 100% funded by the 2022/23 Australian Government Black Spot Program.

Ward: Rosehill; SED: Auburn

Albion Street, Harris Park

Construction of 3 speed humps

$50,000

RfQ has commenced.

This project is 100% funded by Council from its Ward Initiative, PTC Traffic Facilities, and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Block Grant funds.

Avenue of Oceania at Louise Sauvage Pathway, Newington

Construction of combined raised pedestrian and cyclist crossing

$240,000

Construction commenced. This project is expected to be completed by June 2023.

This project has received 100% from the State Government’s Get NSW Active program.

Bennelong Parkway at the Pizza, Wentworth Point

Install linemarking and rubber blister island

$7,500

Approved through the PTC February 2023 process. Construction planned for mid-2023.

This Project is 100% funded by Council.

Hill Road at Bennelong Parkway, Wentworth Point

Construction of new Traffic Signals

$4m

Construction has commenced.

This project is 100% funded by Council.

Newington Town Centre

40 km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area restrictions with traffic calming

$100,000

This project is complete.

This project is 100% funded by Federal Government’s Black Spot Program.

John Ian Wing Parade, Newington

Construct combined raised pedestrian and cyclists crossing at Louise Savauge Pathway

$240,000

Construction drawing is currently being prepared.

Construction is 100% funded under the FY22/23 Get NSW Active program.


Parramatta City Centre Traffic Projects List

Location

Treatment Type

Estimated Cost

Comments

Argyle Street at Church Street, Parramatta

Upgrade Kerb Ramps at existing Traffic Control Signals (TCS) to current standards

$750,000

To be considered for funding following Barrack Lane and

following construction of signals at the intersection of Carlingford Road and Hepburn Road, Carlingford.

Argyle Street at Marsden Street, Parramatta

Upgrade Kerb Ramps at existing Traffic Control Signals (TCS) to current standards

$750,000

To be considered for funding following Barrack Lane and following construction of signals at the intersection of

Carlingford Road and Hepburn Road, Carlingford.

Barrack Lane, Parramatta

Shared Zone for entire length

$1,250,000

Funded for construction in 2022/23, likely to be delayed due to heritage and utility services issues.

Charles Street at Union Street, Parramatta

Install a pedestrian refuge island

$250,000

Not currently a priority for funding

City Ring Road

All other proposals that are part of the City Ring Road and not listed in this list.

TBA

Implementation of various projects along the route are currently being investigated.

George Street at Freemason Arms Lane and Phillip Street at Andrew Nash Lane,

Parramatta

Install continuous footpath

$1,000,000

Application has been lodged for NSW Government funding under its Active Transport Program

Macquarie Street at Marsden Street, Parramatta

TCS upgrades - Upgrade Kerb Ramps at existing traffic signals to current standards

N/A

To be considered for funding following Barrack Lane and following construction of signals at the intersection of Carlingford Road and Hepburn Road, Carlingford.

O’Connell Street at Hunter Street, Parramatta

Upgrade Kerb Ramps at the existing Traffic Control Signals (TCS)

$950,000

To be considered for funding following Barrack Lane and following construction of signals at the intersection of Carlingford Road and Hepburn Road, Carlingford.

Parkes Street at Wigram Street and at Harris Street, Parramatta

Installation of dedicated eastbound left turn lane at Harris Street; eastbound right turn bay at Wigram Street; and a dual right turn from Harris Street (southbound) into Parkes

Street

TBA

Design to determine concept plan and land reservation details has been completed.

Union Street at Charles Street, Parramatta

Install a Pedestrian Refuge Island

$250,000

Not currently a priority for funding

Park Parade, Parramatta at

Pedestrian tunnel near Domain creek)

Install a Pedestrian refuge with kerb extension and

pedestrian fence (drainage works are needed at the tunnel as part of this project)

$405,000

This project is to be constructed in FY2022/23 and to be

100% funded by Council from its Active Transport Program fund.


Black Spot Projects List

BCR

Location

Treatment Type

Estimated Cost

Injury Accidents (over 5-year Period)

that can be treated by the treatment

Funding Status

Comments

5.52

Redbank Road at Balmoral Road, Northmead

To be investigated in liaise with TfNSW

TBA

4

Not yet funded

Application for the installation of speed cushions was unsuccessful for funding under Federal Stimulus

Program in 2022/23. TfNSW suggested that other options be considered for this location.

2.31

Carnarvon St at Melton St North, Silverwater

Install a chicane

$215,000

2

Not yet funded

Unsuccessful for funding under Federal and State Governments’ Black Spot Programs in 2022/23.

1.82

Intersection of Ballandella Road and Burrabogee Road,

Toongabbie

Install a roundabout

$469,000

2

Not yet funded

Unsuccessful for funding under Federal Stimulus Program in 2022/23.

1.58

Intersection of Melton Street North and

Beaconsfield Road, Silverwater

Install a roundabout

$539,760

2

Not yet funded

Unsuccessful for funding under Federal Stimulus Program in 2022/23.

1.32

Intersection of Bulli Road at Bungaree Road, Toongabbie

Install a roundabout

$645,000

2

Not yet funded

Unsuccessful for funding under Federal Stimulus Program in 2022/23.

0.96

Loyalty Road and North Rocks Road, North Rocks

Install a roundabout

$790,840

3

Not yet funded

Unsuccessful for funding under Federal Stimulus Program in 2022/23,

0.68

Gladstone Street at Brickfield Street and

at Buller Street, North Parramatta

Install two roundabouts

$900,000

2

Not yet funded

Unsuccessful for funding under Federal Stimulus Program in 2022/23.

--

Martha Street at Wentworth Street and, Clyde

Install raised thresholds on both approaches to Wentworth Street

TBA

4

Not yet funded

 

--

Derby St at Wetherill Street North, Silverwater

Install raised thresholds in Derby Street at both

approaches to Wetherill St North

TBA

3

Not yet funded

Unsuccessful for funding under Federal and State Governments’ Black Spot Programs in 2022/23.


 

BCR

Location

Treatment Type

Estimated Cost

Injury Accidents (over 5-year Period)

that can be treated by the

treatment

Funding Status

Comments

--

Bold Street south of Cowper Street, Granville

Ward: Rosehill SED: Granville

Install a raised threshold

$180,000

4

Not yet funded

Liaising with TfNSW to determine the appropriate treatment options for this location.

Reviewed the crash history and noted that the appropriate treatments cannot be installed at the intersection

due to following reasons:

·    Close proximity to two traffic signals (at Parramatta Road and at Railway Parade)

·    Required to maintain 3 travel lanes (including a bus lane) in the northbound and 2 travel lanes in the southbound directions.

·    Required to maintain right turn access between Bold Street and Cowper Street (west leg)


 

 

Traffic Projects supported by Community Petition

Location

Proposed Treatment

Year Included on List

Ward: Epping;

Lexington Avenue at Raimonde Road, Eastwood

Concrete median islands

2014

George Street, Epping

Chicanes (2)

2020

Ward: Parramatta

Ballandella Road between Fitzwilliam Road and Barangaroo Road, Toongabbie

Raised Thresholds or Chicanes (2)

2015

Frances Street, Northmead

Speed humps (3) or chicanes (2)

2021

Harris Street, Constitution Hill

Speed Humps (3)

2015

Ward: North Rocks

Barnetts Road, Winston Hills

Chicanes

2011

Ward: Rosehill

Alice Street between Alfred and Arthur Streets

Speed Humps (2)

2020

Deakin Street, Silverwater (between Stubbs Street and the cul-de-sac)

Speed Humps

2018