Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic Committee No. 119 · 2019. 7. 4. · 1 Confirmation of Minutes of...

Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic Committee

No. 119 21 March 2019 at 11.00 am

Hunter 's H i l l Counc i l

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Attendance, Apologies, Declarations of Interests 1 Confirmation of Minutes 2 Business Arising 3 Reports 4 Other Business

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HUNTER'S HILL COUNCIL HUNTERS HILL LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC

COMMITTEE 21 March 2019

INDEX

1 – CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

1 Confirmation of Minutes of Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic Committee 218 held 6 December 2018

2 - BUSINESS ARISING

2.1 Bus Lane - Corner Victoria Road & Prince Edward Street, Gladesville 1 2.2 Safety Fence - Pittwater Road, Hunters Hill 3

3 - REPORTS

3.1 Pedestrian Crossing - Mary Street 5 3.2 Reiby Road - Pedestrian Crossing 33

4 - OTHER BUSINESS

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 21 March 2019

Minutes of the Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic Committee Meeting held on 6 December 2018. This is page 1

COMMENCEMENT

The meeting opened at 11.00am. IN ATTENDANCE

Clr Mark Bennett Mayor, Hunter’s Hill Council Clr Ben Collins Councillor Hunter’s Hill Council representing The Hon.

Anthony Roberts, Local Member of Parliament Sgt Leonie Abberfield Traffic Supervisor, Ryde Police Area Command, NSW

Police Mr Egwin Herbert Traffic and Service Manager, Sydney Buses Mr Peter Carruthers Roads and Maritime Services Mrs V Walker Senior Network and Safety Officer, Roads and Maritime

Services ALSO PRESENT

Mr Steve Kourepis Group Manager, Development and Regulatory Control Mr Dhruba Bhowmik Manager, Works & Services, Hunter’s Hill Council Mr Cary Merlo Ranger, Hunter’s Hill Council Ms Denise O’Brien Administration Officer, Hunter’s Hill Council (Minutes)

INTRODUCTION The Chair authorised Clr Jim Sanderson to speak on Item 3.3. APOLOGIES

No apologies were received. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

The Mayor called for Declarations of Interest without response. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

RECOMMENDATION

That the Minutes of Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic Committee of previous Meeting held on 24/09/2018

REPORTS

3.1 RIVERSIDE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL - DROP OFF AND PICK UP ZONE

PROCEEDINGS IN BRIEF

The Manager, Works & Services briefed the committee that on the eastern side of Huntleys Point Road car park there are at present four ‘No Parking’ spaces. It was recommended that these spaces become unrestricted parking spaces to allow more cars to park in this location.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 21 March 2019

Minutes of the Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic Committee Meeting held on 6 December 2018. This is page 2

The Manager, Works & Services also briefed the committee on the western side of Huntley Point Road car park near council’s access area, there are three parking spaces of 90º parking and one parallel parking. It was recommended that these four parking spaces become a ‘Kiss and Ride’ location and making three parallel parking spaces.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That a plan of the Drop Off and Pick Up Zone be prepared for the next Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic Committee meeting for consideration.

3.2 PARKING IN CHURCH STREET


The Manager, Works & Services is recommending to the committee that an extra parking space be created. The adjustment to the bus zone and mail box as per current road rules.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That an extra space be created near No.26A Church Street between Mount Street and Moorefield Avenue before or after the mail box in front of 26a Church Street, Hunters Hill.

3.3 SAFETY ISSUES CORNER OF ALEXANDRA AND FERRY STREET


A request was made to council to consider installing some safety measures on the corner of Ferry and Alexandra Street.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That a review of the road crash data be undertaken in 6 months. 3.4 FARNELL STREET - SPEEDING CARS


A request was made to council from a concerned resident of cars speeding along Farnell Street.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council review the previous road counts. 2. That line marking be considered. 3. That Council consult with residents prior to installing line markings and /or

50km/hr. signs. The meeting closed at 11.55am.

BUSINESS ARISING 21 March 2019

Item 2.1 Page 1

ITEM NO : 2.1 SUBJECT : BUS LANE - CORNER VICTORIA ROAD & PRINCE

EDWARD STREET, GLADESVILLE STRATEGIC OUTCOME : ROAD CONGESTION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY IS

IMPROVED ACTION : REVIEW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANS TO IDENTIFY

AREAS THAT REQUIRE INTERVENTION (E.G. TRAFFIC CALMING)

REPORTING OFFICER : DHRUBA BHOWMIK

Ref:405865

Council has received an email from a concerned resident in regards to the ongoing traffic hazard at the intersection of Victoria Road and Prince Edward Street /Manning Road, Gladesville. The issue is on Victoria Road on the bus lane entering from Victoria Road to Prince Edward Street, Gladesville. The lack of adequate signage/ marking on the bus lane and centre line. The locations are in the following photos with a red circle. Council has received confirmation from RMS that they have inspected and identified the problem. The works will be undertaken and the appropriate signage will be in place in the upcoming weeks.


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ITEM NO : 2.2 SUBJECT : SAFETY FENCE - PITTWATER ROAD, HUNTERS HILL STRATEGIC OUTCOME : PARKING WILL SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF OUR

COMMUNITY ACTION : DEVELOP PARKING MANAGEMENT PLANS IN

COMMERCIAL, VILLAGE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT ZONES


Ref:405878

Council has received a request from a concerned resident for closing the pedestrian crossing in between the concrete median strip of Pittwater Road near the Boronia Park shopping area. It is observed that many shoppers take a chance of crossing the road to reach Harris Farm or Woolworth on the City of Ryde side. About five years ago, City of Ryde approved a major development (a mix development including a retail outlet and residential units) on the eastern side of Pittwater Road near the Boronia shopping area. The development on the City of Ryde side of Pittwater Road has generated an increase number of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Pittwater Road is a regional road shared by City of Ryde (western side) and Hunters Hill Council (eastern side). Hunter Hill Council has been in contact with City of Ryde and a site inspection was held on 6 March 2019. During this inspection it was observed that at least 3 people had crossed the road to Harris Farm between (1pm to 2pm). Recently, City of Ryde has written a letter to the concerned resident to discuss the matter. Because of the high cost for a standard fence on the median strip, the following options to be considered: education of road safety by a Road Safety Officer installing warning signs encourage the use for crossing the road at the traffic lights or any other alternative measures within Council’s allocated budget and RMS guide

lines.


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REPORTS 21 March 2019

Item 3.1 Page 5

ITEM NO : 3.1 SUBJECT : PEDESTRIAN CROSSING - MARY STREET STRATEGIC OUTCOME : SCHOOLS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE

PROVISION OF SAFE DROP OFF AND PICK-UP ZONES ACTION : IDENTIFY AND PRIORITISE SCHOOL ZONES WHERE

TRAFFIC AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED REPORTING OFFICER : DHRUBA BHOWMIK

Ref:405587

PURPOSE

Council has received several requests for improving the pedestrian safety in this area for school children.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council consult with the residents of Mary and Mark Street. 2. That Council notify Villa Maria Primary School, St Joseph’s College and the P&C

Committee President of Villa Maria Primary School of the outcome of the Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic Committee meeting.

3. That Council approved either the Wombat or Zebra crossing in Mary Street.

BACKGROUND

On 24 September 2018 at the Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic committee meeting a report was presented with some improvement options which were adopted at the Council meeting of 29 October 2018. Council had a number of meetings with both the school representatives, parents, and the P&C President. (All minutes are attached). On 1 November 2018 another meeting was held in the Council Chamber and it was decided to proceed with a pedestrian count for preparation of the warrant for a pedestrian crossing. REPORT

Based on a site investigation and the issues raised in community consultation, the following actions were implemented: 1. The “3 Tonne except Buses” signs were installed in and out of Mary Street and RMS

has extended the 40km/hr. flashing school zone signs along Mary Street. As a consequence the “No Stopping” signs were installed in order to provide a clear line of sights of the flashing lights for the school zone.

2. Headway Traffic and Transport was engaged to complete the following:

The pedestrian and traffic counts Confirming the RMS warrants are being satisfied or not Provide a concept design of the pedestrian crossings.


Item 3.1 Page 6

Pedestrian Counts were conducted on Wednesday 21 November 2018 with the following findings:

Time period of Data Traffic Volume Pedestrian Volume

8.00am to 9.00am

298 vehicles

129 pedestrians

3.00pm to 4.00pm

226 vehicles

168 pedestrians

Pedestrian and vehicle volumes meet the RMS warrants for a pedestrian (Zebra) crossing. A wombat crossing (raised crossing) or non-raised crossing are available options.

However, a wombat crossing will have associated impacts with construction (noise, local access, traffic control, duration and higher costs) and noise generated from vehicles traversing the crossing.

A non-raised crossing will have minimal impact on local issues and will be less costly. The installation of either crossing (Wombat or Zebra) will result in the loss of one parking space on the western side of Mary Street.

CONCLUSION

That the Local Area Traffic Committee consider the following options. 1. That prior to the works, residents are to be informed of the outcome. 2. That approval for a zebra crossing in Mary Street. FINANCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The project will have a financial impact and will require a budget to complete. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

There is no direct environmental impact on Council arising from Council consideration of this matter.


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SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

There is no direct social impact on Council arising from Council consideration of this matter. RISK ASSESSMENT

By introducing a pedestrian crossing the risk associated for pedestrians will be diminished. ATTACHMENTS

1. Emails - Mary Street 2. Council Minutes - Mary Street 3. Mary Street Pedestrian Crossing - Bus Turning Movements 4. Mary Street - Level Pedestrian Crossing 5. Pedestrian Crossing Report


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Item 3.2 Page 33

ITEM NO : 3.2 SUBJECT : REIBY ROAD - PEDESTRIAN CROSSING STRATEGIC OUTCOME : ROAD CONGESTION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY IS

IMPROVED ACTION : REVIEW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANS TO IDENTIFY

AREAS THAT REQUIRE INTERVENTION (E.G. TRAFFIC CALMING)


Ref:405746

PURPOSE

Council received a request in June 2018, from Hunters Hill High School for a pedestrian crossing along Reiby Road to improve the safety of students crossing Church Street to the school.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and noted.

BACKGROUND

Council prepared a report and presented it to the Hunters Hill Local Area Traffic Committee on 24 September 2018 (copy attached).

Early this year, Council received a request from a parent to review the whole of Reiby Road including extending the footpath and to construct a pedestrian crossing near the school. The purpose of this report is to update the status of this issue to the Council, school, community and the P&C committee. REPORT

Council staff have had a number of meetings with parents and school staff on-site. There have also been phone calls and email correspondence explaining to them that RMS has warranted guidelines for pedestrian crossings. Councillors have had an on-site meeting with the School Principal, the P&C Committee and parents. During that meeting a numbers of issues were discussed and in summary Council adopted this resolution (024/19):

1. That a report be provided to Council on the viability and cost of options including constructing a footpath from the top of Reiby Road (on the side adjacent to Burns Bay Road) to Nemba Street to address the dangerous crossing of the street for students of Hunters Hill High School walking from the overpass to the campus as soon as practicable

2. That this report include details of land ownership (that is, whether it is owned

by Hunters Hill Council or the RMS); and possible funding opportunities for the construction of this critical piece of infrastructure.


Item 3.2 Page 34

3. That Council Officers work with relevant State Government agencies, the Hunters Hill High School P&C and its traffic consultants in preparing this report with options for Council’s consideration.

Council has not budgeted for these works (both design and construction) in the current or upcoming financial year. The subject area is as below:


Item 3.2 Page 35

Location photos of Reiby Road

The table below shows the process that would be applicable for the proposed works once this concept is adopted by Council. It is indicative that the timeframes may vary:

Task Due

Week Notes

Inviting three design consultants for a site meting to familiarise them with the proposal

Week 1

Subjects to availability of consultants

Deadline for submission of quotations Week 4

Evaluation of quotations Week 6

Awarding the works to the successful tenderer Week 7

Preliminary design /drawings /traffic data to Council Week 11

Final design /drawings of proposed extension of footpath, kerb and gutter, road works, drainage works, reports of pedestrian crossing and adjustments of offside car parking and new traffic signage

Week 13

Submission to RMS and Council

Week 15

CONCLUSION

That the Local Area Traffic committee consider: 1. To proceed with pedestrian and traffic counts to meet RMS warrants. 2. To proceed with the design marks of footpath, kerb and gutter marks narrowing the

road width in particular sections of the road and traffic signage. FINANCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Council has not budgeted for the works (both design and construction).


Item 3.2 Page 36

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

There is no direct environmental impact on Council arising from Council consideration of this matter. SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

There is no direct social impact on Council arising from Council consideration of this matter. RISK ASSESSMENT

This will have a financial impact on Council’s budget if external funding is not obtained. A pedestrian crossing in the school area will improve the safety of the students. ATTACHMENTS

1. Email - Reiby Road 2. File Note - Reiby Road 3. Local Area Traffic Committee Report - Reiby Road

























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