Agenda of Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee

Business Paper

Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety

Committee Meeting

Meeting to be Held Electronically

Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee 1 May 2020

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. APOLOGIES

2. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

4. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS – SUTHERLAND TRAFFIC AND TRAFFIC SAFETY

COMMITTEE

STR019-20 Anzac Avenue at Princes Highway, Engadine - Reconfiguration of Pedestrian

Refuge

STR020-20 Anzac Avenue at Tobruk Avenue, Engadine - Right-Turn Lane

STR021-20 Bate Bay Road Shared Pathway - Signposting and Linemarking

STR022-20 Yamba Road, Como Parade and Railway Road, Como - Roundabout

STR023-20 Minor Signposting and Linemarking - May 2020

5. ADDITIONAL MATTERS RAISED AT MEETING (if any)


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STR019-20 ANZAC AVENUE AT PRINCES HIGHWAY, ENGADINE -

RECONFIGURATION OF PEDESTRIAN REFUGE

Attachments: Appendix A⇩

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council received concerns from a member of the community regarding pedestrian sight

distance and safety when crossing Anzac Avenue at Princes Highway, Engadine.

An inspection of the site to assess sight distance and infrastructure condition revealed there are

significant sight restrictions for pedestrians crossing Anzac Avenue towards the south and the

refuge infrastructure is not to standard.

It is recommended to relocate the kerb ramp on the pedestrian refuge on the northern side of

Anzac Avenue at least two metres west, re-construct the central island refuge and reconfigure

the kerb ramp on the southern side of Anzac Avenue to direct pedestrians towards the refuge

and opposite kerb ramp.

These works will be considered in a future Traffic and Transport Works Program.

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The pedestrian refuge at the intersection of Anzac Avenue and Princes Highway, Engadine

be reconfigured to improve pedestrian sight distance and safety in accordance with Plan A

attached to this report.

2. Council liaise with Transport for NSW to improve safety for cyclists at the intersection of

Anzac Avenue and Princes Highway, Engadine.

3. A final design, including consideration for pedestrians and cyclists, be tabled for Traffic

Committee consideration.

4. The works be included for consideration in a future Traffic and Transport Works Program.


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LOCATION

Anzac Avenue at Princes Highway, Engadine.

(Heathcote Electorate)

REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE

Member of the community (CR20-409950).

ISSUES

Pedestrian sight distance, connectivity and accessibility.

PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION BY COMMITTEE

None found on record.

COMMENTS BY INVESTIGATING OFFICER

Council has received representations from a resident of Engadine expressing concerns regarding the

sight distance for pedestrians crossing Anzac Avenue at Princes Highway, Engadine.

An inspection of the site identified a number of deficiencies that inhibited the safe passage of

pedestrians across Anzac Avenue, especially when travelling towards the south. Deficiencies

identified include:

Overgrown trees prevent pedestrians standing on the northern side of Anzac Avenue from

gaining sight to vehicles travelling along Anzac Avenue towards Princes Highway;

The positioning of kerb ramp on the northern side of Anzac Avenue is such that pedestrians are

required to step onto the road to gain sight past a brick wall to vehicles travelling along Anzac

Avenue towards Princes Highway;

The sight distance deficiencies are amplified for pedestrians walking with a pram, pushing a

wheelchair or with mobility constraints;

The kerb ramps on both sides of Anzac Avenue do not line up correctly with the central island

refuge;

The refuge is not constructed to provide compliant crossing widths and protection for

pedestrians; and

There is no signage or U-rails in place in the central island for pedestrian safety.

Anzac Avenue carries approximately 6,250 vehicles per day in each section in the vicinity of the

intersection with Princes Highway. Eastbound traffic travels up a hill on the approach to the

intersection and travels around a left hand turn into a continuous travel lane in Princes Highway,

meaning drivers carry their speed through this location and are not expecting to stop. Pedestrian

demand is relatively low, however the existing significant sight constraints and sub-standard refuge

conditions mixed with high traffic volumes and maintained driving speeds create an environment that

is not conducive to pedestrian activity.

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It is recommended to alter the configuration of the pedestrian refuge, with works including:

Relocate the existing kerb ramp on the northern side of Anzac Avenue at least 2.5 m west. If

services allow the kerb ramp to be relocated further to the west this will improve sight distance

especially for pedestrians with prams, pushing wheelchairs and those with mobility constraints;

Remove the existing concrete central islands and construct larger concrete central islands that

extend the full extent of the existing chevron line marked area to improve pedestrian safety and

act as a physical incentive for vehicles to slow on approach to the corner;

Establish a refuge measuring at least three metres wide for pedestrians to pass and at least a

two metres gap between travel lanes;

Install U-rails in the refuge islands for pedestrian protection and to improve accessibility;

Install a ‘KEEP LEFT’ sign to provide guidance for eastbound drivers; and

Reconfigure the kerb ramp on the southern side of Anzac Avenue to direct pedestrians to the

refuge and opposite kerb ramp.

These measures will improve the safety, connectivity and accessibility of pedestrians along a

pedestrian desire line without having to relocate the existing pedestrian refuge sight.

Cyclist access through the refuge is also provided at a separate opening in the concrete island at this

location. However, the current design of this refuge does little to provide safe and practical access for

northbound cyclists trying to negotiate this intersection, on the Princes Highway.

Safety concerns were raised and noted regarding this refuge during early planning for the future

provision of an off-road shared pathway between Loftus/Yarrawarrah and Engadine/Heathcote. This

proposal is intended to be provided on the northern side of the Princes Highway and is subject to the

availability of funding. Consideration for improved cyclist safety at this intersection will be further

discussed with Transport for NSW for inclusion into a detailed design of the refuge.

Approvals

Pursuant to the Instrument of Delegation, Council is seeking the Local Traffic Committee’s

endorsement to change prescribed traffic control devices, as proposed in the Recommendation. The

endorsed changes will be referred to the next available Council meeting to seek approval for

implementation.

References

Transport Administration Act 1988 and TfNSW’s Delegation to Councils; Regulation of Traffic

Roads Act 1993

Road Transport Act 2013 and Road Rules 2014.


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FINANCIAL / RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The estimated cost of the proposed kerb ramp and central island works is likely in the range of

$40,000. It is recommended that the works be included in a future Traffic and Transport Works

Program.

LIST OF APPENDICES

Plan A – Anzac Avenue at Princes Highway, Engadine – Reconfiguration of Pedestrian Refuge

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER

The officer responsible for the preparation of this report is the Team Leader Traffic & Transport

Services, Greg Holding, who can be reached on 02 9710 0514.

File Number: 2020/360183 (CW)


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STR020-20 ANZAC AVENUE AT TOBRUK AVENUE, ENGADINE - RIGHT-TURN

LANE


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A report was tabled in September 2018 to the Traffic Committee recommending a right-turn lane

be created in Anzac Avenue at Tobruk Avenue by installing linemarking;

It was resolved that consultation be undertaken with affected residents prior to the installation of

linemarking, as on-street parking is required to be removed as part of the proposal;

Council received 14 responses during the consultation period, including nine responses in

favour of the proposal, two against the proposal, two preferring a roundabout be installed and

one requesting notification prior to the implementation but not stating a position; and

It is proposed to apply line marking to delineate a dedicated right-turn lane from Anzac Avenue

to Tobruk Avenue, as the proposal improves road safety and was supported by the vast majority

of respondents.


THAT:

1. Linemarking be applied to delineate a dedicated right-turn lane from Anzac Avenue

westbound to Tobruk Avenue, Engadine and No Stopping signs be installed, in accordance

with Plan ‘A’ attached the report.

2. Residents who opposed the recommendation be provided with written responses to their

concerns raised.

3. Affected residents of the proposed No Stopping zone extension of Anzac Avenue be notified

prior to implementation.


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LOCATION

Anzac Avenue intersection with Tobruk Avenue, Engadine.

(Heathcote Electorate)


Traffic and Public Domain Unit.

ISSUES

Intersection safety concerns

Road safety concerns.


STR118-18 Anzac Avenue at Tobruk Avenue, Engadine – Right-Turn Lane.

COMMENTS FROM INVESTIGATING OFFICER

In September 2018, a report was tabled at the Traffic Committee recommending the provision of a

right-turn lane in Anzac Avenue at Tobruk Avenue to address historical crash trends. Subsequently at

the September Council meeting, it was resolved:

THAT:

1. Line marking be applied to delineate a dedicated right turn lane from Anzac Avenue

westbound to Tobruk Avenue, Engadine and No Stopping signs be installed, in

accordance with Plan ‘A’ attached the report.

2. Affected residents of the proposed No Stopping zone extension of Anzac Avenue be

consulted prior to implementation.

Subsequent consultation has revealed a mixed response regarding the proposed changes.

Investigations

Investigations identified the intersection of Anzac Avenue and Tobruk Avenue as having trends in its

historical crash history that could be treated. The Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Vehicle Crash

Database (July 2014-June 2019) revealed three injury crashes occurred at the intersection, all

involving rear end crashes in the westbound travel direction. One crash involved a vehicle waiting to

turn right into Tobruk Avenue, whilst it is likely that the stationary vehicles involved in the other two

rear end crashes reported were waiting to turn right.

Further analysis of the historical crash, data prior to July 2014, revealed another 10 crashes occurred

at the intersection, with six of these involving a rear end crash. Of these six crashes, five involved

vehicles heading westbound, the critical travel direction for vehicles turning right into Tobruk Avenue.

For westbound rear end crashes, two resulted in injuries and three resulted in no casualties, with the


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vehicle not at fault in the crash listed as ‘waiting to turn right’ or ‘turn right’ on four occasions. A

summary of the westbound rear-end vehicle crashes are listed below in Table 1.

The crash data presented highlights a safety risk for vehicles waiting to turn right from Anzac Avenue

to Tobruk Avenue, demonstrated in recent (5 years) and long-term (20+ years) crash history. Overall,

six of the 13 crashes are rear-end crashes involving a stationary vehicle in Anzac Avenue at Tobruk

Avenue, with further two rear-end crashes in the westbound direction reported.

Table 1 Recorded crash history at intersection of Anzac Avenue and Tobruk Avenue, Engadine

Date Severity Traffic Units Direction Type Movement of Vehicle Hit

14 Dec 16 Injury 2 West Rear End Proceed in lane

4 Sep 16 Injury 3 West Rear End Stationary

30 May 16 Injury 2 West Rear End Wait to turn right

4 Apr 13 Injury 2 East Veh-Ped Walk across road

26 Jun 12 Injury 2 South Veh-Ped Run across road

26 May 09 Non-Casualty 2 West Rear End Wait to turn right

24 May 05 Non-Casualty 2 West Rear End Wait to turn right

12 Nov 05 Injury 2 West Rear End Proceed in lane

18 Nov 02 Injury 2 South Right Angle Proceed in lane

5 Sep 01 Injury 2 East Other Angle Proceed in lane

11 Feb 00 Non-Casualty 2 East Rear End Stationary

11 Sep 99 Injury 3 West Rear End Turn right

1 Jun 97 Non-Casualty 2 West Rear End Wait to turn right

* Items in bold refer to westbound rear-end crashes that are relevant to right-turn lane proposal

** Items in Italic are outside critical 5-year period of assessment (July 2014-June 2019)

Proposed treatment

To reduce the risk of rear end vehicle crashes at the intersection it is proposed to provide line marking

to delineate a right-turn lane from Anzac Avenue westbound into Tobruk Avenue. This will provide

protection for stationary vehicles awaiting an appropriate gap in eastbound traffic to turn right into

Tobruk Avenue by creating separation from the westbound travel lane in Anzac Avenue.

No Stopping restrictions are currently in place to the east of Tobruk Avenue, for a length of

approximately 25 m on the southern side of Anzac Avenue and 30 m on the northern side of Anzac

Avenue. The chevron line marking associated with the proposed right-turn lane requires the

No Stopping provisions to be extended approximately 35 m to the east on the southern side of Anzac

Avenue and 30 m on the northern side of Anzac Avenue. This will result in the loss of approximately

8-10 kerbside parking spaces at the frontages of 28, 30 & 35 Anzac Avenue. Council has previously

received a request for the removal of kerbside parking at the frontage of 28 Anzac Avenue

(CR18-275099). Based on Council’s previous resolution, these residents have been consulted with

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The proposed right-turn bay will also act as a traffic calming measure by visually narrowing the

eastbound and westbound travel lanes on either side of Tobruk Avenue. Narrowing the travel lane by

applying line marking has proven to be a successful traffic calming device across the Shire at

locations including Washington Drive, Bonnet Bay, and Cooriengah Heights Road, Engadine.

The proposed treatment will provide an appropriate and cost effective solution to the existing safety

problem.

Consultation

Letters outlining the proposal, including a plan of the site, were distributed to residents along Anzac

Avenue in the vicinity of the Tobruk Avenue intersection and residents of Tobruk Avenue, Glade Place

and Bracken Place.

Fourteen responses were received during the consultation period, including:

nine responses for the proposal;

two responses against the proposal;

two responses suggesting a roundabout would be more suitable; and

one response requesting notification when works are occurring, with no position on the matter

stated.

The respondents against the proposal raised the following concerns:

1. Reduction in safety for movements in and out of driveways adjacent to the proposed right-turn

bay, such as 30 and 35 Anzac Avenue.

Comments:

Whilst the proposal alters the configuration of travel lanes and alters lane widths it does

not significantly impact the ease of access to and from residential properties. The issue of

sight distance for drivers leaving driveways is not changed by the proposal, as vehicles

wait to turn right to Tobruk Avenue near the centre of Anzac Avenue in the existing and

proposed intersection layouts.

Similarly, conditions for vehicles waiting to turn into driveways are not altered

significantly. Parking is currently legal in the vicinity of driveways and consultation has

established there is a demand for parking at this site. Therefore, in the current road

layout, drivers stopped in Anzac Avenue waiting to turn right into a property are likely to

have a vehicles parked on their left. This requires drivers travelling in the same direction

to slow and stop until the driver ahead has completed their manoeuvre. The

implementation of a right-turn lane will not change drivers having to stop behind other

drivers waiting to turn into driveways. It will, however, require drivers to travel between

one and two metres further than current into their properties. There have been no

recorded rear-end crashes involving vehicles waiting to turn right into driveways in the

vicinity of this site.


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Consideration of concerns of residents has shown that the safe movement of vehicles to

and from residential properties will not be significantly impacted by the proposal.

2. Removal of on-street parking at residential frontages.

Comments:

Council attempts to minimise the loss of on-street parking in all circumstances. In this

case, the linemarking associated with the length and width of the right-turn lane and

associated chevron island have been designed to meet the minimum standard designs,

with parking controls adjusted accordingly.

Whilst the loss of parking will cause inconvenience periodically for some, the proposed

measures are necessary to improve road safety for all users and parking loss has been

minimised.

Subsequent design alterations since the consultation period has returned one on-street

parking space on the northern side of Anzac Avenue and two on-street parking spaces on

the southern side of Anzac Avenue.

3. Reduction in road safety due to narrowing of westbound and eastbound travel lanes to

accommodate the right-turn lane.

Comments:

The narrowing of lane widths by linemarking has been proven to be effective in reducing

driving speeds.

It has been used to effect in many locations throughout Sutherland Shire, including

Washington Drive, Bonnet Bay and Cooriengah Heights Road, Engadine.

Other points raised during the consultation focussed on the request for a pedestrian crossing to

replace the existing pedestrian refuge west of Tobruk Avenue and the construction of a roundabout at

the intersection of Anzac Avenue and Tobruk Avenue. Initial investigations indicate that pedestrian

volumes are insufficient to meet TfNSW’s warrants for a pedestrian crossing. Whilst a roundabout

may have merit, the proposed right-turn lane addresses a demonstrated safety risk in the short-term in

a cost effective manner. Crash history at the site will continue to be monitored to assess if further

actions are required.

Conclusion

Intersection safety can be improved by installing linemarking to create a right-turn lane from Anzac

Avenue to Tobruk Avenue.

Objections received raise concerns of residents in the immediate vicinity of the proposed right-turn

lane related to reduced safety for movements in and out of driveways, reduced on-street parking and

reduced road safety due to reduced lane widths. As the works proposed consists of linemarking only

and no physical structures in the roadway there is very little change to residential property access and

reduced lane widths have been shown to reduce driving speeds. The reduction in on-street parking

has been minimised to meet minimum lane width, lane lengths and taper length requirements for the

right-turn lane.


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Overall, the proposal provides a cost-effective and targeted solution to solve a demonstrated

intersection safety risk. The loss of on-street parking, whilst unfortunate, is a necessary by-product

and the amount of parking removed has been minimised. Council received the support of nine of the

fourteen responses, with an additional two agreeing action was required and suggesting a roundabout

be installed. Based on the balance of the evidence and community support it is recommended to

proceed with the installation of the right-turn lane.

Approvals




implementation.

References


Roads Act 1993



The proposed right-turn lane linemarking and signage’ measures can be fully funded within existing

budget allocations.

LIST OF APPENDICES

Plan A – Anzac Avenue at Tobruk Avenue, Engadine – Right-Turn Lane

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER

The officer responsible for the preparation of this Report is the Team Leader Traffic & Transport

Services, Greg Holding, who can be reached on 9710 0514.



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STR021-20 BATE BAY ROAD SHARED PATHWAY - SIGNPOSTING AND

LINEMARKING


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Cycleways Construction Program project in Bate Bay Road, Cronulla consists of:

o an off-road shared pathway between Peregrine Drive and Sanderson Street on the

northern side of Bate Bay Road,

o a kerb ramp for cyclists to provide access between Sanderson Street/Bate Bay Road and

Turnstone Lane,

o the provision of associated “C3” No Stopping linemarking and extended statutory “C3”

linemarking at the intersection of Bate Bay Road and Sanderson Street (both sides of

each road).

Council requires endorsement of the regulatory signage and linemarking plans associated with

these works.


THAT:

1. The signage and linemarking for a Shared Path in Bate Bay Road and Sanderson Street,

Cronulla, be installed, in accordance with Drawing 17076-CO attached to the report.

2. The Public Safety and Lifeguard Unit be informed of Council’s decision for enforcement

purposes.


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LOCATION

Bate Bay Road, east of Peregrine Drive and the intersection of Sanderson Street, Cronulla.

(Cronulla Electorate).


Council’s Cycleways Construction Program.

ISSUES

Signage and linemarking associated with reconstruction and formalisation of existing shared

path.

Provision of Kerb Ramp to support current movements by cyclists.

Installation of statutory No Stopping linemarking (C3) at a horizontal curve.


(Not applicable).

COMMENTS FROM INVESTIGATING OFFICER

The reconstruction of the shared pathway in Bate Bay Road between Peregrine Drive and Sanderson

Street is being undertaken as part of Councils 2019/20 Cycleways Construction Program. The works

will upgrade the existing shared pathway to a satisfactory standard. The signposting and linemarking

are to be provided in accordance with RMS Guidelines for off-road cycle facilities. The works also

include the provision of yellow edge linemarking at the horizontal curve at the intersection of Bate Bay

Road and Sanderson Street.

Bate Bay Road is very popular with road cyclists, as it provides direct access to/from Captain Cook

Drive and the on-road cycle link to Kurnell, as well as the on and off-road links to the west. Numerous

on-road cyclists now choose to bypass the busy roundabout at the intersection of Captain Cook Drive

and Elouera Road and access Bate Bay Road via Turnstone Lane and the adjoining subdivisions.

The provision of a kerb ramp near Turnstone Lane will provide safe access for existing cycle

movements. The ramp has been offset slightly from the lane in order to reduce cycle speeds and

improve safety.

The northern footpath in Bate Bay Road is an important link in the existing Council Bicycle Network

Plan. In its current state it fails to comply with current standards. The building works in the adjoining

subdivision have prevented the upgrade of this shared pathway for a number of years. This off-road

pathway is becoming increasingly popular with cyclists and the upgrade will be well received.

Residents of Bate Bay Road have been made aware of the proposals and no significant concerns

have been raised.


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Approvals

The civil works are approved by Council under Roads Act 1993; however, Council requires the

signage and linemarking to be endorsed by the Local Traffic Committee. Therefore, pursuant to the

Instrument of Delegation, Council is seeking the Local Traffic Committee’s endorsement to change

prescribed traffic control devices, as proposed in the Recommendation. Given that the works have

been approved by the Council, through adoption of the Operational Plan, the endorsed changes will

be referred to the Team Leader Traffic Services, to consider approval, under Delegated Authority.

References

Transport Administration Act 1988 and RMS’s Delegation to Councils; Regulation of Traffic

Roads Act 1993

Road Transport Act 2013 and Road Rules 2014

RMS’s NSW Bicycle Guidelines.


Bate Bay Road is funded by Section 94 Contributions and a specific contribution from the adjoining

development for this project.

LIST OF APPENDICES

Plan 17076-CO signage and linemarking plan for the off-road shared pathway in Bate Bay Road and

“C3” No Stopping restrictions at the intersection of Bate Bay Rd and Sanderson Street, Cronulla.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER

The officer responsible for the preparation of this Report is the Traffic Engineer Cycleways, Mark

Chigwidden, who can be contacted on 9710 0130.

File Number: 2017/272193 (MC)


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STR022-20 YAMBA ROAD, COMO PARADE AND RAILWAY ROAD, COMO -

ROUNDABOUT

Attachments: Appendix A,⇩ Appendix B⇩ and Appendix C⇩

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee and Council endorsed the installation of a

roundabout at the intersection of Yamba Road, Como Parade and Railway Road, Como in July

2015.

The attached detailed design has since been developed and is referred to the Committee for

approval.

Funding has been allocated to the project for completion in the 2019/20 financial year.

An assessment of the Sydney Trains proposed upgrade works at Como Train Station revealed

Council’s design of the roundabout and associated kerb ramps and footpaths at this location

does not require alteration.


THAT:

A roundabout be installed at the intersection of Yamba Road, Como Parade and Railway Road,

Como in accordance with Appendix B.


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LOCATION

Intersection of Yamba Road, Como Parade and Railway Road, Como.

(Miranda Electorate)


Council staff

A member of the public, requesting a pedestrian crossing (CR16-116480)

A member of the public, requesting improved road safety (CR19-341110).

ISSUES

Road and intersection safety issues; and

Pedestrian accessibility and connectivity in close proximity to Como Train Station.


Installation of a roundabout at this location was endorsed by Sutherland Traffic and Traffic

Safety Committee and Council (refer STR009-16).

Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety requested the Sydney Trains proposed upgrades at Como

Station be assessed for potential impacts to Council’s designs for the roundabout at this

location (refer STR036-19).


The matter of installing a roundabout at the intersection of Yamba Road, Como Parade and Railway

Road was tabled at the Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee meeting held in July 2015.

Subsequently, Council resolved:

That the provision of a roundabout be considered in accordance with Plan 'B' attached to the

report for inclusion in the medium term within Council's 10 year financial plan and be subject to

review pending the ongoing monitoring of the intersection and the effectiveness of the proposed

measures outlined above.

A detailed design has since been developed for implementation. This includes a roundabout with:

an 8 m diameter central island;

splitter islands on three approaches, to assist pedestrians cross Yamba Road and Como

Parade; and

extended No Stopping zones, to improve sight distance, particularly for vehicles existing Como

Parade.

The detailed design of the roundabout at the intersection of Yamba Road, Como Parade and Railway

Road was tabled at the Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee meeting held in July 2015. It

was requested that Council assess the Sydney Trains have proposed upgrades to Como Train Station

to identity if any aspect of the designs overlap or conflict. The Como Train Station upgrades include:




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Lifts connecting the commuter car park underpass and platform;

Upgraded Station entry at the commuter car park, including stairs to connect to the underpass;

Relocation of accessible parking spaces nearer to the lifts;

Upgrades to existing ramps from Railway Road and new accessible pathways;

Formalised kiss and ride area on Railway Road;

Improved amenities including security upgrades; and

Redesign of new stairs to connect passengers from Como Parade to the underpass,

An assessment of Sydney Trains proposed works at Como Station indicate that there are no conflicts

between the upgrade and roundabout works that require Council to alter the design of the roundabout

or associated kerb ramps and footpaths. It is therefore recommended that the design developed by

Council for the roundabout at the intersection of Yamba Road, Como Parade and Railway Road is

suitable to proceed.

A concept plan of the proposed roundabout is provided in Appendix A, along with a linemarking and

signage plan in Appendix B and a turn path assessment in Appendix C.

Approvals




implementation.

References


Roads Act 1993



The works will be undertaken in conjunction with the reconstruction of Como Parade, with a total

estimated cost of $420,000. The works will be funded by Council’s 2019/20 Road Construction

Program.

LIST OF APPENDICES

Yamba Road and Como Parade Intersection – Concept Roundabout Design

Yamba Road and Como Parade Intersection – Linemarking and Signage Plan

Yamba Road and Como Parade Intersection – Turning Path Assessment

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER

The officer responsible for the preparation of this report is the Team Leader Traffic & Transport

Services, Greg Holding, who can be contacted on 9710 0514.



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STR023-20 MINOR SIGNPOSTING AND LINEMARKING - MAY 2020

Attachments: Appendix A,⇩ Appendix B,⇩ Appendix C,⇩ Appendix D,⇩ Appendix E⇩ and Appendix

F⇩

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding traffic and parking issues at various locations

throughout Sutherland Shire.

To address these issues, it is proposed to undertake the measures outlined in this report.

In order to expedite parking changes associated with development sites, such as Works Zones,

Council staff have provided interim approval, subject to Technical Approval by the Sutherland

Traffic Committee.


THAT:

1. The signage and line marking measures listed in Table 1 in the report be approved, in

accordance with Plans E1-2, C1-2 & W1-2 attached to the report; and

2. The Public Safety & Lifeguards Unit be advised of Council’s decision for enforcement

purposes.


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Council proposes to undertake the minor signage and linemarking measures listed in Table 1, as

identified through requests from the public and pro-active investigations.

Council has provided interim approval for the Work Zones, subject to Technical Approval by the

Sutherland Traffic Committee.

Table 1 Proposed signage and line marking measures

Reference Location Issue Recommendation Appendix

CR19-391142

William Pathway, Caringbah South.

(Cronulla)

Parked vehicles on south-western of narrow road prevents waste-collection vehicle access.

Install a ‘NO PARKING 5AM-2PM THU’ zone on the south-western side of William Pathway, Caringbah South.

A - Plan E1

DA Condition of Consent

Surf Ln, south of Surf Rd, Cronulla.

(Cronulla)

Swept path of HRV exiting on-site waste bay requires removal of on-street parking.

Convert 11 metres of the existing ‘1P 8.30AM-6PM MON-FRI 8.30AM-12.30PM SAT’ zone on the western side of Surf Lane, Cronulla, to ‘NO STOPPING’.

B – Plan E2

CR20-425280

Miranda Rd, Miranda.

(Miranda)

Application for ‘Works Zone’ for three months.

Install a 14 metre ‘WORKS ZONE 7AM-6PM MON-FRI 8AM-3PM SAT’ 43-45 Miranda Rd, Miranda for Ascot Place Reserve for a period of three months.

C – Plan C1

CR19-392570

Leonay St, near the intersection of Linden St, Sutherland.

(Miranda)

Observations are consistent with resident concerns that parked vehicles in Lane 1 and large queue lengths from motorists turning right are causing left –turning traffic to wait a number of phases to turn left to access the state road network.

It is understood that planned TfNSW works will not alleviate this issue.

Extend the existing ‘NO PARKING’ zone on the northern side of Leonay Street, east of the intersection of Linden Street by 20m to the east.

D - Plan C2

CR19-351038

Intersection of Caldarra Av and Porter Rd, Engadine.

(Heathcote)

Illegal parking within 3 metres of a dividing (BB) line in Porter Road.

Remove 27 metres of dividing (BB) linemarking in Porter Road, Engadine.

Install yellow edge linemarking at the intersection of Caldarra Road and Porter Road, Engadine.

E - Plan W1

CR19-349917

Intersection of Laurina Av and Cardiff St, Yarrawarrah.

(Heathcote)

Illegal parking within 3 metres of a dividing (BB) lines at the intersection.

Remove 27 metres of dividing (BB) linemarking in Laurina Avenue, Yarrawarrah.

Install yellow edge linemarking at the intersection of Laurina Avenue and Cardiff Street, Yarrawarrah.

F - Plan W2

Approvals



endorsed changes will be referred to the Team Leader Traffic Services, to consider approval, under

Delegated Authority.

References

Transport Administration Act 1988 and RMS’s Delegation to Councils; Regulation of Traffic




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The costs associated with all development-related parking controls will be borne by the Applicants, in

accordance with Council’s 2019/20 Fees & Charges. All other proposed measures can be fully funded

by Council within existing budget allocations.

LIST OF APPENDICES

(See Table 1).

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER

The officer responsible for the preparation of this Report is the Team Leader Traffic & Transport

Services, Greg Holding, who can be contacted on 9710 0514.

File Number: 2019/360183 (GH)


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Documents

Agenda of Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee