Mona Vale Road Consultation Report...owners on Mona Vale Road to explain the proposal and invited comment. A subsequent onsite meeting was also held with business operators. Community

CLEARWAYS PROPOSAL – MONA VALE ROAD FROM PACIFIC HIGHWAY, PYMBLE TO KITCHENER STREET, ST IVES

Sydney Clearways Strategy

Community Consultation Report April 2015

Roads and Maritime Services 15.163 ISBN 978-1-925217-37-7

Clearways Proposal – Mona Vale Road – Community Consultation Report 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Roads and Maritime Services is proposing to implement additional clearway measures on Mona Vale Road from the Pacific Highway, Pymble to Kitchener Street, St Ives.

Early investigation shows this section of Mona Vale Road fulfils the criteria for a clearway:

Directional traffic flows exceeds 800 vehicles per hour per lane Travel speeds are 30km/h or below during peak periods The road is a strategic bus or freight transport corridor for moving people and goods Alternative public parking close to local businesses can be found, taking into account the

quantity and use of parking removed to extend or introduce a clearway.

The proposal is part of the Sydney Clearways Strategy which aims to reduce congestion on our roads. The Strategy outlines how to get more from Sydney’s roads now, by introducing new or extended clearways on roads that don’t perform to expectations.

Roads and Maritime invited community and stakeholder feedback on the proposal in February 2014. This included operating a clearway in both directions on Mona Vale Road between the Pacific Highway and Kitchener Street:

Weekdays from 6am to 10am and from 3pm to 7pm Weekends from 9am to 6pm.

We distributed 3500 letters in the local area inviting feedback, carried out a doorknock of businesses and held community information sessions.

We received comments from 68 people and organisations with more than half of these supportingthe proposal.

We will provide responses to all feedback both through this report and directly to the people and organisations that made comments.

Roads and Maritime would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who provided comments and to the community and stakeholders for considering the project.

Roads and Maritime has considered all feedback and has decided to proceed with further consultation on a revised proposal. We have recently completed investigations and an additional parking study, so we will also consult on alternative parking arrangements.

This consultation will be carried out shortly and we will keep the community and stakeholders updated on progress.

Clearways project – Mona Vale Road – Community Consultation Report 2

CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Background..................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 The proposal ....................................................................................................................... 4

2.0 Consultation Approach ............................................................................................................ 7

2.1 Consultation objectives ....................................................................................................... 7

2.2 How consultation was done ................................................................................................ 7

3.0 Consultation Summary ............................................................................................................ 8

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 8

3.2 Feedback summary and Roads and Maritime’s response .................................................. 9

4.0 Changes to proposal / Decision ............................................................................................ 22

4.1 Clearway hours of operation ............................................................................................. 22

4.1 Alternative parking arrangements ..................................................................................... 22

5.0 Next steps ............................................................................................................................. 23

6.0 Appendix ............................................................................................................................... 23


1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

On 1 December 2013, the Minister for Roads and Ports announced the Sydney Clearways Strategy as one of the NSW Government’s key initiatives to reduce congestion on Sydney’s roads. The strategy outlines how to get more from Sydney’s roads now – by introducing new or extended clearways on roads that don’t perform to expectations.

The NSW Government’s Long Term Transport Master Plan outlines a number of responses to traffic congestion in Sydney, aimed at improving travel on Sydney’s roads in both the short and the long term. One of the primary ways to achieve this is through the use of clearways.

The clearways network has been in place for several decades and has proven to be effective. There have been very few clearways added or extended in the past few years. Traffic growth in Sydney has reached a point where there is a need to consider further improvements in the use of the existing road network to reduce travel times. A particular need has been identified to extend clearways for weekend travel, where traffic growth has led to congestion levels similar to that of weekday periods.

The Strategy proposes that when shopping strip parking is removed from a major road to extend a clearway a similar quantity of alternative parking, based on demand, will be identified first. A $21 million fund has been set up to assist local councils with providing alternative business parking. Roads and Maritime will assess the alternative business parking arrangements and allocation of funds, in collaboration with the local council.

1.2 The proposal

The Strategy identifies Mona Vale Road from the Pacific Highway, Pymble to Kitchener Street, St Ives as a priority route for the introduction of additional clearway measures.

Early investigation shows this section of Mona Vale Road fulfils the criteria for a clearway:

• Directional traffic flows exceed 800 vehicles per hour per lane • Travel speeds are 30km/h or below during peak periods • The road is a strategic bus or freight transport corridor for moving people and goods • Alternative public parking close to local businesses can be found, taking into account the

quantity and use of parking removed to extend or introduce a clearway.

Any new clearway must consider access to local businesses and services, and providing alternative parking for businesses. One way to maintain accessibility for businesses is to provide parking close to the state road where the clearway is being introduced.

In February 2014, Roads and Maritime carried out community consultation with a clearway proposal in both directions on Mona Vale Road between the Pacific Highway and Kitchener Street:

Weekdays from 6am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm Weekends from 9am to 6pm.


Figure 1 - Clearway proposal for Mona Vale Road – Pymble to St Ives

Further consultation is planned to provide the community with an opportunity to comment on the alternative parking proposal for St Ives shops. The alternative parking has been developed in consultation with Ku-ring-gai City Council, following initial feedback on the clearway proposal.

As a result of community and stakeholder feedback about parking and access to the shops between Stanley Street and Rosedale Road, a more detailed investigation and an additional parking study have been carried out. As a result we are also carrying out further consultation on a


revised clearway proposal with reduced hours along this length of Mona Vale Road. For further information please refer to Section 4, pages 22-23 of this report.


2.0 CONSULTATION APPROACH

2.1 Consultation objectives

Roads and Maritime consults to seek feedback from the community, and consider comments in deciding the clearway solution and alternative parking arrangements.

Consultation allows Roads and Maritime to:

Build rapport with local businesses operators and residents, and use their knowledge and expectations to inform the project

Seek community feedback on Roads and Maritime proposal Advise directly affected stakeholders of the proposal and potential impacts Reassure local business operators and owners that a clearway will not be implemented without

a feasible alternative parking solution Advise the community about how to obtain further information or communicate concerns,

complaints or suggestions.

2.2 How consultation was done

Consultation was carried out in February and March 2014. The community and stakeholders were encouraged to provide their comments via mail, email, phone or through an interactive map.

We contacted people using a range of tools including:

Tool Method Meetings Meetings held with Ku-ring-gai Council (28 January

2014, 14 April 2014, 9 September 2014 and 25 February 2015)

Door knock of businesses – St Ives shopping strip

Roads and Maritime doorknocked the affected shop owners on Mona Vale Road to explain the proposal and invited comment. A subsequent onsite meeting was also held with business operators.

Community letter

(Appendix 1)

Delivered to 3500 residents in St Ives (see map Appendix 2)

Delivered to Ku-ring-gai Council

Emailed emergency services, government agencies, local councils, schools, large businesses, aged care centres, religious centres and community groups in the local area

Newspaper advertisement Advertised the project and community information sessions in the Hornsby Advocate, Northern District Times and North Shore Times

Media Release A media release was distributed to local and metro media on 26 February 2014

Community information sessions Tuesday 11 March from 5pm to 7pm

Saturday 15 March from 2pm to 4pm

Held at St Ives Community Meeting Room Website Details about the project were included on the NSW

Government’s community consultation website.


3.0 CONSULTATION SUMMARY

3.1 Overview

Roads and Maritime received comments from 68 people and organisations with more than half supporting the proposal. There were 19 people who supported the proposal, 20 who supported it conditionally,18 who opposed it and 11 who were neutral and either provided or made requests for information.


Needed on weekdays to reduce

congestion

Clearways would assist traffic flow in peak hours

3.1 Feedback summary and Roads and Maritime response

Issue Sub-issue Number of responses

Issue raised Roads and Maritime’s response

Clearway hours and length

Support proposal

20 responses Thank you for your comment on the proposal to introduce a clearway on Mona Vale Road between the Pacific Highway, Pymble and Kitchener Street, St Ives.

Support 1 response Suggests installing to Telegraph The length of the clearway was determined following detailed proposal – Road, Pymble rather than to the investigations and a parking study. We are in the process of reduced length Pacific Highway proposing clearways for other sections along this route which

will provide clearway restrictions from Kitchener Street, St Ives through to Ryde Bridge, Ryde.

Support weekday only modified times

3 responses Weekday clearway should operate from 6am to 7.30am and 4pm to 7pm

Clearway should operate in line with peak hour queuing

Roads and Maritime carried out consultation with the local community and businesses following the release of the proposal. Mona Vale Road meets the criteria for a clearway

• Directional traffic flows exceed 800 vehicles per hour per lane

• Travel speeds are 30km/h or below during peak periods • The road is a strategic bus or freight transport corridor for

moving people and goods • Alternative public parking close to local businesses can

be found, taking into account the quantity and usage of parking removed to extend or introduce a clearway.

Clearway hours on major routes will be consistent as much as possible across Sydney.

Roads and Maritime analysed traffic flow data collected throughout the day to identify flow patterns. Using this data. Roads and Maritime selected clearway times that best suited the traffic flow.


Weekend clearway is not required

Will impact local residents

Will impact people attending sporting events

All day on weekend is excessive



Does not 12 responses The proposal would ensure a balance between local parking support needs and traffic flow for all users. weekend clearway Under the clearway proposal, parking is still allowed on Mona

Vale Road between the Pacific Highway, Pymble and Kitchener Street, St Ives outside of clearway hours.

Roads and Maritime’s review of traffic volumes along this road shows that the criteria for a clearway has been met in both directions.

To assist local businesses, this report is proposing an amended southbound weekend clearway between Stanley Street and Porters Lane to start at 2pm instead of 9am, which will be subject to further consultation.

Roads and Maritime is working closely with Ku-ring-gai Council to provide an extra 15 parking spaces for customers at the existing Council carpark opposite Stanley Street. This would offset the business parking removed once the clearway is operational.

Does not support clearway introduction

4 responses Further restrict timed parking but do not implement clearways

An imposition on residents

Will impact on deliveries for businesses and residents

An independent parking study determined a clearway was required to reduce congestion and minimise delays along Mona Vale Road and at the traffic lights.

The original proposal was Monday to Friday from 6am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm, and on Weekends from 9am to 6pm.

After discussions with Ku-ring-gai Council and to assist local businesses, this report is proposing an amended southbound weekend clearway between Stanley Street and Porters Lane to start at 2pm instead of 9am on weekends, which will be subject to further consultation.

This revised proposal is to provide a balance between the




local parking needs and traffic flow for all users.

Parking is still allowed on Mona Vale Road between the Pacific Highway, Pymble and Kitchener Street, St Ives outside of clearway hours. The parking on both sides of Mona Vale Road through the St Ives shopping strip between Shinfield Avenue and Stanley Street is currently signposted as one hour parking from 8:30am to 6pm weekdays and 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays.

As a result of the clearway proposal, we would seek to change this parking to one hour parking from 10am to 3pm weekdays in both directions. On weekends, one hour parking will be allowed southbound from Stanley Street to Rosedale Road and two hour parking from Rosedale Road to Porters Lane from 9am to 2pm.

Different hours 2 responses Not clear why weekend is all day Traffic volumes show the peak periods on weekdays are from – weekday vs. and weekday is part time 6am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm. On weekends, the peak weekend will be period is spread across the day. Northbound the clearway confusing criteria is met between 9am and 6pm and southbound the

peak period is between 2pm and 6pm. The proposed clearway operation times are in line with peak traffic flows.

Where ever possible clearway hours of operation will be standardised to reduce confusion.

Other 2 responses Consider those attending church

Request for additional information on traffic surveys

Roads and Maritime is working with council to provide an additional 15 parking spaces at the council car park opposite Stanley Street to offset the parking removed if the clearway becomes operational. Additional parking signs are also proposed to direct customers to nearby carparks.

Impacts on 14 responses Removal of on-street parking will: Roads and Maritime is working with council to provide an business

reduce accessibility to shops additional 15 parking spaces for customers at the council car park opposite Stanley Street to offset the parking removed if the clearway becomes operational. Additional parking signs




reduce passing trade

impact on deliveries

are also proposed to direct customers to nearby carparks.

Most deliveries occur during the week and parking is allowed between 10am and 3pm on weekdays along the Mona Vale Road frontage. This is similar to many shopping strips on state roads where clearways are already operating.


Minimise congestion

14 responses Agree clearway will reduce congestion

Thank you for your comment on the proposal to introduce a clearway on Mona Vale Road between Pacific Highway, Pymble and Kitchener Street, St Ives.

Traffic signal phasing

6 responses The phasing of the traffic signals along Mona Vale Road should be reviewed as the signals cause the congestion

The traffic lights on Mona Vale Road are linked to Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS). SCATS is a traffic management system that synchronises nearby traffic signals to optimise traffic flow across the road network.

Should the clearway be installed, Roads and Maritime will review the phase timings for these signals.

Clearway will not impact on congestion

6 responses Current traffic flow is adequate in two lanes

Clearway will not prevent delays

A clearway is expected to reduce the existing traffic congestion and improve traffic flow on Mona Vale Road. Vehicle manoeuvres associated with parking affects the kerbside lane and middle lane. By removing the parking, there are three lanes for traffic which greatly reduces congestion and delays during clearway times.

Impacts from other roads in area

3 responses Road widening is required north of this area

Usage of other roads as ‘rat runs’

Information about the proposed upgrade of Mona Vale Road from two lanes to four lanes between Terrey Hills and Mona Vale is available from the Roads and Maritime website at www.rms.nsw.gov.au/projects/sydney-north/mona-vale-road




The proposed clearways between Pymble and St Ives are expected to improve traffic flow on Mona Vale Road, reducing the temptation and need for motorists to ‘rat-run’ through local streets.

Parking 5 responses Timed parking should be retained for shops fronting Mona Vale Road

The original proposal was Monday to Friday from 6am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm, and on Weekends from 9am to 6pm.


This revised proposal is to provide a balance between the local parking needs and traffic flow for all users.

Parking is still allowed on Mona Vale Road between the Pacific Highway, Pymble and Kitchener Street, St Ives outside of clearway hours. The parking on both sides of Mona Vale Road through the St Ives shopping strip between Shinfield Avenue and Stanley Street is currently signposted as one hour parking from 8:30am to 6pm weekdays and 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays.

As a result of the clearway proposal, we would seek to change this parking to one hour parking from 10am to 3pm weekdays in both directions. On weekends, one hour parking will be allowed southbound from Stanley Street to Rosedale Road and two hour parking from Rosedale Road to Porters Lane from 9am to 2pm.

Roads and Maritime is working closely with Ku-ring-gai




Council to provide an extra 15 parking spaces for customers at the Council car park opposite Stanley Street to offset the parking removed if the clearway is operating.

Additional parking signs are also proposed to direct customers to nearby carparks.

Impact on 10 responses Not all residents have on-site The proposed clearway will operate during peak times on residents with parking available weekdays from 6am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm and on visitors or weekends from 9am to 6pm in residential areas. deliveries Impact on deliveries and visitors to

private residences Deliveries to private addresses will need to consider the clearway restrictions in place and arrange for delivery outside these times, if they can not be accommodated within private driveways. This is similar to all other State roads where clearways and No Stopping restrictions are in place.

For properties that cannot accommodate visitor parking on site, visitors will need to park in surrounding side streets.

Support developing alternative parking locations

13 responses Off street parking is nearby

Possibility of increasing spaces in existing car parks

The Mona Vale Road clearway assessment identified one shopping strip along the route that would need alternative parking arrangements at St Ives.

Roads and Maritime is working with Ku-ring-gai Council to provide an extra 15 spaces at the council car park opposite More 6 responses Further details of alternative

information on parking requested Stanley Street. alternative parking should Concern of impact to local If the clearway is introduced, signs will be installed to direct be provided residents on side streets of

increased parking customers to nearby carparks.

In addition a section of two hour parking is now proposed in Parking is 4 responses Support introduction of clearways already Porters Lane between Rosedale Road and Mona Vale Road available in side from 9am to 6pm everyday. streets Access to car parks should be

1 response Way signage and improved access should be implemented prior to




improved introduction of clearway Staff parking 2 responses No staff parking available The Strategy seeks to provide alternative parking for

business use. Businesses are encouraged to cater for the parking needs of staff on site or alternatively staff could be encouraged to use public transport.

Pedestrian safety

3 responses Lack of safe places to cross

Currently difficult to cross in allocated time

Signalised pedestrian crossings are provided across Mona Vale Road at the traffic lights at Kitchener Street, Mawson Street, Ayres Road, Woodbury Road, Link Road, Stanley Street, Rosedale Road, Shinfield Avenue, Pentecost Avenue and Telegraph Road.

The pedestrian signals at traffic lights have green and flashing red pedestrian phases and both of these signals can be used for people to complete their crossing. The green pedestrian signal is displayed for a short period of time to enable pedestrians to leave the kerb to start crossing the road.

The flashing red pedestrian signal is then displayed for a length of time that enables a slow moving pedestrian to complete their crossing across the full width of the roadway. The walking speed used to determine this time is less than a normal walking speed, taking into account elderly and disabled people as well as children.

Pedestrians should not cross on the red man.

The pedestrian times at traffic lights have been examined and are suitable.

Road safety 5 responses Introduction of a clearway will result in more vehicles speeding and more crashes

The proposed clearway will reduce the need for vehicles to change lanes to travel around parked cars. Therefore, crashes involving parked vehicles, such as rear end and lane change manoeuvres, are expected to be reduced, improving road safety. We expect the proposal would improve road




safety along Mona Vale Road at this location.

The NSW Police are responsible for the enforcement of the road rules, including speeding. NSW Police will continue to enforce the speed limits along Mona Vale Road to ensure that motorists travel within these limits should a clearway be introduced.

4 responses Reversing out of driveways is already hazardous

The proposed clearway on Mona Vale Road between Pymble and St Ives would remove parking in the kerbside lane during the proposed clearway hours. This is likely to improve line-of-sight for vehicles exiting driveways and vehicles travelling along the kerbside lane.

3 responses Introduction of clearway will result in safety benefits

It is expected that any new clearway would reduce crashes involving parked vehicles and traffic congestion, such as rear end and lane change manoeuvres, improving road safety. 3 responses Poor driver behaviour will not

change 2 responses On-street parking causes safety

problems 1 response Install a safety barrier to protect

pedestrians The installation of a safety barrier is not supported as parking is allowed outside clearway times. A safety barrier would prevent drivers from accessing the footpath when leaving their parked cars.

1 response Trucks are too large for this stretch of road

Mona Vale Road forms part of the A3 state road route and is an important freight corridor to the Northern Beaches. State roads are designed to carry large volumes of traffic including trucks. Trucks are legally permitted and encouraged to use the state road network for deliveries. Roads and Maritime does not support banning trucks on this important freight corridor.

Speeding 2 responses Review current speed limits on Mona Vale Road

Roads and Maritime reviewed the speed limits on Mona Vale Road between the Pacific Highway, Pymble and 215 metres west of Samuel Street, Mona Vale as part of the NSW Government’s 100 Day Action Plan in 2012. Mona Vale Road was assessed in accordance with the NSW Speed Zoning Guidelines. The speed limit review assessed a number of




factors including crash history, road geometry, road environment, road usage, adjacent development, traffic mix, traffic volumes and the number of access points along this route. As a result, the speed limit along Mona Vale Road between 215 metres west of Forest Way and 110 metres east of Cooyong Road, Terrey Hills in now 80km/h. The speed limits from St Ives to Pymble were not changed.

The current speed limits on Mona Vale Road are appropriate at this time and in accordance with the NSW Speed Zoning Guidelines.

3 responses Motorists will be more likely to speed

The NSW Police are responsible for the enforcement of the road rules, including speeding. NSW Police will continue to enforce the speed limits along Mona Vale Road to ensure that motorists travel within these limits, should a clearway be introduced.

1 response Increase enforcement of 60km/h speed limit

Other 3 responses Review road work priorities for entire length of Mona Vale Road

This issue is considered to be outside the scope of this proposal.

Information about the proposed upgrade of Mona Vale Road from two lanes to four lanes between Terrey Hills and Mona Vale is available from the Roads and Maritime website at www.rms.nsw.gov.au/projects/sydney-north/mona-vale-road

2 responses Consider impact of medium density housing on Mona Vale Road

This matter is considered to be outside the scope of this proposal.

5 responses Review the synchronisation of traffic lights

The traffic lights on Mona Vale Road are linked to Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS). SCATS is a traffic management system that synchronises nearby traffic lights to optimise traffic flow across the road network.

If the clearway is installed, Roads and Maritime will review the phase timings for traffic lights.

1 response Impact on property values This matter is considered to be outside the scope of this proposal.

3 responses Cars queuing from service stations Access to service stations is determined as part of the




on to the road create delays development assessment process. Roads and Maritime and councils assess any new development impacting the state road network in the local area to ensure that traffic and safety impacts are minimised.

Service stations are required to accommodate customers waiting for fuel within their property. The queuing of traffic on the state road network is illegal. Roads and Maritime has asked that the NSW Police carry out extra targeted enforcement along Mona Vale Road to minimise this illegal behaviour.

3 responses Increased noise and pollutants Vehicle noise and emissions are higher when accelerating from a standing start. The proposal will increase traffic flow and reduce congestion which is expected to reduce the number of stop/start movements. Roads and Maritime expects the clearway proposal would reduce noise and emissions along Mona Vale Road.

2 responses Increase of advertising trailers parking in kerbside lane

The proposal removes parking during clearway hours and any illegally parked vehicle can be towed away. Roads and Maritime expects the proposal would remove advertising trailers along this section of Mona Vale Road.

2 responses Cyclists riding in groups This matter is considered to be outside the scope of this proposal.

4 responses Improve public transport

Introduce bus lanes

The proposal removes parking during clearway hours to increase traffic flow and reduce congestion. Roads and Maritime expects the proposal would improve bus travel times and increase reliability.

1 response Install ‘driveway ahead’ warning signs

“Driveway Ahead” warning signs are generally installed in areas where there is limited sight distance. Sight distance on this section of Mona Vale Road to driveways is considered to be suitable and consistent with the urban environment. Roads and Maritime does not consider the installation of “Driveway Ahead” warning signs warranted at this time.

3 responses Further divides the suburb of St Ives

The proposal is to remove parking during clearway hours. Roads and Maritime does not consider the proposal will form




a barrier in St Ives. 1 response Porters Lane should be one-way

only Porters Lane is a local road and considered outside the scope of this proposal. It has been referred to Ku-ring-gai Council.

1 response Size and frequency of signage should be considered

The proposed clearway signs will be bright yellow in colour with large signs installed at gateways and major intersections. The signs are prominent and repeater signs will be installed along the route to clearly inform drivers about the kerbside parking restrictions.

2 responses Questions cost of project The benefits of this project and clearways in general will be improved travel times and reduced congestion. The cost of delays to the community significantly outweighs the capital cost of clearway projects.

1 response Questions consultation with Council

A series of meetings were held with Ku-ring-gai Council to specifically develop and discuss the proposal and alternative parking options. A briefing was also provided to Councillors to ensure they were aware of the clearway proposal and understood the impacts. Councillors were encouraged to provide feedback on the proposal.

1 response Are there exemptions available so delivery trucks can park in a Clearway if they are not permitted to use a unit block’s driveway?

The only vehicles that can stop in a clearway are buses and taxis. Delivery vehicles are prohibited from stopping in a clearway.

The proposed clearway will operate during peak times on weekdays from 6am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm and on weekends from 9am to 6pm in residential areas.

Deliveries to residential addresses will need to consider the clearway restrictions in place and arrange for delivery outside these times, if they can not be accommodated within private driveways. This is similar to all other State roads where clearways and No Stopping restrictions are in place.

1 response Provide a pedestrian bridge to improve access

Roads and Maritime considers requests for new pedestrian bridges in accordance with the Transport for NSW Active Transport Program and Sydney’s Walking Future. The




eligibility assessment is used to determine if a suggested pedestrian bridge is an appropriate infrastructure solution.

The assessment considers:

• Existing pedestrian infrastructure • Pedestrian crossing demand and waiting times • Pedestrian safety and crash history • Vehicle volumes • Land use • Alternate options • Bridge feasibility • Other proposals and prioritisation.

Roads and Maritime must allocate funds on an objective priority basis, particularly given the high number of sites throughout the Sydney Region where pedestrian bridges are warranted.

Funds are limited for these projects and so funding must be allocated to projects of the highest priority and which provide the greatest benefit when installed.

At this stage, Roads and Maritime does not consider the installation of a pedestrian bridge at this location warranted.

We have also referred this suggestion to Council to consider as part of any future redevelopment of the St Ives Shopping precinct.

Other – Not relating to Mona Vale Road

1 response Increase lanes near DFO, Homebush

This matter is considered to be outside the scope of this proposal.

1 response Consider clearway for Pacific Highway at Pymble

The Sydney Clearways Strategy is currently being rolled out across the State road network within Sydney with a number of priority routes. This project involves the review of existing




clearways and installation of new clearways to reduce traffic congestion on weekdays and weekends.

The Pacific Highway is a route that will be investigated in a future program. Further information can be found at http://www.saferroadsnsw.com.au/clearways.

1 response Consider clearway for Military Road Mosman

As part of Northern Beaches Transport Action Plan, improvement work has been proposed for Military Road. Further information can be found at http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/releas es/northern-beaches-transport-action-plan.pdf

1 response Clearways should be implemented on all major roads 24/7

Thank you for your support of the clearway program.

The proposed hours of the clearway are to ensure a balance between the local parking needs and traffic flow for all users.

Before a clearway can be implemented there is criteria that must be met. This criteria includes;

• Directional traffic flows exceed 800 vehicles per hour per lane

• Travel speeds are 30km/h or below during peak periods • The road is a strategic bus or freight transport corridor for

moving people and goods • Alternative public parking close to local businesses can

be found, taking into account the quantity and usage of parking removed to extend or introduce a clearway.

Analysis of the traffic flow and volume data for a road is then used to determine the clearway hours.


4.0 CHANGES TO PROPOSAL / DECISION

Further consultation is planned to provide the community with an opportunity to comment on the alternative parking proposal for St Ives shops and also the revised clearway proposal.

4.1 Clearway hours of operation

After considering the feedback received during the consultation process about parking and access to the shops between Stanley Street and Rosedale Road, Roads and Maritime has carried out a more detailed investigation and an additional parking study.

Following on from these, and in consultation with Ku-ring-gai Council, Roads and Maritime has developed a revised weekend clearway proposal which aims to balance the needs of local businesses between Stanley Street and Rosedale Road and through traffic on Mona Vale Road.

The revised weekend clearway is proposed to operate in the southbound direction between Stanley Street and Porters Lane from 2pm to 6pm, with one/two hour parking outside these clearway hours.

Along the remaining sections of Mona Vale Road from Pacific Highway to Kitchener Street the weekend clearway is proposed to operate from 9am to 6pm.

There is no change to the proposed weekday clearways of 6am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm in both directions along Mona Vale Road.

4.2 Alternative parking arrangements

The alternative parking for the St Ives shopping strip has been developed in consultation with Ku-ring-gai Council, following the initial feedback from the community on the clearway proposal.

Opportunities identified to facilitate parking being removed from Mona Vale Road because of the clearway proposal are:

Providing an extra 15 parking spaces at the existing Council car park opposite Stanley Street, meaning it will then accommodate 44 cars.

Implementing two hour parking restrictions on Porters Lane from 9am to 6pm, every day. Retaining two hour parking restrictions on Mona Vale Road between Rosedale Road and Porters Lane

from 10am to 3pm on weekdays and from 9am to 2pm on weekends, southbound Retaining one hour parking on Mona Vale Road outside clearway hours for sections:

o Between Denley Lane and Memorial Avenue from 10am to 3pm on weekdays, northbound o Between Stanley Street and Rosedale Road from 10am to 3pm on weekdays and from 9am to

2pm on weekends, southbound Installing parking signage to help customers identify where to find off street parking Increasing ‘No Stopping’ on Mona Vale Road from about 17 metres to 35 metres on approach to

Memorial Avenue, northbound.

The clearway proposal in partnership with the alternative parking opportunities are intended to provide a balance between local parking needs and traffic flow for all road users.

The benefits of the proposed project include:

Improvements to traffic flow and reduced travel times Reduced congestion and delays Increased off street car parking spaces Improved reliability of public transport.


Figure 2 - Clearway and alternative parking proposal for St Ives retail area (map to be updated)

5.0 NEXT STEPS/WAY FORWARD

Roads and Maritime will:

Consult the community and affected stakeholders about the alternative parking arrangements and the revised clearway hours in the St Ives shopping strip.

Work with Ku-ring-gai Council to consider community and stakeholder feedback Work with Ku-ring-gai Council to finalise and implement alternative parking arrangements Seek approval for the revised clearway proposal Implement the proposed clearway (if approved)

6.0 APPENDIX

Appendix 1 Community letter

Appendix 2 Letterbox distribution area of community letter

Appendix 3 Print advertisement


Appendix 1 – Letter to the local community and key stakeholders



Appendix 2 – Letterbox distribution area


Appendix 3 – Print advertisement


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Mona Vale Road Consultation Report...owners on Mona Vale Road to explain the proposal and invited comment. A subsequent onsite meeting was also held with business operators. Community