agenda of consultative traffic forum - 7 00 2021
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Business Paper
Consultative Traffic Forum
Friday, 7 May 2021
9:30am
Meeting to be held Remotely
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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 – CONSULTATIVE TRAFFIC FORUM
CTF013-21 Statutory Parking Controls - May 2021 (pg 3)
CTF014-21 Clubb Lane, Miranda - Two-Way Sign (pg 12)
CTF015-21 Gannons Road at Captain Cook Drive, Caringbah - Pedestrian and Cyclist
Refuge (pg 15)
5. ADDITIONAL MATTERS RAISED AT MEETING (if any)
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CTF013-21 STATUTORY PARKING CONTROLS - MAY 2021
Attachments: Appendix A,⇩ Appendix B,⇩ Appendix C,⇩ Appendix D,⇩ Appendix E⇩ and Appendix
F
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The works outlined in the report were carried out by Council under Roads Act 1993, to reinforce
existing controls under Road Rules 2014.
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
The report “Statutory Parking Controls – May 2021” be received and noted.
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COMMENTS BY INVESTIGATING OFFICER
The works outlined in Table 1 were carried out by Council under Roads Act 1993, to reinforce existing
controls under Road Rules 2014.
Table 1 Works approved under Roads Act 1993, to reinforce Road Rules 2014
Internal reference
Location Issue Measure
CR21-502054
CR21-506760
(Plan A)
Parthenia St at Saunders Bay
Rd and Epacris Av, Caringbah
South
(Cronulla)
Reinforce the parking controls at
unsignalised intersections and
within 3 metres of a dividing (BB)
line, to help prevent illegal
parking at an intersection.
Continuous yellow edge lines at the
intersections of Parthenia Street
with Saunders Bay Road and
Epacris Avenue, Caringbah South.
CR21-500484
CR21-507245
(Plan B)
Fairs Av at Woolooware Rd,
Woolooware
(Cronulla)
Parked vehicles in narrow side
road near intersection leads to
potential conflict between
vehicles travelling in opposite
directions near the intersection
Extend existing continuous yellow
edge lines up to 15 metres in Fairs
Avenue, west of Woolooware Road,
Woolooware.
CR21-484143
CR21-507367
CR21-509653
(Plan C)
Caringbah Rd at Yathong Rd,
Caringbah / Caringbah South
(Cronulla)
Reinforce parking controls at a
dividing (BB) line, to help prevent
parking that forces drivers to
cross the dividing (BB) line.
Adjust positions of existing ‘NO
STOPPING’ signs and install
continuous yellow edge lines at the
intersection of Caringbah Road and
Yathong Road, Caringbah /
Caringbah South.
CR19-372583
CR20-470531
CR21-510437
(Plan D)
Harris St at Gunnamatta Rd,
Cronulla
(Cronulla)
Reinforce the parking controls at
unsignalised intersections, to
help prevent illegal parking at an
intersection near a school.
Continuous yellow edge lines at the
intersection of Harris Street and
Gunnamatta Road, Cronulla.
CR21-510441
(Plan E)
Trickett Rd at Burraneer Bay
Rd, Burraneer
(Cronulla)
Reinforce the parking controls at
unsignalised intersections, to
help prevent illegal parking at an
intersection near a school.
Continuous yellow edge lines at the
intersection of Trickett Road and
Burraneer Bay Road, Burraneer.
CR21-503213
CR21-510443
(Plan F)
Easton Av at Lisbon St,
Sylvania
(Miranda)
Reinforce the parking controls at
unsignalised intersections, to
help prevent illegal parking at an
intersection near a school.
Reinforce parking controls at a
dividing (BB) line, to help prevent
parking at a single lane slow
point.
Continuous yellow edge lines at the
intersection of Easton Avenue and
Lisbon Street, Sylvania.
Approvals
This matter is referred to the Consultative Traffic Forum for Council and Traffic Committee’s
information.
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References
Roads Act 1993
Road Transport Act 2013 and Road Rules 2014.
FINANCIAL / RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
The approved measures will be fully funded within existing budget allocations.
RESPONSIBLE MANAGER
The manager responsible for the preparation of this Report is the Manager Traffic & Public Domain
Services, Phillip Mansfield.
File Number: 2020/392924
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CTF014-21 CLUBB LANE, MIRANDA - TWO-WAY SIGN
Attachments: Appendix A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2005, Council approved and installed a raised crossing in Clubb Lane west of Clubb Road.
As a part of the works, Clubb Lane was closed to westbound traffic at Clubb Road. Clubb Lane
remains a two-way road, except at Clubb Road.
The resulting layout has caused some confusion, with some motorist who enter Clubb Lane
from Club Crescent perceiving Clubb Lane as being one way.
In order to address these issues, the one-way pavement arrow will be removed and a two-way
traffic sign will be installed, with No Entry sign to remain. Council is seeking Traffic Engineering
Advice on the matter.
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
The report “Clubb Lane, Miranda – Two-way Sign” be received and noted.
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LOCATION
Clubb Lane, Miranda.
(Miranda Electorate)
ISSUES
Motorist confusion.
PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION BY COMMITTEE
In 2005, Council approved and installed a raised crossing in Clubb Lane west of Clubb Road. As a
part of the works, Clubb Lane was closed to westbound traffic at Clubb Road. Clubb Lane remains a
two-way road, except at Clubb Road (STR094-06).
COMMENTS BY INVESTIGATING OFFICER
Council has received representation from a number of local residents and delivery drivers, stating that
there is some confusion as to whether Clubb Lane, Miranda is one way or two way. Clubb Lane is a
two-way road; however, drivers cannot enter Clubb Crescent from Lane.
It is proposed to adjust the design of the signage and linemarking at this location, in order to reduce
confusion.
Approvals
This matter is referred to the Consultative Traffic Forum for traffic engineering advice.
FINANCIAL / RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
The modification of the existing device can be fully funded within existing budget allocations.
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A ...... Plan A - Modification of the Intersection of Clubb Lane at Clubb Crescent, Miranda
RESPONSIBLE MANAGER
The Manager responsible for this Report is the Manager Traffic and Public Domain Services, Phillip
Mansfield.
File Number: 2019/360183
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CTF015-21 GANNONS ROAD AT CAPTAIN COOK DRIVE, CARINGBAH -
PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST REFUGE
Attachments: Appendix A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council has received concerns regarding the safety of the pedestrian refuge that is located in
Gannons Road, south of Captain Cook Drive, for school aged pedestrians and cyclists, due to:
o traffic speed and volume;
o the volume of students that cross at this location; and
o a reported accident involving a student.
Pedestrian and cyclist safety at this location was previously considered by the Traffic Committee
in 2010 and a new, wider refuge was installed further south than the original facility in 2013.
Site inspections would indicate that the current facility is satisfactory and some additional
fencing is due to be provided in 2021/22 to further improve safety.
The matter is referred to the Committee for information.
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
The report “Gannons Road at Captain Cook Drive, Caringbah – Pedestrian and Cyclist Refuge” be
received and noted.
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LOCATION
Gannons Road, south of Captain Cook Drive, Caringbah.
(Cronulla Electorate)
ISSUES
Pedestrians and bike riders crossing arterial road.
PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION BY COMMITTEE
In March 2010, Council approved the relocation of the pre-existing pedestrian refuge and the removal
of one southbound lane in Gannons Rd on approach (refer STR087-10).
COMMENTS BY INVESTIGATING OFFICER
Council has received representation from a resident of Caringbah North concerning the safety of
pedestrians and cyclists crossing Gannons Road, south of Captain Cook Drive. There is a shared use
path on the southern side of Captain Cook Drive, with a pedestrian refuge to faciltate crossing
Gannons Road. The shared paths in this area are popular with high-school-aged children riding and
walking to and from school.
Crossing facility warrants
Sutherland Shire Council currently uses the TfNSW warrants for pedestrian crossings, which includes
minimum pedestrian and vehicle volumes, as detailed in TfNSW’s Supplement to Australian Standard
1742, which is available to download from the TfNSW website.
Other considerations for pedestrian crossings include:
Speed Limits .................. not on roads with a speed limit of 70 km/h or more;
Travel Lanes .................. no more than one travel lane in each direction;
Nearby Facilities ............ although there are no minimum requirements, it can be advantageous to
allow one or more vehicle lengths between a pedestrian crossing and an
intersection to allow for vehicle storage and for drivers to negotiate one
device before another;
Congestion .................... pedestrian crossings can cause significant queueing and delays;
Cyclists .......................... in NSW, cyclists must dismount to use a pedestrian crossing and although a
bike priority crossing can be used in conjunction with a pedestrian crossing,
additional design considerations must be considered; and
Lighting .......................... special lighting is required at new pedestrian crossings.
TfNSW uses their own warrants to determine if a site is suitable to consider a signalised pedestrian
crossing (marked foot crossing) which includes minimum pedestrian and vehicle volumes, and
distances from an intersection, as detailed in TfNSW’s Traffic Signal Design, which is available to
download from the TfNSW website.
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Where other treatments cannot be installed, or where pedestrian/cyclist volumes are low and vehicle
volumes are high, pedestrian refuges offer the ability to cross the road in two stages. There are no
minimum requirements for the distance between a pedestrian refuge and other traffic facilities;
however, it can be advantageous to allow one or more vehicle lengths between a pedestrian crossing
and an intersection to allow for vehicle storage and for drivers to negotiate one device before another
The location of the crossing point for pedestrians/cyclists was tabled at the Sutherland Traffic and
Traffic Safety Committee meeting held on 5 March 2010 (Appendix A). Subsequently, Council
constructed a new pedestrian refuge in Gannons Road, further to the south, and removed one
southbound travel lane. Since then, additional fencing has been installed to direct pedestrians and
cyclists to this new refuge.
The Centre of Road Safety’s Traffic Accident Database indicates that there have been no serious
accidents involving pedestrians reported to the Police at this location between 1997 and June 2019. In
light of the low accident rate it would be difficult to justify the relocation of the refuge further south
given the location of residential driveways, power poles, drainage pits, steep footpath area on the
western side of Gannons Road and numerous service utilities. In addition, such action is unlikely to
improve safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
Council and other planning authorities are currently considering proposals to change the use of 13
Endeavour Road (previous ‘Toyota’ site). Depending on the outcomes, the roundabout at the
intersection of Captain Cook Drive and Gannons Road, which also provides access for the Toyota
site, may change to another facility, such as traffic lights.
As part of this report the following alternative measures have been investigated:
Remove the Pedestrian Refuge............... The next nearest crossing of Gannons Road is located at the
intersection of Denman Avenue and it is likely that cyclists
and pedestrians would continue to cross at this location,
without the aid of crossing in two stages.
Move the Pedestrian Refuge ................... If a new crossing point were constructed further to the south,
it is likely that some pedestrians and cyclists would use the
roundabout travel lanes to cross Gannons Road, rather than
divert their route.
Pedestrian Crossing ................................ Although pedestrian/cyclist and traffic volumes have
increased, one northbound travel lane would need to be
removed and southbound traffic would queue back through
the roundabout, causing significant congestion.
Marked Signalised Foot Crossing ............ (Also known as a signalised pedestrian crossing) initial
investigations indicate that this site does not meet TfNSW
warrants for a marked foot crossing, due to the low volume
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of pedestrians/cyclists. Furthermore, the current crossing
location is too close to the roundabout, which would also
need to be signalised.
Additional Fencing .................................. Fencing to provide separation between Captain Cook Drive,
Gannons Road and the shared path from Carabella Road
would further channel pedestrians/cyclists closer to the
existing refuge in Gannons Road. These works are currently
planned for the 2021/22 financial year.
Approvals
This matter is referred to the Consultative Traffic Forum for Traffic Engineering Advice.
RESPONSIBLE MANAGER
The manager responsible for the preparation of this Report is the Manager Traffic and Public Domain
Services, Phillip Mansfield.
File Number: 2017/294652
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