Decision details

2020/539126

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the implementation of the following changes in Waterloo:

(A)       Removal of the existing pedestrian refuge island on Crystal Street, just south of Danks Street;

(B)       A 2.1 metre wide footpath widening on the eastern side of Crystal Street, between the points 0 metres and 16.5 metres south of Danks Street;

(C)       Provision of a three metre wide bi-directional separated cycleway and removal of the existing Shared Path on the eastern side of Crystal Street, between the points 10.6 metres and 124.4 metres south of Danks Street;

(D)       A 2.1 metre wide footpath widening on the eastern side of Crystal Street, between the points 119.3 metres south of Danks Street and Potter Street;

(E)       Removal of the existing pedestrian refuge island on Crystal Street, just north of Potter Street;

(F)        Provision of a Shared Path on the eastern side of Crystal Street between the points 124.4 metres south of Danks Street and Potter Street;

(G)       Provision of a Shared Path on the northern side of Potter Street between the points 0 metres and 12.9 metres east of Crystal Street;

(H)       Removal of the existing raised threshold on Potter Street, between Crystal Street and Gadigal Avenue;

(I)         Provision of a raised pedestrian crossing across Potter Street, between the points 3.1 metres and 9.9 metres east of Crystal Street;

(J)        A 1.6 metre wide footpath widening on the southern side of Potter Street between the points 12.4 metres and 45.5 metres west of Gadigal Avenue;

(K)       Provision of a 2.4 metre wide bi-directional separated cycleway on the northern side of Potter Street, between the points 12.9 metres and 53.4 metres east of Crystal Street;

(L)        Provision of a Shared Environment across Potter Street just east of the intersection with Gadigal Avenue;

(M)      Provision of a three metre wide bi-directional separated cycleway on the eastern side of Gadigal Avenue, between Potter Street and 50.3 metres north of Lachlan Avenue;

(N)       Reallocation of parking on the eastern side of Crystal Street between the points 16.5 metres and 29.1 metres south of Danks Street, as "No Parking Car Share Vehicles Excepted Area CND and 275";

(O)       Reallocation of parking on the western side of Crystal Street between the points 58.1 metres and 65.1 metres, and 82.1 metres and 94.1 metres south of Danks Street, as "No Stopping";

(P)       Reallocation of parking on the eastern side of Crystal Street between the points 75.67 metres and 82.8 metres south of Danks Street, as "No Stopping";

(Q)       Reallocation of parking on the eastern side of Crystal Street between the points 113.1 metres and 119.3 metres south of Danks Street, as "No Parking Car Share Vehicles Excepted Area Bay 550";

(R)       Reallocation of parking on the northern side of Potter Street between the points 17.7 metres and 37.8 metres east of Crystal Street, as "No Stopping"; and

(S)       Reallocation of parking on the southern side of Potter Street between the points 12.4 metres and 45.5 metres east of Gadigal Avenue, as "No Stopping";

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

The City’s Cycling Strategy and Action Plan adopted by Council in 2018, identifies a requirement to improve connectivity for bicycle riders across the City’s bicycle network.

The proposals improve connections from shops, schools and surrounding communities in Waterloo. The proposals form part of the improved connectivity for bicycle riders outlined in the City’s Cycling Strategy and Action Plan and will improve safety for people riding locally, or to work or school and serves as a strategic connection while improving amenity and calming traffic.