Decision details

Moved by Councillor Gannon, seconded by Councillor Chan –

It is resolved that:

(A)        Council note:

(i)           constituents in Potts Point have expressed concern about pedestrian access and safety along Roslyn Street between Ward Avenue and Roslyn Gardens, Potts Point;

(ii)         the work of Potts Point resident, Sean Adamson for his advocacy on this issue;

(iii)        Roslyn Street is a busy pedestrian route offering the shortest path between:

(a)         Kings Cross and Roslyn Gardens;

(a)         Kings Cross and Rushcutters Bay Park; and

(b)         Kings Cross and Darlinghurst/Paddington via the William Street Footbridge;

(iv)        Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay are two of the nation’s densest suburbs, are highly pedestrianised and are home to a diverse population with varying accessibility needs;

(v)         pedestrian safety and accessibility have always been a priority of this Council;

(vi)        last year, Transport for NSW reduced the speed limit in Roslyn Street – and in all other streets in Potts Point, Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay, except for William Street – to 40km/h after successful advocacy from the City; and

(vii)      two raised pedestrian crossings are scheduled to be installed at the intersection of Roslyn Street and Roslyn Gardens in 2023-24 as part of City’s Capital Works Program; and

(B)        the Chief Executive Officer be requested to:

(i)           investigate pedestrian accessibility, access and safety along Roslyn Street between Ward Avenue and Roslyn Gardens, Potts Point and that the investigation considers:

(a)         widening of the footpath along Roslyn Street, Potts Point;

(b)         reducing the speed limit;

(c)         altering of the intersection at Roslyn Gardens from a Give Way to a Stop sign;

(d)         installation of chicanes, or other traffic calming devices;

(e)         narrowing the street and intersections on both ends of Roslyn Street; and

(f)          increasing the tree canopy along the street;

(ii)         regularly report to Council via the CEO Update on the progress and timelines of the investigation; and

(iii)        provide a report to Council with the findings and recommendations of the investigation.

Carried unanimously.

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