Decision Maker: Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Determined
2018/328122
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Committee endorse the installation of a 2.2 metre wide raised median in Morehead Street, Redfern between the points:
(a) 4.5 metres and 30.5 metres south of Phillip Street; and
(b) 6 metres and 49 metres north of Phillip Street.
Voting
Members for this Item
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City of Sydney |
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Roads and Maritime Services |
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NSW Police – |
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Decision
The Committee carried the recommendation unanimously.
Background
The City’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision includes commitments to increase tree canopy cover by 50% by 2030, to green our City and improve the amenity of our streets. In 2011, Council adopted the City’s Street Tree Master Plan which identifies a range of in-road tree planting sites such as Morehead Street, Redfern.
A raised median on Morehead Street will present a valuable opportunity
to increase tree canopy in the street as well as increasing safety by reducing
vehicle speeds. Morehead Street has a 40 km/hr speed restriction and previous
central medians have been effective in reducing speeds in this street.
Report author: James Lawton
Publication date: 21/02/2019
Date of decision: 21/02/2019
Decided at meeting: 21/02/2019 - Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee
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