Decision details

2019/543830

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the following reallocation of parking on the western side of Baptist Street, Redfern;

(A)      Between the points 26.3 metres and 46.7 metres (three car spaces) south of Zamia Street, as “Bus Zone”; and

(B)      Between the points 10 metres and 34.2 metres (four car spaces) north of Telopea Street, as “2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area 41".

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

State Transit has requested the extension of the existing Bus Zone restrictions in Baptist Street, Redfern to facilitate safe access as part of the operation of higher capacity articulated buses stopping at the existing bus stop.

The proposals also include the removal of Bus Zone restrictions at a bus stop which is no longer in operation as kerb extensions and an overhanging tree prevent safe access for buses to set down and pick-up passengers.

The changes to bus stop locations were installed by State Transit (Transport for NSW) and chosen in regards to service requirements. The City installs bus zone restrictions surrounding bus stops in accordance with the NSW Road Rules 2014.

In this case, the bus changes have been in operation since December 2018 and remain without signposted Bus Zone restrictions as the previous proposal was deferred pending the provision of further information.