Decision details

2024/237438

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the reallocation of parking on the eastern side of Wattle Lane, Ultimo between the points 10 metres and 21.4 metres (two car spaces) north of Mary Ann Street as "Loading Zone 9am-3pm Mon-Sat" and "1/4P 7-9am 3-7pm Mon-Fri".

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

The City is committed to encouraging people to ride bicycles more often and safely.

The City has adopted the Cycle Strategy and Action Plan 2018-2030 which identifies a planned network of local and regional routes that underpin the City’s transport and environmental goals.

As part of its planned network of local and regional routes, the City is currently making improvements for people cycling between Glebe and the City south with the construction of a physically separated two-way bike path, located on the south side of Kelly Street and the north side of Mary Ann Street, Ultimo. The bike path is important for the safety of school and tertiary students, commuters, and food delivery riders.

The construction of the bike path on Mary Ann Street has resulted in the loss of an existing allocated loading zone adjacent to the Vulcan Hotel. The City is proposing a loading zone in Wattle Lane, Ultimo, following a request from the Hotel to maintain an allocated space for on street loading access in close proximity to their business.