Decision details

2022/336024

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the following changes in Bridge Street, Erskineville, between Swanson Street and Ashmore Street.

(A)      The reallocation of parking on the eastern side between the points 60 metres and 74 metres north of Ashmore Street as "No Parking" with a "Kiss & Ride Area" facility, and

(B)      A Raised Pedestrian Crossing, with landscape kerb islands, between the points 74 metres and 95 metres north of Ashmore Street.

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation and noted the question for TfNSW from the Representative for Newtown regarding a pedestrian connection on the western side of the station.

Background

Erskineville Station upgrade is being delivered as part of the Transport Access Program, a NSW Government initiative, to provide a better experience for public transport customers by delivering accessible, modern, secure and integrated transport infrastructure.

A new additional entrance to Erskineville Station, in Bridge Street, will be located at the southern end of the station. The new entrance will be compliant for people with limited mobility and improved access to customers with luggage and using prams.

A new raised pedestrian crossing is a formal link to provide safer access while crossing Bridge Street to and from the new entrance to the station

New accessible Kiss and Ride parking spaces on the eastern side of Bridge Street, is provided for passengers to drop-off and pick-up.