Decision details

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee support the installation of the following traffic treatments in Potts Point:

(A)      A 10km/h Shared Zone in Earl Street between Earl Place and Orwell Street;

(B)      A 10km/h Shared Zone in Springfield Lane between Springfield Avenue and Earl Street;

(C)      A continuous footpath treatment (CFT) in Earl Street, north of Earl Place;

(D)      A CFT in Springfield Lane, west of Springfield Avenue; and

(E)      A speed cushion in Earl Street, south of Orwell Street.

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

Both Earl Street and Springfield Lane feature narrow footpaths which restricts pedestrian movements. The City is proposing to install Shared Zones and various traffic treatments in both streets to calm traffic and improve pedestrian safety and amenity.