Moved by Councillor Gannon, seconded by Councillor Chan –
It is resolved that:
(A) Council note:
(i) constituents in Potts Point have expressed concern about pedestrian access and safety along Roslyn Street between Ward Avenue and Roslyn Gardens, Potts Point;
(ii) the work of Potts Point resident, Sean Adamson for his advocacy on this issue;
(iii) Roslyn Street is a busy pedestrian route offering the shortest path between:
(a) Kings Cross and Roslyn Gardens;
(a) Kings Cross and Rushcutters Bay Park; and
(b) Kings Cross and Darlinghurst/Paddington via the William Street Footbridge;
(iv) Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay are two of the nation’s densest suburbs, are highly pedestrianised and are home to a diverse population with varying accessibility needs;
(v) pedestrian safety and accessibility have always been a priority of this Council;
(vi) last year, Transport for NSW reduced the speed limit in Roslyn Street – and in all other streets in Potts Point, Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay, except for William Street – to 40km/h after successful advocacy from the City; and
(vii) two raised pedestrian crossings are scheduled to be installed at the intersection of Roslyn Street and Roslyn Gardens in 2023-24 as part of City’s Capital Works Program; and
(B) the Chief Executive Officer be requested to:
(i) investigate pedestrian accessibility, access and safety along Roslyn Street between Ward Avenue and Roslyn Gardens, Potts Point and that the investigation considers:
(a) widening of the footpath along Roslyn Street, Potts Point;
(b) reducing the speed limit;
(c) altering of the intersection at Roslyn Gardens from a Give Way to a Stop sign;
(d) installation of chicanes, or other traffic calming devices;
(e) narrowing the street and intersections on both ends of Roslyn Street; and
(f) increasing the tree canopy along the street;
(ii) regularly report to Council via the CEO Update on the progress and timelines of the investigation; and
(iii) provide a report to Council with the findings and recommendations of the investigation.
Carried unanimously.
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