Issue - decisions

2024/122044

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the installation of following in Rosebery as follows:

(A)      To replace an existing at grade pedestrian crossing with raised pedestrian crossing across Rothschild Avenue, north of Crewe Place;

(B)      A raised pedestrian crossing across Crewe Place, east of Rothschild Avenue;

(C)      Widening the footpath by 2.1 metres on northern side of Crewe Place, between the points 0 metres and 13.4 metres, east of Rothschild Avenue (with minor signposting adjustments);

(D)      Widening the footpath by 2.1 metres on southern side of Crewe Place, between the points 0 metres and 18 metres, east of Rothschild Avenue (with minor signposting adjustments);

(E)      Widening the footpath by 2.1 metres on eastern side of Rothschild Avenue, between the points 0 metres and 6.9 metres, south of Crewe Place (with minor signposting adjustments);

(F)      Widening the footpath by 2.1 metres on eastern side of Rothschild Avenue, between the points 0 metres and 11.4 metres, north of Crewe Place (with minor signposting adjustments); and

(G)      Relocating a "Mail Zone" on northern side of Crewe Place, between the points 13.6 metres and 20.4 metres, east of Rothschild Avenue.

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

The City has received requests to improve safety for pedestrians crossing at the intersection of Crewe Place and Rothschild Avenue. Therefore, it is proposed to replace the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing in Rothschild Avenue with a raised pedestrian crossing and install a new raised pedestrian crossing in Crewe Place to enhance pedestrian priority, facilitating safer pedestrian links at the Crewe Place and Rothschild Avenue intersection and reduce vehicle speeds.