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Cycleways and Bicycle Facilities

Advisory Committee

Draft Minutes

7:30am WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2018

Minutes of Cycleways and Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting

in the Randwick Room, Ground floor, Administrative Centre,

30 Frances Street, Randwick

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Cycleways and Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee

The following information is provided so that you may be aware of the structure and operation of the Cycleways and Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee.

Randwick Council resolved to establish a

Cycleway and Bike Facilities Advisory Committee with the following terms of reference:

1. Report to the Works Committee; 2. Enhance consultation between Council and the bike riding

community; 3. Advance implementation of the planned and funded cycle ways in

the Randwick local government area; 4. Review and provide advice on proposed Council bike related capital

works projects; 5. Participate in the yearly draft budget process by recommending

appropriate bike related projects; 6. Be consulted by Council on cycle way and bike facility issues

involving significant planning proposals and Development applications before Council;

7. Regularly review and propose updating of the Randwick Council bike plan in line with the strategic direction of priority cycleways as detailed within “Sydney’s Cycling Future”; and

8. Help advance a Regional Cycle Strategy with neighbouring Councils

(Council resolution references 172/17 & 87/18)

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Table of contents

1. Attendance and apologies ............................................................. 3

2. Declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests ....................... 3

3. Matters arising from Minutes of previous meetings .......................... 3

4. Items for consideration ................................................................ 4 4.1. Bicycle initiatives recently completed ....................................... 4 4.2. South Coogee to Kingsford – project update ............................ 6 4.3. Randwick town centre bicycle access proposal......................... 7 4.4. Cycling Without Age ................................................................. 7 4.5. High Cross Park, High St and Hospital Campus redevelopment 8 4.6. Updates on light rail related infrastructure .............................. 8 4.7. Principles regarding use of line marking and logos .................. 9 4.8. Cycle path and shared path widths ......................................... 10 4.9. Approach to shared paths and footpaths ................................ 10 4.10. Section 94 contributions UNSW .............................................. 11 4.11. Council bicycle page ............................................................... 11 4.12. Bike share update ................................................................... 11 4.13. Updates on Initiatives for Bicycle Riders ................................ 12

5. Urgent matters or matters for future investigation ......................... 12 5.1. Cycling map ............................................................................ 12 5.2. Feedback on walking and cycling project consultation ........... 13

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1. Attendance and apologies Mayor, Councillor Kathy Neilson (Chair) Councillor Philipa Veitch Councillor Lindsay Shurey Ms Yvonne Poon - BIKEast Mr Jim Hope – BIKEast Ms Eva Cermak – BIKEast Mr Larry Vincent - BIKEast / Randwick Precinct Mr Jonathan Milford - Randwick Precinct Mr William Syddall – UNSW Dr Blanka Golebiowski - UNSW and BIKEast Ms Megan Shaw – Sydney Children’s Hospital Ms Bronwyn Delaney - resident Ms Margaret Maclean - resident Mr Bill Maclean – resident Ms Evie Maclean - resident Mr Tony Lehmann, Mr Ken Shepherd, and Ms Bronwyn Englaro - Randwick City Council

Apologies

Councillor Murray Matson Mr Dick van den Dool Ms Barbara Lewis Ms Laetitia Desmons

2. Declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interests

Nil.

3. Matters arising from Minutes of previous meetings

Nil.

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4. Items for consideration

4.1. Bicycle initiatives recently completed

Following is a list of some recently completed initiatives for bicycle riders.

a) Darley Rd shared path surface repair

Budget area: Footpath maintenance

b) Bollards removed – Military Rd, Matraville

Cost: approx. $500

Budget area: Footpath maintenance

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c) Alison and Wansey shared path

Budget area: Fully funded as a component of Light Rail Project.

Meeting discussion

Ms Poon stated that the community is very happy with the opening of the shared path, and thanked Council officers for helping to open it early, and for working to enable the bicycle contraflow lane in Wansey Road. Ms Poon also stated that BIKEast is collating feedback regarding vegetation along the light rail route. There are concerns about patterns of growth, which intrude onto the shared path.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the information be received.

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4.2. South Coogee to Kingsford – project update

The concept design is complete, and currently on public exhibition.

A public information session was held on Wednesday 7 November 2018 at the Randwick Community Centre.

Submissions are welcome via the Randwick Your Say page until Friday 23 November 2018.

Meeting discussion Ms Delaney sought clarification about the decision making process relating to the project after consultation. Mr Lehmann stated that once consultation concludes, Council officers would write a report to be tabled to a Council meeting in early 2019. Concerns were raised about tree loss, choice of route and proposed new traffic signals. The status of ribbons attached to trees along the route, and ways to communicate the accuracy of proposed changes to the community were also discussed. Benefits were also mentioned, such as creating links to the wider bicycle network, connection to light rail, a safer cycling environment, and improved crossing of Avoca Street.

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Councillor Veitch suggested the streets around the light rail terminus in Kingsford will likely become busier once the light rail opens, and it is possible that traffic lights may be needed independent of this project. Feedback on the consultation process was also provided.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the information be received.

4.3. Randwick town centre bicycle access proposal

Following discussion at the August Advisory Committee meeting, Mr Milford proposed improvements in parts of Randwick that link to the light rail terminus on High St.

In line with Mr Milford’s concerns, Council will soon be applying to RMS for funding of 2 projects:

• UNSW to Randwick (Anzac Parade and High St, Kensington)

• Coogee Beach to Randwick

With regard to north/south access to Randwick town centre, Council is in negotiation with Health Infrastructure about links extending south from the hospital campus. Improved bicycle access from the north of the town centre is challenging and is also being assessed.

Meeting discussion BIKEast tabled a letter addressed to the General Manager about urban design and planning issues in the centre of Randwick. Mr Lehmann stated that there is limited space, lots of development taking place and challenges with access in the area. Council officers will soon submit two separate project applications for the RMS Active Travel Program that link into this area. Additionally, Council is in discussions with Health Infrastructure about bicycle access around and through the Hospital Campus. There was also discussion on lower speed limits, shared paths, emergency vehicle access, future bus stop locations and busy pedestrian movement around light rail stops. BIKEast also requested a presentation on the Town Centre Review from Randwick Council officers.

Recommendation

That the information be received.

4.4. Cycling Without Age

Council has been asked to consider installing signs along the section of footpath between Montefiore's Dangar Street entry and Govett Lane for shared path use. The purpose of this proposal would be to facilitate bicycle access to Centennial Park for the ‘Cycling Without Age’ initiative, while construction takes place on the other side of the Montefiore site.

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Meeting discussion BIKEast are planning weekly rides from Montefiore to Centennial Park, and are to commence soon. Council officers agreed to coordinate adequate supply of signage to facilitate installation as soon as practical.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That this matter be reported to the December 2018 Traffic Committee.

4.5. High Cross Park, High St and Hospital Campus redevelopment

Council is in negotiation with both UNSW and Health Infrastructure about walking and cycling links to each of their campuses. A significant focus of these talks is to identify and implement north/south and east/west routes to meet the needs of those working, visiting or studying at the university and hospitals.

The Council is also, in conjunction with Transport for NSW and Health Infrastructure, examining options for secure bicycle parking and end of trip facilities.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the information be received.

4.6. Updates on light rail related infrastructure

The shared path along Wansey Road and part of Alison Road was opened on 10 November 2018.

A request has been made to Council to make the footpath on the east side of Anzac Parade, south of High St into a shared path. Council officers will visit the site and assess the situation.

The orange water filled barriers have been removed along the Alison Rd shared path, between Anzac Parade and Doncaster Avenue. Council will conduct a site visit to assess the shared path widths with the newly installed fence.

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Council is talking with TfNSW about the installation of bicycle parking racks and infrastructure at the light rail stops and termini.

Meeting discussion Mr Lehmann informed the Committee that the footpath along the east side of Anzac Parade, south of High St, has been narrowed during construction to accommodate the light rail tracks and light rail stop. This means that any potential shared path would require bridging over the roots to enable improved thoroughfare and to protect the trees. Mr Shepherd informed the Committee that the width of the shared path on the north side of Alison Road (shown above), east of Anzac Parade, was 2m wide and the east bound lane was 1.7m wide. It was recognised that the centre line is some 15cm offset. However, the grinding out of the line would result in an uneven path surface, which would be uncomfortable for bike riders. It was agreed to retain the existing line marking and reposition it only when maintenance is required.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the information be received.

4.7. Principles regarding use of line marking and logos

The Council is still investigating this matter and it is proposed that suitable guidelines will be developed in due course. These guidelines will include reference to:

• Traffic flow

• Bus use

• Gradient

• Technical references

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• Information matrix?

Once completed, this guideline will be tabled for the Advisory Committee.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the information be received.

4.8. Cycle path and shared path widths

Information from VicRoads and Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Queensland was provided to Council regarding their approach towards the design of bicycle paths and shared paths. Appropriate design widths are discussed and suggestions for best practice are highlighted.

Council officers have considered this information and see it as a valuable resource for future bicycle infrastructure planning and design.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That Council raise this matter with the RMS, alerting them to the revised standards in other states, and asking for a revision of NSW standards in light of the findings in other jurisdictions.

4.9. Approach to shared paths and footpaths

The Council is still investigating this matter and it is proposed that suitable guidelines will be developed in due course. These guidelines will include reference to:

• Pedestrian flow

• Bus stops (and other pedestrian attractors)

• Footpath width

• Gradient

• Technical references

• Information matrix?

Once completed, this guideline will be tabled for the Advisory Committee

Meeting discussion It was requested that a draft copy of this guideline be prepared for the next meeting. Mr Lehmann advised that his team would attempt to meet this deadline.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the information be received.

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4.10. Section 94 contributions UNSW

Council officers met internally to discuss the Section 94A Development Contribution Plan (2015) and how it relates to UNSW. Council is waiting for UNSW to finalise its masterplan before engaging in discussions.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the Council’s Cycleways and Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee be regularly updated on the progress of the UNSW Section 94 Plan.

4.11. Council bicycle page

Future requests such as links to organisations can be emailed to Council (attention to Council's Communications Team and Sustainable Transport Team). They will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Requests made at the August 2018 Committee meeting will be assessed by Council staff and included as appropriate.

Events can be submitted via the What’s On page:

https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/community/whats-on/create-an-event

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That Council officers assess the previous requests and put them on Council’s website as appropriate.

4.12. Bike share update

A new dockless bike share company has recently launched in Sydney. ‘Lime’ deployed 300 electric pedal assisted bikes in parts of Randwick City, Woollahra, Waverley and the City of Sydney. This number may grow as demand for the service increases. Council has had discussions with the company and continues to encourage positive user behaviour and the responsive management of concerns.

Councillors were updated on current dockless bike share activity on 13 November 2018.

Meeting discussion Mr Syddall asked the Committee about their views on the current status of dockless bike share. Mr Lehmann advised that the Council was supportive, provided that operators complied with the tenets of the proposed legislation. BIKEast representatives also endorsed properly managed bike share.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the information be received.

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4.13. Updates on Initiatives for Bicycle Riders

Refer to Attachment 1 for the list of Initiatives for Bicycle Riders – November 2018.

Meeting discussion

Item Description Action

18/08 Line marking renewal - Todman Avenue

Mr Lehmann agreed to consider request by BIKEast for installation of bike logo marking only, as an interim measure.

18/17 Additional ‘o-ring’ bicycle parking

Council agreed to provide information to Committee members as to the proposed locations of bicycle parking within the Coogee Bay Road Upgrade.

18/40 Design of cycleway facility – Darley Road, Queens Park

Ms Poon sought assurance that lighting of the path was being considered within the design. Mr Shepherd assured the Committee that this matter was being considered as part of the design.

18/51 Uneven road surface on Doncaster Avenue (outside #93)

Ms Poon thanks Council officers for the resurfacing of the road, and asked that the line marking and bicycle symbols be renewed. Council officers agreed to pursue this matter.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That Council officers undertake the agreed actions.

5. Urgent matters or matters for future investigation

5.1. Cobble stone entrances to Centennial Park Meeting discussion Council agreed to examine the performance of the cobble stone entrances to Centennial Park from the perspective of mobility guidelines. Feedback was provided that they are uneven and slippery in adverse weather. This discussion related to ‘Initiatives for Bicycle Riders’ Items 18/13 and 18/26.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That this item be added to the Initiatives for Bicycle Riders list.

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5.2. Cycling map Meeting discussion Mr Vincent sought clarification as to the status of the reproduction of the Randwick cycling maps. Mr Lehmann confirmed that this project needed attention and that a report will be brought back to the next meeting on this matter.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the information be received.

5.3. Feedback on walking and cycling project consultation Meeting discussion Ms Poon, Secretary of BIKEast, commended Council officers on their professionalism on dealing with the, sometimes difficult, community consultation processes associated with the walking and cycling projects. Mr Lehmann acknowledged this feedback.

Advisory Committee recommendation:

That the information be received.

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Meeting closed 9.35am.