Report to General Manager
Transcript of Report to General Manager
Item 4.8 - Traffic - 24/03/17
N O R T H S Y D N E Y C O U N C I L
To the General Manager
Attach: 1. Plans
SUBJECT: (4.8) Anzac Avenue, Cammeray - Road Works associated with Anzac Park
Public School Development
AUTHOR: Report of Manager Traffic & Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER:
Construction of the Anzac Park Public School was completed in mid-2016. As part of the DA
approval various road works were required to support access to the School.
Some of the road works have been implemented and there were some non-conformances.
Council Engineers have been liaising with the Department of Public Works and the builder to
resolve these non-conformances retrospectively.
The aim of this report is to obtain Traffic Committee approval for the proposed modifications
to traffic facilities in Anzac Avenue. The amended plans are attached to this report.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. THAT the proposed changes to the pedestrian crossing on Anzac Avenue in front of
Anzac Park Public School as shown on the attached plans be approved under delegated
authority to Council’s Traffic Engineer and implemented at the expense of the Department of
Public Works
2. THAT the southern kerb extension be reduced to allow the adjacent parking space to be
increased to a minimum of 2.4 metres wide and the radius of the kerb extension be increased
to create a smooth transition at the expense of the Department of Public Works
3. THAT the proposed raised threshold on Anzac Avenue north of Ernest Street be approved
under delegated authority to Council’s Traffic Engineer and implemented at the expense of
the Department of Public Works
4. THAT the lighting levels at the pedestrian crossing in Anzac Avenue be upgraded to the
relevant PX levels in accordance with AS1158 at the expense of the Department of Public
Works
5. THAT the angle parking spaces on the eastern side of Anzac Avenue be converted to
parallel parking; and the No Stopping restrictions across the angle parking spaces on the
western side of Anzac Avenue, north of the pedestrian crossing be removed at the expense of
the Department of Public Works
Report of Manager Traffic & Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
Re: Anzac Avenue, Cammeray – Road Works associated with Anzac Park Public School
Development (2)
DETAIL
Standard or Guideline Used: AS1742.10; AS2890.5; AS1742.2
Signs & Lines Priority: 1
Precinct and Ward: Registry, Tunks
Impact on Bicycles: No changes to bicycle access proposed
Impact on Pedestrians: Proposed changes will improve pedestrian safety
Impact on Parking: Existing angle parking spaces were not formally approved by Council
or RMS.
Construction of the Anzac Park Public School was completed in mid-2016. As part of the DA
approval various road works were required to support safe access to the School. The relevant
DA condition states:
Traffic Calming Devices G9. The following traffic calming devices and pedestrian safety devices shall be installed
prior to occupation of the school. The traffic calming devices and pedestrian safety devices
should be approved by the North Sydney Traffic Committee and Council prior to installation:
a) “Stop-Give Way to Pedestrian” signage shall be installed at the driveway exits;
b) A 600mm wide median strip shall be provided in Anzac Avenue opposite the
entrance and exit of the drop-off/pick-up bay;
c) A raised pedestrian crossing, with kerb extensions shall be provided on the eastern
side of Anzac Avenue at the school entrance;
d) A pedestrian fence at the kerb line in Miller Street opposite the school right-of-way
entrance;
e) A speed hump to the north of the entrance to the school in Anzac Avenue; and
f) A threshold treatment at the entrance to Anzac Avenue near its intersection with
Ernest Street.
(Reason: To ensure vehicular and pedestrian safety)
The proposed plans were reviewed by Council and RMS Traffic Engineers in 2015 who
provided the following feedback:
1. Angle parking bays to be 2.4m wide
2. Parallel parking bays not to be line marked
3. Council's preference is for no raised threshold at the northern end of Anzac Avenue.
However, if constructed should be in accordance with Page 312 & 314 of the Style
Guide & Drawing S110A or S110B of the Infrastructure Specification and
incorporate planting as per the Specifications
4. The last parking bay to the south of the disabled parking space in the pick-up/drop-off
zone should be removed.
5. RMS will need to approve & install the School Zone speed limit signs
6. For safety reasons it is recommended that an alternative to angle parking that
incorporates parallel parking, footpath and/or landscaping be agreed on prior to
construction. RMS has also noted that the road is not wide enough to have angle
parking on both sides of the road (eastern side is OK).
7. Raised pedestrian crossing to be constructed in accordance with Public Domain Style
Guide; S110C of Infrastructure Specification; Linemarking as per RMS TDT
2001/04b Figure 4
8. All works to be inspected for approval by Council’s Development Engineer
Report of Manager Traffic & Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
Re: Anzac Avenue, Cammeray – Road Works associated with Anzac Park Public School
Development (3)
The pedestrian crossing and angle parking on Anzac Avenue in front of the School was
installed in 2016. Following inspections by Council Engineers, a number of non-
conformances were identified including:
Height of raised pedestrian crossing exceeds maximum standard height
Non-compliant transition from speed hump ramp to gutter causing potential trip hazards
Radii on kerb extensions are too sharp
Inadequate drainage services
Non-compliant gutter bridges
Lighting levels at pedestrian crossing have not been confirmed
Angle parking installed on both sides of Anzac Avenue however width of the road does
not allow for this
No measures to restrict egress from Kiss & Drop area to left out only
The first angle parking space to the south of the pedestrian crossing is smaller than the
standard minimum width.
Figure 1 Existing Pedestrian Crossing
Figure 2 Existing gutter bridges, kerb returns and narrow parking space
Report of Manager Traffic & Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
Re: Anzac Avenue, Cammeray – Road Works associated with Anzac Park Public School
Development (4)
Figure 3 Existing Kiss & Drop exit, speed hump to north and entry to Cammeray Avenue to west
Council Engineers have been liaising with the Department of Public Works and the builder to
resolve these non-conformances retrospectively. The amended plans are attached to this
report.
Pedestrian Crossing
The existing raised pedestrian crossing is currently too high and this causes vehicles to scrape
as they traverse the crossing. The pedestrian crossing therefore needs to be lowered.
The existing pedestrian crossing has been constructed with a gutter bridge such that the
crossing matches the footpath level, however Council has not supported the use of gutter
bridges for many years. Gutter bridges are not supported as debris is often caught under the
gutter bridge which results in storm water being diverted and this creates ongoing
maintenance issues. Ideally the kerb extensions would incorporate adequate storm water
drainage facilities to prevent the need for gutter bridges. The Department of Public Works is
reluctant to proceed with this option due to the significant costs involved in altering and
installing new storm water infrastructure and has therefore proposed that the raised pedestrian
crossing be lowered to be flush with the road level to resolve the drainage issues. To further
distinguish the pedestrian crossing and encourage lower speeds, the pavement will consist of
interlocking pavers in accordance with Council’s Public Domain Style Guide.
The kerb returns on the kerb extensions will be modified with larger radii to create a
smoother transition to the adjoining parking bays. In addition, the southern kerb extension
will need to be shortened to increase the width of the adjacent parking bay to 2.4 metres
(currently 2.3 metres wide).
The existing lighting at the pedestrian crossing will need to be upgraded to meet the standard
lighting levels for a pedestrian crossing.
Report of Manager Traffic & Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
Re: Anzac Avenue, Cammeray – Road Works associated with Anzac Park Public School
Development (5)
Raised threshold near Ernest Street
To compensate for the removal of the raised threshold at the pedestrian crossing, a raised
threshold is proposed to be installed just north of the intersection with Ernest Street to reduce
vehicle speeds on entry and exit from Anzac Avenue. This also addresses Condition G9(f) of
the DA conditions. The proposed raised threshold is located away from the pedestrian desire
line at Ernest Street and landscaping is proposed at both ends of the threshold to prevent the
threshold being confused for a pedestrian crossing, in accordance with RMS guidelines.
Figure 4 Anzac Avenue near Ernest Street
No Right Turn out of Kiss and Drop Zone
The original DA condition required a median island to be installed opposite the kiss and drop
exit to prevent vehicles turning right. The contractor has advised that this was investigated
however was not deemed feasible on safety grounds following a review of turning paths and
vehicle movements. The right turn into Cammeray Avenue which is opposite the Kiss and
Drop exit would need to be maintained and the length of the island would need to be
minimized to achieve this. As a result, the island would be ineffective in physically
preventing vehicles from turning right and could create some confusion for motorists.
It is therefore proposed that “Left Out Only” and “No Right Turn” signage be installed at the
Kiss and Drop exit to address this DA condition. Council’s Traffic Engineers noted that this
signage would only be effective with ongoing enforcement.
Report of Manager Traffic & Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
Re: Anzac Avenue, Cammeray – Road Works associated with Anzac Park Public School
Development (6)
Angle Parking
Angle Parking has been installed on the eastern side of Anzac Avenue and on the western
side, north of the pedestrian crossing. However Anzac Avenue is not wide enough to enable
angle parking on opposite sides of the road. Furthermore, it is not ideal to have angle parking
on opposite sides of the road outside the school due to the potential for conflicts with
reversing vehicles, approaching traffic, and school aged pedestrians. Council has temporarily
installed No Stopping restrictions across the angle parking bays on the western side. Given
that these have spaces have already been formalised with concrete kerbs and landscaping, it is
proposed to reinstate the angle parking on the western side and convert the angle parking on
the eastern side, north of the pedestrian crossing to parallel parking.
Review of traffic and pedestrian arrangements around Anzac Park Public School
As the Traffic Committee is aware, Anzac Park Public School has made representations to
RMS and Council regarding various pedestrian safety concerns around the School, including
the intersection of Ernest Street and Anzac Avenue and the intersection of Ernest Street and
Miller Street. The Council review of the Ernest Street and Anzac Avenue intersection,
including the pedestrian refuge is still progressing. Council’s Strategic Transport Planner has
also been in contact with the School and has prepared some concept plans to address some of
these concerns, including entry treatments in Rosalind Street, Anzac Avenue and Cammeray
Road and 40km/h Local Traffic Area Zones. This includes the narrowing of Anzac Avenue at
Ernest Street to reduce the crossing distance for pedestrians. The concept is shown in the
image below.
Figure 5 Concept for Anzac Avenue entry treatment at Ernest Street
As these works are outside of the scope of the DA conditions and given that the existing
treatments in Anzac Avenue require urgent attention, it is recommended that the additional
proposed works be included in the Draft TAPAS Action Plans for further consideration.
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