PRESENT
Councillor Dan Hayes
Mr Michael Buckley (RMS)
Craig Prestage (NSW Police)
IN ATTENDANCE
Bill Harvey Senior Traffic Officer (Council)
Tim Cahill Traffic Officer (Council)
Jessica Lawlor Business Support Officer (Council)
The meeting of the Traffic Committee commenced at 9.20am.
Acknowledgement Of Country
I would like to Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this meeting takes place and to pay my respects to Elders past and present.
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That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 9 May 2019 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. CARRIED |
Declarations Of Interest
No Declarations of Interest received
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That Traffic Committee note that the following matter was distributed to members on 6 May 2019 with members responding in favour of the event.
That Traffic Committee endorse the conduct of a street festival, LOST LANES to be held in Cadell Place, between Fitzmaurice Street and Sturt Street, on Saturday 22 June 2019 subject to the following conditions:
a A certified and approved Traffic Control plan that prevents ordinary traffic access to the area is to be implemented and maintained by appropriately authorised personnel prior to and throughout the event. b There is to be no vehicular movement in the nominated areas during the event. c Organisers and event participants obey all Police directions. d Organisers and event participants obey any reasonable direction that is made by a Wagga Wagga City Council Officer in respect of the management of the road network. e No event participant is to occupy a position on a road that is outside of the closed area. f Failure to comply with any condition immediately voids approval for the event and normal traffic regulation and restriction will apply from that time. CARRIED |
Points of Discussion
No issues raised.
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That Traffic Committee note that the following matter was distributed to members by email on 19 June 2019 with members responding in favour of the event. That Traffic Committee endorses the conduct of a weekly bicycle race club meeting on a course along Uranquinty Cross Road between Uranquinty and The Rock-Collingullie Road, subject to the following conditions: a The arrangements regarding route, timing and other issues that are set out in the application documents are adhered to, b All provisions of Road Transport Legislation are complied with. c Approval pursuant to section 115 of the Road Transport Act, 2013 being given by the Commissioner of Police or his delegated officer. d Any direction given by a member of the NSW Police that is pursuant to Road Transport Legislation or Work Health and Safety Legislation is to be promptly complied with. e Any reasonable direction that is given by an Officer of Wagga Wagga City Council is to be promptly complied with. f Authorised Traffic Control Plans to be implemented, monitored and removed by a person who holds the appropriate level of ‘Traffic Control at Worksites’ accreditation. g Racing should not commence or should immediately cease in the event that sight distance, due to weather or other conditions, does not render an adult person wearing dark clothing clearly visible at a distance of 200 metres. h Responsibility for sourcing signs, barriers and witches hats, required for implementation of the traffic control plans, lays with Tolland Cycling Club, i Production of a copy of the renewed public liability insurance certificate of currency to Wagga Wagga City Council after the current policy expires on 30 April 2020, before any further racing is undertaken, j The race is to be run in accordance with NSW Bicycle Federation rules, k Failure to comply with any of these conditions will immediately void approval for the event. CARRIED |
Points of Discussion
No issues raised.
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That Traffic Committee note that the following matter was distributed to members by electronic means on 21 June 2019 with members responding in favour of the event. That NSW Police and Wagga Wagga City Council endorse the conduct of the Combined Riders of Wagga Wagga 2019 TOY RUN Event, scheduled for Saturday 7 December 2019, subject to the following conditions: a The event is conducted as per the times, location, conditions and circumstances that are indicated in the application documents. b A certified Traffic Control Plan for the event is to be prepared and implemented, monitored and decommissioned by an accredited person. c Organisers and event participants immediately obey all directions by Police. d Organisers and event participants obey all directions that may be given by Wagga Wagga City Council Officers. e Parade participants will be restricted to a speed of not greater than 15 km/h in Baylis Street. f Failure to comply with any and all of the above conditions will immediately void this approval. CARRIED |
Points of Discussion
No issues raised.
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That Traffic Committee recommends that the following treatment be implemented in Docker Lane near the intersection with Edward Street and the interface with the service station property at 62 Docker Street: a mark two painted UA1 arrows, one in either direction, on the sealed trafficable surface of the lane to indicate that it is a two-way thoroughfare. b paint a TF STOP Line across the face of the entry to the lane from the service station, on the alignment that is indicated in the diagram that is contained in the report. c mark 20m of unbroken dividing line in the centre of Docker Lane at the Southern edge of the footpath CARRIED |
Points of Discussion
While the STOP line that is proposed to be painted across the access from the Service Station will be on land that is within the portion of land that is the Service Station. The manager of the business has been consulted and has no objection to the arrangement.
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Traffic Committee recommends the following installations in Fife Street at the intersection with Allonby Avenue and the Sturt Highway as per the diagram that is contained in the report: a duplication of the ‘A’ size R1-2 GIVE WAY sign b mark corresponding transverse lines on the road as per the diagram 9.2 that is contained in the Roads and Maritime Services Delineation guide. CARRIED |
Points of Discussion
There was extensive discussion about the benefit or otherwise, of a KEEP CLEAR decal that could be painted in the middle of the intersection. There was concern raised that installing such a control might inhibit drivers from moving as far forward as they should to see traffic approaching from the east along the Sturt Highway. In the end, consensus was that it would be better not to paint the KEEP CLEAR on the road. Any vehicle that is temporarily inhibited from turning into Allonby Avenue may have rear overhang projecting into the kerbside lane on the highway but, since that is a dedicated left turn lane, the risk of causing a crash was regarded as minimal.
Point of discussion
A taxi zone is currently installed in Fife Street which allows for taxis to ‘wait’ between jobs, as well as dropping off and picking up residents using both the shopping centre and the RAAF base. The Wagga Taxi Co-op has been approached regarding the current usage and whether there is any justification to keep the zone. Anecdotal evidence from shop operators at the Forest Hill Shopping Centre is that the zone is never used by taxis.
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Traffic Committee recommends that the following strategies be implemented in Henwood Avenue at the crest near the intersection with Neerim Crescent, as per the diagram that is contained in the report: a install a 40 metre length of NO PARKING zone, using standard R5-40 series signs, on the eastern side of Henwood Avenue at the front of property numbers 78 and 80. b install a 30 metre length of NO PARKING zone, using standard R5-40 series signs, on the western side of Henwood Avenue at the front of property number 1 Neerim Crescent. c deliver a letter to residences that will be directly affected, outlining the proposed actions and implications, seeking a response before the 12 August 2019 Council meeting CARRIED |
Point of discussion
There was extensive discussion about the various options that might be used to remove parked vehicles from the danger area. It was decided that the least invasive option that achieved the desired result was to use specific parking restriction signs over a length that is significantly shorter than the length of dividing line that would need to be used at this location. There was also the issue that many drivers are not aware that it is an offence to stand a vehicle within three metres of an unbroken dividing line.
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
QWN 1- COLEMAN AND MACLEAY STREET INTERSECTION
Councillor Hayes raised concerns over the intersection and line of sight in the area, in particular when crossing the intersection south bound in Macleay Street.
Action: Investigation to be undertaken by Council staff, including line of sight distances and any remedial actions required. A report to be received at the next Traffic Committee.
QWN 2 - Line Marking and parking bays murray and thorne street
Councillor Hayes raised resident concerns regarding parking around Murray / Thorne Street areas and the possible need for parking bay lines to enable efficient utilisation of spaces. Council staff have previously monitored this area, and the parking load was found to be low.
Action: Staff will continue to monitor this area and provide a report to Traffic Committee if required.
qnw 3 – bOURKE sTREET
Councillor Hayes raised resident concerns regarding numerous issues along Bourke Street (Fernleigh Road to Red Hill Road) which include the following:
· Adequate lighting at the pedestrian crossings
· 40 km/hr speed zones – changing from 60 to 40
· Trees on the kerb and blocking vision
· Location of crossings and areas where children are crossing
Action: Council Staff advise that there is currently no plans for works along Bourke Street, however staff will investigate concerns and possible solutions.
uPDATES:
dOCKER STREET LIGHTS
RMS - are currently investigating the timing of traffic lights on each arm of the intersection, which is impacting greatly on the flow of traffic in Docker Street, in particular peak morning and afternoon times.
LAKEHAVEN DRIVE
Council - A complaint from one resident in Lakehaven drive has been received by Council, regarding driver behaviour and speeding. Following the school holidays, council staff will be installing traffic monitoring equipment. If required a report to Traffic Committee with recommendations will be received. Police to also monitor the area and behaviours.
TRAFFIC / DRIVER ISSUES - ASHMONT & FAST LANE COFFEE SHOP MORTIMER PLACE
Council - has received concerns from residents and business owners regarding:
· Driver behaviour in Ashmont, which includes burnouts and speeding.
· Traffic banking up in Mortimer Place from The Fast Lane drive through coffee shop
Police will monitor both these areas
The Traffic Committee rose at 10.50am.