Minutes of the Traffic Committee held on Wednesday 27 July 2022.

PRESENT

Councillor Dan Hayes

Greg Minehan                   Transport for NSW

Franscisco Cheong          Transport for NSW (zoom)

Paul Kemp                         NSW Police

Frank Goodyer                   Senior Traffic Officer

Jack McIntyre                     Cadet Engineer – Strategy and Projects

Tammy Zarebski               Executive Assistant - Director Infrastructure (Minute Taker)

apologies

Councillor Georgia Davies

Darren Moulds                          Inspector - Police

Mr Warren Faulkner                Director Infrastructure Services

The meeting of the Traffic Committee commenced at 9:30am.

Acknowledgement Of Country

Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.

We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities.

Declarations Of Interest

No declarations of interest were received.

Reports

RP-1          Bardo lane - STOP signs

Recommendation

That Council install STOP signs and associated STOP lines utilising R1-1 series signs on.

1.   The southern end of Bardo Lane at the intersection of Morgan Street facing southbound traffic and prior to the footpath.

2.   The northern end of Bardo Lane at the intersection of Forsyth Street facing northbound traffic and prior to the footpath.

CARRIED

For the Recommendation	Against the Recommendation
Cr Dan Hayes
Greg Minehan
Paul Kemp

RP-2          NO U-TURN Fitzmaurice street and Gurwood street

Recommendation

That Council install a R2-5N NO U-TURN sign on the centre median in Fitzmaurice Street approximately 25 metres south of the traffic control lights at the intersection of Gurwood Street.

The Recommendation of being put to the meeting was LOST.

For the Recommendation	Against the Recommendation
	Cr Hayes
	Greg Minehan
	Paul Kemp

RP-3          Children's crossing - William Street North Wagga Wagga

Recommendation

That Council NOT APPROVE changes to the Children’s Crossing located on William Street, North Wagga Wagga that would involve the installation of a Pedestrian Crossing.

CARRIED

For the Recommendation	Against the Recommendation
Cr Hayes
Greg Minehan
Paul Kemp

RP-4          Mobility Parking - Johnston Street

Recommendation

That Council approve the installation of two (2) Mobility Parking Spaces on southern kerb of Johnston Street, east of the intersection of Church Street as per the attached diagram.

CARRIED

For the Recommendation	Against the Recommendation
Cr Hayes
Greg Minehan
Paul Kemp

RP-5          Murray street and Edward street intersection - new traffic controls

Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee’s advice to Council is that Transport for NSW’s installation of regulatory signs and lines at the intersection of Murray Street and Edward Street as per the attached plans is in accordance with the Transport for NSW delineation manual, the Transport for NSW Guide to Signposting and the Australian Standard 1742 sweet of manuals for uniform traffic control.

CARRIED

For the Recommendation	Against the Recommendation
Cr Hayes
Paul Kemp
Greg Minehan

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

QWN-1        COuncillor Hayes – Pedestrian crossing tfnsw policy

Will council be able to install Pedestrian crossings?

Response: TfNSW have produced a DRAFT Policy which will guide roads authorities  when planning and responding to the needs of the community in respect of pedestrian facilities.

QWN-2        COuncillor Hayes – traffic light sequencing at fitzmaurice and johnston street

Could the sequencing (SCAT system) be reviewed especially in peak traffic times (specifically on Johnston St travelling east) as wait times appear excessive compared to westbound traffic.

TfNSW will take on notice and respond.

The Local Traffic Committee rose at 10:27am.