road and shared path · 2 meetings
Wallis Street, Woollahra
Mentions
- Location of approved shared-path signage changes, including areas near Ocean Street, 98 Wallis Street and Woods Avenue.
- Location of proposed signage, logos and line marking between Ocean Street and Woods Lane.
- The signage changes are intended to bring the shared path into line with Australian and NSW transport guidance and clarify conditions for people walking and cycling.
- Existing parking arrangements at this location will remain rather than being changed to a motorbike-only space.
- Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed flood-mitigation design before a further Council decision.
- Cyclists and pedestrians should receive clearer shared-path guidance and improved markings.
Decisions
Wallis Street shared-path signs to be updated
Council resolved to install an additional Shared Path sign east of Ocean Street and replace existing bicycle-lane signs with Shared Path signs near 98 Wallis Street and west of Woods Avenue, Woollahra.
The signage changes are intended to bring the shared path into line with Australian and NSW transport guidance and clarify conditions for people walking and cycling.
Motorbike-only parking restriction rejected
Council resolved not to proceed with the proposed 3.2-metre Motor Bike Only parking restriction on the western side of Edgecliff Road near 420 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra.
Existing parking arrangements at this location will remain rather than being changed to a motorbike-only space.
Flood-mitigation design recommended for public exhibition
The committee recommended that the draft concept design for the Cecil Street, Paddington to Trumper Park Flood Mitigation Project be exhibited publicly for 28 days. A further report is to follow after submissions are assessed.
Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed flood-mitigation design before a further Council decision.
Wallis Street shared-path signs and markings
Council proposed installing and replacing Shared Path signs, adding Shared Path End signs, and installing shared-path logos and line marking on Wallis Street to align with current Australian Standards, Austroads guidance and the TfNSW Design Toolbox.
Cyclists and pedestrians should receive clearer shared-path guidance and improved markings.
Topics
Woollahra Local Traffic Forum matters
The committee considered several transport matters, including the deferred Cranbrook Road investigation, Wallis Street shared-path signage, Edgecliff Road parking restrictions and replacement of a redundant mobility-parking space in Paddington.
These decisions affect local traffic safety, walking and cycling signage, and on-street parking.
Wallis Street shared-path compliance works
Signage, end signs, logos and line marking are proposed along Wallis Street between Ocean Street and Woods Lane, including near No. 98 Wallis Street.
The changes aim to clarify how pedestrians and cyclists should use the shared path.