Agenda of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Regulatory Matters

Report No. 6.1 Regulatory Signage - Byron St, BANGALOW - extend motorcycle parking, provide loading zone

File No: I2019/407

SUMMARY

Council staff recommends making two amendments to the Bangalow Parking Scheme, namely:

1. Amend the existing shared bus zone / 2P car spaces at the western end of Byron St (adjacent to the Lismore Rd / Byron St intersection) to become a shared bus zone and loading zone.

2. Amend one 1P car space adjacent to the Bangalow Hotel into motor cycle parking.

Refer to Figure 1 below for the locations under discussion.

Figure 1: Locality plan of motorcycle parking and shared bus / loading zone

BACKGROUND

Motorcycle Parking

Concerns have been raised by members of the Bangalow community that service vehicles parking adjacent to the Bangalow Hotel are frequently colliding with and damaging the Bangalow Hotel awning. Service vehicles use this space as there are no loading bays at the western end of Byron St. The need for an additional loading zone will be discussed below.

As a result, it is recommended to convert one 1P car space in front of the Bangalow Hotel into motor cycle parking and install a rubber stop to prevent service vehicles using the space (refer to Figure 2 below for the location and figure 3 for an example of damage done to the awning). This will result in the loss of one 1P space.

Figure 2: proposed motorcycle parking and rubber stop.

Figure 3: Photo illustrating the damage being done to the awning

Share Loading Zone / Bus Zone

Currently there is only one loading zone servicing the main street, Byron Street – refer to figure 1 for the location of the only and existing loading zone in Byron St. This loading zone is on the south side of Byron Street, near the intersection of Station Street. There is no loading zone to service the western end of Byron St. As a result, service vehicles park in 1P car spaces along Byron Street to deliver goods to shops.

It is, therefore, recommended to provide a second loading zone at the western end of Byron Street. In particular, there is a Bus Stop near the intersection of Byron Street and Granuaille Road used between 7.30am-8.30am and 3.30-4.30pm. It is recommended combining this Bus Stop as a Loading Zone, outside the Bus Stop hours of operation.

Currently the bus stop doubles as two 1P car spaces outside of Bus Zone hours. Therefore, converting these two 1P car spaces to a Loading Zone would result in the loss of two 1P spaces.

The combination of the motorcycle parking and creation of a shared bus zone / loading zone will result in the loss of 2 1P car spaces within the Bangalow parking scheme. The loss of three spaces is balanced by the creation of a loading zone which will significantly improve servicing to shops along the western end of Byron Street and minimise the damage occurring to the Bangalow Hotel awning.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council amend the Bangalow Parking scheme as follows:

1. That Council change the shared bus zone / 2P car spaces on the north side of Byron St and adjacent to the Lismore Road / Byron Street intersection into a shared bus zone / loading zone.

2. That Council change the one 1P car space adjacent to the existing two motorcycle spaces in front of the Bangalow Hotel into additional motorcycle parking.

Report No. 6.3 Signage requests from Compliance Team - Paterson St, Byron Bay; New Brighton Rd, New Brighton; Wilfred St, Billinudgel; Sunrise Blvd, Byron Bay

File No: I2019/679

BACKGROUND

Council’s Parking Enforcement team have identified traffic and parking issues in four locations and the Traffic Engineer has provided regulatory signage recommendations for Local Traffic Committee approval.

The four locations are as follows:

1. Paterson St, Byron Bay from Lighthouse Rd to Kipling Street on the eastern side

2. New Brighton Rd, New Brighton at the corner of New Brighton Road and Casons Road

3. Wilfred St, Billinudgel outside the Rural Fire Service Station

4. Sunrise Blvd, Byron Bay adjacent to the Discovery Parks Caravan Park

PATERSON ST

This area has become an illegal camping hotspot especially during the busy periods with numerous amounts of resident complaints. Parking enforcement officers are unable to adequately enforce this location due to lack of signage. See figure 1 for locality view and figure 2 for street view.

Recommendation: It is recommended installing “No Parking” signage along the western edge of Paterson St as shown in Figure 3 below and as summarised in the table below. The sign layout shown in Figure 3 is considered to be indicative and dependant of actual site conditions encountered during installation.

Location (see fig.3)	Code	Description
A	R5-41R	No Parking (symbolic) 1am-6am (right arrow)
B, C	R5-41B	No Parking (symbolic) 1am-6am (both arrow)
D	R5-41L	No Parking (symbolic) 1am-6am (left arrow)

Financial implication: The estimated cost to supply and install 4 “no camping” signs and poles is approximately $1000 ($500 for 4 signs, 4 posts and foundations + $300 for 2 workers for 3 hours)

Other Considerations: While the Enforcement Team have not highlighted the western side of Paterson St as a concern it is considered that camping on the western side of Paterson St may result. However, this can be identified and managed, as required, if and when this happens.

Figure 1. Paterson St locality plan

Figure 2. Paterson Street, street view

Figure 3. Paterson Street proposed signage locations

NEW BRIGHTON RD

The area in the vicinity of the corner of New Brighton Road and Casons Road, New Brighton – refer to Figure 4 below

Council’s Enforcement Team have received numerous customer requests concerning this location – vehicles parked on the corner as well as along New Brighton Rd, adjacent to the river, creating line of sight issues for vehicles trying to leave Casons Road. Refer to Figure 5 for the typically location cars park.

Recommendation: Install 3 “No Stopping” signs on southern side of New Brighton Road as shown in Figure 6. Note the location of signs shown in Figure 6 is indicative and dependant on actual site conditions encountered during installation.

Typically, two sign are to be placed on New Brighton Rd between Casons Lane and Park Street and one sign on Casons Lane approximately 15 metres along Casons Road from the intersection.

Financial Implication: The estimated cost to supply and install 3 “no stopping” signs and poles is approximately $650 ($350 for 3 signs, 3 posts and foundations + $300 for 2 workers for 3 hours)

Figure 4. Cason’s Rd locality plan

Figure 5. Casons Rd street view

Figure 6. Cason’s Rd proposed signage locations

WILFRED STREET

The Billinudgel Fire Station on Wilfred St, Billinudgel – Refer to Figure 7. Council’s Enforcement Team have received a request from the Rural Fire Service in relation to vehicles parking in front of the Billinudgel fire station on Wilfred St.. This blocks access/egress for emergency vehicles, particularly when the Billinudgel hotel is busy with events. The addition of “No Stopping” signs will help reduce the potential for vehicles to block egress for the fire trucks.

It is noted that there are currently already No Parking signs located at the driveway entrance to the Rural Fire Service as circled in blue in Figure 8. The RFS have indicated they believe the No Stopping signs will provide a greater deterrence.

Recommendation: Replace the two “No Parking” signs with two “No Stopping - Authorised Vehicles Only” signs.

Financial Implication: $100 for two signs.

Figure 7. Wilfred St, locality view

Figure 8 Wilfred St, street view

SUNRISE BOULEVARD

Sunrise Blvd, Byron Bay adjacent to the Discovery Parks Caravan Park – refer to Figure 9.

Council’s enforcement team have stated that cars park along both sides of Sunrise Blvd, from the Ewingsdale Rd intersection and along Sunrise Blvd for approximately 200m. Of particular concern are cars half parked on the road half on the verge on top of a pedestrian footpath along the eastern edge, resulting in a substantially reduced road width and pedestrian hazard. In addition, it creates a significant line of sight issue for cars egressing Discovery Park. To eliminate the hazard Council’s Enforcement Team have requested the installation on No Stopping sign along the lengths sown in Figure 9. No signage is considered required along the western edge shown in yellow as there appears to be sufficient room to parallel park well off the carriageway – refer to Figure 9 and 10.

To the north of the Discovery Park Driveway is a long bend along which cars park as well – refer to Figure 11. The volume of cars parked here is expected to increase when the No Stopping signs are installed along the southern end of Sunrise Blvd. This is why the Enforcement Team have requested the signs be continued around the bend, as shown in Figure 9.

Note, the proposed number of signs and sign locations is approximate and to be confirmed on site depending on site conditions.

The car parking is a result of a popular café located at the entrance to Discovery Park. Instead of parking on site the cars are parking along Sunrise Blvd.

Recommendation: Install regulatory signage as follows:

1. “No Stopping” signs on the eastern side of the Sunrise Blvd from the Ewingsdale Rd intersection and extending for approximately 200m. A new sign to be installed at approximately 50m intervals and as required

2. “No Stopping” signs installed on the western side of Sunrise Blvd from the Ewingsdale Rd intersection and extending for approximately 70m.

3. R7-5a “Parallel Parking Only” signs installed on the western side of Sunrise Blvd commencing at chainage 70m and extending for approximately 70m to chainage 140m.

4. “No Stopping” signs installed on the western and eastern side of Sunrise Blvd from approximate chainage 140m and extending approximately 100 to chainage 240m

Financial Implication: The estimated cost to supply and install 3 Parallel Parking sign and 14 “No Stopping” signs and 17 poles is approximately $3000 ($2000 for 17 signs, 17 posts and foundations + $1000 for 2 workers for 8 hours)

Figure 9 Sunrise Blvd, locality and proposed signage locations

Figure 10. Sunrise Blvd, street view from entry to caravan park looking south to Ewingsdale Rd

Figure 11. Sunrise Blvd, street view from entry of caravan park looking north

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council approve the following:-

1. At Paterson St, Byron Bay, install regulatory “No Parking 1am – 6am” signs on eastern side of Paterson St between Lighthouse Rd and Kipling St.

2. At New Brighton, install 3 regulatory “No Stopping” signs. Two signs on southern side of New Brighton Rd between Park St intersection and Casons Rd intersection. Install one “No Stopping” sign approximately 15 metres along Casons Rd from the intersection.

3. Across the driveway entrance of the Rural Fire Service on Wilfred St, Billinudgel replace the two “No Parking” signs with two “No Stopping Authorised Vehicles Only” signs.

4. At Sunrise Blvd, Byron Bay install regulatory signage as indicated in Figure 9:-

4.1 “No Stopping” signs on the eastern side of the Sunrise Blvd from the Ewingsdale Rd intersection and extending for approximately 200m. A new sign to be installed at approximately 50m intervals and as required

4.2 “No Stopping” signs installed on the western side of Sunrise Blvd from the Ewingsdale Rd intersection and extending for approximately 70m.

4.3 “Parallel Parking Only” signs installed on the western side of Sunrise Blvd commencing at chainage 70m and extending for approximately 70m to chainage 140m.

4.4 “No Stopping” signs installed on the western and eastern side of Sunrise Blvd from approximate chainage 140m and extending approximately 100 to chainage 240m

Venue	Conference Room, Station Street, Mullumbimby
Date	Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Time	10.30am
Committee Members	Katherine Boulton – Roads and Maritime Services Snr Constable Chris Davis – Police Cr Basil Cameron Tamara Smith MP