1/08/2019
NORTH EAST LINK (NEL)
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT ENGINEERING REVIEW
Evidence to IAC
John Kiriakidis
Director (National), GTA Consultants BE (Hons) Civil & Comp
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STRUCTURE OF EVIDENCE IN CHIEF
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1. Project Process & Rationale a) Project Origins (Business Case) b) Project Declaration • Public Works Order • Scoping Requirements c) Project Development • TTIA Approach • Design Parameters • Role of Peer Review #1
2. EES Phase (Peer Review #2 Approach)
3. Key Project Issues & Recommendations
4. Expert Witness Meetings
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1 1/08/2019
STRUCTURE OF EVIDENCE IN CHIEF
PROJECT SUB-TASKS AND STAGES
Strategic assessment
A connected freeway was the preferred response to key transport problems Stakeholder Business Involvement Seek community Corridor assessment Case input A B C D
Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Project Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Declaration Consultation Final scoping requirements
Risk assessment
Project Environmental Impact Performance assessments Development Requirements (TTIA)
Reference project
EES Phase Environment Effects Statement Consultation
Key approvals
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STRUCTURE OF EVIDENCE IN CHIEF
MY INVOLVEMENT IN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Strategic assessment
A connected freeway was the preferred response to key transport problems Stakeholder Business Involvement Seek community Corridor assessment Case input A B C D
Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Project Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Declaration Consultation Final scoping requirements
Risk assessment
Project Environmental Impact GTA Peer Performance assessments Development Requirements (TTIA) Review #1
Reference project GTA Peer EES Phase Environment Effects Statement Consultation Review #2 Key approvals
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2 1/08/2019
BUSINESS CASE
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BUSINESS CASE
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement KEY TRANSPORT ISSUES IN MELBOURNE’S NORTH EAST response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input (GTA CHAPTER 2) A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements 1. Poor Orbital Connectivity Declaration Risk assessment
• population Environmental Impact Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) • jobs (labour markets) Development Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES
• services Phase Key approvals
2. Inefficient Freight Movement • incomplete HPFV network • network reliability • network resilience • projected increase in freight trips
3. Congestion and heavy vehicles on neighbourhood roads • safety • amenity
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BUSINESS CASE
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS DEVELOPMENT (DERIVED THROUGH response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input WORKSHOPS), BUNDLED INTO 5 PROJECT OPTIONS A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements Declaration Declaration
Risk assessment
Environmental Impact Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) Development
Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES
Phase Key approvals Manage demand Manage Improve productivity Increase supply Increase
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BUSINESS CASE
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement CONNECTED FREEWAY WAS PREFERRED RESPONSE response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group • Each option was assessed on five criteria: Draft scoping requirements Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements Benefit, Cost, Time, Risks, Impacts (dis-benefits). Declaration Risk assessment
Environmental Impact Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) Development
Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES
Phase Key approvals
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4 1/08/2019
BUSINESS CASE
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement FOUR POTENTIAL OPTIONS FOR THE CONNECTED COMMUNITY response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input FREEWAY CONSULTATION A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements • Community input sought on preferred corridor alignment Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements Declaration Declaration • Option A selected Risk assessment
Environmental Impact Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) Development
Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES
Phase Key approvals
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PROJECT DECLARATION
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5 1/08/2019
PROJECT DECLARATION
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement PUBLIC WORKS ORDER – 6 FEBRUARY 2018 response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical • Set the geographic extents of the Project (consistent with Corridor Option A) Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements • Sets project procedures and project requirements Declaration Risk assessment
Environmental Impact Performance assessments
• Project requirements included busway provision, location of interchanges, tunnels and Project Requirements (TTIA) Development
supporting structures Reference project Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES • Required the convening of a Technical Reference Group (TRG) Phase Key approvals
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PROJECT DECLARATION
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement TECHNICAL REFERENCE GROUP ROLE & FUNCTION response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements • Responsible for Scoping Requirements for the EES, consultation plan, Declaration design and adequacy of EES technical studies, responses to EES issues, Risk assessment Environmental Impact Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA)
technical adequacy of draft EES documentation Development
Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES o DELWP o Melbourne Water Phase Key approvals
o Department of Health and Human Services o Parks Victoria
o Aboriginal Victoria o Public Transport Victoria
o City of Banyule o Shire of Nillumbik
o City of Boroondara o Transport for Victoria
o City of Manningham o VicRoads
o City of Whitehorse o Victorian Planning Authority
o City of Yarra o VicTrack
o EPA Victoria o Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. o Heritage Victoria
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6 1/08/2019
PROJECT DECLARATION
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement SCOPING REQUIREMENTS COMMUNITY response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input CONSULTATION A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements
• Draft Scoping Requirements May 2018 Declaration
Risk assessment
Environmental Impact Performance assessments • Community consultation on Scoping Requirements Project Requirements (TTIA) Development
Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES • Final Scoping Requirements June 2018 Phase Key approvals
• Scoping Requirements: • Re-affirm project works including for example additional lanes on Eastern Fwy • Set evaluation objectives for the Project (BC Origins) • Set specific requirements for the assessment of effects (TTIA) • Set out parameters to manage performance (EPR’s)
Key Observation: Scoping Requirements together with the Public Works order are significant documents to the extent that they identify the project parameters including where interchanges are to be located and how much widening on parts of the existing road network, the project boundary itself and the extent and breadth of any technical reviews.
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PROJECT DECLARATION
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement SCOPING REQUIREMENTS – TRANSPORT EVALUATION OBJECTIVE response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Consultation
There are 10 objectives for the Project. The transport objective is: Project Final scoping requirements Declaration Declaration
Risk assessment
Environmental Impact “To increase transport capacity and improve connectivity to, from and through the Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) northeast of Melbourne, particularly freight movement via the freeway network instead Development Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES
of local and arterial roads, while managing the effects of the project on the Phase Key approvals broader and local road, public transport, cycling and pedestrian transport networks”
Transport Objective Emphasis:
• Increase transport capacity
• Improve connectivity
• Freight movement = highest priority
• Manage other effects
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7 1/08/2019
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
KEY ISSUES OF INTEREST
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement ITERATIVE (INDEPENDENT) PROCESSES TO PROJECT DEVELOPMENT response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements TTIA process Consultation Peer review process Project Final scoping requirements Declaration Declaration
Risk assessment
Environmental Impact Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) Development
Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES
Phase Key approvals Technical GTA peer team update review TTIA TTIA
GTA provide comments to technical team
Independent validation to test alignment with the expectation of the PWO & Scoping Requirements
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8 1/08/2019
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement SCOPE OF PEER REVIEW(S) response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group The scope of the peer review was to: Draft scoping requirements Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements Declaration Declaration General Report Risk assessment Environmental Impact Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) Development • Assess the process and methodology underpinning the TTIA Reference project Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES
Phase Key approvals • Ensure TTIA addressed the EES Scoping Requirements, Public Works Order
• Assess the adequacy of the Environmental Performance Requirements (EPRs)
Operations Model Report
• Review the 2036 With Project and No Project operations (micro-simulation) models to determine whether they were ‘fit for purpose’.
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement REFERENCE DESIGN ORIGINS & DEVELOPMENT response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
REFERENCE DESIGN: Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements Declaration Declaration
• Origins sit within Section 3.3 of the Scoping Requirements Risk assessment
Environmental Impact Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) • Assists with identifying environmental effects, testing mitigation measures and Development Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES developing EPRs Phase Key approvals
• Represents one possible design solution
• ‘Alternate Designs‘ have also been considered to show how specific elements or segments of the Project could be delivered in other ways
• Reference Design Required to meet (amongst other things): • Network connectivity provisions (PWO) • Relevant Motorway Design Standards (lane widths, radii, grades, merge and diverge parameters, etc) • Complete the HPFV Network • Urban Design objectives (footprint / visual etc) and other sub-discipline requirements (noise) • Meet LOS criteria D for density and delay
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9 1/08/2019
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
REFERENCE DESIGN PERFORMANCE TARGET
The Reference Design has been designed to achieve a minimum What does LOS D look like? density-based and delay-based Level of Service (LOS) D.
“The EES assesses the level of performance of the project 10 years after opening. The project will be required to meet its design target of a Level of Service D.” – TTIA (p. 62)
LOS D - Approximately 2000 cars per lane per hour @ 100km/hr LOS A Free flow LOS B Reasonable free flow
LOS C Stable flow LOS D Approaching unstable flow
LOS E Unstable flow LOS F: Forced/breakdown flow
TERMS BASED ON: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/resources/hampton_roads/LEVEL_OF_SERVICE_i64.pdf
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
HCM 2010 FREEWAY DESIGN LOS
Why design for LOS D?
Observation #1 (104km/h) Whilst LOS E and F achieve a higher capacity, (96km/h) overall asset performance deteriorates with: (89km/h)
• Lower speeds
• Higher crash risk
• Higher risk of flow breakdown
• Reduced travel time reliability
Source: Andrew O’Brien Expert Evidence Statement, adapted from Highway Capacity Manual, 2010. Speed conversions added.
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10 1/08/2019
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
WHY DESIGN FOR LEVEL OF SERVICE D?
Observation #2 VicRoads Motorway Design Volume Guide, Design volumes for increased safety, reliability and productivity on motorways, December 2017
Freeways should be designed for maximum productivity (or the maximum sustainable flow rate).
‘Productivity’ Productivity = maximum number of cars (speed x flow) travelling at the highest safe speed while reducing the likelihood of flow breakdown.
LOS D = Maximum Productivity
Designing this way improves asset Maximum productivity Probability of flow breakdown reliability and reduces crash risk. (i.e. high speed, high flow) significantly increases
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
COLLECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR DESIGN RATIONALE
Collector-distributor motorways separate traffic entering and exiting the freeways from traffic travelling longer distances in express carriageways. By minimising weaving, collector-distributor motorways are safer and more efficient.
EXAMPLE - UNCONSTRAINED EXAMPLE – COLL-DIST Corridor Maximum Sustainable Flow Rates under various lane configurations
Source: VicRoads Motorway Design Volume Guide: Design volumes for increased safety, reliability and productivity on motorways, 2017
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11 1/08/2019
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
COLLECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR VS ’UNCONSTRAINED’ – EASTERN FREEWAY SAMPLE SEGMENTS
Comparison of maximum sustainable flow rate and crash risk
Doncaster Road to Tram Road (one-direction)
3-lanes (Existing)
6-lanes (Future - AOB design)
6-lanes in 3,3 collector-distributor configuration (Future – Reference Design)
Bulleen Road to Doncaster Road (one-direction)
3-lanes (Existing)
6-lanes (Future - AOB design) The collector-distributor configuration has higher 7-lanes in 3,4 collector-distributor configuration (Future – Reference Design) sustainable flow rates and lower crash risk. Source: VicRoads Motorway Design Volume Guide, Design volumes for increased safety, reliability and productivity on motorways, December 2017
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
MICROSIMULATION MODEL EXTENTS
Model Study Area Review Tests:
• Check for operational interference (distance test) between nearby node and Project and vice versa
• Transport demand check • Is there an increase in demand? • Is magnitude material?
• If tests #1 or #2 are satisfied, consider including the next major node.
Modelled Microsimulation Extents Referred Project Area (Scoping Requirements)
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12 1/08/2019
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
NORTH-EAST EXTENT: GREENSBOROUGH BYPASS / DIAMOND CREEK ROAD / CIVIC DRIVE
GTA Review:
• Model extent does not include the intersection of Greensborough Bypass/Diamond Creek Road/Civic Drive
• Expressed concern about uplift in traffic volumes in vicinity (via submissions)
• A memorandum of information was requested
• The memo confirmed that intersection Modelled Microsimulation Extents upgrade works are required.
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
NORTH-WEST EXTENT: M80 RING ROAD
GTA Review:
• Additional information requested
• Model extends ~3km beyond the Plenty Road interchange (to Dalton Road ramps)
• The model extent is not impacted by downstream interference
• Satisfied the extent is fit for purpose
Modelled Microsimulation Extents
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13 1/08/2019
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
SOUTH-EAST EXTENT: EASTLINK TUNNELS
GTA Review:
• Additional information requested.
• Model extends to include Maroondah Highway and Ringwood Street well outside the Project boundary
• Primary cause for inbound congestion is the Springvale Road entry ramps which is resolved by Project
• Tunnel performance improves under With Modelled Microsimulation Extents Project Outcome along with Maroondah Highway interchange and Ringwood Street
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
SOUTH-WEST EXTENT: HODDLE STREET
GTA Review:
Requested additional work to ensure downstream congestion outside of the model was replicated. Study showed:
• Forecast increases at this end of the model are modest
• Whilst queues are generated at the Hoddle Street exit eastward along the freeway network, these queues are satisfactorily quarantined from the Modelled Microsimulation Extents Chandler Highway interchange
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14 1/08/2019
EES PHASE
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EES PHASE
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement ROLE OF REVIEW AND EVIDENCE STATEMENT response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Consultation
GTA Peer Review #2: Project Final scoping requirements Declaration Declaration
Risk assessment
Environmental Impact • Review and respond to public submissions Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) Development
Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES
• Review and assess additional information memorandums produced by the Phase Key approvals technical team (SmedTech) in response to questions raised by GTA
• Review the adequacy of the drafted EPRs
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15 1/08/2019
EES PHASE
Strategic assessment Stakeholder A connected freeway was the preferred Involvement APPROACH TO REVIEWING SUBMISSIONS response to key transport problems Seek community Corridor assessment input A B C D
Business Case Business Corridor A was the preferred corridor Release business identified in the business case case
Public works order Technical Reference Group Draft scoping requirements Consultation
Project Project Final scoping requirements • Considered 847 submissions Declaration Risk assessment
Environmental Impact Performance assessments Project Project Requirements (TTIA) • Clustered and grouped issues into themes Development Reference project
Environment Effects Statement Consultation EES EES • Considered concerns (C#) and recommendations (R#) separately Phase Key approvals
• Responded to issues of greatest potential concern from the following origins: • Government agencies • Key stakeholder groups • Community Groups • Members of the public
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & OTHER EXPERT REPORTS
RESPONSES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
MODEL EXTENSION REQUIREMENT: SPRINGVALE & SURREY ROAD (1 OF 2)
Key Issues:
• Modelling extents
• Performance of Springfield Road nodes (particularly in PM peak)
Assessment Considerations:
• Change in traffic demand?
• Potential for interference?
Modelled Microsimulation Extents (red) / Base Map: Melway
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
MODEL EXTENSION REQUIREMENT: SPRINGVALE & SURREY ROAD – TRAFFIC DEMAND COMPARISON (2 OF 2)
2036 With Project (WP) vs Existing - Single Peak Hour Traffic Volumes TTIA O’Brien Evidence
1.7x 1.4x 1.3x 1.1x
1.2x1.6x 1.0x 1.4x
Demand increase overstated by O’Brien – likely LOS D/E
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17 1/08/2019
KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
PROJECT ‘OVER-DESIGN’
EPR Safeguard Key Issues: EPR T1 Optimise Design • Number of lanes EPR T1 requires the contractor to optimise the design • Interchange provision of the works in consultation with appropriate road • Interchange configuration and footprints management authorities, public transport authorities, • Adoption of C-D Design relevant land managers and local councils as part of the detailed design process.
Assessment Considerations: Transport/design elements: • Do we meet PWO / SR requirements? • Are appropriate motorway design guidelines being met? • Does it meet performance target(s) (LOS D)? • Does the design meet accessibility & network function requirements (TIA 2010)?
• Other considerations apply consistent with other sub- discipline requirements (refer SR objectives).
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
LOCAL ARTERIAL TRAFFIC VOLUME INCREASES (1 OF 2)
Key Issues: • All arterial roads in Yarra • EastLink tunnels and surrounding arterials • Diamond Creek Road • Grimshaw Street • Springvale, Surrey, Middleborough, Station, Elgar, Bulleen Roads
Assessment Considerations: • Decrease or increase in volumes • Magnitude of increase • Midblock capacity assessment • Memorandums of information, including EastLink Tunnels & Civic Drive Roundabout upgrade • Monitoring requirements in EPR T5
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18 1/08/2019
KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
ARTERIAL TRAFFIC VOLUME INCREASES (2 OF 2)
EPR Safeguard EPR T5 Traffic Monitoring Undertake traffic monitoring on selected roads (arterial and non-arterial) identified in consultation with the relevant transportation authorities and local council pre-construction, at six monthly intervals during construction, and up to two years after construction is complete. As part of the selection process, consideration must be given to roads that carry public transport services. Implement local area traffic management works in consultation with the local relevant councils. Develop and implement traffic performance management to monitor conditions during construction. Real time traffic information must be provided to drivers.
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
LOCAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Key Issues: EPR Safeguard • Watsonia Road EPR T5 Traffic Monitoring Undertake traffic monitoring on selected roads (arterial • Erskine Road and non-arterial) identified in consultation with the • Local Road’s in general relevant transportation authorities and local council pre-construction, at six monthly intervals during construction, and up to two years after construction Assessment Considerations: is complete. As part of the selection process, consideration must be given to roads that carry public • Decrease or increase in volumes transport services. Implement local area traffic management works in consultation with the local • Magnitude of increase relevant councils. Develop and implement traffic performance • Memorandum of information, including Watsonia management to monitor conditions during construction. Road Real time traffic information must be provided to drivers. • EPR T5
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19 1/08/2019
KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
LOCAL STREET – REDUCED ACCESSIBILITY
Key Issues: EPR Safeguard Potential reduction in accessibility to: EPR T5 Traffic Monitoring Undertake traffic monitoring on selected roads (arterial • Avon Street and Austin Street, Bulleen and non-arterial) identified in consultation with the • Nell Street, Thompson Street, Temby Street and relevant transportation authorities and local council pre-construction, at six monthly intervals during Nepean Street, Watsonia (with potential construction, and up to two years after construction redistribution impacts) is complete. As part of the selection process, consideration must be given to roads that carry public transport services. Implement local area traffic Assessment Principles for Transport: management works in consultation with the local relevant councils. • Where feasible, local road connections to Develop and implement traffic performance arterial roads should be maintained. management to monitor conditions during construction. Real time traffic information must be provided to • If not feasible, local street impacts of traffic drivers. redistribution and increased travel distance to access arterials should be minimised.
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
LOCAL STREET TRUNCATION IMPACTS
• Memoranda of impacts – re-routing demand can be managed
Nell Street / Thompson Street / Temby Street Avon Street / Austin Street
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20 1/08/2019
KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
FREIGHT IMPACTS
Key Issues Mitigations
• Freight volumes and safety on Rosanna Road • Significant reduction in freight volumes across the north-east non-freeway network (-14%) • OD & placard load route not in Project
Assessment Considerations:
• Project designed to accommodate High Productive Freight Vehicles • Existing truck bans to be retained by the Project
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
FREIGHT IMPACTS ON LOCAL ARTERIAL ROADS
The Project completes an orbital, metropolitan However, the Project is not suitable for High Productivity Freight Network OD or placard load vehicles
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21 1/08/2019
KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
FREIGHT – REQUEST FOR 24/7 TRUCK BANS ON ROSANNA ROAD
The Project is expected to deliver a significant redistribution of trucks from the local arterial network to the Project corridor.
12000 ↓ 74 - 76%
10000 ↓ 39%
8000 ↓ 40 - 42% 6000 ↓ 64 - 67% Trucks perdayTrucks 4000 ↓ 6 - 8% 2000
0 Greensborough Road Lower Plenty Road Rosanna Road Banksia Street Bulleen Road
The existing truck curfews are to be retained by the Project to retain evening amenity but retain local accessibility.
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
FREIGHT – PLACARD VEHICLE ACCESS TO PROJECT VIA LOWER PLENTY ROAD INTERCHANGE (1 OF 2)
NORTH REFERENCE DESIGN
TUNNEL (~450m) OPEN CUT
TUNNEL (~800m) OPEN CUT REFERENCE DESIGN SHEETS 13, 14, 15 (MAP BOOK 1)
NORTH ALTERNATIVE DESIGN
TUNNEL (~350m) OPEN CUT SURFACE
TUNNEL (~450m) OPEN CUT SURFACE
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22 1/08/2019
KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
FREIGHT – PLACARD VEHICLE ACCESS TO PROJECT VIA LOWER PLENTY ROAD INTERCHANGE (2 OF 2)
Recommend the IAC request instruction on the opportunity for:
1) A deviation from standard practice and allow placard trucks to travel in these short tunnel sections as well as the balance of the Greensborough Road trench including beneath the Grimshaw Street interchange.
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
PUBLIC TRANSPORT - GENERAL
Key Issues: Requirements of Project / Recommendations: • Public transport not prioritised sufficiently by the • Transport objective to “manage the effects of the Project. Project on… public transport”.
• Extend Doncaster Busway to Ringwood. • Project required to deliver “new dedicated bus lanes for rapid bus services”. Investigations indicate spatial issues with extending busway past Doncaster Road as well as requirement to “manage the effects”.
• Deliver an integrated bus network with new • Bus network planning is the role of DoT, not the services and increased frequency. Project.
• Loss of Doncaster Rail reservation. • Dimensions of the Doncaster Busway corridor are consistent with those required to accommodate heavy rail in the future.
• Improved access to proposed Bulleen Park and • Improvements recommended for access to Bulleen Ride. Park & Ride via Bulleen Road.
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
PUBLIC TRANSPORT - BULLEEN PARK AND RIDE
Bulleen Park & Ride – Further Upgrades Internal road • Includes traffic access which supports required to provide access South movement to/from the facility from/to the south Right turn • Improve active travel links between the facility not available and Bulleen Road. P&R
Pedestrian access circuitous
SHEET 23 (MAP BOOK 2)
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
BULLEEN ROAD DESIGN – ALTERNATIVE DESIGN PREFERRED (TECHNICAL NOTE R34)
Bulleen Road Alternate Design Reference Design Alternate Design Preferred: • Similar traffic functionality / accessibility • Includes flexibility for access to Manningham Club and Bulleen Park & Ride to Bulleen Road • Improved active travel connections between Bulleen Park and Ride and Bulleen Road • Reduced construction impact
SHEET 22 (MAP BOOK 1) (TABLED DOC 113)
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
WATSONIA STATION – ALTERNATIVE PREFERRED (TECHNICAL NOTE R32)
Reference Design Alternate Design Watsonia Station Alternate Design Preferred: • Reduced traffic demands within the Watsonia Activity Centre • Broader and more efficient network connectivity using Greensborough Road • Direct access to / from Elder Street retained • Improved ground level pedestrian access • LOS criteria met
REFERENCE DESIGN ALTERNATIVE DESIGN SHEET 9 (MAP BOOK 1) (TECH NOTE R32)
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
LOWER PLENTY ROAD INTERCHANGE DESIGN – ALTERNATIVE PREFERRED (TECHNICAL NOTE R33)
Reference Design Alternate Design Lower Plenty Road Alternate Design Preferred: • Improved traffic functionality / accessibility • Less complex Lower Plenty Road intersection configuration • Meets LOS requirements • Reduced impact on Erskine Road • Reduced impact on SUP network (lower stress) • Simpler construction
SHEET 13, 14, 15 (MAP BOOK 2) (TABLED DOC 117a)
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
MANNINGHAM INTERCHANGE – EES REFERENCE DESIGN PREFERRED
Manningham Interchange – EES Design Reference Design Alternate Design Preferred: • Avoids high demands from Bulleen Road to navigate the Manningham Road / Bulleen Road intersection. • Right turn entry onto the project from Manningham Road under Alternate Design substandard Access to future land use: • Premature to lock in any access strategy until decisions are made to determine the highest and best use of any excess and developable land
SHEET 19 (MAP BOOK 1) SHEET 20 (MAP BOOK 1)
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KEY ISSUES FROM SUBMISSIONS & EXPERT REPORTS
LAND USE ACCESS TO BULLEEN ROAD CORRIDOR
Reference design is based on AM/PM weekday peak demands to cater for LOS D.
Land uses abutting Bulleen Road can Work that needs to be done (weekday / weekend) generate high levels of traffic activity outside No access to raw data Access to buleen park and ride typical peak hours.
Recommend further works:
• Transport counts - weekday and weekend periods (network and land use peaks) • Updated localised performance modelling (network and land use peaks) • Revised configuration and layout for major nodes, designed to cope with anticipated project demands + relocated Boroondara Tennis Centre
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ACTIVE TRAVEL COMPLEMENTARY PROJECTS
79 active transport projects reviewed as part of EES Evidence. Recommended additional projects as follows:
1. SUP bridge across Yarra River at Banksia Street 2. Bicycle lanes on sections of Diamond Creek Road duplicated or upgraded as part of NEL or accompanying (separate) project upgrade 3. Shared user path connectivity at Drysdale Street which reduces the crossing intensity (alternate design address’) 4. Extend the proposed shared paths on Templestowe Road between Manningham Road and the Banksia Park Access 5. Investigate a more direct and low-stress route to Bulleen Park & Ride (alternate design addresses) 6. Meeting relevant standards (i.e. lighting) and updating wayfinding where links are modified by the Project 7. Address flooding issues where practicable along routes being modified e.g. Willsmere Park
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CONSTRUCTION: TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT LIAISON GROUP OPERATION
Requirements and how might the TMLG operate? Recommended Alteration: EPR T3 - Transport Management Liaison Group (TMLG) • Consider amending to allow representatives from • Group formation well before work commencing stakeholder or community groups to attend and • Include representatives from the DoT, emergency services, provide input at relevant meetings to drafted the Project, relevant transportation authorities and relevant TMP’s local councils • Forum to discuss Transport Management Plans, including: • Potential invitees: • Proposed haulage routes, • Watsonia Traders Association • Timing, • Construction traffic monitoring • Boroondara Tennis Centre • Must meet at least monthly • Corridor Schools (e.g. Marcellin, Carey) Other: • Establish group protocols / procedures Note: Valentine Gnanakone and Hilary Marshall • Appoint chairperson agree to the proposed EPR amendment. • Rely on existing legislation to assess and guide developed TMP(s)
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EXPERT WITNESS MEETINGS
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FURTHER MATTERS RAISED BY WITNESSES
KEY ISSUES FROM EXPERT WITNESS MEETINGS (1 OF 2)
Brett Young, Ratio representing Carey Baptist Hilary Marshall, Ratio representing Manningham City Grammar School Council & Andrew O’Brien, O’Brien Traffic representing Boroondara, Banyule and Whitehorse City Councils
Adjustment to Project boundary Public Transport P&R Design Adjustment to construction compound area Public Transport Priority (Construction) boundary Traffic Volume Increases on Council Managed Replacement car parking during construction Streets (Erskine / Watsonia Road) Replacement car parking operations WatsoniaAlternate Design versusAOB Design Upgrade new signalised Bulleen Road intersection Operations Model StudyArea with additional turn lanes Performance Targets (LOS) Absence of recognition in EPR T2 of land use Bulleen Road Classification peaks occurring outside the road network peak Manningham Road Interchange Design hour (accessibility) Environmental Performance Requirements
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KEY ISSUES FROM EXPERT WITNESS MEETINGS (2 OF 2)
Valentine Gnanakone, One Mile Grid representing Charmaine Dunstan, Traffix Group representing Manningham Club, ALH Property Pty Ltd Marcellin College
Thompsons Road Access Point and Bulleen Park Access to Manningham Club via school and Ride Operational performance Marcellin College Traffic Demand Inputs Access during construction (Operations Model) Retention of Bulleen Road traffic access Marcellin College Access to Bulleen Road (During Construction) Marcellin College Construction Compound usage Bulleen Road Signalised Intersection - Design and Configuration
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SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO EPRS
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EPRS
EPR T1 - OPTIMISE DESIGN PERFORMANCE
Key Issues: Recommended EPR T1 Alteration: No specific requirement to design to Council Amend the third dot point to read: standards on Council managed road Concern about bicycle design standards required Optimise the design of the works in consultation with by Project appropriate road management authorities, public transport authorities, relevant land managers and local councils as part of the detailed design process to: Design the Project to meet relevant road and transport authority requirements
Note: original text - Design interchanges and intersections to meet relevant road and transport authority requirements
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EPRS
EPR T2 - TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT PLAN(S) (TMP)
Key Issues: Recommended EPR T2 Alteration: Absence of recognition in EPR T2 of land use Amend the first dot point to read: peaks occurring outside the road network peak The TMP must be informed and supported by an hour appropriate level of transport modelling and must include: • Requirements for maintaining transport capacity in the peak periods, not limited to the AM and PM weekday peak periods
Note: original text - • Requirements for maintaining transport capacity in the peak periods
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EPRS
EPR T3 - TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT LIAISON GROUP
Key Issues: Recommended EPR T3 Alteration: • Major stakeholders have limited ability to provide Add a sentence to the first paragraph: input into matters that impact their access during Where construction activities have the potential to construction significantly impact on specific stakeholder or community group facilities, consideration should be given, by the TMLG, to inviting representatives from stakeholder or community groups to relevant meetings.
Note: No amendments proposed to EPRs T4 or T5.
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