City of Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy 2015-2020: Transport Assessment Report
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City of Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy 2015-2020: Transport Assessment Report City of Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy 2015-2020: Transport Assessment Report CEP02360 Prepared for City of Subiaco 26 October 2015 26 October 2015 Cardno 1 City of Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy 2015-2020: Transport Assessment Report Contact Information Document Information Cardno (WA) Pty Ltd Prepared for City of Subiaco Trading as Cardno Project Name Integrated Transport ABN 77 009 119 000 Strategy 2015-2020: Transport Assessment 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth WA 6005 Report File Reference CEP02360-TR-R001-I- Telephone: 08 9273 3888 Subiaco ITS-KS-JHM.docx Facsimile: 08 9486 8664 International: +61 8 9273 3888 Job Reference CEP02360 Date 26 October 2015 [email protected] www.cardno.com Version Number I Author(s): Jacob Martin Senior Transport Planner Effective Date 26 October 2015 Approved By: Ray Cook Principal, WA Manager - Traffic and Transport Date Approved: 26 October 2015 Document History Version Effective Date Description of Revision Prepared by: Reviewed by: A 17 April 2015 Revision A Edmond Hoang Jacob Martin Jade Lam Sin Cho B 29 May 2015 Revision B Edmond Hoang Jacob Martin C 5 June 2015 Revision C Edmond Hoang Jacob Martin D 22 June 2015 Revision D Kathy Stirling Jacob Martin E 29 June 2015 Revision E Kathy Stirling Jacob Martin F 06 July 2015 Revision F Kathy Stirling Jacob Martin G 09 July 2015 Revision G Kathy Stirling Jacob Martin H 27 July 2015 Revision H Kathy Stirling Jacob Martin I 26 October 2015 Revision I Kathy Stirling Jacob Martin © Cardno. Copyright in the whole and every part of this document belongs to Cardno and may not be used, sold, transferred, copied or reproduced in whole or in part in any manner or form or in or on any media to any person other than by agreement with Cardno. This document is produced by Cardno solely for the benefit and use by the client in accordance with the terms of the engagement. Cardno does not and shall not assume any responsibility or liability whatsoever to any third party arising out of any use or reliance by any third party on the content of this document. 26 October 2015 Cardno 1 City of Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy 2015-2020: Transport Assessment Report Executive Summary Cardno was commissioned by the City of Subiaco (the city) to develop an Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) for 2015-2020. The city currently has an ITS which was developed in 2007. Whilst some actions have been completed, some are still ongoing and changes have taken place since which have affected the priorities of the city. These upcoming changes include: > The relocation of the AFL from Subiaco Oval to the new stadium in Burswood. > The redevelopment of the Princess Margaret Hospital site following the completion of the new Children’s Hospital at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (QEIIMC) site. > The relocation of King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) to the QEIIMC site. These changes have made some actions in the 2007 ITS redundant and new actions must be developed to take into consideration the State Government’s strategic changes. The ITS has been developed in accordance with the Western Australian Planning Commission’s Guidelines for Preparation of Integrated Transport Plans 2012. A literature review of the all documentation related to the ITS was compiled and a brief summary is provided for each document. Throughout the literature review, inconsistencies between various documents were observed and noted. Some of these inconsistencies include: > Conflict between road closures and space for cyclists and the Subiaco Shuttle on Rokeby Road. > Mixed community responses from the Think2030 project. > Parking demand and supply. An analysis of the existing transport network was also completed detailing the current state of traffic and transport in the city. This includes information on the road network, trains, buses, pedestrian, cycling and parking infrastructure. Issues regarding the current operation of Subiaco’s transport network include the following: > High percentage of trips are by private vehicular transport. > Poor pedestrian crossing opportunities along strategic roads. > Disconnected cycling paths throughout Subiaco. > Perception of a shortage of parking in Subiaco. An ITS has been developed which identifies components of the transport framework which will need to be addressed or considered to ensure continued operation of the city’s network. The primary focus of this ITS is to: > identify constraints in current and planned road capacity, using the projections of the city (as captured in the most recent update of the Main Roads Road Operations Model (ROM), Directions 2031 and Beyond and the Central Sub-regional Strategy. > identify measures to upgrade and improve the regional and local road connections to facilitate safe and efficient vehicle movement, manage freight movements and to reduce congestion. > consider the implementation and management of ‘Moving People’ (TransPriority) principles to facilitate an efficient movement system. > identify measures to upgrade and improve public transport connections and facilities to reduce congestion. > create a safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists. > promote the use of active transport and therefore reducing the reliance on private vehicle transport. 26 October 2015 Cardno 2 City of Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy 2015-2020: Transport Assessment Report The ITS is based on the information provided from the literature review, the issues present in the existing transport network and the policies and proposals in the future transport network. Cardno has accumulated and refined the information that was available and determined a set of robust and practical recommendations in accordance to the city’s requirements. Several options that were previously implemented or in progress were retained where relevant along with new proposals provided to reflect the future direction of the city. In the previous Subiaco ITS (2007), five elements were used to highlight the ITS. For the sake of consistency and legibility, the same five elements have been referred to in this report. The five different elements have been listed below and with each being discussed in detail as well as recommended actions for the following key elements: > Managing travel demand. > Improving walking and cycling. > Improving public transport. > Managing vehicular traffic. > Managing parking. In focusing on these five elements, the intended result is that the city’s vision is realised which aims at the following: > An effective and integrated transport system with a range of sustainable transport options for residents, visitors and workers, which makes the city less car dependent. > The city has a comprehensive, safe and convenient network of cycle and pedestrian routes, and public transport is efficient and accessible to all. > The city’s roads are managed in such a way that there is less congestion and parking spaces are available to those who need them. > Be proactive and innovative in its approach to environmental sustainability and climate change. 26 October 2015 Cardno 3 City of Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy 2015-2020: Transport Assessment Report Table of Contents 1 Introduction 11 1.1 Context 11 1.2 What is an Integrated Transport Strategy? 11 1.3 Vision 12 1.4 Key Drivers 12 1.5 Where does the Integrated Transport Strategy fit? 13 2 Literature Review 14 2.1 State Government 14 2.1.1 Directions 2031 and Beyond 14 2.1.2 Moving People Network Plan 14 2.1.3 Public Transport for Perth in 2031 Plan 15 2.1.4 MAX Light Rail Plan (2010) 19 2.1.5 Perth CBD Transport Plan 2012 to 2016 19 2.1.6 Western Australia Bicycle Network (WABN) Plan 2014-31 20 2.1.7 State Planning Policy 1 (SPP1) State Planning Framework Policy 21 2.1.8 The Western Australian State Sustainability Strategy 2003 22 2.1.9 Development Control Policy 1.6 22 2.1.10 State Planning Policy 4.2 (SPP4.2) Activity Centres for Perth and Peel 23 2.2 Integrated Transport Strategy Review 25 2.2.1 Strategic Community Plan 2012 25 2.2.2 City of Subiaco Corporate Business Plan 2014 – 2018 26 2.2.3 City of Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy 2007 27 2.2.4 Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy Review 2014 29 2.3 Planning 32 2.3.1 City of Subiaco Local Planning Strategy 2014 32 2.3.2 Subiaco Town Centre Public Realm Design and Streetscape Enhancement Plan 2014 32 2.3.3 North Subiaco Urban Design Study 2014 34 2.3.4 Car Parking Amendment – End of Trip Facilities 2004 35 2.3.5 Planning Policy Manual – End of Trip Facilities 2009 35 2.3.6 Precinct policies 36 2.3.7 Urban Design Framework 4 – Explanatory Report for Public Release 2013 36 2.3.8 Planning Policy 2.13 Shortfall Cash Payments in Lieu of Car Parking in the Town Centre and Commercial/Residential Zones 2013 37 2.4 Transport 38 2.4.1 Public Transport Review 2013 38 2.4.2 Draft Subiaco Bike Plan 2014 39 2.4.3 Draft King Edward Medical Hospital (KEMH) Transport and Access Plan 2007 40 2.4.4 Driverless Cars Briefing Paper 2014 40 2.4.5 Western Suburbs Regional Organisation of Councils (WESROC) Transport Review 2011 41 2.4.6 TravelSmart Projects 42 2.4.7 Laneway Report 2013 42 2.4.8 Infrastructure 5 Year Capital Works Plan 2013/14 – 2017/18 42 26 October 2015 Cardno 4 City of Subiaco Integrated Transport Strategy 2015-2020: Transport Assessment Report 2.4.9 Subiaco Car Sharing Service Report 2006 43 2.5 Parking 44 2.5.1 Multi Deck Car Park Study 2006 44 2.5.1 Subiaco Parking Utilisation Survey 2007 44 2.5.1 KEMH Deck Parking Report 2008 44 2.5.2