Inner West Precinct Transport and Parking Plan

INNER WEST PRECINCT TRANSPORT AND PARKING PLAN

May 2015 AECOM Inner West Precinct Transport and Parking Plan

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Acknowledgements

The Inner West Precinct Transport and Parking Plan was developed with the support and input of many individuals and teams. The Inner West Precinct Transport and Parking Plan was developed by AECOM Australia Pty Ltd with the City of Charles Sturt, Urban and Regional Planning Solutions (URPS) and the local community of the Inner West Precinct.

We acknowledge that the Inner West Precinct, as described in this report, is situated on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relation- ship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today. Table of Contents

Executive Summary i 1.0 Introduction and Background 2 2.0 Strategic Context 4 2.1 State Government Strategies 4 2.2 City of Charles Sturt Strategies 5 2.3 Existing Suburban Character 7 2.4 Transport Network and Current Projects 8 3.0 Methodology and Consultation Overview 9 3.1 Stage One Community Engagement 9 3.2 Stage Two Community Engagement 11 4.0 The Inner West Precinct Transport and Parking Networks 13 4.1 Proposed IWP Functional Road Hierarchy 13 4.2 Proposed IWP Walking Network 17 4.3 Proposed IWP Cycling Network 18 4.4 Proposed IWP Networks and Destinations 18 4.5 Proposed IWP Parking Plan 19 5.0 Strategies and Actions 21 5.1 Preamble 21 5.2 Theme 1: Improving Walking Facilities and Encouraging Walking 22 5.3 Theme 2: Improving Cycling Facilities and Encouraging Cycling 24 5.4 Theme 3: Improving Public Transport Provision and Encouraging Public Transport Use 26 5.5 Theme 4: Managing Traffic, Driver Behaviour and Improving Vehicle Control 28 5.6 Theme 5: Provision For and Managing Parking 30 5.7 Theme 6: Improving Safety, Amenity and Social Interaction 33 6.0 Conclusion 35

Appendix A Inner West Precinct Average Annual Daily Traffic Estimates (Current) Appendix B Inner West Precinct Forecasted Increase in Traffic Volumes to 2031 Appendix C Inner West Precinct Functional Road Hierarchy Map Appendix D Current Proportion of Traffic Volume and Projected Number of Dwellings in the IWP to 2031 Appendix E Inner West Precinct Sub Precinct Parking Map Appendix F Inner West Precinct Walking Network Map Appendix G Inner West Precinct Cycling Network Map Appendix H Inner West Precinct Networks and Destinations Map Appendix I Inner West Precinct Current and Projected Parking Demand Map Appendix J Current and Future Parking Demand by Sub-Precinct

List of Figures Figure 1 Map of Inner West Precinct 3

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Executive Summary The City of Charles Sturt has commissioned the preparation of the Inner West Precinct Transport and Parking Plan (the Plan) in order to develop a series of Key Strategies and Actions to undertake improvements to the transport networks and car parking provision within the Inner West Precinct (IWP). The IWP study area is roughly triangular in shape and bounded by Torrens Road to the north, South Road to the west, the River Torrens (south of Adam Street) to the south, and Park Terrace to the east. A map of the Inner West Precinct is shown in Figure 1. The preparation of the Plan recognises the significant body of work undertaken by the City of Charles Sturt and its consultants over the past decade for the IWP and broader Council area. The Plan does not seek to duplicate the contents and recommendations of these documents; rather it seeks to utilise this knowledge and build upon the recent work undertaken for the IWP to define a number of Key Strategies and Actions that seek transport and parking improvements. The objectives of the Plan are to: - Better align transport and parking needs to the changing urban land use and the increasing urban densities; - Support viable commercial and retail activity; - Promote a healthy lifestyle; and - Promote a socially and culturally cohesive community. The Plan is the culmination of a detailed assessment, research and community consultation on the transport and parking issues within the IWP, including the preparation of an Issues Paper and Discussion Paper as a precursor to this final Transport and Parking Plan. The conditions of the existing road, cycling, walking, and public transport networks were reviewed in relation to connectivity, amenity and safety, which forms the basis of a number of recommended Actions to upgrade these networks over the short, medium and long term. Specifically, the Key Strategies and Actions focus on six overarching Themes including:

Theme 1: Improving Walking Facilities and Encouraging Walking Theme 2: Improving Cycling Facilities and Encouraging Cycling Theme 3: Improving Public Transport Provision and Encouraging Public Transport Use Theme 4: Managing Traffic, Driver Behaviour and Improving Vehicle Control Theme 5: Provision For and Managing Parking Theme 6: Improving Safety, Amenity and Social Interaction

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These Themes form the basis for discussion of the proposed networks and Actions in this Plan. In short, the proposed Key Strategies seek to implement revised plans for the functional road hierarchy, the walking and cycling networks, the networks and destinations within the IWP, and car parking provision. The actions focus on: - Reviewing existing networks for safety, amenity and useability; - Reviewing forecast demand in response to the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide and the impact it has on the IWP, which is located within the North West Urban Growth Corridor; - Reviewing internal Council policies and processes to seek better transport and parking outcomes for residents and users of the IWP; - Undertaking network improvements for vehicle and user safety; and - Encouraging greater uptake of sustainable modes of transport including walking, cycling and public transport through upgrades to the networks, improving access and connectivity and streetscape amenity improvements, including safety considerations.

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1.0 Introduction and Background The City of Charles Sturt is responding to the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide and the plan for the North West Urban Growth Corridor. A key driver for this Transport and Parking Plan is the significant changes to the traffic and parking conditions in the area as a result of recent and future urban redevelopment, including the City Edge development and Renewal SA Bowden Development. Through the City of Charles Sturt’s overarching strategic transport and planning documents, Council is striving towards greater sustainability through alternative modes of transport such as walking, cycling and public transport to reduce the current emphasis on private motor vehicle usage. Council engaged a consultant team, led by AECOM and supported by Swanbury Penglase for landscaping and urban design and URPS for stakeholder and community engagement, to prepare a Transport and Parking Plan for the Inner West Precinct. The Inner West Precinct Transport and Parking Plan (the Plan) considers traffic, walking, cycling and public transport in the suburbs of Bowden, Brompton Hindmarsh, Ridleyton and part of Ovingham, bounded by Torrens Road to the north, South Road to the west, the River Torrens to the south, and Park Terrace to the east (as shown in Figure 1). The IWP is located approximately 2 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide CBD, and separated from North Adelaide by the Adelaide Park Lands. The Plan represents the synthesis of 12 months of research and consultation to review issues associated with existing development, and identify the potential impacts of changing land uses and increasing urban densities for the IWP in the future. The Plan describes a range of Key Strategies and Actions that can contribute to safe walking and cycling networks, appropriate levels of access to car parking, and an effective road hierarchy that matches traffic volumes to the desired function of the relevant road or street. The Plan includes the following: - Discussion of the current transport and parking issues, including a review of the existing road network; - Consideration of the transport and parking implications from new urban development and the associated increased demand on the transport network within the study area; - Strategies and Actions for managing transport issues, and suggestions for improving streetscapes; and - Prioritising transport and parking improvements, as well as improvements to safety and urban amenity in the study area. The Plan is an important step in addressing transport and parking issues given the changes that are taking place within the IWP. Such changes include urban redevelopment, new public infrastructure, a changing industrial presence, and a focus on creating vibrant and safe public places, while celebrating the unique local heritage and character of the area.

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Travel movements within the study area play an important role in making the Inner West Precinct a safe and enjoyable place to live, work and visit. It has been observed that travel behaviour patterns are changing as the built form of developments changes, and attitudes to travel are moving away from a focus on private motor vehicle usage.

Figure 1 Map of Inner West Precinct

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2.0 Strategic Context When considering the existing and future transport networks that operate within the IWP, it is important to consider the strategic context within which it is located; from both a local community context, and also the broader strategic transport planning frameworks at the State and Local Government level. This section provides a high-level overview of how these strategic documents intersect with the proposed Key Strategies and Actions for the IWP, along with the context of the existing community character and recent residential development.

2.1 State Government Strategies In recent years, the State Government has prepared a number of strategic transport and planning documents that identify population growth projections and the associated transport infrastructure improvements required to meet anticipated demand. Whilst all overarching State Government documents are considered to be relevant to the IWP, the key documents discussed in relation to this Transport and Parking Plan are discussed below. 2.1.1 The 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide The State Government’s 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide sets out the framework for the future growth and development of the State. The 30-Year Plan encourages walkable, connected and liveable neighbourhoods incorporating medium to high density mixed use and residential developments, and identifies a number of nodes to be developed with a focus on optimising the access to public transport through walking and cycling, referred to as ‘transit-oriented developments’. The Inner West Precinct is located within the Western Region of Adelaide as identified in the 30 Year Plan, and provides specific targets for the growth in population, dwellings, affordable housing and gross land supply. Renewal SA Bowden Development One of these ‘transit-oriented developments’ is the Renewal SA Bowden Development. This is the largest single redevelopment project occurring in the IWP. It will be developed over 12 years and result in approximately 2,400 new dwellings at medium to high densities, supported by retail and commercial uses. The City of Charles Sturt has endorsed the Renewal SA Bowden Development design principles including street design, car parking provision and improved amenity. Other Residential Developments Consistent with the population and dwelling targets for the Western Region included in the 30 Year Plan and as a result of increasing pressures on existing industrial uses in the IWP, more properties are likely to be redeveloped for medium density group dwellings, townhouses and apartments. One of the key issues associated with these forms of development is the lack of parking for ‘multi-adult occupied units’, such as student or share housing. This contributes to congestion and potential conflicts for on-street parking. 2.1.2 The Draft Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan The Draft Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan (ITLUP) prepared by the Department for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) in 2013 provides an outline of the strategic

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transport objectives for the State and proposes a range of projects and actions to be developed in future. The ITLUP has sought to promote coordination across governments to identify the future infrastructure requirements of South Australia by dividing the state into a number of areas. The IWP is located in the ‘Central and Inner Adelaide’ region. The key projects and actions that will affect the transport networks of the IWP are: - South Road, Torrens to Torrens (T2T) project; and - Conversion of the Outer Harbor rail line into light rail. 2.1.3 Inner Metro Rim Structure Plan September 2012 The Inner Metro Rim Structure Plan was developed in 2012 by DPTI as a supporting document to the 30 Year Plan. The Structure Plan is a mechanism for implementation of the strategic vision for the Inner Rim area that incorporates a number of inner-city Council areas, and in which the IWP is located (specifically Sector 13). The plan for Sector 13 identifies the intersection of Port Road and Park Terrace as a ‘gateway to the city’ that should be developed with increased activity; that the Renewal SA Bowden Development, as an urban node, should be developed as a high density mixed-use precinct; and Gibson-street should be developed as a ‘high street’ to be developed with further streetscape enhancements.

2.2 City of Charles Sturt Strategies There are a number of strategic transport and planning documents prepared and commissioned by the City of Charles Sturt, as has been outlined in preceding documents to this Plan. The key documents relevant to the preparation and implementation of this Plan are briefly outlined in this section, with the Community Plan as the overarching document to drive the vision of the Council to the year 2027. 2.2.1 Community Plan 2013 – 2027 The City of Charles Sturt Community Plan was adopted by Council in 2013 to capture the needs and aspirations of the community over the next 15 years. The key Theme Area relevant to this Plan is ‘Liveability and Place’, focusing on a City that is vibrant, safe and interesting. The two Strategies of the Community Plan that support the intent of this Plan are: - Create and maintain an integrated, attractive and safe transport network that emphasises and focuses on pedestrians and cyclists; and - Advocate for a connected, safe and well maintained major road network and public transport system. The Actions proposed in this Plan strive towards achieving these Community Plan Strategies through developing a well-connected and integrated transport network, as discussed in Section 5.

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2.2.2 North-West Corridor Transport Study The North West Corridor Transport Study was undertaken in 2013 and covered a larger study area bounded by Park Terrace, Port Road, Woodville Road and Torrens Road. The study aimed to respond to the population growth and travel demand challenges by identifying best practice in transport planning for the growth corridor and best practice design for the local road network to support walking, cycling and public transport modes. The study identified a number of sustainable transport principles that support the proposed Key Strategies and Actions in Section 5 of this Plan: - Walking and cycling should be an attractive choice on every street; - Adopt street classification based on link and place principles (Local Street, Neighbourhood Street, or District Street); - Create walking environments that connect local communities; - Create cycling environments that encourage people to cycle for commuting and recreation; - Strengthen access to public transport; and - Reduce dependency on cars. 2.2.3 Bowden Traffic and Parking Study The Bowden Traffic and Parking Study undertaken in 2011 provided a guiding document to the road structure within the urban redevelopment of the former Clipsal and SA Gas Company sites by the State Government. Gibson and Third Street, being designated as ‘main streets,’ would be widened to create a shared space. Sixth Street / Second Street east and Chief Street were identified as main access routes providing connection to Port Road and Park Terrace. Heavy vehicle access would be via Second Street east, Third Street, Drayton-street north of Fourth Street. The parking study also recommended an overall residential parking rate of 0.75 spaces per dwelling and 89 on- street parking spaces for visitors. 2.2.4 Bowden, Brompton, Ridleyton & Ovingham Local Area Traffic Management Plan A local area traffic management (LATM) plan was developed in 2009 to address local traffic issues raised by residents and council. The LATM listed numerous short, medium and long term recommendations for improvements to the local traffic in Bowden, Brompton, Ridleyton and Ovingham. A number of these recommendations have been implemented to date as previously discussed in the Issues Paper. The Actions proposed in Section 5 of this Plan do not seek to replicate the recommendations of the LATM. 2.2.5 Inner West Precinct Urban Design Place Making Framework 2013 A place making framework for the Inner West Precinct was developed in 2013 that aimed to identify opportunities to combine the existing character for the Precinct with the new urban form associated with redevelopment in the area. The Key Strategies and Actions discussed in Section 5 take consideration of the Typologies discussed in this Framework.

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2.2.6 City of Charles Sturt Regional Public Health Plan 2014-2019 The City of Charles Sturt’s Regional Public Health Plan 2014-2019 is a legislative requirement of the South Australian Public Health Act 2011. This five year plan identifies the key strategies, actions and projects that the City of Charles Sturt will deliver to prevent disease, protect public health, and promote good health and wellbeing. The four key strategic priorities of Council’s Regional Health Plan are: - Stronger and healthier communities and neighbourhoods for all generations - Increasing opportunities for healthy living, healthy eating and being active - Preparing for climate change - Sustaining and improving public and environmental health protection The Regional Public Health Plan supports the Key Strategies and Actions discussed in Section 5 in relation to improvements to the walking and cycling network to encourage greater uptake of walking and cycling as modes of transport that can have health benefits.

2.3 Existing Suburban Character The Inner West Precinct includes the suburbs of Bowden, Brompton Hindmarsh, Ridleyton and part of Ovingham. Within these suburbs there are a number of sub-areas differentiated by their predominant land uses and historic patterns of development. It is important to note that the community and built form of the IWP has undergone significant change in the past decade. In the ABS Census period between 2006 and 2011, the total population of the area increased by 13% alone; demonstrating the relatively fast rate of growth that is occurring the IWP. As described above, the Renewal SA Bowden Development is currently being developed. The location of the development on the north-western edge of the City of Adelaide means that it is well served by several modes of public transport. Consequently, the road network has been designed to promote walking and cycling with shared traffic routes and a lower parking ratio of 0.75 car parking spaces per dwelling, as adopted in the Development Plan. This form of development is markedly different from the historic pattern of development in Bowden, which is characterised by narrow-fronted cottages, many without off-street parking; older style warehouse and commercial developments; local-scale retail and community services. Hindmarsh and Brompton are similar to Bowden, having been developed as residential areas long before street layout and design had to take into account the needs of the car. Narrow streets with cars often parked on both sides of the road and narrow footpaths make catering for all transport modes difficult. Navigating these environments with safety and confidence is a challenge for people with mobility and sensory impairments. Ridleyton and Ovingham are primarily residential suburbs, whilst Hindmarsh is primarily industrial and commercial, with the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Coopers Stadium and the Education Development Centre attracting significant levels of visitation.

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Finally, the suburb of Brompton has experienced a number of medium density developments in the past 20 years including the new Brompton Estate and the City Edge development, which has resulted in built form very different from its historic character.

2.4 Transport Network and Current Projects The IWP is surrounded by three arterial roads: Torrens Road to the north, South Road to the west, and Park Terrace to the east. Port Road separates the suburb of Hindmarsh from the rest of the IWP. Adam Street and Manton-street are arterial roads within the IWP. DPTI are currently in the planning phase of the $896 million South Road – Torrens to Torrens Project. This significant upgrade will ease congestion on South Road and improve east-west traffic flow on Port Road and Grange Road. This project will result in reduced access to local roads from South Road and removal of pedestrian and cycle access at the southern end of the IWP (Hindmarsh). Additionally, the proposed Torrens Junction Rail Grade Separation Project currently planned for construction will not only improve rail operations at the junction, separating the freight and Port Adelaide passenger rail lines, but will also ease congestion on the surrounding road network. In particular, the existing Park Terrace at-grade rail crossing is proposed to be removed as part of this project.

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3.0 Methodology and Consultation Overview Community engagement for the Inner West Precinct Transport and Parking Plan was undertaken in two stages. The objectives of Stage One were to generate awareness of the project amongst the community, and to seek community input on the identification of issues to inform the focus of the Plan. A key component of the Stage One community engagement was a Community Open Day held on 15 February 2014. The second stage of the community engagement process was designed to seek feedback on a number of options and emerging directions canvassed in the Discussion Paper. This stage included an online survey and a Community Open Day held on 14 March 2015. This section of the Plan provides a summary of the findings of each consultation stage. Detailed Consultation Reports are available on Council’s website or by request at Council offices.

3.1 Stage One Community Engagement As part of this stage meetings were held between the consultant team and key stakeholder groups, including State Government agencies such as DPTI, Renewal SA and the Office for Recreation and Sport, and resident special interest groups. An information flyer and invitation to the Community Open Day was posted to over 5,000 property owners and occupiers within the IWP. The Open Day was promoted in local media, on Council’s website and through banners and signs on Port Road and in reserves within the IWP. Over 30 people attended the Open Day and two (2) written submissions were received. A summary of the feedback received is provided below. 3.1.1 Vehicle access and movement A number of issues were raised through the community engagement relating to the road network and movement of traffic within the study area. These included: - Hawker Street identified as having significant problems with traffic congestion, between East Street and Park Terrace, associated with the railway crossing. Problems were also identified with the coordination of the Coglin Street rail crossing. Suggested solutions to this issue were grade separation of the railway, and re-routing or rescheduling freight trains during peak traffic times. - Narrow streets in the study area were identified as creating traffic, safety and access issues, particularly in combination with parking pressures. These concerns were raised in relation to Coglin Street, Brown Street, West Street, and Drayton-street. Making these streets one way was a suggested solution. Participants identified some traffic movements in the study area to be unsafe, such as: - Right-hand turns from South Road into Ridleyton, left hand turns from Hawker Street into Park Terrace, and turns from Park Terrace into Sixth Street;

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- Movements for which poor visibility was identified as a particular concern were turning from Coglin Street into Hawker Street (due to parked cars), Gibson-street onto Port Road (due to outdoor dining area), and the intersection of Telford and Noble Streets; - Left hand turns at Third Street and Coglin Street in Brompton; - Confusing intersection at Milner Street and Orsmond Street in Hindmarsh; and - Safety concerns with existing landscaping features in Sixth Street in Bowden. 3.1.2 Parking Car parking was identified as a key concern through the engagement process, not only in relation to a shortfall of parking, but also in relation to traffic movement, road safety and emergency access issues caused or exacerbated by heavily occupied on-street parking in narrow streets. Factors identified as creating additional parking pressures in the study area included: - Events at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Coopers Stadium, and the Education Development Centre; - Commuters using the Port Road tram and parking on the street rather than in the designated ‘park and ride’ car park; - Several participants raised concerns about additional future car parking pressures in the Bowden area generated by the Renewal SA Bowden Development; and - Parking permits and a multi-level car park in the Renewal SA Bowden Development were suggested as solutions to the identified car parking issues. 3.1.3 Walking In summary, participants provided the following feedback regarding walking in the IWP: - Feedback identified South Road, Port Road, Park Terrace and the rail line as barriers to pedestrian movement into, out of and around the IWP. A need for more pedestrian resting places and safe, well lit pedestrian spaces was also identified. - Locations identified as being dangerous for pedestrians due to vehicle movement included the intersection of Coglin Street and Third Street, and crossing Milner Street. - Some concerns were raised in relation to personal safety in the study area, specifically when walking down Coglin Street through the industrial area between Third Street and Port Road, at the Bowden Railway Station, and the pedestrian underpass from Bowden to the Adelaide Park Lands to the east. 3.1.4 Cycling The following summary of feedback regarding cycling in the IWP includes: - It was identified that the IWP lacks adequate infrastructure and amenities for cycling; - Issues with some of the current street designs, and the interactions between cars and cyclists; - Some Open Day participants identified opportunities for better cycling routes along the main transport corridors in the study area such as Port Road and the rail lines; and

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- A desire for better pedestrian and cyclist connectivity between the IWP and the Adelaide Park Lands was identified. Dedicated cycling lanes and shared road spaces (rather than on/off road cycling tracks) were identified as attractive solutions. 3.1.5 Public transport - Feedback in relation to public transport identified a need for a train or tram stop at Coglin Street, and more frequent bus, train and tram services; especially on weekends and at non-peak times; and - There was some support for an extension of the tram line west along Port Road to South Road, partly as this was considered likely to reduce car parking pressures on residential streets around the existing Port Road tram stop.

3.2 Stage Two Community Engagement A Community Open Day was held on 14 March 2015 to obtain feedback on the content of the Discussion Paper. The advertising strategy for this Open Day was similar to that used for Stage One Community Engagement. In addition the Discussion Paper and questionnaire were uploaded to Council’s website and made available at the Civic Centre and Hindmarsh Library. The invitation to the Open Day and questionnaire were posted to all households and businesses within the IWP. Two hundred and six (206) survey responses were received to the survey and 40 people attended the Community Open Day. A summary of the feedback obtained from this stage of consultation is provided below. 3.2.1 Vehicle access and movement - Most people supported the proposed road hierarchy; - There were mixed views about one-way street proposals. Some expressed support, seeing it as a way to ensure enough space for footpaths, parking and bicycles as well as cars. Others noted that it could be inconvenient to have one-way streets; especially on long blocks; and - Additionally, there was support for Gibson Street, between Seventh Street and Hawker Street, to be maintained as a local street carrying no more than 1,500 vehicles a day. 3.2.2 Parking - There was general support for a resident parking scheme, with a number of participants emphasising the need for residents to be issued a permit - There were a number of concerns about flow-on effects of limited car parking within the Renewal SA Bowden Development, around Coopers Stadium during soccer matches and at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre tram station. - There was little interest in the introduction of parking event restrictions as people were concerned it might impact negatively on parking in other areas. Understanding that the range of parking conditions differed across the precinct was identified and that the proposed treatments need to be more area-specific.

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- Low parking standards for new developments and the impacts of this were identified by various respondents as matters of concern. 3.2.3 Walking A number of comments were made about the condition of footpaths; with the most common comments being the problems of narrow, uneven and sloping footpaths, as well as obstacles such as electricity poles, which force people to walk on the road. 3.2.4 Cycling - The proposed cycle network received general agreement from Open Day participants; - There was support for the two proposed new bike lanes and other cycling treatments identified on the plan; and - However, there was little support expressed for removing on-street parking to increase space available for cyclists. 3.2.5 Safety, Amenity and Social Interaction - Concerns were raised about the safety of some of the streetscape elements such as the upright kerbs damaging car tyres in Bowden, and entry threshold treatments in Wright Street causing queuing onto Hawker Street; and - It was felt that trees were important not only in improving amenity but also in terms of improving air quality and providing shade. Out of all the proposed measures to improve the safety and amenity of the area, participants’ highest priorities were: - Improved lighting, - Control of on-street parking; and - Education about parking options.

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4.0 The Inner West Precinct Transport and Parking Networks Through the preparation of the recent Discussion Paper, a number of Transport and Parking Network Maps were developed to demonstrate the proposed updates of the functional road hierarchy, cycling network, walking network, networks and destinations within the IWP, and car parking provision and management. These maps, revised to reflect discussions with Council and the community, will be discussed in this section. Maps have been used as a basis for developing Key Strategies and Actions to identify specific network upgrades that are required, so that a targeted approach to upgrading the network can be undertaken. The maps are included in the Appendices of this Plan. As highlighted in preceding sections there are existing and future issues associated with the increasing intensification of land use in the area; notably the increase in housing densities, and further commercial and retail growth. Provided in the Appendices is a map showing the projected increases in the number of households to 2031 compared to the last census in 2011. This indicates significant growth (an estimated 5,500 new households) across the five IWP suburbs. This growth will increase pressure on both on-street parking and the traffic network. Similarly, based on daily trip rates, the number of households is expected to would lead to in excess of 20,000 new car-based trips per day across the area by the year 2031. Based on empirical data, traffic modelling and site observations, maps have been developed to schematically display current and projected levels of traffic demand and road-space utilisation (refer to Appendices A, B and I). These maps indicate that a number of roads, particularly around the suburb of Bowden, are projected to experience significant increases in traffic and parking demand to the year 2031. The maps suggests that there is a need for increased application of measures to manage traffic and parking, but also that alternative, more innovative measures are required to maximise on-street parking provision and manage traffic flow. The types of measures suggested by the Plan to achieve this include: - One-way streets; to reduce rat running, and manage parking, with potential to increase available on-street parking space; and - Amendments to road cross-sections to improve provision for walking and cycling to support a modal switch, consequently reducing the number of vehicles on the road.

4.1 IWP Functional Road Hierarchy The functional road hierarchy has been reviewed to consider the function of key roads within the IWP. 4.1.1 Road Classification The IWP Functional Road Hierarchy Map (Appendix C) identifies the hierarchy of roads as including: Arterial Roads, Distributor Roads, Collector Streets and Local Streets. The road functions have been defined utilising Council’s Road Hierarchy, which specifies the following thresholds for the various road categories:

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Arterial Roads: flows over 9,000 vehicles per day (vpd) Distributor Roads: preferred maximum of 9,000vpd; distribute traffic to local and collector streets, carry both local and through traffic including trucks. Link to arterials. Collector Streets: preferred maximum of 3,000vpd (absolute maximum of 3,500vpd); joins with local streets carrying a mix of traffic. Local Streets: preferred maximum of 1,000vpd (absolute maximum of 1,500vpd); provide access to properties.

These traffic flow levels apply broadly across the entire Council area and this plan does not propose changes to these thresholds, however they may need reviewing in the future as overall traffic volumes rise. With an increase in the number of households in the IWP by potentially more than 5,500 by 2031, traffic in the morning and evening peaks is expected to increase to levels that differ significantly to other precincts within the City of Charles Sturt that may not experience similar growth. Appendix B depicts the Forecasted Increase in Traffic Volumes for those roads and streets that are anticipated to increase in traffic volume over this period. These thresholds may require review should that eventuate. 4.1.2 Reclassification of Roads within the IWP The review existing and projected future traffic conditions within the IWP has identified that several roads are experiencing, or will soon experience, traffic volumes that differ from their intended function or capacity. Accordingly, the Road Hierarchy has been revised, as depicted on the IWP Functional Road Hierarchy Map (Appendix C). The process of revising the IWP Road Hierarchy was as follows: 1. A review of current traffic volumes; 2. A review of projected traffic volumes based on potential trip generation of new development; 3. An assessment of the function of each road against location within network, street cross-sections and capacity and a decision as to whether the function identified for each road was appropriate. 4. Formal classification of each road in the Road Hierarchy. The map in Appendix C describes the new IWP Functional Road Hierarchy. The increase in the number of households by 2031 suggests an additional 20,000 daily trips across all five suburbs, based on current trip rates. A switch to other modes, including public transport, walking and cycling, has the potential to reduce this number, however the following streets would likely change in function to that shown in the IWP Functional Road Hierarchy Map if existing traffic controls and current vehicle trip rates across the network remained unchanged: - Chief Street and Hawker Street traffic volumes approaching Arterial Road levels - Gibson Street traffic volumes increasing to Distributor Road levels

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However, taking a proactive approach to the management of the network, it is recommended that the following measures are implemented to support the role and function specified in the IWP Functional Road Hierarchy Map. - Drayton Street changed from Local Street to Collector Street, subject to redevelopment of adjacent industrial land. - Traffic controls installed in Gibson Street, between Seventh Street and Hawker Street, to reduce access by non-local traffic. - Intersection improvements in Hawker Street and Chief Street at the Hawker Street/Chief Street, Park Terrace/Hawker Street, Port Road/Chief Street and Torrens Road/Chief Street intersections. 4.1.3 On-street Road Space Use Hierarchy Parking and the use of on-street space is a key issue in the IWP. To provide a framework to prioritise allocation of on-street space, an On-street Space Use Hierarchy has been developed. The Hierarchy recognises that there are competing demands for on-street space in terms of traffic movement, parking, public transport and the loading of passengers and goods. The hierarchical ranking is separated into residential areas and activity centre areas, with ‘1’ being the highest priority. Residential areas generally located away from industrial, commercial and retail land uses and in these areas residents and their visitors have priority over commuters, customers and employees for on-street space. However, this is based on the premise that residents should utilise off-street parking for their private cars where possible and not rely on on-street parking for vehicle storage. The Activity Centre Area depicted on the IWP Sub-Precinct Parking Map (Appendix E) relates to commercial, retail and civic uses that generate high numbers of visitors or patrons, and recognises that on-street space should be prioritised for customers and loading/unloading. The Hierarchy identifies the key use categories and prioritises them in terms of use of on- street parking spaces.

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Table 1 On-street Space Use Hierarchy for the IWP Priority - Priority - Use Activity Road Space Comments on Priority Residential Centre Category Use Area Area Safety Zone Space kept Safety is the highest priority in all situations. (keep clear free of parked / no vehicles to stopping) ensure that drivers have 1 1 adequate passing space or sight distance Public Space Public Transport is the second highest priority Transport designated in all situations for efficiency, environmental Zone for buses or and social equity reasons. Typically tram/bus 2 2 trams stops. Also includes provision of cycle and bus lanes and bicycle parking on a location-specific basis. Disabled Space People with disabilities are the third highest Permit designated priority access in all situations for social equity Zone for holders of reasons. 4 4 disabled parking permits Car Sharing Space On-street parking spaces for car sharing to designated assist in reducing overall parking demand are 5 7 for Car Share encouraged. vehicles School Passenger School students have high priority as school Passenger loading area students are vulnerable road users who may Loading outside a not adequately perceive safety hazards. 3 3 Zone school.

Residents Resident & Residents are the next highest priority in (including visitor parking residential areas. In major activity centres visitors) (unrestricted, residents should not expect priority access to 6 8 time limit or on-street parking. permit parking) Commercial Space Loading zones have a medium priority in all Loading designated areas to support local economic activity. In Zone for residential areas loading operations should be 7 5 commercial conducted on-site wherever possible. vehicle loading

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Priority - Priority - Use Activity Road Space Comments on Priority Residential Centre Category Use Area Area Customers Parking for Customers have medium priority in major customers activity centres and residential areas. (unrestricted 8 6 or time limit parking) Local Parking for Local employees are encouraged to use employees employees alternative modes or use the least convenient (unrestricted car parking – leaving more convenient spaces 9 9 or time limit for customers. parking) Commuters Parking for Commuters, those who connect with other commuters to mode e.g. tram/train, have medium-low another area, priority in all areas. Their priority is generally i.e. the CBD. higher than local employees as they require 10 10 (unrestricted access to specific locations such as railway or time limit stations and tram stops. This also includes parking) park and ride spaces.

4.2 IWP Walking Network The suburbs of the IWP study area were developed relatively early in the settlement of South Australia and have an established historical street pattern which is often quite narrow in parts. Currently footpaths range from approximately 1.0 metre to 2.0 metres in width in the IWP, with Council’s policy requiring a minimum width of 1.5 metres for new footpaths. Whilst Council has strived to develop a dedicated walking network with footpaths of 1.5 metres or more in width, this has often been constrained by the widths of existing roads. Additionally, the IWP has a number of pedestrian-actuated crossings (PACs), many at signalised intersections, due to the high volumes of traffic on surrounding arterial and internal distributor roads. Additional PACs could be installed to further promote safe and convenient pedestrian linkages to, from and within the IWP. A priority walking network has been classified with a number of missing links, infrastructure improvements and additional PACs identified in order to increase the connectivity and walkability of the IWP, and give pedestrians equal consideration with other modes. The key walking network additions include the following: - Upgrade the shared use path south of the bridge on Park Terrace; and - New PACs across Torrens Road between South Road and Harrison Road, and across Manton Street at Milner Street. These network improvements have been identified on the IWP Walking Network Map included in Appendix F.

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4.3 IWP Cycling Network The community within and visitors to the IWP have a strong cycling culture, which utilises the existing cycling network for transport and recreation. The existing cycling network is made up of on-road bicycle lanes and off-road shared use paths. There are a number of ‘missing links’ or inadequate connections within the network, and safety issues with particular streetscapes in the IWP. The cycling network was reviewed and the IWP Cycling Network Map (Appendix G) seeks to rationalise and strengthen the existing cycling routes to identify the connections that are both the safest and most convenient for cyclists. The IWP Cycling Network Map identifies the preferred route for cyclists to use, though it should be noted that those cycling routes that are not depicted on the map are not unsafe for users and still form part of the informal cycling network. The key changes to the cycling network depicted in the IWP Cycling Network Map include the following: - Providing bicycle lanes in Chief Street, between Hawker Street and Torrens Road; - Providing a new east-west link on Third Street, through Ethelbert Square and Ninth Street; - Including a new link to South Road, via Hythe Street; - Upgrading the cycling underpass at Park Terrace on the western side of the Gawler Railway Line (to improve connection to North Adelaide train station); and - Relocating the Greenway so it follows the Outer Harbor Railway Line more closely between Park Terrace and South Road.

4.4 IWP Networks and Destinations The IWP Networks and Destinations Map for the IWP identifies the existing and proposed modal transport networks and destinations that people visit. This map combines the principles of the ‘Link and Place’ methodology, as well as the concepts of the Inner West Placemaking Framework to create a precinct that is well connected through linkages, and is a ‘place’ to visit and stay in its own right. The IWP Networks and Destinations Map (Appendix H) depicts three overarching categories of destinations being: Commercial/Retail, Community/Recreation, and Transit. The map demonstrates that the key destinations within the Precinct are concentrated around Torrens Road, Port Road and Hawker Street; which confirms the need to provide strong multi-modal links to these places. The map depicts the overarching transport networks as being: vehicles, buses, cycling and walking, and identifies the proposed cycling and walking network improvements detailed in the individual network maps discussed previously. In summary, the map illustrates the linkages between the transport networks and key land uses ensuring the two are connected.

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4.5 IWP Parking Plan Car parking demand within the IWP has increased significantly over the years. A large factor has been greater affordability of motor vehicles, increasing the number of cars per household; increased shared rental; and infill development, where one house is replaced with two, and more recently larger developments such as the City Edge development and Renewal SA Bowden Development, which have reduced on-street parking provision whilst increasing parking demand. Additionally, the existing road network within the IWP, which consists of relatively narrow local streets, has placed further pressure on-street parking, and with it, a growing population, has resulted in increased vehicle ownership and movements within the IWP. Simultaneously, an increasing number of businesses have established or expanded within the IWP. The Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Coopers Stadium and Governor Hindmarsh Hotel continue to hold a number of well-attended events and a new Park-and-Ride facility with free tram travel to and from the CBD have contributed to creating pressure on parking supply within the IWP. It is projected that in excess of 5,500 new households will be established between 2011 and 2031 in the IWP. Commercial and retail activity is also projected to increase along major transport corridors. Based on existing car ownership levels, travel behaviour and reduced parking rates, such as the 0.75 spaces per household for new dwellings in the Renewal SA Bowden Development, it is projected that there will be a shortfall of off-street car parking provision of at least 1,000 spaces in the suburbs of Bowden and Brompton. Appendix I depicts the current and future parking demand for each of the sub-precincts during daytime and evening periods, shown as a percentage of on-street parking utilisation. These maps depict that parking demand in the majority of the sub-precincts is likely to increase to 2031, with the sub-precincts in Bowden and Brompton projected to increase the most over this period. Accordingly, through the investigations into existing car parking provision and current parking demand, a number of Key Strategies and Actions have been recommended to manage and, where possible, alleviate demand for car parking within the IWP. This is discussed further in Section 5. The IWP has been further divided into a number of sub-precincts based on location, land uses and street cross-sections in order to clearly identify where Actions to assist in car parking provision and management can be applied. This is shown in the IWP Sub-Precinct Parking Map in Appendix E. Acknowledging that the IWP consists of different types of areas, land uses and street format, the area has been broken down into 12 sub-precincts: - Ridleyton (North) - Ridleyton (South) - Brompton - Brompton (North) - Brompton (Central 1)

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- Brompton (Central 2) - Brompton (South) - Brompton (West) - Bowden (North) - Bowden (Central) - Bowden (South) - Ovingham - Hindmarsh (North) - Hindmarsh (South)

The existing parking situation and likely future issues for parking in the sub-precincts are described in the table in Appendix J, and relates to the maps in Appendix I.

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5.0 Strategies and Actions

5.1 Preamble The final section of the Plan provides a series of Key Strategies and recommended Actions based on the investigations undertaken for the transport study, review of previous reports and supporting documentation, feedback received from the community during consultation and discussions with Council staff. These recommended Actions propose improvements to the transport and parking networks of the IWP through improvements to physical infrastructure, policy and strategy, advocacy, information and education. The recommended Actions are divided under six overarching themes including:

To address these themes, Key Strategies have been identified which are supported by a number of specific Actions to be undertaken by Council. The Actions have each been identified as either ‘High’, ‘Medium’ or ‘Low’ priority. The intent is that these Actions will be implemented by Council over time based on priority and availability of funds, asset renewal opportunity and community demand. Where Actions involve changes to physical assets (roads, paths, open space and trees) or changes to stopping and parking controls, Council will engage the community to further clarify views, discuss options and alternatives, and seek support for concept plans prior to making a decision to implement the action or withdraw it from the Plan. Council’s role in delivering the Actions has also been identified as either: - Implement: Council provides a service or physical infrastructure - Investigate: Council undertakes further investigation or assessment - Collaborate: Council works jointly with a third party (i.e. an organisation or government agency) - Facilitate: Council provides assistance to a third party (i.e. an organisation or community group) - Advocate: Council recommends or requests that an organisation or government agency makes changes to a service or infrastructure under that organisation or government agency’s care and control. The remainder of this section discusses the Key Strategies and Actions under the six overarching Themes.

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5.2 Theme 1: Improving Walking Facilities and Encouraging Walking Theme 1 seeks to improve walking facilities in the IWP through the development of a series of Key Strategies and Actions to be undertaken by Council to encourage walking activity more generally. Council recognises that walking is a key mode of transport and is seeking to support this by prioritising improvements to the walking network. Additionally, it is recognised that there is a well-established walking network within the IWP and the accompanying Actions seek to build on and enhance this network; particularly as a number of short trips within the IWP are undertaken by car that could be replaced with walking. In consideration of this, the following Key Strategies have been developed to support the overarching Theme and provide a further framework for the targeted Actions: - Key Strategy 1.1: Making Walking Connections - Key Strategy 1.2: Improving Existing Footpaths - Key Strategy 1.3: Encouraging Walking

THEME 1 - IMPROVING WALKING FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGING WALKING Key Strategy 1.1 Making Walking Connections Key Actions Priority Council Role 1.1.1 Implement changes and improvements on the pedestrian routes and network identified in the Proposed IWP Walking Network Medium Implement (refer to Appendix F). 1.1.2 Improve quality of River Torrens Linear Park shared use path and Medium Implement establish additional links to it. 1.1.3 Reconstruct Chief Street as a pedestrian boulevard with wide Medium Implement footpaths and tree-lined verges. 1.1.4 Improve crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists across Medium Implement Adam Street at Holden Street. 1.1.5 Review the design and layout of footpaths on Holden Street. Reconstruct to provide better access for pedestrians and support Investigate/ Low the high pedestrian movements associated with events at the Implement Coopers Stadium. 1.1.6 Assess need and investigate feasibility with adjoining land owners of establishing a pedestrian and cyclist connection between Medium Collaborate Hindmarsh Place and Chapel Street in Hindmarsh. 1.1.7 Collaborate with the DPTI T2T Project Team to ensure that safe crossing facilities are provided across South Road at the River Torrens, Manton-street, at Port Road (adjacent the Outer Harbor High Collaborate Railway Line), between the Outer Harbor Railway Line and Hawker Street, at Hawker Street and at Torrens Road. 1.1.8 Advocate for the upgrade of pedestrian level crossings across the Outer Harbor Railway Line at Coglin Street, East Street and High Advocate Gibson Street.

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1.1.9 Advocate for new pedestrian actuated crossings across Torrens High Advocate Road at Blight Street and at McQuillan Avenue. 1.1.10 Advocate for a new pedestrian actuated crossing across Manton Medium Advocate Street outside Coopers Stadium. 1.1.11 Advocate for new pedestrian actuated crossing across Port Road High Advocate between West Street and South Road. 1.1.12 Advocate for grade separated pedestrian link (bridge) over Park Medium Advocate Terrace, adjacent to the Outer Harbour Railway Line. 1.1.13 Advocate for a DPTI review of pedestrian actuated crossings High Advocate across Port Road to consider delay times for pedestrians. Key Strategy 1.2 Improving Existing Footpaths 1.2.1 Widen footpaths along the corridors on the IWP Walking Network (Appendix F) to ensure that: - All footpaths are a minimum 1.5 wide;

- Where possible, existing footpaths are widened to 1.8 High Implement metres and all new development utilises this footpath width; and - In high pedestrian areas, footpaths should be widened or constructed to 2.4 metres in width. 1.2.2 Continue to install DDA complaint kerb ramps in the IWP. High Implement 1.2.3 Audit footpath condition within the IWP focusing on those footpaths identified as pedestrian routes within the IWP Walking Medium Investigate Network Map (Appendix F) to confirm DDA and Council policy compliance. Key Strategy 1.3 Encouraging Walking 1.3.1 Install pedestrian way-finding signs to key destinations indicating Medium Implement distance and time estimates. 1.3.2 Improve amenity of pedestrian areas through urban design Medium Implement elements such as street trees and furniture. 1.3.3 Establish resting places and pedestrian gathering areas Medium Implement throughout the primary walking network. 1.3.4 Develop and distribute local walking maps. High Implement 1.3.5 Establish a walking group for the Bowden, Brompton and Medium Facilitate Ovingham area (south of Chief Street). 1.3.6 Establish a walking group for the Ridleyton and Brompton area Medium Facilitate (north of Chief Street). 1.3.7 Establish a walking group for the Hindmarsh area. Medium Facilitate 1.3.8 Improve the distribution of material on the positive effects of High Facilitate walking on personal health.

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5.3 Theme 2: Improving Cycling Facilities and Encouraging Cycling This Theme seeks to implement the network improvements identified on the IWP Cycling Network Map, by establishing Key Strategies and Actions for infrastructure improvements and to encourage greater cycling activity. As with walking, Council recognises that cycling is a key mode of transport that should be given greater priority within the transport network of the IWP. The proposed improvements will build upon the existing well-established cycling network within the IWP by completing the existing linkages, recommending upgrades to dilapidated infrastructure, and identifying further connections that could be made. Through the proposed improvements to the cycling network of the IWP discussed below, Council will continue to move towards its vision of creating a healthier community and more sustainable transport network. The following Key Strategies have been developed to support the overarching cycling Theme and provide a further framework for the targeted Actions: - Key Strategy 2.1: Making Cycling Connections - Key Strategy 2.2: Encouraging Cycling

THEME 2 - IMPROVING CYCLING FACILITIES AND ENCOURAGING CYCLING ACTIVITY Key Strategy 2.1 Making Cycling Connections Key Actions Priority Council Role Implement infrastructure changes and improvements on the 2.1.1 cycling routes and network identified in the IWP Cycling Medium Implement Network (refer to Appendix G). Improve quality of River Torrens Linear Park shared use path 2.1.2 Medium Implement and establish additional links to it. Establish cycling links through full road closures in the Precinct 2.1.3 High Implement and retrofit existing closures to re-establish connectivity. Upgrade the cycling link connecting Kersley Court and Third 2.1.4 Medium Implement Street to improve ease of access and visibility. Install a bicycle bypass lanes in Monmouth Street to remove 2.1.5 conflict between cyclists and vehicle users due to current Low Implement landscape treatments. Develop policies to ensure that safe cyclist access is considered 2.1.6 in the design of all new traffic controls and road design High Implement treatments in IWP. Install way-finding signage along the Gawler Greenway, 2.1.7 Medium Implement between the Adelaide Park Lands and Torrens Road. Install way-finding signage along all designated cycling routes 2.1.8 Medium Implement (refer IWP Cycling Network map). 2.1.9 Install sharrow pavement marking along the Gawler Greenway. Medium Implement 2.1.10 Increase bicycle parking at other key points such as tram stops, High Advocate/

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such as the Adelaide Entertainment Centre tram stop. Implement Upgrade the shared use underpass under Park Terrace adjacent 2.1.11 the Gawler Railway corridor (west side), linking Bowden and the Medium Collaborate Park Lands, in conjunction with Renewal SA. In collaboration with Renewal SA, continue master planning the Renewal SA Bowden Development with the Outer Harbor 2.1.12 Medium Collaborate Greenway established as an off-road shared use path adjacent the railway line between Park Terrace and Chief Street. Advocate for secure bicycle parking at train stations, including: - Bowden Railway Station; 2.1.13 High Advocate - North Adelaide Railway Station; and - Ovingham Railway Station. Advocate with DPTI for the widening of the railway underpass in 2.1.14 High Advocate Chief Street to allow for the provision of bicycle lanes. 2.1.15 Remove the indirect route of the Outer Harbour Greenway along East Street and Chief Street and redirect through former Low Collaborate SA Gas Company site in negotiation with Renewal SA as part of later stages of the Renewal SA Bowden Development. Key Strategy 2.2 Encouraging Cycling Increase and improve bicycle parking and end of journey facilities at key destinations, such as Adelaide Entertainment Advocate/ 2.2.1 Medium Centre, Port Road and Hawker Street retail precincts and Implement Coopers Stadium. Improve bicycle parking facilities provided at Council-owned 2.2.2 Medium Implement facilities. Provide dedicated bicycle parking at community and other 2.2.3 special events and include bicycle parking in Council event Medium Implement management plans. 2.2.4 Develop and distribute local cycling maps. Low Implement Promote cycling events being held within the IWP, such as the 2.2.5 ‘Bowden Elite Series’ and community cycling events along Medium Facilitate Greenways. Promote and increase the locations of Adelaide City Bikes within 2.2.6 Medium Facilitate the IWP. Advocate for the improvement of cycling infrastructure on Arterial Roads that bound the IWP including:

2.2.7 - Torrens Road; Medium Advocate - Park Terrace; and - South Road.

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5.4 Theme 3: Improving Public Transport Provision and Encouraging Public Transport Use Theme 3 seeks to implement and advocate for public transport improvements to encourage greater public transport patronage within the IWP. Currently the Precinct is well-connected by a train, tram and bus network; however the infrastructure at the stops and frequency of services could be improved in sections to make this a more attractive option for commuters. One successful example is the tram stop to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, opened in 2010 with an associated Park-and-Ride car park facility. There has been a significant increase in patronage of the tram services into the city; so much so that car parking has spilled out onto the surrounding streets during peak times. The following Key Strategies have been developed to support the overarching public transport Theme and provide a further framework for the targeted Actions: - Key Strategy 3.1: Improving the Connections - Key Strategy 3.2: Encouraging Public Transport Use

THEME 3 – IMPROVING PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROVISION AND ENCOURAGING PUBLIC TRANSPORT USE Key Strategy 3.1 Improving the Connections Key Actions Priority Council Role Install seating at all bus stops within the IWP where no bus 3.1.1 High Implement shelter is provided. Improve public lighting along the paths that provide primary 3.1.2 High Implement access to bus, train and tram stops. Upgrade bus stops to achieve DDA compliance by applying 3.1.3 High Implement relevant DPTI standards. Provide taxi ranks at key trip generators, including within the 3.1.4 Medium Implement retail precinct of the Renewal SA Bowden Development.

Investigate the provision of wider bus stop pads in Hawker Street Investigate/ 3.1.5 to create more space for passengers and improve access for High boarding/alighting. Implement Advocate for the provision of bus shelters at all bus stops within 3.1.6 High Advocate the IWP. Advocate for a review of traffic signal operation with introduction 3.1.7 of bus priority traffic signals and controls for buses accessing Medium Advocate Hawker Street with DPTI. Advocate for the introduction of a public transport route via 3.1.8 Chief Street (will require amendment to the railway underpass) High Advocate with DPTI.

3.1.9 Advocate for bus stops to be upgraded with new poles and High Advocate improved information (including potential real time information)

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with DPTI. Advocate for the extension of the tram line west along Port Road 3.1.10 to Welland, with stops at South Road and Welland Plaza High Advocate Shopping Centre with DPTI. Key Strategy 3.2 Encouraging Public Transport Use Continue to promote the public transport network options within 3.2.1 High Implement the IWP through Council publications and website. Work with DPTI to improve distribution of public transport 3.2.2 Medium Collaborate passenger information in IWP. Promote the preparation of Green Travel Plans for new 3.2.3 Medium Collaborate businesses and large development within the Precinct. Advocate for increased frequencies of bus, tram and train 3.2.4 High Advocate services with DPTI.

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5.5 Theme 4: Managing Traffic, Driver Behaviour and Improving Vehicle Control Whilst Council has a strong desire to encourage greater uptake of sustainable modes of transport within the IWP, the importance of maintaining and improving the existing road network must also be recognised. Theme 4 seeks to develop Key Strategies and Actions that assist in improving and managing both the local road network managed by Council, and the broader arterial road network managed by DPTI. The following Key Strategies have been developed to support the overarching vehicle control and traffic Theme and provide a further framework for the targeted Actions: - Key Strategy 4.1: Managing Local Streets - Key Strategy 4.2: Managing Arterial Traffic - Key Strategy 4.3: Encouraging Drivers to Drive Safely

THEME 4 – MANAGING TRAFFIC, DRIVER BEHAVIOUR AND IMPROVING VEHICLE CONTROL Key Strategy 4.1 Managing Local Streets Key Actions Priority Council Role Develop actions to protect the status of streets as identified in 4.1.1 the IWP Proposed Functional Road Hierarchy (refer to Medium Implement Appendix C). Install additional road traffic signage within the Renewal SA 4.1.2 High Implement Bowden Development to encourage drivers to drive safely. Make minor amendments to road design in the Renewal SA 4.1.3 Bowden Development to improve visibility and make treatments High Implement more sympathetic to vehicle impacts. Investigate the creation of one-way streets in the following areas:

- Bowden bounded by Hawker Street, the Gawler Railway Investigate/ 4.1.4 Line, Seventh Street and Gibson-street; and Medium Implement - Brompton bounded by Torrens Road, Chief Street, Second Street and Coglin Street.

Identify Industrial Precincts bounding Chief Street and Hawker Investigate/ 4.1.5 Street where future redevelopment might enable the provision of Medium improved east-west connectivity. Implement

Identify future road widening opportunities for Drayton and East Investigate 4.1.6 Streets in the Development Plan, where industrial precincts are High redeveloped. Implement

Review the intersection arrangements at Milner Street and Investigate/ 4.1.7 Manton Street in consideration of the frequency of crashes at this High intersection. Collaborate

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Review the criteria, particularly traffic volumes, for the 4.1.8 classification of roads as depicted in the IWP Functional Road Medium Investigate Hierarchy Map (Appendix C) on a regular basis. Review the traffic volumes of streets within the IWP 6 months 4.1.9 High Investigate after the completion of the T2T Project. Review all 40km/h Area signage in the IWP to ensure that it 4.1.10 complies with the DPTI 40km/h Precinct Speed Limit Traffic High Implement Control Standard, replacing signs where required. Continue to support car share schemes within mixed use 4.1.11 Medium Facilitate development sites in the IWP. In collaboration with Renewal SA, continue the development of 4.1.12 Sixth Street and Second Street in Bowden as Collector Streets for Medium Collaborate the Renewal SA Bowden Development. In collaboration with Renewal SA, continue master planning the Renewal SA Bowden Development with all traffic being diverted 4.1.13 High Collaborate to Chief Street, Park Terrace and Port Road, and not the existing local streets north of the development site. Work with the DPTI T2T Project Team to reduce traffic in Adam 4.1.14 High Collaborate Street, between Manton-Street and South Road. Key Strategy 4.2 Managing Arterial Traffic Advocate for the review and upgrade of the signalised intersections of Port Road, Torrens Road and Park Terrace to 4.2.1 High Advocate increase level of service of the intersection and improve access to/from IWP. Advocate for the completion of the Torrens Junction Rail Grade 4.2.2 Separation Project to reduce delays and improve connectivity for High Advocate the Gawler Railway Line in Torrens Road and Hawker Street.

Investigate options to improve the traffic performance of the Investigate/ 4.2.3 Hawker Street level crossing, for example increasing storage Medium capacity for vehicles between the level crossing and Park Terrace. Implement Continue to liaise with SAPOL and DPTI and Adelaide 4.2.4 Entertainment Centre on traffic management for events at the Medium Collaborate Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium.

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5.6 Theme 5: Provision For and Managing Parking In recognition of the increasing demand for car parking in the IWP, a specific Theme has been developed to focus on providing for and managing equity of access to parking through specific Key Strategies and Actions. The investigations and consultation undertaken with the community has identified that there is a high demand for car parking in the IWP, which is continuing to increase for a number of reasons including: increased population, greater density of housing which is reducing on-street parking opportunities, greater demand for parking during events, and increased public transport patronage generating additional demand as discussed previously. The following Key Strategies have been developed to support the overarching public transport Theme and provide a further framework for the targeted Actions: - Key Strategy 5.1: Providing Parking - Key Strategy 5.2: Managing Parking

THEME 5 - PROVISION FOR AND MANAGING PARKING Key Strategy 5.1 Providing Parking Key Actions Priority Council Role Ensure that the Development Plan parking policies are applied 5.1.1 without exemptions in the IWP, to the best ability of Council’s High Implement Planning and Development department. Review current requirements for off-street spaces based on 5.1.2 High Investigate existing, and future behaviour and intervening shortfall. Investigate options for providing additional off-street car 5.1.3 High Investigate parking to be leased by residents.

Consider implementing a “Car Parking Fund” under the Investigate/ 5.1.4 provisions of the Development Act 1993, with strategic multi- High deck public parking sites being identified Implement Work with DPTI to ensure that the parking rates specified in the 5.1.5 Development Plan reflect access to alternative transport modes High Collaborate and realistic vehicle use. Continue to partner with developers of mixed use medium 5.1.6 density developments to maximise investor 'buy-in' for the Medium Collaborate walkable, car-less community objectives of those developments. Advocate for shared parking scheme in the Renewal SA Bowden Development, whereby residents and visitors are able to use 5.1.7 High Advocate commercial off-street parking facilities outside of business hours. Advocate for a DPTI review of the Planning Policy Library policies 5.1.8 relating to vehicle parking requirements to be adopted in the High Advocate Charles Sturt Development Plan, to ensure consistency with the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide objectives of reducing car

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dependency and creating liveable and accessible communities that have lifestyle and health benefits. Key Strategy 5.2 Managing Parking 5.2.1 Develop guidelines to support the Parking Control Policy. High Implement Prepare a defined Parking Demand Framework to allow Council 5.2.2 to consider if parking restrictions are adequate and whether High Implement changes are needed. Improve parking management within the IWP in line with the 5.2.3 IWP Sub-Precinct Parking Plan (Appendix E) and develop parking High Implement control strategies for the individual sub-precincts. Manage on-street stopping and parking controls using the On- Investigate/ 5.2.4 street Space Use Hierarchy (refer to Table 1 on p.16). Medium Implement Review off-street car parking signage in the IWP to ensure that 5.2.5 signage is clear and provides advanced warning to users to Low Investigate increase awareness of its existence. Review current parking controls to reduce variety of restrictions 5.2.6 to improve user understanding and enable Compliance officers Medium Investigate to improve the effectiveness of patrols. Investigate alternative enforcement methods such as 5.2.7 automated sensor devices or cameras for high demand car Medium Investigate parking areas. Review the current Resident Parking Scheme to reflect 5.2.8 High Investigate circumstances within the IWP. Undertake a detailed review of parking demands by land use to 5.2.9 ensure parking allocations are planned for in the future for High Investigate similar land use types. Provide education about the appropriate use of off-street and 5.2.10 on-street parking areas to assist in managing car parking in the Low Implement IWP. Introduce 2 hour time limit parking restrictions in area Bowden (South) with exemptions for Resident Permit Holders, 5.2.11 High Implement particularly on Second Street and Seventh Street. Restrictions to be 7am to 7pm. Introduce 1 hour time limit parking restrictions for retail uses 5.2.12 Medium Implement such as shops and cafes to allow regular turnover of spaces. Trial altered time limit parking from unrestricted to 2 hour time Implement / 5.2.13 limit parking restrictions on Chief Street in sub-precinct High Investigate Brompton (Central 1). Consider the development of an on-street event parking plan for the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium Investigate/ 5.2.14 Medium catchment areas being sub-precincts Hindmarsh (North) and Implement Hindmarsh (South).

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Introduce altered time limit parking restrictions from currently unrestricted to a mix of 1 hour and 2 hour time limit parking 5.2.15 restrictions on Orsmond Street between George Street and High Implement Milner Street in sub-precinct Hindmarsh (North) to support commercial uses). Introduce 1 hour or 2 hour time limit parking restrictions to allow regular turnover of spaces where on-street parking spaces 5.2.16 are fronting predominantly commercial uses in line with the Medium Implement Activity Centres on the IWP Sub-Precinct Parking Map (Appendix E). Where lane widths permit, consider introducing line marking to clearly identify parking areas and lane widths on Coglin Street in 5.2.17 Low Implement sub-precincts Brompton (Central 1), Brompton (Central 2) and Brompton (West).

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5.7 Theme 6: Improving Safety, Amenity and Social Interaction The final Theme focuses on the need to improve the safety, amenity and social interaction opportunities of the transport networks within the IWP. This Theme crosses all transport networks within the IWP and is extremely important in encouraging greater uptake of walking, cycling and public transport as modes of transport by the community. The following Key Strategies have been developed to support the overarching safety, amenity and social interaction Theme and provide a further framework for the targeted Actions: - Key Strategy 6.1: Improving Urban Amenity and Public Life - Key Strategy 6.2: Improving Safety

THEME 6 - IMPROVING SAFETY, AMENITY AND SOCIAL INTERACTION Key Strategy 6.1 Improving Urban Amenity and Public Life Key Actions Priority Council Role Improve the streetscape appearance along Chief Street in line 6.1.1 High Implement with the Inner West Placemaking Framework. Improve the streetscape appearance along Hawker Street in line 6.1.2 High Implement with the Inner West Placemaking Framework. Improve the streetscape appearance along Gibson-street in line 6.1.3 High Implement with the Inner West Placemaking Framework. Improve the streetscape appearance along Wood Avenue in line 6.1.4 High Implement with the Inner West Placemaking Framework. Improve the streetscape appearance along Milner Street in line 6.1.5 High Implement with the Inner West Placemaking Framework. Improve the integration street design outside the Renewal SA 6.1.6 Bowden Development with street design within the Medium Implement Development. Investigate placemaking opportunities for the Port Road 6.1.7 Medium Investigate median, between Chief Street and Coglin Street. Support the incorporation of public art initiatives into road, path 6.1.8 Medium Facilitate and public transport assets within the IWP.

Promote Council’s ‘Space Invaders’ Program and support Facilitate 6.1.9 temporary road closures for public events in locations such as Medium Crawford Lane, Mary Street, Station Place and Gibson Street. Key Strategy 6.2 Improving Safety 6.2.1 Undertake detailed analysis of road safety on Hawker Street. Medium Investigate 6.2.2 Undertake detailed analysis of road safety on Coglin Street. Medium Investigate 6.2.3 Undertake detailed analysis of road safety on West Street. Medium Investigate 6.2.4 Undertake detailed analysis of road safety on Milner Street. Medium Investigate

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Undertake a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment of key public transport stations in the IWP along with key network routes and activity centres including the following locations:  Adelaide Entertainment Centre forecourt  Adelaide Entertainment Centre tram station 6.2.5  Bowden Railway Station Medium Investigate  North Adelaide Railway Station  Coopers Stadium  Large-scale public events  Key cycling and walking networks (both existing and proposed). Review street lighting within the IWP to determine if upgrades Investigate/ 6.2.6 required, focusing on the IWP Walking and Cycling Networks. Medium Implement Improve lighting near public transport stops along Drayton 6.2.7 Medium Implement Street to Gibson Street. Convert all yellow public lighting in local streets to white LED 6.2.8 Low Implement lighting. Undertake regular maintenance of road and path assets in 6.2.9 Medium Implement Distributor Roads and Collector Streets. Regularly audit all signage and delineation markers around 6.2.10 Medium Implement traffic controls as part of routine maintenance operations. Advocate for the amendment to the railway underpass in Chief 6.2.11 High Advocate Street to increase width and vertical clearance.

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6.0 Conclusion Over the past decade the Inner West Precinct has experienced changes in land use and increased urban density that align with the growth targets of the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. The Key Strategies and Actions identified in this Transport and Parking Plan aim to maintain a resilient transport system and equitable approach to parking that responds to the 5,500 new dwellings and 20,000 new daily vehicle trips expected in the Inner West Precinct in the year 2031. The identified improvements to safety, amenity, access to public transport, walking and cycling networks and equity of access to parking will contribute to maintaining a healthy and prosperous local community, local economy and natural environment that are able to adapt to the significant changes expected over the coming decades.

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Appendix A

Inner West Precinct Average Annual Daily Traffic

Estimates (Current)

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Appendix B

Inner West Precinct Forecasted Increase In

Traffic Volumes To 2031

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Appendix C

Inner West Precinct Functional Road Hierarchy Map

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Appendix D

Current Proportion Of Traffic Volume And Projected Number Of Dwellings In The IWP To

2031

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Appendix E

Inner West Precinct Sub-Precinct Parking Map

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Appendix F

Inner West Precinct Walking Network Map

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Appendix G

Inner West Precinct Cycling Network Map

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Appendix H

Inner West Precinct Networks and Destinations Map

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Appendix I

Inner West Precinct Current and Projected Parking Demand Map

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Appendix J

Current and Future Parking Demand by Sub-Precinct