INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY FRAMEWORK FOR THE GREATER BUNBURY SUB- REGION Department of Planning WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION Rev 1 3 December 2012 INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY FRAMEWORK FOR THE GREATER BUNBURY SUB- REGION Department of Planning WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION Rev 1 3 December 2012 Sinclair Knight Merz ABN 37 001 024 095 11th Floor, Durack Centre 263 Adelaide Terrace PO Box H615 Perth WA 6001 Australia Tel: +61 8 9469 4400 Fax: +61 8 9469 4488 Web: www.globalskm.com COPYRIGHT: The concepts and information contained in this document are the property of Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd. Use or copying of this document in whole or in part without the written permission of Sinclair Knight Merz constitutes an infringement of copyright. LIMITATION: This report has been prepared on behalf of and for the exclusive use of Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd’s Client, and is subject to and issued in connection with the provisions of the agreement between Sinclair Knight Merz and its Client. Sinclair Knight Merz accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for or in respect of any use of or reliance upon this report by any third party. The SKM logo trade mark is a registered trade mark of Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd. Contents Executive Summary 1 1. Introduction 9 1.1. The Greater Bunbury Sub-Region 9 2. Integrated transport planning principles and strategic directions 11 2.1. Transport to support broader city planning 11 2.2. Develop a sustainable transport system 12 2.3. Balance regional and local needs 12 2.4. Understand complex travel needs 12 2.5. Constraints imposed by current infrastructure 13 2.6. Road / Street planning and design 13 2.7. Freight Planning 13 2.8. Public Transport 14 2.9. Cycling 14 2.10. Walking 15 2.11. Parking and traffic management 16 3. Role of transport 17 4. Transport mode share targets 18 5. Sustainable Mobility Management Approach 21 5.1. Strategic merit test 22 5.2. Sustainable mobility management intentions strategies and actions 22 6. Port and industry freight network planning 24 6.1. Rail freight network 24 6.2. Road freight network 25 6.3. Freight planning intentions, strategies and actions 27 7. Road and street network development 32 7.1. Local street planning and design 33 7.2. Neighbourhood connector and distributor streets 37 7.3. New river crossing between Eaton and Treendale 40 7.4. Street network planning and design intentions, strategies and actions 42 8. Public transport 44 SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ I:\PBIF\Projects\PB50381\Deliverables\PB50448\Reports\Final Integrated Strategy Framework_3 Dec 2012.docx PAGE i 8.1. Public transport demand 44 8.2. Public transport network and service delivery strategy 45 8.3. Bunbury to Perth high speed rail 50 8.4. Public transport intentions, strategies and actions 52 9. Cycling 53 9.1. Benefits of cycling 53 9.2. Current cycling, trends and potential future demand. 53 9.3. Major barriers to cycling 57 9.4. Greater Bunbury regional bicycle master plan 59 9.5. Bicycle Plans 61 9.5.2 Local area bicycle plans 62 9.6. Strategies to increase cycling 64 9.7. Cycling intentions, strategies and actions 70 10. Walking 72 10.1. Benefits of walking 72 10.2. Current levels of walking, trends and potential for future demand 73 10.3. Context of Liveable Neighbourhoods 75 10.4. Barriers to walking 80 10.5. Strategies to increase walking 81 10.6. Walking intentions strategies and actions 82 11. Parking 84 11.1. Role of parking in centres and key principles 84 11.2. Parking strategy for Bunbury city centre 85 11.3. Parking strategy for other activity centres 87 11.4. Parking intentions, strategies and actions 87 12. Strategic transport planning for urban expansion area to the East of Eaton 89 12.1. Size of transport task and how people will travel 89 12.2. Important transport planning principles 90 12.3. Urban expansion area intentions, strategies and actions 90 SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ I:\PBIF\Projects\PB50381\Deliverables\PB50448\Reports\Final Integrated Strategy Framework_3 Dec 2012.docx PAGE ii Document history and status Revision Date issued Reviewed by Approved by Date approved Revision type V1 04/10/12 E. Richardson 04/10/12 Preliminary draft V2 10/10/12 E. Richardson 10/10/12 Draft with plans V3 08/11/12 J. Bennett E. Richardson 08/11/12 Final V4 03/12/12 S. Jackson E. Richardson 03/12/12 Rev 1 Distribution of copies Revision Copy no Quantity Issued to V1 electronic n/a Verity Lee, Department of Planning V2 electronic n/a Verity Lee ,Department of Planning V3 Electronic n/a Verity Lee, Department of Planning V4 Electronic n/a Verity Lee, Department of Planning Printed: 3 December 2012 Last saved: 3 December 2012 09:31 AM I:\PBIF\Projects\PB50381\Deliverables\PB50448\Reports\Final Integrated Strategy File name: Framework_3 Dec 2012.docx Author: Emmerson Richardson Project manager: Emmerson Richardson Name of organisation: Department of Planning – Western Australian Planning Commission Name of project: Greater Bunbury Integrated Transport Strategy Framework Name of document: Integrated Transport Strategy Report Document version: Rev 1 Project number: PB50448 SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ I:\PBIF\Projects\PB50381\Deliverables\PB50448\Reports\Final Integrated Strategy Framework_3 Dec 2012.docx PAGE iii Executive Summary The Department of Planning (DoP) and the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has commissioned SKM to prepare an integrated transport strategy framework for the Greater Bunbury sub-region. The population of Greater Bunbury is growing quickly and is predicted to continue to do so. Based on updated DoP population projections, the current population of Greater Bunbury is approximately 88,000 and it is projected to grow to about 130,000 by 2026. It can be expected that the population of Greater Bunbury will double sometime between 2030 and 2050. Transport System Role Transport is a means to an end rather than an end in itself. As such it must be planned and designed to contribute positively to the desired transport vision for the city in a manner that is integrated with that of its region. The role of the Greater Bunbury transport system is to provide a high level of accessibility for all to jobs, education, shops, entertainment and other activities. It is intended the future transport system will: Provide a high level of connectivity in the network; Offer travel choice for a variety of travel purposes; Support sustainable growth opportunities through integration with land use planning; Be an economic enabler; Assist development of an efficient freight network to serve the port and the broader region; Meet the lifestyle needs of the community by limiting segregation and integrating communities; Be affordable and equitable for all social and age groups within the community; Meet expectations for regional transport whilst minimising impacts on local communities; Be environmentally responsible; Be adaptable and sustainable. SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ I:\PBIF\Projects\PB50381\Deliverables\PB50448\Reports\Final Integrated Strategy Framework_3 Dec 2012.docx PAGE 1 Mode share targets for the Greater Bunbury sub-region Mode of Travel Estimated Target (All trip purposes) 2011 2031 2051 Car Driver 70.0% 65.0% 59.0% Car Passenger 16.8% 16.5% 16.0% Public Transport 2.0% 4.5% 7.5% Walk 6.5% 7.0% 8.0% Cycle 1.2% 3.0% 5.0% Other 3.5% 4.0% 4.5% Sustainable Mobility Management Approach - GBITS intentions: The intention of the sustainable mobility management approach is to provide a coordinated, integrated and sustainable high level strategic approach to the delivery of transport improvements for Greater Bunbury in both the short term and the long term. In particular it is the intention of the Greater Bunbury Integrated Transport Strategy (GBITS) to plan the transport system in an integrated manner to support the WAPC’s broader planning objectives for the sub-region. Key Strategies: Improve overall accessibility for travel to work, education, shops and other activities; Reduce car dependency by improving options for travel by other modes; Improve transport and land use planning integration through development of transport improvement plans for different precincts and regions (e.g. city centre and activity centres); Integrate demand management and behaviour change programmes with improvements to public transport cycling and walking; Design streets, according to function, to appropriate design speeds to maximise safety and amenity and to encourage cycling and walking. Three Year Actions: Obtain WAPC approval for a Greater Bunbury integrated transport strategy based on a sustainable mobility management approach; Consult with the local authorities within the sub-region and state agencies with a view to reaching agreement on an implementation strategy. SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ I:\PBIF\Projects\PB50381\Deliverables\PB50448\Reports\Final Integrated Strategy Framework_3 Dec 2012.docx PAGE 2 Freight Planning - GBITS intentions: Support the development of strategic, direct and convenient road and rail freight routes to serve the Port of Bunbury and to support the economic growth and development of Bunbury and the entire South West region, whilst maintaining a well-connected alternative road system for local traffic, pedestrians and cyclists. Key strategies: Support the early construction of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road. Work with Main Roads and local authorities to minimise segregation to adjacent communities by maximising opportunities to create safe, convenient crossings for pedestrians, cyclists and, in some cases, local roads; Support the upsizing of Bunbury Port and improved road and rail access to the Port. This strategy should aim to eliminate at grade level crossings over time and plan upfront for grade separated crossings and interchanges. The upgraded road at rail freight network be designed and implemented in a way that does not reduce or limit the connectivity of the local networks for movement of local traffic, cyclists and pedestrians.