City of Wagga Wagga Draft Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 Date: May 2017 Page 1 of 75 Contents Acknowledgement of Country .......................................................... 3 Community Participation .................................................................. 3 Mayor Message ............................................................................... 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................. 4 1. Context ...................................................................................... 5 1.1 Purpose of Report .................................................................. 5 1.2 Vision ...................................................................................... 6 1.3 Transport Opportunities and Challenges ................................ 6 1.4 Community Engagement ........................................................ 7 1.5 Public exhibition and background papers ............................... 9 1.6 External Reports ................................................................... 10 2. Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework ....................... 11 2.2 Strategic Indicators ............................................................... 13 2.3 Implementation ..................................................................... 14 2.4 Measure of Success ............................................................. 14 2.5 Review .................................................................................. 14 3. Integrated Land Use................................................................... 16 4. Parking ....................................................................................... 25 5. Freight and Logistics .................................................................. 30 7. Road Network ............................................................................ 35 8. Active Travel .............................................................................. 43 9. Public Transport ......................................................................... 50 10 Implementation Plan ................................................................. 56 Page 2 of 75 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY MAYOR MESSAGE The City of Wagga Wagga acknowledges the Wiradjuri people who To be completed after the public exhibition period. are the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders both past and present. The City of Wagga Wagga has a long history and association with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within the Local Government Area (LGA). The City of Wagga Wagga values the diversity of our local community and supports reconciliation by working consistently in partnership with its local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, always ensuring that the process is based on respect, trust and a spirit of openness. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION The City of Wagga Wagga would like to thank all of the community members who contributed to this strategy through their submissions, participation in consultation sessions and in stakeholder discussions. Many of the ideas contained within this strategy originated from the community. Page 3 of 75 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY efficiently to ensure that investment in the area will lead to continued economic development in the region. The Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 establish a strategic direction to cater The strategy emphasises the following: for a growing economy and population in a climate where technology and the environment are changing at a rapid rate. Capitalising on Investment, working with Industry to make Wagga Wagga is New South Wales’ largest inland city and the hub best use of Government Investment. of the Riverina - Murray Region. Importance of corridor planning and freight movement. An arterial and sub-arterial road network that is strategic will In 2040 the population of Wagga Wagga will exceed 80,000 reduce pressure on local roads. people, however we must plan for a city that could grow to beyond The liveability and health of our city is important. Local 100,000 people. streets should be safe for children and pedestrians to walk and play. The city’s existing road and transport network has developed over Heavy vehicles and high traffic movements should be time to cater for increasingly expanding outer settlements, but we separated from our local streets. need a new and integrated approach if we are to support our Active travel should be safe, efficient and comfortable. growing population, economy and position as a regional centre. Alternative modes of transit will only be utilised if suitable end of trip facilities are provided and parents are comfortable Transport needs to cater for people that are moving to Wagga letting children ride to activities. Wagga to take advantage of affordable housing options, whether The core of the city needs to be preserved and enhanced. they are heritage CBD homes or on large blocks in outer areas. The health precinct needs structure planning to ensure our vulnerable patients can obtain care efficiently and businesses The Riverina - Murray is the food bowl for Australia and a growing can thrive and develop around the hospital. list of international markets. A thriving and efficient city is critical in Emerging smart technologies need to be incorporated with supporting the growth of surrounding rural areas, local centres and end of trip facilities to link people across the commercial core smaller villages. Transport efficiency, safety and a sustainable to allow emerging and smaller businesses to share facilities. environment through reduced congestion and travel time will anchor our city as a facilitator for economic and employment Partner with Transport for NSW and local transport operators growth. to investigate and trial a more flexible public transport system to better serve the entire community. The Inland Rail project will open up Melbourne and Brisbane Ports, and the Bomen Industrial Park supported by the Riverina Intermodal Freight Hub will be one of the most important freight and logistic destinations and hubs in Australia. The City of Wagga Wagga must ensure that freight and industrial activity can function Page 4 of 75 1. CONTEXT opportunity exists for business to either establish or expand and capitalise on the city’s favourable economic environment and the Wagga Wagga city is the largest retail, commercial, administrative many opportunities associated being located in a contemporary and population centre in the Riverina region and a central hub of regional city. services provision to a catchment of over 185,000 people. Integral to the future of Wagga Wagga city is a transport strategy Wagga Wagga’s earliest settlement was established at a point that addresses the contemporary needs of the city in which we live, where it was easier to cross the Murrumbidgee River. Crossing learn, conduct business and connect. The strategy must also points were crucial in the early years of European colonisation, and position us for the years ahead, allowing us to embrace the road networks followed the pattern of river crossings. Increased challenges and opportunities that the future of Wagga Wagga as a road traffic saw fledgling settlements expand, which in turn Regional city will hold. encouraged travellers, expanding the town further. The construction of the Company Bridge in the 1860s cemented Wagga 1.1 Purpose of Report Wagga as an important regional settlement. The Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy 2040 and This mantle as a regional centre grew as better transport options implementation plan will be the blue print for Transport in Wagga such as highways and rail became available to and from Wagga. The strategy will reflect the needs and expectations of our Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and western NSW. Large scale community, leaving a legacy for future planning and delivering agricultural, manufacturing and local and global export industries projects. grew alongside the local hotel and retail businesses needed to support them. The Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy 2040 and implementation plan aims to improve local traffic access and As identified in the City of Wagga Wagga’s Community Strategic connectivity identify the provision of responsive parking facilities Plan 2040 – Wagga View, the vision for Wagga Wagga is a and provide a framework for a more cohesive transport network. thriving, innovative, connected and inclusive community that is rich The strategy aims to maximise opportunities to increase public in opportunity, choice, learning and environment, Wagga is a place transport and walking and cycling use providing residents and where paths cross and people meet. Our city’s guiding principles visitors alike with options to enjoy all that our city offers. include thriving, innovative, connected and inclusive. The City of Wagga Wagga can drive, facilitate and lobby the NSW Our city exhibits strong economic and population growth, Government and Federal Government to improve and bring evidenced by consistent falling unemployment rates below the forward key infrastructure to allow our city to continue to grow. state and national averages. Wagga Wagga is highly accessible through its road, rail and air connections to Australia’s major cities and sea ports and the city is well positioned to facilitate a greater share of the national road and rail freight task. Significant Page 5 of 75 1.2 Vision The City’s