Honeysuckle City Campus Development University of Newcastle Parking and Transport Assessment Concept Master Plan June 2018 Honeysuckle City Campus Development Honeysuckle Drive and Worth Place, Newcastle Parking and Transport Assessment Author: Sean Morgan/Cathy Thomas Client: University of Newcastle Issue: Ver03/08062018 Reference: P01069 8 June 2018 Quality Review and Document History Version Date Description Prepared By Approved By Ver01 24/5/18 Draft S.Morgan/C.Thomas S.Morgan Ver02 6/6/18 Draft S.Morgan/C.Thomas S.Morgan Ver03 8/6/18 Final S.Morgan/C.Thomas S.Morgan © Seca Solution Pty Ltd 2018 The information contained in this document is confidential and intended solely for the use of the client for the purpose for which is has been prepared. Use or copying of this document in whole or in part without the written permission of Seca Solution constitutes an infringement of copyright. 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(02) 40327979 www.secasolution.com.au Contents 1 Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 2 2 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Background ........................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Scope of Report ..................................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Issues and Objectives of the study ........................................................................................................ 5 2.4 HCCD Transport Access Strategy – Extract of Executive Summary ..................................................... 6 2.5 Planning Context ................................................................................................................................. 11 2.6 Authority Requirements – Response to SEARs .................................................................................. 12 3 Existing Situation .......................................................................................................................................... 14 3.1 Site Description and Proposed Activity ................................................................................................ 14 3.2 Site Location ........................................................................................................................................ 14 3.3 Site Access .......................................................................................................................................... 14 3.4 Existing Traffic Conditions ................................................................................................................... 14 3.5 Traffic Flows ........................................................................................................................................ 22 3.6 Traffic Safety and Accident History ...................................................................................................... 26 3.7 Parking Supply and Demand ............................................................................................................... 26 3.8 Public Transport .................................................................................................................................. 27 3.9 Pedestrian and Cycling Network.......................................................................................................... 28 3.10 Other Proposed Developments ........................................................................................................... 29 4 Proposed Development ................................................................................................................................ 30 4.1 Proposed Development ....................................................................................................................... 30 4.2 Access ................................................................................................................................................. 30 4.3 Site Servicing ....................................................................................................................................... 31 4.4 Parking ................................................................................................................................................ 32 5 Transportation Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 35 5.1 Traffic Generation ................................................................................................................................ 35 5.2 HCCD Transport Demands and the Active Travel Zone ...................................................................... 35 5.3 Site Servicing ....................................................................................................................................... 37 5.4 Traffic Impact Assessment .................................................................................................................. 37 5.5 Parking Analysis .................................................................................................................................. 37 5.6 Pedestrian Movements ........................................................................................................................ 38 5.7 Cycling Movements ............................................................................................................................. 38 5.8 Impact on Road Safety ........................................................................................................................ 38 5.9 Public Transport .................................................................................................................................. 38 5.10 Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................ 39 P1069 UoN HCCD Parking and Transport Assessment i 6 Measures to promote Active Travel choices ................................................................................................. 40 6.1 Promotion of quality pedestrian routes ................................................................................................ 40 6.2 Transport Management Strategy ......................................................................................................... 40 Active Transport................................................................................................................................................ 41 Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel .......................................................................................................................... 41 Public Transport................................................................................................................................................ 41 Telecommuting ................................................................................................................................................. 41 Parking Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 41 6.3 Quality End of Trip Facilities for walking and cycling ........................................................................... 42 6.4 Car Share Programs ............................................................................................................................ 42 7 Summary and Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 43 7.1 Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 43 7.2 Recommendations ............................................................................................................................... 43 P01069 UoN HCCD Parking and Transport Assessment ii 1 Executive Summary Background and Proposed Development Seca Solution Pty Ltd has been commissioned by the Ethos Urban on behalf of the University of Newcastle to prepare a parking and transport assessment for the Concept Master Plan for the Honeysuckle City Campus Development (HCCD). This represents the ongoing development of the University in the city and forms part of the city campus including NeW Space, the Conservatory of Music and other ancillary services in the CBD. The proposed site is located within the Honeysuckle Precinct in Newcastle between Honeysuckle Drive and Civic Lane with Worth Place on the western edge. The concept allows for a staged development incorporating a mixture of education delivery space, innovation and start up entrepreneurial space, community engagement space and retail and student services. The development will provide a showcase for innovation with a 5 Green Star rating, Smart Cities applications and sustainable travel encouraged to access the site. The development is proposed over four stages, subject to funding, with seven buildings across the amalgamated site. A