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Morton Street at Hazelbank Road - Pedestrian Crossing, Refuge Islands and Kerb Build Outs

UPDATE OCTOBER 2021

Works have now been completed as per images below.

UPDATE MAY 2021

Council has received funding under the 2020/21 Australian Government Black Spot Program to redesigned the intersection of Morton Street and Hazelbank Road to include a raised pedestrian crossing on the northern and eastern legs of Morton Street and Hazelbank Road and refuge islands and kerb build outs to improve pedestrian safety . The proposed raised pedestrian crossing incorporates a flat top road hump and kerb extensions which will increase visibility of approaching drivers, slow down traffic and reduce the crossing distance.

Based on the survey results and submissions, most respondents (96.43%) supported the proposal and  3.57% objected to the proposal. The objections are mainly related to the concerns such as; poor motorist visibility or speed, Traffic jams at peak times on Morton North, Traffic speeds excessively at high revs in off peak up south Morton and east Hazelbank, Loss of 5 unrestricted places due to garden design.

The outcomes of the community consultation were considered by Council’s Traffic & Transport Engineer and reported to the North Sydney Traffic Committee under Traffic Delegated Authority on 5 May 2021 recommending:

THAT Council re-design the intersection to include raised pedestrian crossings on the northern and eastern legs of Hazelbank Road and Morton Street and refuge islands on the southern and western sides of intersection.

TfNSW requested for installation of pedestrian crossing signs and pedestrian crossing warning signs as well as lighting to be considered at this intersection. Council will include signage as per TfNSW recommendation and will consider lighting design and installation at the intersection.

In addition TfNSW suggested that pedestrian crossing in Morton Street be relocated further north to avoid any possible traffic congestion at the intersection. In response to TfNSW concerns, Council advised that if the proposed pedestrian crossing is in line with the pedestrian desire line. If pedestrian crossing is relocated further north, pedestrians (mainly school children) may continue traveling on the desire line to avoid additional walking distance to the crossing. In addition, the relocation of crossing will result in loss of additional parking spaces which may not be supported by community.

The recommendation was subsequently supported by the Traffic Committee, including TfNSW.

Works are expected to commence shortly and be completed by 30 June 2021 weather and other factors permitting. A construction notification will be issued to affected residents prior to commencement.

If you have any enquiries regarding the proposal contact Council’s Traffic & Transport Operations Department on 9936 8100 or yoursay@northsydney.nsw.gov.au 


BACKGROUND

Feedback closed 11.59pm, Tuesday 20 April 2021.

The proposal to upgrade the intersection of Morton Street and Hazelbank Road with refuge islands and kerb build outs to improve pedestrian safety was raised at the Traffic Committee on 5 February and 19 March 2021. In response to feedback it was resolved that the intersection be redesigned to include a raised pedestrian crossings on the northern and eastern legs of Morton St and Hazelbank Rd; and further engagement occur on the revised plan with affected residents and previous submitters. 

Raised pedestrian crossings are considered on the eastern leg of Hazelbank Road and one at the northern leg of Morton Street. A concept plan of the proposal available in the Document library - Current Surveys.

If there is general community support for the above proposal and subject to approval from Transport for NSW (TfNSW), it is intended that works will be completed by the end of June 2021, under the 2020/21 Australian Government Black Spot Funded Program.

The survey is not a voting form as such but will assist in determining level of support for the proposed traffic and pedestrian arrangements for your street. All feedback received will be considered, however it is not intended to reply to individual respondents.

If you have any enquiries regarding the proposal, contact Council’s Traffic & Transport Operations Department on 9936 8100 or yoursay@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

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