KARRINYUP / GWELUP Local Area Plan - City of Stirling

transportation services and facilities, and the integration of transport
with land use within the area.
Presently, the Local Area has street network issues with a lack of
(continuity of) paths and a problematic road layout. The curvilinear
(with numerous cul de sacs) layout of the streets creates difficulty in
retrofitting the area for greater pedestrian and cyclist connectivity.
This is because (unlike with a traditional grid-based street network)
people often have to go the ‘long way round’ to get from A to B, and
linking streets to reduce this travel distance can require the creation
of public access ways between cul de sacs which are often
unpopular due to safety concerns. Therefore, while all streets may
not be priorities for pedestrian and cycle paths, the major connector
roads that residential streets lead to, and particularly those
connector streets going to major destinations including schools,
shops and workplaces, are priorities for upgrades.
In order to support greater ease of movement and connectivity for
all road users, improvements to the street network need to be made
throughout the area. The improvements should include better
continuity of pedestrian and cycle paths, traffic management
through controls on speeding and at intersections, good signage,
and increased safety through streetscape design and maintenance.
The City is currently undertaking a Strategic Footpath Review to
identify priorities for footpaths (starting with major connector roads
to key locations), and to locate gaps in the network that need to be
addressed. This is complemented by a Cycle Facility Audit that is
assessing the quality and needs of the City’s cycle path network
(within a broader regional context). Both reviews will result in plans
for improving cycle and pedestrian networks across the City, and
will be developed in relation to the need to reduce pedestrian/cyclist
conflict.
Another aspect of the integrated transport network required for a
connected Local Area community is the connection of public
transport services with community needs, as well as with other
aspects of the transport network including cycling and walking.
Apart from a need for improved public transport facilities including
bus shelters and lockers, services (particularly buses) are believed
to be in need of improvement. Public transport service gaps with
infrequent services and indirect service routes leave public
transport as a fairly undesirable option. Public Transport is
controlled by the Public Transport Authority (PTA), and thus is out
of the City’s control. However, the City can play an advocacy role
for the local community by providing the PTA with information on
gaps in the service and needs for improvement. Creation of an ideal
public transport system however is a difficult goal to achieve, as not
all gaps in the network are viable to fill. Public transport needs to
remain affordable and be efficient, so not all streets can be served.
This is where the City’s footpath and cycle path plans are important,
for the integration of these with public transport, particularly in
relation to routes to key destinations (transport/land use
integration), is part of a complete picture of a sustainable integrated
transport network.
Improved Local Parking
Due to the high levels of car use within the Local Area, local parking
access and safety has become a concern to the community.
Through the development of improved community connectivity and
transport networks in addition to safe accessibility to various
transport modes, car dependence will inevitably decrease, reducing
pressure on parking needs. However, some car use will inevitably
continue in the short term at least, and management of this issue,
particularly in relation to Karrinyup Shopping Centre, must be
addressed through any major developments or redevelopment in
the area.
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KARRINYUP-GWELUP LOCAL AREA PLAN
February 2010