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Key pinch point Reason for its selection (see further explanation in Table 2-1)
S3 and S6: Pitt Street
S4: Ultimo Road
S5: Broadway and
Wattle Street
Precinct 4: college
Due to its multi-modal function and need to accommodate
some of the displaced traffic from George Street once it is
pedestrianised.
Due to its function as a major access point into and out of the
city
Due to its function as a major access point into and out of the
city
C1: Wentworth
Avenue
C2: College Street
Precinct 5: financial
F1 and F2: Macquarie
Street
Due to its function as a major access point into and out of the
city
Due to its bypass function to the north, south and east and
need to accommodate some of the displaced traffic from
George Street it is pedestrianised.
Due to its bypass function to the north, south and east and
need to accommodate some of the displaced traffic from
George Street it is pedestrianised.
Stage 3: Traffic capacity improvement requirements
Once it was identified which roads are a priority, it was a case of considering which
sections of road need improving to provide sufficient traffic capacity improvements
over the coming years. This was achieved by undertaking more detailed traffic
modelling. The modelling considered what improvements could be made along each
road and where along each road it would be most effective to make the
improvements. The modelling considered the following:
Modifying intersection configurations and geometries
Extending and removing kerb lines to increase lane capacity
Reducing and altering footpath widths
Introducing turning movement restrictions
Modifying the use of the kerbside either part time or full time
Altering lane arrangements.
The above list defined the range of traffic capacity improvements that could be mosteffectively
implemented at the17 pinch points shown in Table 2-2.
Stage 4: Feasibility design development and assessment
The last stage of the concept development process involved developing feasibility
design options for each of the 17 pinch points or work site locations.
In some instances only one feasible option emerged due to the limited available
street space, the current traffic configuration and kerbside uses, and/or other
environmental, social or economic constraints. In other instances two or more
alternatives were progressed, as summarised in section 2.4.2.
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Review of Environmental Factors