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Fairfield Transport Interchange Determination Report Issue No. Submission No. Issues raised be opposite the new taxi rank. 8. FAIR 18 Concern about the relocation of the loading zones especially for businesses unloading bulky goods and furniture. 9. FAIR 6 New commuter car park should at least take up the whole area between the boundaries of the two existing commuter car parks. 10. FAIR 5 There needs to be a bicycle rack near the entrance on the north side of the station. 11. FAIR 13 Provide bicycle lockers or bicycle cage under cover to store more expensive electric bikes. Transport for NSW response Crescent cannot be relocated to the car park west of the Fairfield Connection as timed shopper parking displaced by the upgraded interchange is to be relocated to this car park. These displaced commuter car parking spaces would be relocated to the new commuter car park in Wilga Street on the southern side of the rail line. For details refer to Section 3.3 and Appendix 5 of the Determination Report. Transport for NSW will consult further with Council to investigate loading zones as close to the existing loading zones to minimise impacts on local businesses. Refer to Condition of Approval 36 of this Determination Report. Refer to Issue No. 5 above. A bicycle rack will be provided near the station entrance on the north side of the rail line. Refer to figure 3.3 in REF (Volume 1) and Appendix 5 of the Determination Report. The bicycle facilities proposed near the entrance of the station on each side of the rail line are under shelter in a well lit and visible area of the interchange. Refer to Appendix 5 of the Determination Report for further details. 12. FAIR 13 Provide bike path along The Crescent. Due to the re-configuration of the interchange and the existing busy retail and road traffic through the area around The Crescent there is not enough space to include a shared zone or a dedicated bike path. The safety of the public and staff is of paramount importance in the design and development of all public space, particularly so with the interchange facilities because of the high volume of users and the extended hours over which this occurs. Refer to figures 3.4 to 3.7 and sections 6.1.2 and 6.2.2 in REF (Volume 1). 13. FAIR 30 New metered parking areas will make access to the existing commuter parking area more difficult. This proposal does not include for the installation of any metered parking. There will be timed parking however, it will be free of charge. Ref No: 1452311 9
Fairfield Transport Interchange Determination Report Issue No. Submission No. Issues raised Interchange facilities: 14. FAIR 2 & 30 The present position of the signalised pedestrian crossing is the preferred position as it provides the most direct link for rail commuters between The Fairfield Connection and the arcade on the northern side of the Crescent which leads to the Fairfield Chase. It is the more direct, safe and covered way to and from the railway station to the business centre of Fairfield. The pedestrian fence and the Kiss and Ride Zone also impacts on the local business and interrupts the pedestrian flow from the transport interchange to the arcade on the northern side of the Crescent and the Fairfield CBD. 15. FAIR 30 The position of the new raised zebra crossing will make it difficult for delivery trucks to enter and exit the loading zone and private car park at the rear of the Fairfield Connection shopping centre. 16. FAIR 5 Provide toilet amenities in the interchange on the northern side of the station. People urinate in the car park garden. 17. FAIR 3 Why is a bus zone needed out on the street on The Crescent when a large bus zone has been created next to the station 18. FAIR 12 Make the interchange more efficient and accessible for people who are disabled. Provide train and bus timetables and show the bus routes in a prominent place where it is easy to access. Better signage would be of great help. Transport for NSW response The proposed signalised intersection of The Crescent/Smart Street would improve pedestrian safety in the area. The design eliminates an existing hazardous pedestrian desire line across The Crescent with pedestrians attempting to connect directly to Smart Street. This desire line is to be controlled by the provision of the pedestrian forecourt, some fencing and a pedestrian phase programmed for the new The Crescent/Smart Street traffic signals. A second pedestrian crossing on The Crescent, 30 metres west of the current signalised pedestrian crossing would provide a safe location for pedestrians to cross who wish to use the taxi rank or cross the road to the shops opposite. Refer to Sections 6.1.2 and 6.2.2. of REF (Volume 1). There is currently a ‘no entry’ from The Crescent into the commuter car park at the location of the one way car park exit. Therefore the proposed zebra crossing does not impact delivery drivers needing to enter or exit the loading zone and private parking at the rear of the Fairfield Connection. Toilet amenities are provided at the Station. No additional toilet amenities are proposed. Bus stops are placed out on The Crescent to provide for operational efficiencies of the 802 and 804 through bus routes as well as for “school specials”. Refer to Section 5.11 of REF (Volume 1). The Detailed Design currently being developed provides for better lighting, footpaths and pedestrian access to the interchange. The pedestrian forecourt will be regraded to ensure DDA compliance, an accessible ramp will be provided, disability parking will be provided near the entrance on both sides of the station and better way-finding signage will assist easier access to bus and train time table information. Ref No: 1452311 10
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