Annual Report 07/08 - Lithgow City Council

Principal Activity Achievements2. TransportStatement of intent for principal activityProviding a choice of effective public and private transport options for those who live, workand visit our community.2007/08 Program of Works – TransportObjective Activity Quarterly AchievementsAbandoned ArticlesTo improve safety andamenity of theneighbourhood.To lobby for improvedaccess to and from Sydneyover the Blue Mountains.To provide plant andequipment to undertakeworks.Impound abandoned articles andvehicles from public places.Bells Line and M2 ExtensionParticipate in the Bells LineExpressway Group.Council Plant and EquipmentMaintain Council's fleet of plant andequipment.Parking EnforcementThe Impounding Act wascomplied with in relation to theimpounding of 18 vehicles and 1forklift during 2007/08.Meetings were attended andlobbying at State and Federallevels was undertaken. A $20Melection promise was made forthe Bells Line and M2 Extension.Plant serviced in accordance withmanufacturer’s recommendationsand repairs conducted in a timelyand efficient manner.To provide available parkingfor residents and visitors.To provide a forum forcommunity and governmentauthorities to discuss issuesrelating to local traffic.To improve access to publictransport in the LGA.To provide safe and servicedroads within the LGA.To develop and deliver theroad safety message.Conduct on street parkingenforcement in the CentralBusiness District of Lithgow.Transport GroupsOrganise the Traffic Authority LocalCommittee in accordance with theterms of reference.Participate in Transport WorkingParty forum.Roads and Associated InfrastructureMaintain roads, bridges, footpaths,cycleways, drainage, roadsidevegetation, carparks and kerb andguttering.Clean footpaths and streets inLithgow, Portland andWallerawang.Maintain traffic signs and otherassociated furnishings.Road Safety ProgramTo host the Roads Safety Officerfor Lithgow and Mid-WesternRegional Councils.178 patrols were undertakenduring 2007/08.5 meetings of the TrafficAuthority Local Committee wereorganised and attended byCouncil staff in 2007/08.3 meetings of the TransportWorking Party forum wereattended by Council staff in2007/08.Maintenance was carried outwithin budget to an acceptablestandard.Footpath and street cleaningundertaken within budget to anacceptable standard.Traffic facilities renewed andmaintained within budget.The Road Safety Officercommenced duties at Council inJuly 2007 and has continued to________________________________________________________________________________________________Annual Report – 2007/ 2008 Page 20