Stage 2 Consultation for Novar Gardens Local Area Traffic Management Plan
The City of West Torrens commenced a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study in July 2017 aiming to better manage road safety, traffic and parking on our local streets. As part of this study, local residents, businesses and other key stakeholders within the vicinity of the Camden Park and Novar Gardens Precinct were previously surveyed to help identify traffic issues in the area in conjunction with Council's traffic investigations.
Council has since reviewed all the responses received and have developed potential options for traffic calming devices to be installed at locations identified to be of significant concern. Residents were recently provided a consultation package which contained a general plan of proposed projects for the study area to address the key concerns raised, sample images of the proposed traffic calming devices and a feedback form for resident opinion and comments.
For further details regarding the potential options for traffic calming devices, detailed plans are available for download and review.
Council appreciates your feedback and comments which can be made on the feedback form attached to the consultation letter sent to all residents. Consultation regarding these traffic calming devices closes on and all feedback forms must be received by Council before Monday 14 December 2018 at 5:00PM.
What is a Local Area Traffic Management plan?
The LATM plan aims to better manage traffic and parking in local streets and improve road safety by identifying transport and parking issues and then developing improvements in the Study Area. The LATM plan considers all users of the road network including pedestrians, cyclists, public transport, private vehicles and commercial vehicles.
The LATM can include simple, low-cost measures such as line-marking and signage, through to major works such as road humps, roundabouts and slow points. The measures are tailored to address problems such as dangerous intersections, high traffic volumes, high traffic speeds, pedestrian safety, improving cycling facilities, supporting public transport, parking issues and addressing future major developments in the area.
The Study Area
The Study Area comprises the suburbs of Novar Gardens, Camden Park and parts of Plympton, North Plympton and Glenelg North. The map below shows the area we are researching.
Why is this happening in this area?
A ranking system has been developed that has prioritised the order in which LATM schemes should be investigated over the entire Council area. Subsequent LATM schemes will be undertaken in other suburbs.
What happens next?
The LATM process is anticipated to take 12 to 18 months. The first step is to identify the main traffic and parking issues in the Study Area and collect traffic and parking data. Once this has been undertaken, options will be developed to address the significant issues.
A report will be presented to Council which will provide analysis of the issues and potential treatment options in the Study Area. The potential treatment options will be developed through a Working Party consisting of Elected Members and Council staff.
The community and stakeholders within the Study Area will be invited to comment on the potential treatment options through surveys and workshops. A draft LATM plan will be developed and presented to Council for endorsement and implementation during the next five years. Implementation will be based on priority of treatments and subject to funding.
More Information
For further information contact Council’s Traffic Engineer on 8416 6333.
