Clearways to be introduced along major arterial corridor on the northern beaches
CLEARWAYS will be introduced along the major arterial corridor from Brookvale to the Spit bridge in a bid to bust congestion — and the RMS has revealed other expansions it is planning.
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CLEARWAYS will be introduced along the major arterial corridor from Brookvale to the Spit bridge in a bid to bust congestion.
And the Roads and Maritime Services is separately considering expanding clearways even further up the peninsula as far as Mona Vale.
“Based on an assessment of traffic volumes and travel speeds, Pittwater Rd including the section between Brookvale and Mona Vale was identified in the Sydney Clearways Strategy for further investigation of possible extended weekday and weekend clearways,” an RMS spokesman said.
Manly MP James Griffin said the first stage, which is currently on public exhibition until September 24, would run along Condamine St, Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation and Manly Rd.
“These strategically located clearways — in conjunction with continued investments in public transport like the B-Line and commuter carparks — are not only smashing congestion now but will improve travel times in the future,” Mr Griffin said.
“This is excellent news for the thousands of motorists who travel along this corridor each day.
“Clearways will operate on Condamine St between Pittwater Rd at Brookvale and Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation at Balgowlah in both directions from 6am to 7pm on weekdays and from 9am to 6pm on weekends and public holidays.”
It is likely to be unpopular with businesses alongside the road, with the majority of parking in front of stores to be removed.
Mr Griffin acknowledged the concerns and said he had “immediate feedback” from businesses in Mona Vale in particular.
“That is why we have taken the step of going out to consultation and finding appropriate offset parking is one of the key elements of the program,” he said.
“I totally understand and appreciate those concerns that is why we need businesses to make sure they engage with the Roads and Maritime Services to help them understand what they need in alternative parking arrangements.
“Where we can provide them we absolutely will.
“I know that change is a challenge for a lot of businesses, but if we can free up movement of people getting to and from their destinations, the benefit to the businesses and the upside will be far greater than the downside.”
Mr Griffin has led the charge to have clearways installed on the Spit and Military road corridors to make the commute to and from the city for beaches residents smoother.
He continued that campaign yesterday, calling for the State Government’s Clearway Strategy to go to the other side of the Spit Bridge next.
“I applaud the residents and businesses of Manly Vale and the northern beaches for getting on with doing our part to battle congestion and I hope that the Military Rd — Spit corridor will be next,” he said.
“We are demonstrating that we can do it here, so I would encourage businesses and residents of Military Rd to have a think about their end as well.”
The RMS spokesman said clearways “make the most of our existing road network by allowing all lanes to be used during the busiest times of the day, which would help all road users, but particularly the many buses using the kerbside lanes.”
While the RMS is investigating clearways all the way to Mona Vale, the spokesman said all proposals would “carefully consider access to local businesses and services”.
“Where parking is removed to introduce a clearway, Roads and Maritime investigates alternative parking for business and works with local councils to identify and provide alternative parking to manage business parking demand.
“Roads and Maritime Services proactively engages with local communities before installing clearways on state roads to make sure residents and businesses provide input to the alternate business parking and allows us to consider feedback as part of the decision making process.
Feedback on plans can be provided by emailing clearways@rms.nsw.gov.au or calling the project team on 1300 706 232.
As planning and investigations progress along the corridor, Roads and Maritime will keep the community informed about plans to identify parking within each of the local areas.
To register your interest in the clearway and stay informed visit rms.work/nbclearways