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Executive Summary 1
Main Report 2
Stall 1: Vote With Your Hands 3
Stall 2: Welcoming and Registration 4
Stall 3: Where do you live 5
Stall 4: Walking 5
Stall 5: Cycling 13
Stall 6: Cars and traffic 18
Stall 7: Public Transport 20
Stall 8: Parking 21
Stall 9: Education, engagement and empowerment 25
Stall 10: Roads and Maritime Services 28
Stall 11: Daily Advertiser Headlines 2043 29
Appendix 31
Vote with your hands images 32
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Executive Summary
This summary provides an overview of contributions made by members of the Wagga Wagga
community who attended the modified SpeakOut on 12 December 2015 from 9am until 12
noon in the Council Civic Centre.
We estimate that approximately 60 people attended the modified SpeakOut event, providing a
range of contributions on the issue Stalls provided, including:
Stall 1: ‘Vote With Your Hands’
Stall 2: Welcome and Registration
Stall 3: Where do you live
Stall 4: Walking
Stall 5: Cycling
Stall 6: Cars and traffic
Stall 7: Public transport
Stall 8: Parking
Stall 9: Education, engagement and empowerment
Stall 10: Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) facilitated by RMS staff
Stall 11: Final contributions
Stalls were facilitated by Wagga Wagga City Council staff who specialised in the specific issues
and themes represented by each stall.
Marketing the SpeakOut event was extensively carried out; email flyers, in-house activity and
advertisements in the local newspapers and throughout the Council’s database. The survey was
heavily promoted by Council staff and at the Speak Out event
This SpeakOut event was a modified version of larger event capability of SpeakOut developed
by Wendy Sarkissian.
The purpose of SpeakOut
An interactive staffed exhibition, a hybrid event combining some of the characteristics of a meeting and some of an exhibition or ‘open house’
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An informal and interactive ‘public meeting’ environment where a wide range of people have a chance to participate
Designed to facilitate structured ‘drop-in’ participation
Participants come to the venue, find the issues on which they wish to ‘speak out’ and have their say
WWITS was modified from that developed by Wendy Sarkissian 1990
In their own words
It is important to note that all comments are in the words of the Stakeholders Visioning Workshop participants and have not been edited in any way.
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MAIN REPORT
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Stall 1: Vote With Your Hands VWYH is a creative process where the people selected a paint colour that aligns with their top priority related to transport planning. They then ‘voted’ by placing their paint-covered-hand onto a vertical service. Through this process, priorities were expressed for:
Cycling (10 Hands)
We need more cycling
Safe, connected cycling trails and paths, more people choosing to ride a bike instead of driving!
Integrated cycle-ways on all streets
Cleaner and wider shoulders if no cycle lanes and better awareness
A town connected by safe cycle-ways suitable for all ages
Ride to CBD from Glenfield without going on the road
Cycle paths that go to useful end-points e.g. CBD so we don’t take the car
Walking (9 Hands)
Better safety when crossing
Walking safely
Walk safely and comfortably
Walks to enjoy the scenery
Parking (5 Hands)
More parking, greater time limits
Finding parking – (three comments)
Keep cars out of the centre
Public transport (4 Hands)
Don’t mix school bus with public bus
Need to slow down in the centre
Communities (4 Hands)
Communities
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32 Hands in total
Stall 2: Registration Desk This desk was at the main entrance to the Civic Centre, adjacent to the table, spread with refreshments. Here they were introduced to SpeakOut and how they may participate.
Many of the visitors to the building were visiting the Library and chose not to register. Instead, choosing to contributed ideas to the survey by submitting hardcopy or online and to the mapping exercise.
Image 1: Vote With Your Hands completed activity photograph from Stall 1 (below)
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Stall 3: Where do you live ‘Where Do You Live’ asked participants to place a coloured spot where they lived in the Wagga Wagga LGA, forty-three people joined. This was a popular ice-breaker and a way for people to orient themselves with the aerial LGA drawing used throughout the stalls. Discussion was vigorous and helped engage participants in the further eight stalls ahead of them.
The majority of those who completed the activity (43) live within the area bounded by Holbrook Road, Lake Albert, Kooringal Road, Tarcutta Street, Travers Street, Glenfield Road and Red Hill Road.
Stall 4: Walking Participants’ contributions have been themed and are set out in the table that follows:
Maintenance / Upgrades / Expansion
CBD Tree roots lifting footpaths
Pedestrians Walking tracks are slashed/mowed but not cleaned up afterwards i.e. slashed grass left - cat heads are not sprayed along edges of tracks – river, lakes and parks; tracks are not well maintained/blowed/cleaned require regular maintenance on leaves and branches
Pedestrians Footpaths required on all streets/both sides
Pedestrians Additional footpaths – suburbs
Gurwood Street More street lighting required near Woolworths
Gurwood/Docker/Dobbs intersection
Intersection/island full of grass and debris. Suggestion – pave/bushes beautify the area.
Lake Suggestion - line down the middle is required on track - split cyclists on one side and walkers on the other (with signage)
Morgan Street (Bolton Park)
Track should be split with a line - currently no signage or markings to identify cyclists/walking etc.
River, levee bank Walking track – more mowing required during summer (snakes)
Trevor Street No ramps on footpaths - other various locations in Turvey Park
Williams Hill Tracks/trails – erosion occurring (Botanical Gardens to Leavenworth Drive)
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Stall 4: Walking… cont’d
Need for new infrastructure
Brindabella Drive No footpath – would like to see it as it is a main road
Bruce Street (near Bourke Street end)
Require a foot crossing at the bus shelter
Pedestrians Lack of pedestrian crossings around town
Pedestrians Require more walking tracks, other than the river
Lake Albert Road (near Stuarts Store)
Require pedestrian crossing - vehicle speed is an issue (60km/hr.)
Leavenworth Drive No footpath
Plumpton Road (near Cook Street) Require pedestrian crossing - vehicle speed is an issue (60km/hr.)
San Isadore Walking track/trail back into town; dual purpose with cyclists
Urana Street (adj. to Halloran Street)
Require a pedestrian crossing - used by students from various schools
Gurwood/Trail roundabout Pedestrian crossing or lights required at Gurwood/ Trail roundabout
Safety and access
Across Docker St from Albury Street (to get to South Wagga Wagga shops)
Access difficult - no pedestrian islands; retirement village residents –some with mobility issues/walking frames find it difficult
Baylis Street Jay-walking is an issue
Berry Street (between Aldi/marketplace)
Difficult to cross Berry Street – no pedestrian islands
Bourke Street (north side - Fernleigh Road to Leavenworth Drive)
Footpath is trip hazard
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Stall 4: Walking… cont’d
Safety and access... cont’d
Bourkelands to Tatton Hill When finishing the subdivision- would like to maintain access from Bourkelands to Tatton Hill
Burwood Street/trail roundabout Difficult to cross
Edward Street Difficulty crossing if not near traffic lights
Fox Street (Romanos, McDonalds) Concerns over traffic lights that do not have red arrows for when pedestrians have “green man” light. Drivers are not paying attention and pedestrians are having to step back to avoid being hit
Trail Street Drivers (traveling) fast and Wagga WaggaPublic students access this roundabout - a serious accident is waiting to happen
Pedestrians Uneven footpaths around town
Vehicles Driver education required (re. lack of pedestrian crossing in town)
Glenfield Road, Fernleigh Road Safer pedestrian movements at intersections including provision at roundabouts
Gobba Bridge No pedestrian access – dangerous & a hazard to uni students
Kooringal Rd near Red Hill Road Safer walking/ road crossing areas around/near schools and in surrounds (trail & morrow)
Kooringal Road at Christian College
Pedestrians access difficult. Footpath headed north near cemetery where access the tar
Lake Shared path – walkers & cyclists. Community education required for cyclists to beep bell or call out when approaching walkers
Lake Albert Rd (south side) Footpath south side of Lake Albert Road – uneven roots have lifted path
Lake and river Gravel surfaces – slippery when wet at Lake & river
Lake walking track Surface difficult - loose gravel, piles of rocks, sand, dirt from storm water runoff
Macleay St No pedestrian access into Botanic gardens – only roads.
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Stall 4: Walking… cont’d
Safety and access ... cont’d
Morgan, Forsyth St Cedar trees/berries that fall are slippery and cause falls. From ornamental plum trees – white ant issues also
Morgan, Tarcutta St Access across these streets difficult particularly peak traffic times
Red Hill Rd (near Plumpton Rd)
Difficulty crossing - vehicle speed is an issue
River, levee bank Ramp access is steep and gravelly
Walking positives
Jubilee Park Positive – walking across the road from the park is okay for kids
River Positive – walking track along river is lovely with easy access
River, levee bank Walking track along river /levee bank is great
Wiradjuri walking track Positive feedback – great walking tracks particularly Wiradjuri
Themed walking routes
Walking Suggestion – promote different walking themes around town. - “Heritage” walk around CBD – churches, streets named after soldiers; “Beach Walk”; “Billabong Walk (Lagoon)”; “Viewing Platform Walk” (including Fatton Hills)
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Walking maps The mapping activity provided a useful interactive exercise for participants to engage with both their regular and preferred walking routes.
Eighteen maps were produced of varying usefulness; five have been selected.
Map 1: Vincent Road between Kyeamba Avenue and Kooringal Road is 80km/hr, walking can be difficult/unpleasant
Activity 4 Map 1
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Map 12: Moorong Street and Olympic Highway listed as preferred walking routes
Activity 4 Map 12
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Map 17: Preferred walking routes include bounded by Tarcutta Street, Fitzmaurice Street, Kincaid Street and Shaw Street and route along Olympic Highway and onto Boordoma St to Walla Walk
Activity 4 Map
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Map 18: Participants preferred walking route
Activity 4 Map 18
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Stall 5: Cycling Participants provided a range of comments and suggestions related to cycling. These have been themed and detailed in the table that follows
Connectivity of infrastructure
Bourke St near hospital Cyclists should use the railway over bridge from Brookong Street instead
Bourke Street from Fernleigh Road to CBD
No cycle link needed
CBD Getting across railway into CBD is difficult especially with children
CBD Park and Ride Park & Ride in CBD e.g., commuter rides from Glenfield, parks bike securely in CBD. Catches bus to Uni
Connectivity of existing areas Improve overall connectivity of existing areas
Safe cycleways Integrated safe cycleways on ALL streets and roads throughout Wagga LGA
Levenworth Road / Williams Hill Reserve Safe crossing on top of Levenworth Road for walkers/riders using Williams Hill Reserve
Red Hill Road Lack of track connection
Routes between University and CBD Improving connection to Uni from CBD
San Isadore to CBD A good cycling connection between San Isadore and CBD is required
Maintenance / Upgrades / Expansion
Arterial Roads Widen paths on arterial roads so it can be shared by walkers & cyclists
Maintenance of paths Better maintenance of existing paths e.g., birdies - $70 for taxi after getting flat tyres on the cycle
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Stall 5: Cycling… cont’d
Maintenance / Upgrades / Expansion… cont’d
Plumpton Road to Lake Albert Road Finish bike path
Pragen Bridge, Narrung Street wetlands, Barooma Drive
Paths need to be swept, remove catsheads
Redhill Road Missing proper markings
Vincent Road Upgrade Vincent Road to accommodate either cycle track or resurfaced road
Wagga Christian College Complete cycleway shared path near Wagga Christian College
Wiradjuri Walking track Upgrade Wiradjuri Walking track to support the cyclist too -the track is too steep and stiles not bike friendly
Need for new infrastructure
CBD Partner with the private sector to make the CBD a ‘High Street’ with shops concentrated at Knights, bakery, fruit & veg to encourage alternate transport including cycling e.g., Fitzmaine Street
CBD to Ladysmith Rail trail required
Lake Albert Road No dedicated cycleways
Safety and access
Albert Road Knocked off bicycle by bus here
Best Street, Between Blessed Bean and Lagoon
A death trap. Leg from Blessed Bean to the lagoon. very poor on street riding. Very poor pedestrian riding for footpaths and roundabout crossing. High use cycle area
CBD Safety for cyclist around CBD – ideally separated by path
Roundabouts Roundabouts don’t cater for cyclists. Especially where left lane is left turn only
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Stall 5: Cycling… cont’d
Safety and access… Cont’d
Lack of consideration for cyclists Considerations for cyclists during road and footpath works is lacking
Bike paths Separate cyclists from general traffic with more designated bike paths
Signage Danger to child cyclists and pedestrians on footpaths at ends of lanes in central. Put stop signs at ends of lanes
Gobba Bridge Cyclist access & safety
Lake Albert Road No room for cyclists
Old Hamden Bridge Remove fence at Old Hampden Bridge approach. Allow cyclists to get down onto track
River Bikeway Access ramps to river bikeway too steep and gravelly
Rural roads Needs wider shoulders on rural roads for designated cycle routes
Rural roads Following from 17, need consistent shoulder/ arrows on both town and rural roads
Wiradjuri Trail Wiradjuri Trail too steep at back Lloyd – washing out too
Bike path quality Quality of bike path surfaces is not good enough to encourage cyclists to get off the road onto the trails e.g., gravelly, pot holes, catheads (eyes)
Cyclist safety Cyclists should use the service road
PR
PR support to counter anti-cycling backlash
Have key PR messages with evidentiary support to counter anti-cycling public backlash. READY NOW! If we encourage more cyclists
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Mapping exercise which shows all the maps produced The mapping activity provided a useful interactive exercise for participants to engage with their regular and preferred cycling routes.
Some issues and suggestions raised included the following:
Issues with existing infrastructure included Gobba Bridge being difficult to travel on bicycle with existing traffic conditions (a bike lane is required there), Boorooma Street bicycle lane not being available and the bicycle track not being suitable for regular commuters, difficulty accessing ‘Nulagga' (with reference to Crampton St / Trail St roundabout), and the need to fix the general problem of left hand lanes (which are good for cycling) ending at every roundabout, forcing cyclists into the middle lane, to the annoyance of motorists
There are also track surface issues on Kooringal Drive between Copland St and Fay Avenue (gravel and poor visibility) and better surfaces are required on bike tracks generally
New bicycle tracks are required for Birrimal Walk and from Ladysmith to railway station (3 comments) with one suggestion for an off road shared trail Wagga Wagga to Ladysmith via Forest Hill
Supportive amenity suggestions included the need for bicycle racks in the area bounded by Crampton Street, Beckwith Street, Kincaid Street, Shaw Street, Morgan Street and Tarcutta Street and that there are issues with the traffic lights at the Railway Street/Lake Albert Road intersection
Other general suggestions included improved signage for drivers to warn of cyclists at intersections and that more paved bicycle paths are required across the city.
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Map 3: Preferred cycling route of Bagley Road
Activity 5 Map 3
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Stall 6: Cars and traffic Participants provided a range of contributions relating to cars and traffic. These have been themed and detailed in the tables that follow.
Congestion
CBD Congested
Lake Albert Road & Edward Street
Very congested
Plumpton Street/Red Hill roundabout
Congested during peak traffic
Gobba Bridge Limited alternatives if delayed
Kooringal Road Too narrow to handle current traffic loads.
Congestion Wagga CS is expanding on a north south axis not east west. This puts great strain on the 3 north/south road corridors - Requires long term planning solution; Short term means peak hour congestion not normally associated with Regional centres.
Glenfield Road Congestion in peak hour – duplication is the solution
Peak hour periods are extremely busy. Backs back a long way – increase lanes
2 roundabout at intersection of Dobney, Pearson & Glenfield Roadis confusing for drivers
Overpass is an issue – too congested
Bottleneck. Need alternative additional routes
Peak hour periods are extremely busy. Backs back a long way – increase lanes
Kooringal Road Too narrow to handle current traffic loads
Long term planning Wagga CS is expanding on a north south axis not east west. This puts great strain on the 3 north/south road corridors - Requires long term planning solution; Short term means peak hour congestion not normally
Sturt St & Tarcutta St corner Cars travelling east on Sturt Street turning south onto Tarcutta consistently cut corner often completely on wrong side of road - Possible solution is ‘silent policeman” road barrier traffic control; Alternatively install rumble strips to define where lane line is
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Stall 6: Cars and traffic… cont’d
Roundabouts
Bourke Street/Urana Street roundabout
Roundabout exit to Fernleigh Road – needs to be resurfaced as it causes traffic issues.
Kooringal Road/Red Hill Road Roundabout congested during peak times
Lord Baden Powell Drive & Lake Albert Road
Intersection difficult to cross at peak hours – possible roundabout? Not sure
Roundabouts Lack of general respect
Roundabouts – Vegetation limits visibility
Glenfield Road 2 roundabout at intersection of Dobney, Pearson & Glenfield Roadis confusing for drivers
Glenfield Rd, Dobney Street & Pearson Street
Overpass is an issue – too congested
Very busy – needs a better solution. Either bigger roundabout of lights
Roundabout at Pearson & Dobney dangerous
Roundabouts at Pearson and Dobney are the biggest issue
Roundabout congested. Make Urana Road a dead end or no turn into Urana Street from Glenfield Road.
Convenience of cars makes change difficult
Car convenience Love convenience of own vehicle and being able to drive
Convenience preventing changing car dependency – lazy
Lake Albert Rd & Edward St Underpass at Lake Albert Road & Edward Street
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Stall 7: Public Transport Participants provided a range of contributions relating to public transport. These have been themed and detailed in the tables that follow.
Public Transport
Bike racks for buses (2) Public transport should have capacity to carry bikes (2)
Improve Need to improve public transport (2)
Review schedules Need to review schedule - Example: having to catch a cab home from work due to no buses available
Too expensive Public transport is too expensive and not often enough. Supply low means people will use their car
Bike accessible buses Buses with bike carrying capabilities
Public transport should have capacity to carry bikes
Improve public transport Need to improve public transport
Too expensive Public transport is too expensive and not often enough. Supply low means people will use their car
Bus schedule Need to review schedule - Example: having to catch a cab home from work due to no buses available
Reduce need to drive Doing more to walking/cycling/public transport to reduce the requirement of driving in Wagga
Hospital precinct Traffic plan is required
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Stall 8: Parking Participants provided a range of contributions relating to parking. These have been themed and detailed in the tables that follow.
Parking Issues – Place Based
Location Comments
Red Hill Road between Bourke Street & Glenfield
An issue during sporting activities at Jubilee Park. Cars parked on both sides of road. Very hairy. Need larger car park
Best Street Facilities, cafes & shops have insufficient parking congesting the road and slowing traffic flow with people waiting for parking. As a cyclist car doors & little space on the verge cause regular near misses
Courthouse Parking an issue due to lack of spaces
Shaw Street Nearby three churches/ funerals – not enough parking
Hospital Precinct Bad now, worse when the new hospital opens. The Open Day is on today and is very busy with shuttle buses
CBD Multi –deck car park required to remove street parking in Baylis Street
Finding car parking very difficult
Jubilee Park More 3 hour parking such as K-Mart or near CD Library
Gasworks car park Big car park crossing to senior citizen centres – use nearby grass area
Legal precincts Huge lack of parking
Disability parking Need to plan car parking more effectively for ageing population - Mobility scooters; Parking area; Charging stations; Are dangerous; Horns and bells
Courthouse 45 jurors on panels and lack of parking - Map on website for parking in Barrand Street – use beach? Get a fee/voucher for parking near court
Parking More off-street parking – multi storey car parks – ok to pay for it
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Stall 8: Parking… cont’d
Parking Issues – Place Based ... cont’d
Location Comments
Knights Meats Precinct Co-locate with bakery and others
Hospital Precinct An issue for staff – need for early starters and shift workers – off street parking
Park & Ride Park & Ride “stations” - be able to provide change for paid parking
Best Street Area is developing ‘cafes and shops’. No off street parking at the moment. Takes away from residential parking and congests the road for poor flow to cars and cyclists
Johnston St We need a multi-level parking station in the rear of Woollies
Jubilee Park Not enough parking and overflows onto Red Hill Road
Tarcutta St For meetings of Shakespeare Owls – many old members need to park across Tarcutta Street and it’s very dangerous
CBD All day parking used by staff
Commuters park in local streets
Role for Chamber of Commerce for the businesses to “know where their staff park”
University Convenience parking and themed zones - Paid; Zones and colours; Compare to Wollongong Uni
Car parking difficult – all the Uni residents drive across the campus
Baylis Street & Fitzmaurice Street
Ban all private car parking in Baylis Street and Fitzmaurice Street – on eastern & western side on Baylis Street with multideck = 3 floors.
Roma Street People park too close to driveways so you can’t get out and can’t see – near misses coming out. Quite bad Tuesday and Wednesdays – don’t know why? Tradies for hospital construction?
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Stall 8: Parking… cont’d
Other Parking Issues
Consistent parking Consistent type of parking required
Off-Street Parking More off-street parking – multi storey car parks – ok to pay for it
Reduce need for parking
CBD Large carparks are a heat sink
It’s difficult but less parking is required to move people out of cars and into walking and cycling
Less carparks and more pedestrian friendly Get people on their feet and out of their cars
More public transport including shuttle bus to move people. Create more malls and more interaction (socially)
Less travel by vehicles and more foot traffic
Bike parking required in CBD
Charging stations and parking spaces required for mobility scooters in locations such as the Mall
No location Not worth building more parking just for Xmas – walk further
University Bike parking required at University
Lack of bike racks More bike racks required
Electric cars Charging stations for electric cars required
For bike and mobility scooters
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Stall 8: Parking… cont’d
Timed parking and fees
CBD 1 – 2 hour parking too short (need more time for shopping); Need some areas 3hrs
City has enough parking. Time limited is good
Maybe charge in CC1 car park or Myer carpark
Request for paid parking in CBD & suburban shopping centres
Yes to parking meters to free up space in the main street - charge $1 per ½ hr. and $2 per hr.
Morrow Street Look at changing parking times to 3 hrs. (from 2hrs.)
Hospital Precinct Charge for parking here but not emergency (use vouchers)
Main Street Not opposed to paid parking - $2 an hour, sensibility implemented to change behaviour
Supermarket Opposed to paid parking here
Fitzmaurice Street Not opposed to paid parking - $2 an hour, sensibility implemented to change behaviour
Paid parking Only charge for parking if absolutely desperate
No to paid parking
Opposed to paid parking and it needs security
Prefer to pay for parking than get a fine
There’s too many parking fines
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Stall 9: Education, engagement and empowerment Participants provided a range of perspectives and suggestions relating to education, engagement and empowerment in Wagga Wagga.
Connectivity
Transport systems Interconnected transport systemsMake it easy
Cycleway Improvements
Storage Bike storage, locker storage e.g. cafes have their own
Bike path quality Quality surface for bike paths i.e. cement not asphalt
Required facilities for cyclists End of trip facilities required for cyclists
Planning cycle network Planning cycle network when putting in new developments
Improving conditions of bike network Improving bike network and condition of what is already there
Duplicating Gobba cycleways Duplicate Gobba, cycleways
Limiting Vehicles
Car free Baylis Street vehicle free except buses (no taxis)
Car free CBD No cars in CBD
Limiting car use in the CBD Limiting car usage in CBD
Encouraging less cars Car sharing pools
Heavy Vehicles
Weight limits on bridges Weight limits on bridges (hr./limits)
No heavy vehicles in the CBD Diverting heavy vehicles away from CBD & school zones
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Stall 9: Education, engagement and empowerment… cont’d
Improving Roads
Improving road conditions Improving the condition of roads based on need
Improving infrastructure Better infrastructure
Council making improvements Teach Council to build and repair roads
Education & Promotion
Active transport options Focus on more active transport options
Active transport to school Wagga to support education, infrastructure for school travel for active transport.
Involve ‘Bike Network’ Get “bike network” involved
Schools promoting active transport Schools actively promote ride to school and work with Council to map and plan safe bike routes
Bike safety education Bike safety education – mini route with street signs to practice on
Bike safety education Bicycle education – kids & adults
Encouraging cycling Encouraging cycling i.e. making it safe
Lifestyle choices Make Wagga a place where cycling is a lifestyle choice
Citizen reference groups Citizen reference groups – advising & informing council staff & Councillors
Educating drivers Also educating drivers on using the road with bikes. Educating riders on how to ride on the road.
Learn from Melbourne Learn from Melbourne
New perspectives Changing the way we think about it
Encouraging active transport Ride/walk to school programs
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Stall 9: Education, engagement and empowerment… cont’d
Public Transport
Public transport Mono/speed rail
Artwork on transport methods Artwork on buses and bus stops – can reduce graffiti
Accessing events Accessing events – thinking about public transport –reducing fees
Frequent bus services More regular bus services
Transport costs Making public transport more affordable
Express train between Sydney and Melbourne
Express train between Sydney & Melbourne with stopover in Wagga
Free transport around CBD Free public transport around the city.
Regular use of bus services Getting people to use bus services
Discount for regular taxi users Regular taxi users getting discount
Transport costs Affordable community transport
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Stall 10: Roads and Maritime Services The roads and maritime Service are working closely with Council in the development of the WWITS.
The RMS are also currently preparing an Urban Corridor Study for the section of the Sturt Highway along Hammond Avenue and Edward Street. The two projects need to inform each other.
The RMS participated in the Speak Out, manning a stand seeking community iput into any freight and heavy vehicle related issues for the city. The feedback on freight issues will inform both projects.
Participants provided a range of comments and suggestions for RMS.
Crossing Highway at Best Street – slow. Also others especially Murray Street
Support for Kapooka Bridge
Dobney/ Pearson roundabouts – difficult to negotiate
Gobba Bridge – pedestrian and bike access
Bike/pedestrian crossing between Flowerdale Lagoon & Ashmont Reserve (back of Bunnings)
Highway bypass Wagga Wagga CBD
Heavy vehicle access to businesses
Pavement damage
Local & state roads
Widening Forest Hill to City
Lack of pedestrian crossing locations on Highway
Crossing Highway on bikes
Crossing pedestrian bridges over railway on bikes is difficult
Potholes on major roads
Lake Albert Road/Highway – congestion
Truck rest area
Bus/pedestrian interchange
Red Hill Road as bypass with modifications
Cycleways on highways
More freight by rail
Trailer exchange either west or east of Wagga
Incorrect use of roundabouts
Lanes
Indicators
Speed
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Stall 11: Daily Advertiser Headlines 2043 Participants were asked the headlines they would most like and least like to see in The Daily Advertiser in 2043.
17 most liked headlines and 16 least liked headlines follow
Headline most like to see
Great News!
Parking
Extended hours of operation
Car free CBD
Finally a bypass that works for everyone
Baylis Street has transitioned from vehicles to pedestrians only
Great News!’ unlimited all hour parking at Wagga’s New Hospital. Heaps of car spaces now available.
Walk, cycle or hop on the ‘hop on hop off” CBD bus
Free shuttle buses extended to all suburbs
Active travel saved billions in health and productivity
Students to get to Uni easily and cheaply with new bus route!
Wagga healthiest city in Australia – all thanks to 20 years of bike and walking culture
Wagga Wagga City Council commended for most user-friendly footpaths in Australia and for planting, naming and explaining use of native fauna of the Wiradjuri People.
Wagga to become regional transport hub: Sydney to Melbourne and Sydney to Adelaide. Increased infrastructure spent on land, rail and air
Best in Australia
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Stall 11: Daily Advertiser Headlines 2043 … cont’d
Headline least like to see
Wagga Wagga – worst in every way
2 blocks in Wagga Wagga’s main street will be closed to traffic until further notice
Worse than we feared
Wagga Wagga lagging behind rest of state in transport – still living in the 80’s
Tragedy
Wagga Wagga worst city for living – car emissions & obese citizens
The car remains the #1 consideration in Wagga’s future
Wagga Wagga Still Looking For Funding For Heavy7 Vehicle Routes
Another young child killed at NOTORIOUS CROSSING (Trail and Gurwood Streets) NOTE – this is not a fantasy – it will be a prophetic predictions of a certainty UNLESS pedestrian crossings are INSTALLED
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APPENDIX
Appendix A: Vote with your hands selection of images 33-39
Appendix B: Cycling maps 40-46
Appendix C: Walking maps 48-53
Appendix D: Marketing and Promotion 54-55
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