SUBMISSION FROM RESIDENTS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO HABERFIELD, ASHFIELD & LEICHHARDT LOCAL NETWORK
to: ni@rms.nsw.gov.au
cc: wcx@haberfield.asn.au
We submit the following in response to transport for NSW’s proposed traffic changes to Leichhardt, Lilyfield, Ashfield & Haberfield
We oppose:
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Diversion of arterial & heavy traffic onto ‘no truck’ zones & local streets
. Parking and street tree removals on Norton and James Streets north, Mortley Ave, Bland St and Timbrell Dr
. Making James Street (north) one-way
. The proposed changes to William Street Leichhardt, including the removal of traffic-calming roundabout and parking and the proposal to push traffic onto Hubert and Charles Street
. Changes in Haberfield & Ashfield which will lock-down Haberfield and disperse further traffic to Bland Street, to Leichhardt north, Summer Hill & Five Dock
. Removal of traffic lights at Dalhousie St & Waratah St intersections
. Removal of Right Turns in and out of Dalhousie St at Parramatta Rd
. Removal of Right Turn from Waratah St into Dobroyd Pde / CWL
. Removal of surface pedestrian crossings on Dalhousie & Waratah Sts
We seek:
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Retention of direct access to Darley Rd from Lilyfield via the City West Link/James/Norton intersection
. Retention of right turn from Norton St into City West Link to east
. Retention of right turn from Norton St (n) into Lilyfield Rd
. Retention of parking for residents and businesses on Norton and James Sts (north of City West Link), Mortley Ave & Bland St
. Protection of existing and proposed cycleway routes (including on William St and Lilyfield Rd)
. Installation of safe pedestrian crossings, including on William St
. Retention of the right turn from Norton, Waratah Sts & Timbrell Dr into City West Link and Dalhousie St in & out at Paramatta Rd
. No more heavy traffic past primary schools and childcare centres
. No adverse impacts upon Ashfield Park
. Retention of existing 406 bus route
. Pause on all major changes until after opening of the M4/M5 Link
GET INFORMED! - SPEAK UP!
ACT NOW!