2 David Low Way - Attachment 5 - Traffic Engineering Report - TTM 10-8-17

Specific Outcomes                               Probable Solutions (if code assessable)                                                                 Response
v. is compatible with existing roads;
vi. is easily maintained by Council             AND                                                                               Bicycle lanes are currently provided beyond the traffic
equipment; and                                  S7.3 On-road cycling treatment is utilised to provide safe and continuous         lanes on each sides of David Low Way across the site
vii. where appropriate, has the ability to      movement of cyclists along a roadway, such as--                                   frontage. It is suggested that, if BAR and BAL treatments
accommodate public transport services;          a) sealed shoulders;                                                              are to be provided (ie widening the half carriageway to
b) road pavement surfaces—                                                                                                        6.5m), the bicycle lanes could share this pavement width
                                                b) wide kerbside lane;
                                                                                                                                  (and not be in addition to it). This is considered acceptable
i. are durable enough to carry estimated        c) exclusive or peak period bicycle lane;                                         given the very low vehicular turn volumes, the anticipated
wheel loads of travelling and parked            d) advisory treatments such as Bicycle Awareness Zone;                            low bicycle volumes and compliant sight distances.
vehicles;
                                                e) shared parking / bicycle lane;
ii. provide for the safe passage of vehicles,
                                                f) contra flow bicycle lane; and
pedestrians, cyclists, and discharge of
stormwater run-off from contributing            g) bus/bicycle lane.
catchments and the preservation of all
weather access;                                 S7.4 The provision of bicycle lanes at intersections is generally in accordance
c) kerb and channel—                            with AUSTROADS Part 14, section 5 and the Manual of Urban Traffic Control
i. controls vehicle movement by                 Devices (MUTCD) Part 9.
delineating the carriageway for all users;
ii. conveys road pavement run-off to
stormwater drainage in a manner that
allows the road to be trafficable in Q100
ARI local rainfall events; and
d) verges and footpaths provide—
i. safe access for pedestrians and cyclists
clear of obstructions;
ii. an access area for vehicles onto
properties;
iii. a corridor allocated for services and
utilities; and
iv. additional amenity for minor roads.