Transport & Traffic
Built Environment 2037
Posted on 5th July 2016
A very well attended public meeting unanimously passed a resolution calling on the State Government to immediately cease all work and all contract negotiations on WestConnex until the findings of the Australian National Audit Office which is now investigating the project are announced.
WestConnex the Hot Topic at Federal Candidates’ Debate
Posted on 1st July 2016
Candidates for the seat of Sydney at the federal election fielded questions about Westconnex, council mergers, affordable housing and indigenous affairs at a meeting arranged by the Glebe Society at the Glebe Town Hall on Saturday 25 June.
Public Meeting about WestConnex for Glebe-Forest Lodge
Posted on 17th June 2016
A meeting has been organised by COGG (Coalition of Glebe Groups) in order to provide information to residents about the potential impact on Glebe-Forest Lodge. Date: Monday 20th June, Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Glebe Town Hall
Opposition to WestConnex Heats Up
Posted on 12th June 2016
WestConnex recently released its plans for the Glebe/Forest Lodge sections of the WestConnex project. These involve road tunnels running beneath our suburb, with spaghetti junction interchanges centered around the Rozelle goods yards and on Parramatta Road in Camperdown.
WestCONnex – Road Tunnels under Glebe – Public Meetings
Posted on 3rd May 2016
WestConnex recently released its plans for the Glebe section of the WestConnex project. This involves road tunnels running underneath our suburb and spaghetti junction interchanges centred around the Rozelle goods yards and on Parramatta Rd near Missenden Rd in Camperdown.
The Past and Future Trams of Glebe
Posted on 29th March 2016
Steam trams ran from 1882 to Cook St, Glebe; with a small extension to Pendrill/Leichhardt Sts in 1896. Horse buses were more widespread, from Millers Point to Lyndhurst and to Forest Lodge. Electric trams ran from 1900.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2014 -2015
Posted on 29th August 2015
Transport and traffic matters this year were dominated by the WestConnex project, the $15 billion road and tunnel tollway announced by the State Government back in 2012 which is now being constructed.
An Inner West Transport Solution?
Posted on 28th March 2015
The inner West faces worsening traffic congestion with redevelopment of the Bays Area and Plans for WestConnex to feed vehicles onto the Anzac Bridge and Victoria Rd.
Yet there is a simple, low-cost way to reduce congestion in our neighbourhood: re-open Glebe Island Bridge as a level, broad, safe pedestrian link between Rozelle and Pyrmont.
No WestConnex!
Posted on 14th March 2015
There is growing community opposition to the WestConnex road project which is fast becoming an issue in the run up to the State Government elections due on 28 March.
Transport and Traffic Sub-Committee Terms of Reference 2013-14
Posted on 11th May 2014
Click here to view the Terms of Reference 2013-14 for the Transport and Traffic Sub-Committee.
Draft Neighbourhood Parking Policy, and our Submission
Posted on 4th July 2013
Residents are invited to have their say regarding the discussion paper for the Development of Neighbourhood Parking Policy. The aim is to standardise the policy across the LGA and remove discrepancies and illegal activity. It is important to remember that will be an increase of traffic in the near future. Whilst Glebe/Forest Lodge has not had the pressures that other villages have experienced, there will be changes. Of paramount importance is to preserve parking for local residents.
NSW Infrastructure Report – our submission Nov 2012
Posted on 28th November 2012
Infrastructure NSW PO Box R220 Royal Exchange NSW 1225 The State Infrastructure Strategy Report “ First Things First ” We refer to this Report which was released on 3 October. The Glebe Society appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Report. These comments were prepared by its Transport and Traffic Subcommittee […]
Submission on NSW Transport Long Term Master Plan
Posted on 26th October 2012
NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan Team Transport for NSW GPO Box K659 Haymarket NSW 1240 Draft NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan We refer to this draft Plan which was released in September. The Glebe Society appreciates the opportunity to comment on how the Plan can be strengthened. The submission that follows was prepared […]
Transport & Traffic Subcommittee – Annual Report for 2012
Posted on 20th August 2012
Transport and Traffic, Annual Report 2012 Policy: The policy of the Transport and Traffic Subcommittee encompasses a key objective of the Glebe Society set out in the Constitution; namely to improve the amenity of Glebe by promoting a better transport system, both public and private, including upgrading facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. This […]
Transport Master Plan – submission by The Glebe Society – Apr 2012
Posted on 30th April 2012
The Glebe Society has urged the Government to lessen the emphasis on the motor car and increase the emphasis on walking in its long-term planning for transport in New South Wales. The Society makes this point in response to a discussion paper issued by Government as part of the process of developing its new Long-term Transport Master Plan. The full text of the Society’s submission can be read here.
Harold Park DCP: Traffic and Parking report
Posted on 22nd December 2010
This report on the traffic and parking implications of the proposed Harold Park DCP was prepared by Christopher Hallam and Associates to inform discussion at the public meeting held at Forest Lodge public school on 7 December 2010.
Harold Park DCP: supporting arguments for resolution of 7 December 2010
Posted on 22nd December 2010
Follow this link to read the supporting arguments relating to the draft submission prepared by the Glebe Society for consideration by the public meeting held at Forest Lodge Public School on 7 December, 2010.
Transport and Traffic
The goal for the future of Glebe is to develop a broad based public philosophy to transition our streets away from an auto-centric approach to one that treats streets as public places and prioritises them for walking, cycling and transit. Glebe’s urban form and low to medium density housing means that people are close to […]
Curent Issues
Posted on 10th June 2009
The Forest Lodge and Glebe Local Area Traffic Management Plan (LATM) Report that was endorsed by Council in October 2007 has now be renamed as The Forest Lodge and Glebe Pedestrian, Cyclist & Traffic Calming Plan (PCTC). 2009 The strategy for ongoing implementation will be: Pedestrian, Cycling, and Traffic calming (PCTC) plans are strategic studies […]
Tram Tracks Unearthed
Posted on 14th October 2008
Excavation for the resurfacing of Glebe Point Road has unearthed the tram tracks under the roadway. Trams ran along Glebe point Road between 1892 and 1958.
Draft Glebe Local Area Traffic Management Plan
Posted on 11th May 2007
SUBMISSION TO THE SYDNEY CITY COUNCIL ON THE DRAFT GLEBE AND FOREST LODGE LOCAL AREA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 RESPONSE TO DRAFT LATM PLAN 3.0 GLEBE POINT ROAD ISSUES 4.0 FURTHER LATM WORKS 5.0 CONCLUSION 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Glebe Society wishes to thank Sydney City Council for undertaking a Local Area […]
Glebe Society Supports Light Rail to the Quay
Posted on 11th August 2006
Media release LIGHT RAIL Sydney, even more than other Australian cities, needs improved public transport. We need it to: Ease congestion in the CBD Reduce travel times Provide comfortable, safe travel to and from work Reduce our dependence on cars Save on the cost of fuel Reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming Make […]
