Transport & Traffic
Review of City of Sydney’s Neighbourhood Parking Policy
Posted on 28th November 2017
City of Sydney is reviewing its ‘Neighbourhood Parking Policy’ and is seeking comments on its proposed changes.
WestConnex: Communities Show Their Distaste for a Bad Project
Posted on 7th November 2017
Submissions on the Environmental Impact Statement for the M4-M5 Link closed on 16 October. The Department of Planning and Environment has received a huge number of submissions opposing the project.
Submission to NSW Planning and Environment on WestConnex EIS
Posted on 27th October 2017
Attached is our submission to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement lodged by WestConnex for stage 3 of the project.
How WestConnex Will Affect You
Posted on 4th October 2017
By Jan Wilson, on behalf of StopWestConnex-Glebe Forest Lodge, a group of concerned locals campaigning against the $17 billion+ WestConnex toll road and for better public and active transport.
The Shared Cycle and Pedestrian Foreshore Path
Posted on 7th September 2017
We have some concerns about the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on the shared cycle and pedestrian path that runs along the foreshore of Blackwattle Bay from the end of Glebe Point Road to Bridge Road.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2016-2017
Posted on 28th July 2017
This has been a busy year for the Transport and Traffic Group. We have been involved with several matters including working to limit the adverse impact of the WestConnex project on Glebe and Forest Lodge, seeking improvements to the cycle amenities in our suburb and making our concerns known to the State Government about its proposal to privatise our bus services.
Letter to the Premier on the privatisation of bus services
Posted on 25th July 2017
Attached is our letter to the NSW Premier questioning the Government’s recent decision to appoint a private operator to run the Glebe and Forest Lodge bus services.
Letter to the City of Sydney on cycle ways
Posted on 25th July 2017
Attached is our submission to the City of Sydney seeking an improvement to the cycling amenities in Glebe and Forest Lodge. The City is currently reviewing the outcome of its 10 year plan to build a network of integrated cycle ways in central Sydney.
Another Dud Decision on Transport
Posted on 29th June 2017
The NSW Government recently announced its decision to privatise the bus services in Glebe and Forest Lodge. The concern is that privatising bus routes will mean a decline in services.
Cycleways in Glebe – Not Satisfactory: What Happens Now?
Posted on 24th February 2017
The cycleways in Glebe and Forest Lodge are not satisfactory. The ones we have are disjointed and often put cyclists onto our busiest streets, where the risk of injury is a major concern.
Memories of Trams in Glebe Needed
Posted on 2nd December 2016
Several people have elected to share their memories of trams in Glebe and to be recorded for the Glebe Society web site. If you or someone you know have stories to tell about trams in Glebe then please contact us at community@glebesociety.org.au
WestConnex Revamp: Camperdown Traffic Portals Abandoned
Posted on 1st December 2016
WestConnex has announced a revamp of the proposed M4-M5 Link.
No WestCONnex Portals Please!
Posted on 28th October 2016
Over 250 Glebe and Forest Lodge residents attended a ‘Stop WestConnex’ meeting on Monday 24 October at Glebe Town Hall which was organised by the Coalition of Glebe Groups.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2015 – 2016
Posted on 29th July 2016
Transport and Traffic matters were again dominated this year by the WestConnex project.
The Glebe Society was also involved in opposing a series of changes proposed by IPART to the fares structure for NSW public transport, including a suggested increase of the daily fares for seniors from the current $2.50 a day maximum to $9 a day maximum.
Stop WestCONnex Glebe-Forest Lodge
Posted on 29th July 2016
A very successful public meeting was held in Glebe Town Hall on 20 June. A panel of experts focused on providing information. They covered governance, transport, geology, health and the City of Sydney’s opposition to WestConnex.
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.
