Transport and City Services Directorate As a general observation, the DCP does not seem to recognise the traffic impact on the Canberra Noted. Detailed traffic Avenue Corridor and the connected road networks. Modelling is required to establish a baseline analysis of proposals is a for traffic flows in line with the DCP. We suggest Aimsun modelling be carried out for the matter for the development maximum yield allowed under the DCP for the Canberra Avenue corridor including the street assessment stage. network connected to understand the impact of the implementation of the DCP. TCCS prefers this study be carried out prior to the implementation of the DCP. TCCS also notes the reference to High Quality Paving in the DCP. This reference should be In order to achieve the supported with additional guidelines such as a design palettes or principles to clarify desired landscape and requirements. TCCS uses The Canberra Central Design manual as a guideline for high quality urban design structure along paving. Some of the key criteria TCCS uses for the choice of pavers are: the Main Avenue a landscape master plan will The correct type and design to minimise damage be developed in Easy to handle and replace when they have to be repaired (not too large) consultation between the Easy to remove and replace if any services below has to be fixed. NCA and the ACT Government. Any works or proposals coming from this plan will require works approval from NCA and will be maintained by TCCS. TCCS also notes special attention given to Travel” in the DCP. It would be complimentary The Active travel principles “Active if some principles for Travel” for the Canberra Avenue corridor is added to this identified in the ACT ‘Active requirement. Government’s background information paper and the Territory Plan changes proposed by Draft Variation 348 provide sufficient criteria to assess proposals and ensure contribution to Active Living in the city. Duplication is considered unnecessary. Franklin Street for the section between Flinders Way and Captain Cook Crescent is already operating at more than twice its rated capacity. This is an access street with a 1,000 vehicles per day capacity which currently has daily traffic of 2,384 vehicles per day.
Transport and City Services Directorate As a general observation, the DCP does not seem to recognise the traffic impact on the Canberra Avenue Corridor and the connected road networks. Modelling is required to establish a baseline for traffic flows in line with the DCP. We suggest Aimsun modelling be carried out for the maximum yield allowed under the DCP for the Canberra Avenue corridor including the street network connected to understand the impact of the implementation of the DCP. TCCS prefers this study be carried out prior to the implementation of the DCP. Noted. Detailed traffic analysis of proposals is a matter for the development assessment stage. TCCS also notes the reference to High Quality Paving in the DCP. This reference should be supported with additional guidelines such as a design palettes or principles to clarify requirements. TCCS uses The Canberra Central Design manual as a guideline for high quality paving. Some of the key criteria TCCS uses for the choice of pavers are: The correct type and design to minimise damage Easy to handle and replace when they have to be repaired (not too large) Easy to remove and replace if any services below has to be fixed. In order to achieve the desired landscape and urban design structure along the Main Avenue a landscape master plan will be developed in consultation between the NCA and the ACT Government. Any works or proposals coming from this plan will require works approval from NCA and will be maintained by TCCS. TCCS also notes special attention given to “Active Travel” in the DCP. It would be complimentary if some principles for ‘Active Travel” for the Canberra Avenue corridor is added to this requirement. The Active travel principles identified in the ACT Government’s background information paper and the Territory Plan changes proposed by Draft Variation 348 provide sufficient criteria to assess proposals and ensure contribution to Active Living in the city. Duplication is considered unnecessary. Franklin Street for the section between Flinders Way and Captain Cook Crescent is already operating at more than twice its rated capacity. This is an access street with a 1,000 vehicles per day capacity which currently has daily traffic of 2,384 vehicles per day.