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Feasibility Study: Park and Ride andBike and Ride 2011-2012

ACT Government - Environment andSustainable Development Directorate

6 March 2012

D R A F T

Park and Ride / Bike andRide Feasibility Study

Preliminary Report

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AECOM Feasibility Study: Park and Ride and Bike and Ride 2011-2012Park and Ride / Bike and Ride Feasibility Study - Preliminary Report

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Park and Ride / Bike and Ride Feasibility Study

Preliminary Report

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Quality Information

Document Park and Ride / Bike and Ride Feasibility Study

Ref 60236425

Date 6 March 2012

Prepared by Michael Jollon and Rhys Davies

Reviewed by Tim Rampton

Revision History

Revision RevisionDate

Details

Authorised

Name/Position Signature

1 9 Feb 2012 Preliminary Report Tim Rampton

Project Manager

2 06-Mar-2012 Preliminary Report - revised Tim Rampton

Project Manager

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 11.0 Introduction 31.1 Background 31.2 Project Objectives 31.3 Report Objectives 3

2.0 Methodology 42.1 Key Considerations 4

2.1.1 Options to Utilise Existing Car Parks 42.1.2 Access Arrangements 42.1.3 Existing and Future Bus Routes 42.1.4 Cycle Paths 42.1.5 Potential catchment of the site 52.1.6 Community engagement 5

3.0 Preliminary Options Park and Ride 64.0 Multi-Criteria Analysis - Park and Ride 14

4.1 Assessment Criteria 144.2 Multi-Criteria Analysis Results 16

4.2.1 Sensitivity Testing 185.0 Park and Ride Site Assessments 19

5.1 Canberra Avenue Corridor 205.1.1 Opposite HMAS Harman 205.1.2 East of Tom Price Street 215.1.3 Canberra Avenue Service Road 23

5.2 Gungahlin West 255.2.1 Shared Parking at Library or Leisure Centre 255.2.2 Margie Lane (behind Woolworths) 275.2.3 Behind Marketplace 285.2.4 Crinigan Crescent 295.2.5 North side Flemington Road, west of Hamer Street 305.2.6 Efkarpidis Street and Hinder Street. 31

5.3 Belconnen North 335.3.1 Verge Place Charnwood 345.3.2 Kingsford Smith Drive (east side) - Florey 355.3.3 BMX Club on Copland Drive, Melba 365.3.4 Florey Local Centre 38

5.4 Athllon Drive 395.4.1 Athllon Drive near Playing Fields 395.4.2 Athllon Drive near Wanniassa Local Centre 415.4.3 Athllon Drive near Fincham Crescent 435.4.4 Kambah Local Centre Jenke Circuit 445.4.5 Athllon Drive off Vosper Street 45

5.5 Yarra Glenn Curtin 475.5.1 Carruthers Street / Theodore Street 475.5.2 Deakin Embassy District 48

6.0 Preliminary Options Bike and Ride 517.0 Multi-Criteria Analysis Bike and Ride 53

7.1 Assessment Criteria 537.1.1 Multi-Criter ia Analysis Results 54

8.0 Bike and Ride Site Analysis 558.1 Canberra Avenue Corridor 55

8.1.1 Southern verge after Nyrang Street 558.2 Wentworth Avenue Corridor 58

8.2.1 Median North of Giles Street 588.3 Gungahlin Town Centre 60

8.3.1 Northwest corner of Hibberson and Gribble Streets 60

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8.4 Gundaroo Drive 628.4.1 Southern verge after Nudurr Drive 62

8.5 Tuggeranong Town Centre 65

8.5.1 Northeast corner of Anketell and Pitman Streets, Northeast corner of Pitmanand Holwell Streets, Bus interchange footpath 658.6 Cooleman Court, Weston 69

8.6.1 Southern verge of Parkinson Street after Watling Place 699.0 Preliminary Conclusions 71

9.1 Recommended Short Listed sites 719.2 Next Steps.. 72

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Executive Summary

Project Objectives

The objective of this Park and Ride and Bike and Ride Feasibility Study is to identify suitable cost-effective sites in

various locations throughout the ACT and develop concept designs for viable sites.

The Park and Ride and Bike and Ride facilities are initiatives of the Sustainable Transport Plan and will be

established to increase bus patronage, decrease the demand for parking facilities in Civic and the Town Centres

where parking is a critical issue, and reduce congestion. The key areas of investigation included:

Park and Ride facilities

- Canberra Avenue corridor

- Gungahlin West servicing suburbs such as Ngunnawal, Amaroo, Palmerston and Nicholls

- Belconnen North servicing Dunlop, Charnwood, Fraser

- Athllon Drive Wanniassa

- Yarra Glen - Curtin

Bike and Ride facilities


- Wentworth Avenue corridor

- Gungahlin Town Centre

- Gundaroo Drive corridor

- Tuggeranong Town Centre

- Cooleman Court, Weston Creek

Report Objectives

The objective of this preliminary report is to provide enough guidance to aid with the decision making process.

The intended outcome is to reach an agreement amongst the project steering committee as to the proposed short

listed sites for both Park and Ride and Bike and Ride. These sites will then be taken into the public realm for

consultation and feedback.

Recommended Short Listed sites

As a result of the preliminary investigation and Multi-Criteria-Analysis the following sites have been deemed

worthy of short listing.


- Canberra Avenue (2 sites)

East of Tom Price

Canberra Avenue Service Road

- Gungahlin West (2 sites)

Margie Lane (behind Woolworths)

Northern side of Flemington Road, west of Hamer Street

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- Belconnen North (0 sit es)

No suitable site. None of the sites investigated achieved the required scoring threshold in the multi

criteria analysis.

- Athllo n Drive, Wanniassa (4 sites) Athllon Drive near playing fields

Kambah Local Centre Jenke Circuit

Athllon Drive off Vosper Street

Athllon Drive near Wanniassa Local Centre

- Yarra Glen

On hold subject to findings of Adelaide Avenue bus stop study


- Canberra Avenue

Southern verge after Nyrang Street

- Wentworth Avenue

Median west of Giles Street

- Gungahlin Tow n Centre

Northwest corner of Hibberson and Gribble Street intersection

- Gundaroo Drive

Southern verge after Nudurr Drive


Northeast corner of Anketell and Pitman Streets- Cooleman Court, Weston

Southern verge at Parkinson Street

Next Steps

If the steering committee is in agreement on the short list then these sites will be placed in the public domain for

comment.

Once the community engagement is complete, the preferred options will be identified and assessed in more

detail, including the evaluation of civil services and cost estimates.

From there a concept design will be prepared for each of the preferred Park and Ride sites and the project andconsultation reports finalised.

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 BackgroundThe ACT Government is implementing Transport for Canberra Action Plan to further implement and progress

actions identified in the 2004 Sustainable Transport Plan (STP). The Action Plan (Transport for Canberra

formerly the Sustainable Transport Action Plan) derives from new public transport, walking, cycling, and parking

strategies as well as a transport infrastructure plan detailing the programme for the delivery of projects and

associated costs. A Transport for Canberra package including $97 million of transport initiatives and programs

was funded in the 2010-11 Budget, with much of this funding directed towards improving the ACT public transportsystem. A further $144 million has been allocated to improve roads and public transport in the 2011-12 Budget.

Through the STP, the Government has committed to mode share targets for public transport of 9% of all work

trips by 2011, and 16% of all work trips by 2026 from the level in 2006 of 7.7%. The Public Transport Strategy

and Parking Strategy being developed as part of Transport for Canberra - will identify a new approach to

designing and delivering a better public transport system in Canberra and achieving the Governments targets.

Park and ride has been identified as one of the key initiatives in the ACT Sustainable Transport Plan and the

Transport for Canberra. The project complements Action 4 of the Climate Change Strategy (Weathering theChange) of implementing park and ride facilities. The Standing Committee on Planning and Environment report

on ACTION Buses and the Sustainable Transport Plan (August 2007) also recommends that Park & Ride

services be extended to new sites as a priority action under sustainable transport plans.

1.2 Project Objectives

The objective of this Park and Ride and Bike and Ride Feasibility Study is to identify suitable cost-effective sites in

various locations throughout the ACT and develop concept designs for viable sites.

The Park and Ride and Bike and Ride facilities are initiatives of the Sustainable Transport Plan and will be

established to increase bus patronage, decrease the demand for parking facilities in Civic and the Town Centres

where parking is a critical issue, and reduce congestion. The key areas of investigation include:



- Gungahlin West servicing suburbs such as Ngunnawal, Amaroo, Palmerston and Nicholls

- Belconnen North servicing Dunlop, Charnwood, Fraser

- Athllon Drive Wanniassa

- Yarra Glen - Curtin



- Wentworth Avenue corridor

- Gungahlin Town Centre

- Gundaroo Drive corridor


- Cooleman Court, Weston Creek

1.3 Report Objectives

The objective of this preliminary report is to provide enough guidance to aid with the decision making process.

The intended outcome is to reach an agreement amongst the project steering committee as to the proposed short

listed sites for both Park and Ride and Bike and Ride. These sites will then be taken into the public realm for

consultation and feedback.

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2.0 Methodology

2.1 Key ConsiderationsEach of the preliminary site locations for Park and Ride and Bike and Ride facilities were assessed by considering

the following items.

- Options to Utilise Existing Car Parks

- Access Arrangements

- Existing and Future Bus Routes

- Connection to Cycle Paths

- Catchment of the site

- Proximity to other compatible uses such as commercial centres

- Any further investigations necessary

2.1.1 Options to Utili se Existing Car Parks

The existing car park/s will be analysed to determine:

- Areas which are underutilised during the day. This will be by a survey conducted between mid morning and

mid afternoon to ensure that spaces are available and not required for commercial viability of centres as well

as any previous data as available.

- Areas which can be sign posted for all day commuter parking clear of short term shoppers and taking into

account worker parking needs at centres.

- Security of potential areas, i.e. lighting effectiveness, open view lines (no screening), regular passingpedestrian and vehicular traffic.

- Proximity to existing bus routes and bus stops.

- Modifications required to improve existing areas and access points.

- Needs for equitable access from the carpark to the bus stop.

- Impacts on owners of the car parks

2.1.2 Access Arrangements

Identify any new or revised access arrangements that may be required to maximise amenity for the carparks.

2.1.3 Exist ing and Future Bus Routes

The optimum solution will be one with existing or planned adjacent bus routes which could be used without route

changes. Notably, the basis of our assessment for this study was the proposed 2016 Rapid Network.No bus route changes have been suggested as part of this study. However, new bus stop locations have be

identified.

2.1.4 Cycle Paths

Off road trunk cycle paths and any on road cycling lanes in the vicinity of the proposed sites have been identified.

Investigations to determine how best to deliver users of those systems to the bike and ride facility / bus stop and

what upgrades/modifications to the existing system have been identified.

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2.1.5 Potential catchment of the site

The assessed notional size of the potential catchment of the site was assessed within the multi-criteria analysis

along with the accessibility of the site to the arterial road network. The actual size of the catchment was not

measured. The location of the site in relation to existing congestion points was also considered.

2.1.6 Community engagement

Stakeholder and Community engagement will be a key component of this study. This will be undertaken inaccordance with the agreed Consultation Plan to strategically engage stakeholder groups in a timely manner,informing the resolution of key site issues and the preparation of development options.

To date AECOM has engaged with agency stakeholders (Workshop 1 and Bicycle Advisory Group) and madecontact with relevant community councils.

The next phase in the consultation plan will involve broader public consultation, once an agreed short list of sitesis determined

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3.0 Preliminary Options Park and Ride

This section of the report will outline the result of the preliminary investigations that have taken place to identify

suitable candidate locations to host park and ride facilities. These options were also presented during WorkshopOne which was undertaken with relevant stakeholders from across the ACT Government. Included within this

initial stage was a high level assessment of the suitability of the site which was based on a number of factors

including:

- Proximity to the frequent 2012 and 2016 bus networks;

- Land availability which was assessed using the Territory Plan; and

- The likelihood of success.

Canberra Avenue Corridor

- Site 1: Opposite HMAS Harman

Possible to extend 200 Red Rapid Service to

pick up NSW commuters

Current intertown commuter service

Existing bus stops (unused)

Existing Signal and pedestrian crossing

Vacant NUZ4 River, NUZ1 Broadacre

Retain for multi-criteria analysis

- Site 2: East of Tom Price Street

200 Red Rapid Service

Signalised

Vacant IZ2 Industrial Mixed Use, NUZ1

Brodacre


- Site 3: South of Tom Price St


Signalised

Private Lease

- Site 4: East of AMTECH Estate


Vacant IZ1 General Industry

A major stops study is being undertaken

An overpass or signals may be considered

- Site 5: Canberra Ave Service Rd


Good access from service road

Road reserve

A major stops study is being undertaken

An overpass or signals may be considered


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- Site 6: East of Monaro Highway


Difficult access

No signalised road crossing EnvironmentalUnleased

- Site 7: Old Bus Depot Markets


Bus stop is one block from site

No pedestrian crossing to bus stop

Road reserve Too far downstream on commute routes to take

advantage of transit priority measures

Gungahlin West

- Site 1: Yerrabi Pond Park

Existing car park and entrance

~200m from bus stop pedestrian crossing needed

Unleased RZ1, TSZ1, PRZ1

Site visit determined this area is currently under

construction for a bicycle recreation facility

- Site 2: North of Anthony Rolfe Avenue

Near proposed layover area

Private lease

Site is being developed for business park

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- Site 3: Raiders Club car park

Near proposed stop location

Private Lease

- Site 4: Shared Parking at Library or planned Leisure

Centre

The construction for the oval car park is currently

out to tender.

This site is designated as overflow parking.

It is accessible

Investigate compatibility with leisure centre plans

Unleased CF (library), PRZ2 (Leisure Centre)


- Site 5: Margrie Lane (behind Woolworths)

Existing car park and entrance Currently used by bus patrons

Designated public parking in precinct plan

Custodian: LDA, Unleased, CZ1

Possible temporary and long-term solution


- Site 6: (behind Marketplace)

Designated public parking in precinct plan

Custodian: LDA, Unleased, CZ1

Possible temporary and long-term solution


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- Site7: Crinigan Circle (across from Magnet Mart)

Existing temporary car park

Future enclosed oval

Possible temporary solution Unleased PRZ2Restricted Access Recreation

Retain for multi-criteria Analysis

- Site 8: Northern side of Flemington Road, west of

Hamer Street

Identified in SMEC GTC study

Gungahlin Block 3, Section 226

Zoning CF, Community Facilities;

CZ2,Business; CZ5, Mixed Use, PRZ1,

Open Space

Custodianship: LDA

Adjacent to bus stop

Less convenient for western Gungahlin suburbs


- Site 9: Efkarpidis Street and Hinder Street (behind

Coles)

Gungahlin Block 1, Section 230

Zoning CZ1, Core Zone Custodianship: LDA

Less than 200 m from bus stop

Less convenient for western Gungahlin suburbs


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Belconnen North

- Site 1: Verge Place, Charnwood GC (near Scout Hall)

serviced by 314 and Xpresso 702 Existing car park and access

Unleased CZ2 Business


- Site 2: Charnwood Group Centre (behind McDonalds)

serviced by 314 and Xpresso 702

Private Lease being developed

- Site 3: Companion Crescent, Flynn

serviced by 314 and Xpresso 702

Abuts residential development

Unleased PRZ1 Open Space

- Site 4: Kingsford Smith Drive (west side)

314 Service

Walk to pedestrian crossing


Steep grade

- 5 Kingsford Smith Drive (east side)

314 Service

Access via Neumann Place off Krefft Street


No road crossing


- Site 6: BMX club on Copland Drive, Melba

315 Service


No road crossing


- Site 7: Florey Local Centre

315 Service


Existing car park and entrance

Existing pedestrian underpass


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Ath llon Drive Wanniassa area

- Site 1: Entrance to Mount Taylor Horse Holding

Paddocks

Possible 300 Blue rapid Service

No pedestrian crossing

Need to design bus stops

Road reserve

- Site 2: Open Space on Athllon Drive (North)

Possible 300 Blue Rapid Service

Pedestrian underpass


Road reserve

- Site 3 Athllon Drive near playing fields






- Site 4: Athllon Drive near Fincham Crescent Possible 300 Blue Rapid Service


Most land is leased

Need to design bus stop



- Site 5: Kambah Medical Centre Jenke Circuit

300 Blue Rapid Service

Pedestrian underpass and signalised crossing

Need to design bus stop

move slightly west to an area where the zoning is

for commercial areas?

Unleased CF Community Facilities or CZ2


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- Site 6:Northern Verge near Vosper Street

300 Blue Rapid Service


Need to design bus stop Road reserve


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Yarra Glen Curtin Area

- Site 1 1 Martin Street (Carruthers/Theodore Sts)


300 m from possible bus stop on Yarra Glen

Private Lease CF Community facilities


- Site 2 (Open Space adj Yarra Glen)


Less than 200 m from possible bus stop


Flood area / Steep slope


- Site 3 (Carruthers St, Hughes)


300 m from possible bus stop


No passive surveillance.

Steep slope

- Site 4 (Deakin Embassy District)


Less than 200 m from possible bus stop


Access from Embassy District

Require coordination with NCA.


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4.0 Multi-Criteria Analysis - Park and Ride

4.1 Assessment CriteriaAll preliminary sites deemed worthy of further consideration were assessed using multi-criteria analysis. The

intent of the assessment is to identify a short list of potential Park and Ride sites in each study area.

The assessment criteria have evolved through several previous park and ride investigations. The highest

weighting was given to the criteria measuring proximity of a site to the more desirable rapid transit routes, as well

as the ability to achieve a cost effective solution. See Table 1 for a description of the criteria.

Site visibility was rated based on amount of passing vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Passive surveillance is moreeffective when a business or other occupied premise overlooks the area to be watched. Passive surveillance by

vehicular traffic only was rated lower than where businesses and heavy pedestrian traffic frequently passed the

site.

Sites scoring over 75 points through the MCA will generally be considered as viable and short listed for further

consideration. See Table 2 for the MCA outcomes.

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Table 1 Park and Ride Criteria Explanation

Criterion Explanation Weighting

Land Availability

The sites ability to meet the size and dimension requirements for a

60 space Park & Ride facility

1 10

Limited Space Availabl e Space

10

Site Visibility

The visibility of the site from adjacent arterial routes enhances theattractiveness of the site

1 10

Poor Visibility Highly Visible

15

Passive

Surveillance

The existence of natural surveillance for personal and vehicle safety

1 10

Poor Surveillance High Passive Surveil lance

Note: Passive surveillance by businesses were given higher scores

than general traffic surveillance

15

Vehicle Access /

Upstream of t raffic

congestion /Catchment size

The ease of vehicular access to the site, including not having to

travel in significant congestion

1 10

Poor (congested) Easily Accessible (little congestion)

(small catchment) (large catchment)

15

Cost

Effectiveness

The cost effectiveness of required infrastructure

1 10

Expensive Cost Effective

Note: A higher score was awarded low cost solutions20

Community issues

The impact of issues such as noise, pollution and severance where

sites are located close to existing residential neighbourhoods or

schools

1 10

Many Impacts No Impacts

5

High Frequency /

High Speed Route

Proximity

Location relative to a high frequency or high speed bus route (rapid

transit routes)

1 10

Low Frequency Service High Frequency Service

Note: A higher score was awarded sits that allowed easy

interchanging between services

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4.2 Multi-Criteria Analys is Results

Table 2 Park and Ride Multi-Crit eria Analysis

Area Site Desc rip tion

Land

Avai la

bility

Site

Visibi

lity

Passive

Surveill

ance

VehicleAcc ess /

Upstrea

m of

traffic

congest

ion

Cost

Effecti

veness

Comm

unity

issues

High

Frequency /

High Speed

Route

Proximity

Total Notes

Weight ing 10 15 15 15 20 5 20 100

Canberra

Avenue

Opposite HMAS Harman 3 8 5 9 6 9 9 70.5 Service extension required

East of Tom Price Street 6 8 5 8 8 9 9 76

Canberra Ave Service Road 9 9 9 7 7 7 9 82

GungahlinWest

Shared Parking at Library or LeisureCentre

6 7 6 6 9 8 8 72.5 Bus stop required

Margie Lane (behind Woolworths) 9 8 8 6 8 8 9 80

Behind Marketplace 8 7 6 6 7 8 7 68.5

Crinigan Circle 5 7 7 7 7 8 6 66.5

Northern side Flemington Road, west of

Hamer Street

8 9 6 5 7 8 9 74

Efkarpidis Street and Hinder Street

(behind Coles)

7 7 6 5 7 8 8 68

Belconne

nNorth

Verge Place 8 7 7 9 8 7 5 72

Kingsford Smith Drive (east side) 8 4 4 8 7 5 4 56.5

BMX Club on Copland Drive 7 7 6 8 8 7 4 66

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Area Site Desc rip tion

Land

Avai la

bility

Site

Visibi

lity

Passive

Surveill

ance

Vehicle

Acc ess /

Upstrea

m of

traffic

congestion

Cost

Effecti

veness

Comm

unity

issues

High

Frequency /

High Speed

Route

Proximity

Total Notes

Florey Local Centre 8 6 7 7 8 7 4 65.5

AthllonDrive--

Waniassa

Athllon Drive near playing fields 9 8 7 8 7 8 9 79.5 Bus stop required

Athllon Drive near Fincham Crescent 3 8 7 8 7 6 9 72.5 Bus stop required

Kambah Centre - Jenke Circuit 5 6 6 8 8 9 9 73.5 Bus stop required

Athllon Drive off Vosper Street 9 8 7 8 7 5 9 78 Bus stop required

Athllon Drive Wanniassa Local Centre 8 9 8 8 8 8 9 83.5 Bus stop required

Yarra

Glenn

-Curtin

Carruthers Street / Theodore Street 5 6 8 8 7 7 8 71.5 Bus stop required

Deakin Embassy District 8 8 6 8 7 8 8 75 Bus stop required

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4.2.1 Sensitivi ty Testing

A sensitivity test was performed on the Park and Ride multi-criteria analysis to determine whether the criteria

weighting was having undue influence in determining the outcomes:

- Sensitivity test 1 raised the relative weighting of community issues, and reduced the value of cost

effectiveness.

- Sensitivity test 2 raised the value of community issues even further, and further reduced the weight of cost

effectiveness.

- Sensitivity test 3 raised community issues again, this time by combining site visibility and passive

surveillance and weighting the combine score as one component of the MCA.

Summary results of the sensitivity analysis are presented in Table 3 (full results of the analysis will be included in

the appendix).

Table 3 Park and Ride multi-Criteria Sensitivity Analysis

Area Site Descr ipt ion MCA Sensit ivi ty 1 Sensit ivi ty 2 Sensit ivi ty 3

Canberra

Avenue Opposite HMAS Harman - - yes marginal

East of Tom Price Street yes yes yes yes

Canberra Ave Service Road yes yes yes yes

GungahlinWest

Shared Parking at Library or LeisureCentre

- - - marginal

Margie Lane (behind Woolworths) yes yes yes yes

Behind Marketplace - - - -

Crinigan Circle - - - -

Northern side Flemington Road, west of

Hamer Street

marginal yes yes marginal

Efkarpidis Street and Hinder Street

(behind Coles)

- - - -

BelconnenNorth Verge Place - - - -

Kingsford Smith Drive (east side) - - - -

BMX Club on Copland Drive - - - -

Florey Local Centre - - - -

AthllonD

rive--

Wania

ssa

Athllon Drive near playing fields yes yes yes yes

Athllon Drive near Fincham Crescent - - - -

Kambah Centre - Jenke Circuit - marginal yes yes

Athllon Drive off Vosper Street yes yes yes marginal

Athllon Drive Wanniassa Local Centre yes yes yes yes

Yarra

Glenn

Carruthers Street / Theodore Street - - - -

Deakin Embassy District yes yes yes yes

The sensitivity testing illustrates that giving increased weight to community issues, and decreasing the weight of

cost-effectiveness or visibility and surveillance does not greatly change the results of the analysis.

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5.0 Park and Ride Site Assessments

This section of the report discusses the results of the Multi Criteria Analysis that was undertaken on the sites that

were identified as being potential candidates during the preliminary options stage of this report. During this sectiona more detailed evaluation of each of the potential sites is undertaken including the identification of the short listed

sites for Stakeholder consideration.

For the purposes of this evaluation it must be noted that no environmental assessment has been undertaken to

assess the impacts on the land identified for potential Park and Ride.

The site locations is also shown indicatively and it is suggested that the potential Park and Ride will be located

somewhere within the areas identified.

The site identification and analysis was largely influenced by the 2012 and 216 frequent bus network map which

have been displayed below in Figure 1 and Figure 2.

Figure 1 2012 Frequent Bus Network Plan Figur e 2 2016 Frequent Bus Network Plan

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5.1 Canberra Avenue Corridor

5.1.1 Oppos ite HMAS Harman

Figure 3 Aerial Photography of potential park and ride site opposite HMAS Harman

Land Availability

The current zoning designation of this potential park and ride site is Broadacre which does not allow for any

parking to be situated on this site. If the zoning were changed, a large Park and ride could be accommodated.

Figure 4 Existing land opposite HMAS

Site Visibility

As the potential site at HMAS Harman is located adjacent to Canberra Avenue it is considered to have good site

visibility with a high volume of commuter traffic travelling along this corridor during both the AM and PM peak

periods.

Passive Surveillance

Unfortunately the site is not located near to any urban development and is located in an area considered rural;

this therefore offers little opportunity for passive surveillance other than from vehicles travelling along Canberra

Avenue. There is also an off road cycleway which offers some passive surveillance from both commuter cyclist

and leisure cyclists travelling between Canberra and the Queanbeyan areas.

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Vehicle Access / Upstream of Traffic Congestion

Situated adjacent to a signalised intersection there is an opportunity to provide a new leg at the intersection to

serve the park and ride. This would provide good access to the site and also provide an opportunity for the buses

to easily exit from the site onto Canberra Avenue. Additionally, the location of the site offers the potential tointercept many commuters from the areas of Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra areas of NSW.

Cost Effectiveness

Currently the site has no access, no utilities and no pavement and would require significant civil works to bring up

to the require standard to serve as a park and ride facility.

Community Issues

As the location of the potential site is not located near any residential urban development there is likely to be little

opposition from the local community. However, given the rural nature of the site it is worth noting that it may be

relatively sensitive to some community groups.

High Frequency / High Speed Route Proxim ity

Currently the potential site is not served with any high frequency bus routes outside of the AM and PM peak

periods. These services are provided by local provider Deans between Queanbeyan and Canberra. Despite this,there is potential to both extend the red rapid service which currently terminates in Fyshwick and in addition

increasing the frequency of local services to and from Queanbeyan. If either or both the local and Red Rapid

service frequencies were increased this would result in a high frequency service offering to the site. In addition,

the Canberra Avenue corridor offers a relatively high speed corridor from the site location to Canberra CBD. it

will benefit from public transport priority measures being planned for Canberra Avenue. Two disused bus stops

are located on Canberra Avenue adjacent to the site.

5.1.2 East of Tom Price Street

Figure 5 Aerial Phot ograp hy of Potential Park and Ride East of Tom Price Street

Land Availability

The current zoning designation of this potential park and ride site is Industrial Mixed use which could potentially

allow for parking. This is a large block of land and could accommodate a large Park and Ride facility.

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Figure 6 Exist ing site near Tom Price Street

Site Visibility

As the potential site east of Tom Price Street is located adjacent to the busy commuter route of Canberra Avenueand in close proximity to the DFO shopping mall it is considered to have good site visibility.


The site is not located near to any urban development and is located in an area that is considered to be relatively

rural. This therefore offers little opportunity for passive surveillance other than from vehicles travelling along

Canberra Avenue and also f rom the local shops in the DFO Mall and west of Tom Price Street. There is potential

that the area will become busier in the future with the development of blocks nearer to the proposed site.


Situated adjacent to a roundabout and a signalised intersection there is an opportunity to provide a new leg on the

roundabout or directly off Tom Price Street to serve the park and ride. There is currently a floodway between the

potential site and Tom Price Street that would need to be negotiated with either a bridge or avoiding the floodway

to provide a new access. Both the additional leg on the roundabout or a new access street of Tom Price Street

offer good access to the site. Additionally, the location of the site offers the potential to intercept many commutersfrom the areas of Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra areas of NSW as the Canberra Avenue corridor has a high

volume of commuter traffic during both the AM and PM peak periods.

Cost Effectiveness

Currently the site has no utilities and no pavement and would require significant civil works to bring up to the

require standard to serve as a park and ride facility. Access to the site could be easily provided off Tom Price

Street.

Community Issues

As the location of the potential site is not located near any residential urban development there is likely to be little

opposition from the local community. The site is also zoned for industrial mixed use development which would

assist in including a park and ride during the development of the site.


The site is currently served with a high frequency service in the form of the Red Rapid (15 minute frequency)

which operates between 7am and 7pm. In addition, the Canberra Avenue corridor offers a relatively high speed

corridor from the site location to Canberra CBD. The site will benefit from public transport priority measures being

planned for Canberra Avenue. Bus stops would need to be added in the vicinity of the site.

Based on the analysis outlined above this Site is recommended for short listing and further

consideration.

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5.1.3 Canberra Avenue Service Road

Figure 7 Aerial Photography of potential park and ride Canberra Avenue Service Road

Land Availability

The nature strip between the main roadway and the service road is part of the road reserve. There is no zoning

code attached to this land.

Figure 8 Existing land conditions at Canberra Avenue Servic e Road

Site Visibility

As the potential site Canberra Avenue Service Road is located adjacent to Canberra Avenue and in closeproximity to the service area of Fyshwick it therefore considered to have good site visibility.


The site is located adjacent to the Fyshwick Service / Trade area which is a relatively busy area during the

daytime; this therefore offers a good opportunity for passive surveillance in addition to the site being in view to

vehicles travelling along Canberra Avenue. However, these areas are only likely to be busy during the weekday

working hours and consideration should be given to people using the site outside of these hours when there is

likely to be less passive surveillance.


Access to this site would be provided via the existing intersection at Geelong Street/ Canberra Ave or Whyalla

Street / Canberra Ave. This site is slightly less upstream of traffic congestion than those sites east of Hindmarsh

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Drive, however it is still sufficiently upstream of the greatest congestion points, and it will benefit from public

transport priority measures being planned for Canberra Avenue.

Cost Effectiveness

Currently the site has no utilities and no pavement. It is level. It is planted with trees, and there is indication that

underground utilities may traverse the site. The status of the trees on this site is currently unkown.

Community Issues

Despite the location of the potential site being in c lose proximity to the Fyshwick Trade service area there is likely

to be little or no opposition from the local community.

High Frequency / High Speed Route Proximity

The potential site is currently served with a High frequency service in the form of the Red Rapid (15minute

frequency) which currently operates between 7am and 7pm. In addition, the Canberra Avenue corridor offers a

relatively high speed corridor from the site location to Canberra CBD. There are two existing bus stop facilitiesadjacent to the potential site along Canberra Avenue where the Red Rapid Service already serves during the day.

As part of the Canberra Avenue public transport priority measures, the adjacent intersection with the Eye Hospital

entrance may be signalised and redesigned to provide a safe pedestrian crossing.


consideration.

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5.2 Gungahl in West

The sites in Gungahlin have all been identified in close proximity to the Town Centre and as a result they are all

on highly valuable land. The sites will also depend on the t iming of the development in Gungahlin and this iscrucial in the decision to use the sites for Park and Ride. In addition, the sites will also largely depend on the

location of bus stops in Gungahlin Town Centre Figure 9 illustrates the proposed bus stop locations.

Figure 9 Proposed Gungahlin Town Centre Bus Stops Source: Transport for Canberra

5.2.1 Shared Parking at Library or Leisure Centre

Figure 10 Aerial Photography of potential park and ride at the Library or Leisure Centre in Gungahlin (shared parking proposed)

Land Availability

The current zoning for the depicted land and surrounding blocks is Urban Parks and Recreation and Community

Facilities. The development of a park and ride on this site would therefore highly depend on a sharing

arrangement with any recreational or community facility that is developed on the land.

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Figure 11 A nearby car park behind the Gungahlin Public Library

Site Visibility

This potential site is located adjacent to the town centre of Gungahlin and a number of busy local roads and

therefore is considered to have good site visibility.


The site is located adjacent to Gungahlin Town Centre area which is a relatively busy area during the daytime;

this therefore offers a good opportunity for passive surveillance in addition to vehicles travelling along adjacent

local roads. The potential site is also located in close vicinity to Gungahlin College and a public library and these

are both likely to have high pedestrian traffic.


The site is located adjacent to The Valley Avenue which provides easy access into and out of the Gungahlin area

avoiding the bustling Town Centre. This will be further enhanced by the future extension of the Valley Ave to

Gundaroo Drive. The site is upstream of many traffic chokepoints for Gungahlin Commuters, and is in a good

location for bus passengers to benefit from public transport priority treatments existing and planned for the Red

Rapid service on Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue.

Cost Effectiveness

This site is likely to be very cost effective as car parking is expected to be provided with and sport recreation

facilities.

Community Issues

There is likely to be little or no opposition from the local community because the town centre location should have

minimal impact on existing residential dwellings.


This potential Park and Ride location is located in close proximity to Gungahlin Town Centre which is served by

both the Red Rapid service and many other local bus services. During the AM and PM peak periods the

frequency of buses through the Town Centre is approximately every 5-10 minutes with the Red Rapid providing a

15 minute frequency from the Town Centre in the Canberra CBD. The site is within 400 metres of proposed

western terminus bus stops on Gribble Street.

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5.2.2 Margie Lane (behind Woolw orths)

Figure 12 Aerial Photography of potential park and ride Margie Lane

Land Availability

The current zoning designation of this potential park and ride site is Commercial. It is worth noting that the site is

not earmarked within the LDA land release schedule for development in the next five years. Anecdotally this site

is already being used by Park and Ride users and it is also utilised as an existing parking facility which means that

it should be relatively easy to convert to a designated Park and Ride facility. There is room for a large park and

ride facility in this location.

Given the lands commercial zoning, and the pace of building in Gungahlin Town Centre, it is expected that any

car park operated on this site would only be a temporary arrangement until the land is released for development.

The Gungahlin Precinct Code does indicate that public parking should be a component of any development on

this site, so there may be an opportunity to continue some park and ride activity once the site is redeveloped.

Figure 13 Margie Lane existing car park

Site Visibility

This potential site is located adjacent to the town centre of Gungahlin and a number of busy local roads including

Anthony Rolfe Avenue and Gozzard Street and therefore is considered to have good site visibility.



this therefore offers a good opportunity for passive surveillance. In addition, Anthony Rolfe Avenue is a relatively

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busy corridor all day with vehicles bypassing Gungahlin Town Centre and this offers another potential opportunity

for passive surveillance. The exiting car park also has a number of residential dwellings in close proximity which

overlook the car parking area.


The existing car park off Margie Lane has an existing access road which provides direct access onto Ernest

Cavanagh Street. However despite this, the site is relatively difficult to access. The site is upstream of many traffic

chokepoints for Gungahlin commuters, and is in a good location for bus passengers to benefit from public

transport priority treatments existing and planned for the Red Rapid service on Flemington Road and Northbourne

Avenue. This site would require one or two new access points to maximise patronage.

Cost Effectiveness

This site is likely to be cost effective as there is already an existing car park, access and site utilities (such as

lighting) to the site which means that minor upgrade and expansion will only be required to host a park and ride

facility. One to two new entrances would be required.

Community Issues

There is likely to be little opposition from the local community due to the sites location in the town centre awayfrom residential dwellings. The potential site is also an existing car park which means that there will be little work

involve with converting it to a park and ride facility.


This potential site is located in close proximity to Gungahlin Town Centre which is served by both the Red Rapid

service and many other local bus services. During the AM and PM peak periods the frequency of buses through

the Town Centre is approximately every 5-10 minutes with the Red Rapid providing a 15 minute frequency from

the Town Centre. The site is within 300 metres of proposed western terminus bus stops on Gribble Street. And

within 200m of the major bus stop on Hibberson Street.


consideration.

5.2.3 Behind Marketplace

Figure 14 Aerial Photogr aphy of potential park and ride Behind Market Place

Land Availability

The current zoning designation of this potential park and ride site is Commercial. It is worth noting that the site is

not earmarked within the LDA land release schedule for development in the next five years. Park and Ride can be

implemented temporarily if development is not imminent. The Gungahlin Precinct code also designates this site

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Land Availability

The current zoning designation of this potential park and ride site is Urban Parks and Recreational. Despite an

existing car park located at the site, it is highly unlikely that the site will be available to develop as a park and ride

given its designation. There are plans to construct an oval at this location.

Site Visibility

The site is located adjacent to a number of shops and a number of petrol stations in close proximity to the site

drawing a number of trips to the area.


The site is located to a number of shops with late opening hours including two petrol stations and a Hungry Jacks

which all draw people to the area which assists with passive surveillance. However surveillance is less than the

other sites that are located closer to the Town Centre.


Currently there is one informal access to the site. Although geographically well placed, the site is relatively difficult

to access as it is located in a congested part of Gungahlin Town Centre road network.

Cost Effectiveness

Should a park and ride be located at this site the existing parking facility could be utilised and upgraded to meet

the standards of the park and ride. However there will still be a need to review the utilities and also pavement the

whole area as it is currently a gravel surface.

Community Issues

Given that there is a planned oval to be located at the site in addition to the land being designated as Urban Parks

and Recreational, there is likely to be some local community groups that may oppose developing the site as a

park and ride.


This potential Park and Ride location is located in approximately 500m from Gungahlin Town Centre which is

served by both the Red Rapid service and many other local bus services via a stop on Hibberson Street. This site

is located slightly further away from a frequent network bus stop than the other sites in Gungahlin Town Centre,however there is potential following the implantation of the 2016 frequent bus network that a stop could be located

in close proximity to this site. Currently, during the AM and PM peak periods the frequency of buses through the

Town Centre is approximately every 5-10 minutes with the Red Rapid providing a 15 minute frequency from the

Town Centre.

5.2.5 North side Flemington Road, west of Hamer Street

Figure 16 Aerial Photography of potential park and ride at north side Flemington Road, west Hamer Street

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Land Availability

The current zoning designation of this potential park and ride site is Commercial Business. Any park and ride

facility that is proposed for this location will need to be implemented in co-ordination with the planned / proposed

development for the site. This site has been recommended for Park and Ride purposes in a recent SMEC study.

Site Visibility

This potential site is located adjacent to the busy town centre of Gungahlin and a number of busy local roads

including Flemington Road and therefore is considered to have good site visibility.


The site is located adjacent to a number of residential areas that are along Flemington Road which overlook the

potential site which offers a good opportunity for passive surveillance in addition to vehicles travelling along

Flemington Road. The area is also likely to be developed into a bustling business area which will also offer a good

passive surveillance coverage.


Currently there is no access to the site however access this could easily be provided off one of the adjacent local

roads. However despite this, the site is relatively difficult to access from western Gungahlin suburbs.

Cost Effectiveness

This site is currently undeveloped and therefore there are likely to be a number of costs associated with

developing a park and ride at this location including, pavement, utilities, line marking and signage.

Community Issues

Despite the location of the potential site being in close proximity to the Gungahlin Town Centre there is potential

for opposition from nearby residents. However, given that the land is undeveloped this opposition is expected to

be minimal.


This potential Park and Ride location is located in close proximity to a bus stop which is served by both the RedRapid service and many other local bus services. During the AM and PM peak periods the frequency of buses

through this location is approximately every 5-10 minutes with the Red Rapid providing a 15 minute frequencyfrom the Town Centre.


consideration.

5.2.6 Efkarp idis Street and Hinder Street.

Figure 17 Aerial Photogr aphy of potential park and ride at Efkarpidis Street and Hinder Street

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Land Availability

The current zoning designation of this potential park and ride site is Commercial. Any park and ride facility that is

proposed for this location will need to be implemented in co-ordination with the planned / proposed development

for the site. Notably the LDA land release program has this site earmarked for development in 2012/2013.Therefore there is a high potential for abortive works.

Site Visibilit y

This potential site is located adjacent to the town centre of Gungahlin and a number of busy local roads. However,

due to its location behind the main shopping centre it is considered to be less visible than the other sites in

Gungahlin.



however, due to its location behind the main shopping centre it is considered to have less passive surveillancethan the other sites in Gungahlin.


Currently there is no access to the site however access this could easily be provided off one of the adjacent localroads. However despite this, the site is relatively difficult to access from the wets. However the future extension of

The Valley Ave will make this easier.

Cost Effectiveness

This site is currently undeveloped and therefore there are likely to be a number of costs associated with

developing a park and ride at this location including, pavement, utilities, line marking and signage.

Community Issues

Despite the location of the potential site being in close proximity to the Gungahlin Town Centre there is likely to be

little or no opposition from the local community due to the impacts not likely to impact on existing residential

dwellings. Given that the land is currently undeveloped there is likely to be support from the local community todevelop the land.

High Frequency / High Speed Route ProximityThis potential park and ride location is located in close proximity to Gungahlin Town Centre and less than 300mfrom the Bus Stop on Hibberson Street which is served by both the Red Rapid service and many other local busservices. During the AM and PM peak periods the frequency of buses through the Town Centre is approximatelyevery 5-10 minutes with the Red Rapid providing a 15 minute frequency from the Town Centre.

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5.3 Belconnen North

Figur e 18 2016 Propos ed Belcon nen Weekday Networ k Source: ESDD

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5.3.1 Verge Place Charnwood

Figure 19 Aerial view of potential Park and Ride in Verge Place, Charnwood Map sourc e: ACTMAPi

Land Availability

Land availability is good as the potential location is comprised of road reserve and unleased commercially zoned

land. There is not enough room for a large park and rideonly 30 to 40 spaces could be accommodated,

however, given the bus service from this area, discussed below, a lower cost, smaller implementation may beappropriate in this area.

Site Visibility and Passive Surveillance

This potential site is located adjacent to the busy Charnwood Group Centre on Tillyard Drive, and should be

conspicuous to drivers and public transport users. The site should attract a moderate level of passive surveillance

from pedestrians heading to and from the group centre and drivers on Tillyard Drive.


Vehicle access to this site is already provided by the Verge Place intersection with Tillyard Drive, which has full

access at its intersection with Ginninderra Drive. This site sits well upstream of the usual commute-related

congestion points in the Belconnen Valley.

Cost Effectiveness

This site is extremely cost-effective as co-locating with an existing car park, much of it is already paved, servicesand utilities are present, there is already a entrance on to the public road network, and the remaining land is fairly

level.

Community Issues

As this is a group centre, this use would not be expected to generate much community concern; however, the site

itself is not far from a number of houses.


This location is served by the 314 service, a component of the Blue Rapid service, which runs through Belconnen

Town Centre, City and to the Woden and Tuggeranong Valleys. During the AM and PM peak periods the

frequency of the 314 service is approximately 20 minutes. Additionally, Xpresso service 704 serves this location

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with two buses during the morning commute and one return trip in the evening. From Charnwood, passengers

have a 45 minute commute to City on the 314, or a 40 minute trip via the Xpresso service. The site is less than

100 metres from bus stops on Tillyard Drive and less than 200 metres from bus stops on Lhotsky Street. There is

a pedestrian crossing on Tillyard Drive with kerb extensions and a refuge island at the bus stop.Overall, this is the most viable of the Belconnen sites assessed, although it i s not as strong a candidate

as those in other corr idors investigated.

5.3.2 Kingsford Smith Drive (east side) - Florey

Figure 20 Aerial view of potential Park and Ride on Kingsford Smith Drive, Florey Map sourc e: ACTMAPi

Land Availability

Land availability is good as the location is comprised of the Neumann Place road reserve and unleased land.

However, the land is currently zoned PRZ1, Open Space, which does not allow parking as a permanent use.

Physically, there is room for a large Park and Ride in this location.

Figur e 21 Neumann Place entrance to potential Park and Ride on Kings ford Smith Drive, Florey

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Because it is somewhat hidden from main roads and surrounded by open space, this site is in a poor location for

both visibility and passive surveillance.


Vehicle access to this site is already provided by the Neumann Place intersection with Krefft Street, which has full

access at its intersection with Kingsford Smith Drive. This site sits fairly well upstream of the usual commute-

related congestion points in the Belconnen Valley.

Cost Effectiveness

This site is very cost-effective as the existing road reserve already includes an entrance, some pavement, kerbs,

and gutters, and services and utilities. The adjacent land is fairly level.

Community Issues

Being located in open space, adjacent to a large residential area, this site would be expected to generate

community issues, however, with good design, the impact to neighbours could be minimised.

High Frequency / High Speed Route Proxim ityThis location is served by the 314 service, a component of the Blue Rapid service, which runs through Belconnen


frequency of the 314 service is approximately 20 minutes. Additionally, Xpresso service 704 serves this location

with two buses during the morning commute and one return trip in the evening. From this site, passengers have a

less than 40 minute commute to City on the 314.

The bus stops on Kingsford Smith Drive are mid-block between Krefft Street and Ginninderra Drive. Although

they are less than 200 metres from the site, current access is via meandering recreational trails through floodways

and open spacemaking the walk seem longer than it is. There is no pedestrian crossing at Kingsford Smith

Drive at either Krefft Street or at the bus stop.

5.3.3 BMX Club on Copland Drive, Melba

Figur e 22 Aerial view of potenti al Park and Ride on Copland Drive, Melba Map sou rce: ACTMAPi

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Land Availability

This location is the BMX bicycle recreation facility on Copland Drive in Melba. Land availability is good as the

location is unleased land. However, the land is currently zoned PRZ1, Open Space, which does not allow parking

as a permanent use, and the land is being used by the BMX club. The existing car park could be sealed andentrance from Copland Drive upgraded to provide a moderately sized Park and Ride. In evenings and on

weekends, the improved car park would be available for users of the BMX facility.

Figur e 23 Potenti al Park and Ride entrance on Copl and Drive, Melb a


The site is highly visible but it is on a minor road with moderate automobile traffic and little foot traffic. It can only

be considered moderately suitable from a visibility and passive surveillance perspective.


Vehicle access to this site is already provided with a driveway onto Copland Drive. Copland Drive has a

signalised intersection with Ginninderra Drive, a major arterial in the Belconnen Valley. This site sits fairly well

upstream of the usual commute-related congestion points in the Belconnen Valley.

Cost Effectiveness

This site is very cost-effective as it is located on an existing car park, an entrance is already provided, and the

land is level and cleared of trees.

Community Issues

Being located in open space, adjacent to a popular recreation facility, this site would be expected to generate

community issues; however as the greatest patronage for the BMX club is expected to occur on weekends, the

impact to users may not be very great.




frequency of the 314 service is approximately 20 minutes in the peak hours. From this site, passengers have an

approximately 35 minute commute to City on the 315.

Existing bus stops are located approximately 200 metres south of the site. There is a multi-use path and an

underpass to access the stops on both sides of the street.

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5.3.4 Florey Local Centre

Figure 24 Aerial view of potential Park and Ride adjacent to the Florey local centre Map sourc e: ACTMAPi

Land Availability

This location is adjacent to the Florey Local Centre. Land availability is good as the location is unleased land.

However, the land is currently zoned PRZ1, Open Space, which does not allow parking as a permanent use.

However, there is an existing car park for which the underlying zoning is PRZ1, Open Space as well. The existing

car park between the centre and the oval could be enlarged slightly to accommodate approximately 30 additional

vehicles. In evenings and on weekends, the expanded car park would be available for visitors to the local centre.

Figur e 25 Potenti al Park and Ride at Florey Local Centre


The site visibility to passing motorists could be enhanced by adding signage and a walkway to the nearest bus

stop. Copland Crescent is not a main road however. Passive surveillance is good due to the adjacent local

centre.


Vehicle access to this site is already provided through the local centre, This site is just upstream of the Belconnen

Town Centre, and several commute-related congestion points.

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Cost Effectiveness

This site is very cost-effective as it would be an extension of an existing car park, an entrance is already provided,

and the land is level and cleared of trees.

Community Issues

Being located in open space, adjacent to a popular recreation facility, this site would be expected to generate

community issues. However, possibly the addition of a Park and Ride could be seen as a benefit to local

businesses




frequency of the 314 service is approximately 20 minutes in the peak hours. From this site, passengers have an

approximately 35 minute commute to City on the 315.

There is a bus stop on John Clelland Crescent less than 50 metres from the existing car park. A pedestrian

underpass connects the local centre to the stop on the other side of the street.

5.4 Athllon Drive

Figur e 26: 2016 Propos ed Tuggerano ng Weekday Network Source: ESDD

5.4.1 Athllon Drive near Playing Fields

This location is adjacent to the Wanniassa playing fields. An existing car park for the playing fields could be

enlarged and utilised for park and Ride.

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Figure 27 Aerial view of Athllon Drive Park and Ride location near Wanniassa playing fields Map source: ACTMAPi

Land Availability

The location is unleased land, and is zoned PRZ1, Open Space, which does not include car park as an allowable

use. There is an ongoing construction project for stormwater detention tanks in the vicinity of the potential Park

and Ride. Plans for the storm water detention tanks and accessory infrastructure will be investigated to determine

how a Park and Ride facility would fit and operate adjacent to the new and existing facilities.

In evenings and on weekends, the expanded car park would be available for visitors to the playing fields.

Figure 28 Stornwater detention works at potential Park and Ride Athllon Drive, Wanniassa


The site visibility to passing motorists could be enhanced by adding signage. Passive surveillance is not very

good.


One option for accessing the site is through the Hyland Place car park which serves the playing fields. This would

involve at least three turns from Athllon Drive. A more direct arrangement could be established by creating and

access point on Rylah Crescent. This site is considerably upstream of all south Canberra traffic chokepoints.

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Cost Effectiveness

This site is only moderately cost-effective as a new access road would be required on Rylah Crescent.

Community IssuesBeing located in open space, adjacent to a popular recreation facility, this site would be expected to generate

community issues. However, possibly the addition of a Park and Ride could be seen as a benefit to users of the

playing fields.


This location is served by the Blue Rapid Service, which runs from the Tuggeranong Valley, through Woden Town

Centre, City and to the Belconnen Valley. Daytime frequency on the Blue Rapid service is approximately 5

minutes. From this site, passengers have an approximately 30 minute commute to City.

Two bus stops on Athllon Drive would have to be constructed. The entry to the pedestrian underpass is located

adjacent to the site to facilitate crossing Athllon Drive.

Based on the analysis outlined above this site is recommended for short listing and further consideration.

5.4.2 Athl lon Drive near Wanniassa Local Centre

This location is on Rylah Crescent in the local centre.

Figure 29 Aerial view of Athllon Drive Park and Ride location on Rylah Crescent, Wanniassa Map sourc e: ACTMAPi

Land Availability

The location is unleased land, and is zoned PRZ1, Open Space, which does not include car park as an allowable

use. In evenings and on weekends, the new car park would be available for visitors to the local centre.

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Figur e 30 Potenti al Athll on Drive Park and Ride, Rylah Crescent, Wanniassa


Visibility to passing motorists is very good as the site abuts Athllon Drive. Passive surveillance would also be

good due to proximity to the local centre.


The site is easily accessed by vehicle from Athllon Drive. Only two turns are required, and the route would be

easily legible for new users. This site is upstream of most Southside traffic chokepoints.

Cost Effectiveness

This site is somewhat cost effective as it is level and easily accessed from the public road network. Extra cost

would be incurred in providing a signalised pedestrian crossing of Athllon Drive.

Community Issues

Although it is part of the local centre, there are residences on Rylah Crescent, so community issues would have to

be addressed.





Two bus stops on Athllon Drive would have to be constructed. The nearest crossing of Athllon Drive is at the

roundabout with Langdon Avenue. This crossing would have to be upgraded, or a more direct pedestrian crossing

of Athllon Drive would need to be provided. Signalised crossings in either location would provide the safest

pedestrian movement across this 80 km/h road (see Figure 31).

Figure 31 Required signalised pedestrian crossing for local centre option

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5.4.3 Athllon Drive near Fincham CrescentThis location is off Fincham Crescent, just east of the playing fields in Wanniassa.

Figure 32 Aerial view of Athllon Drive Park and Ride location near Wanniassa playing fields Map source: ACTMAPi

Land Availability

Land availability is problematic because a private leaseholder (a primary school) controls most of the land which

would otherwise be suitable for Park and Ride.


The site visibility to passing motorists could be enhanced by adding signage. Passive surveillance would be below

average.


If the site could be accessed from Fincham Crescent, would involve only two quick turns off Athllon Drive. This

site is considerably upstream of all Southside traffic chokepoints.

Cost Effectiveness

This site is not cost-effective. An entrance would need to be constructed on Fincham Crescent, and a bridge over

the floodway coming down from Wheeler Crescent would be needed to access the site.

Community Issues

Being located adjacent to a school, this site would be expected to generate community issues.





Two bus stops on Athllon Drive would have to be constructed. The pedestrian underpass is approximately 380

metres from the site. A pedestrian crossing would have to be designed either at the Fincham Crescent

intersection with Athllon Drive, or midblock between Fincham Crescent and Vosper Street.

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Cost Effectiveness

This site mostly level, and is easily accessed from the public road network. However stormwater drainage will be

an issue during design.

As the site is part of a commercial centre, community issues should be minimised, however, the site abuts a place

of worship, and design would have to minimise impacts on the neighbouring leasehold.





Two bus stops on Athllon Drive would have to be constructed. The nearest crossing of Athllon Drive is at the

signalised intersection with Drakeford Drive. This crossing would have to be upgraded with pedestrian signals.


5.4.5 Athllon Drive off Vosper StreetThis location is off Vosper Street, across Athllon Drive from the playing fields in Wanniassa.

Figur e 35 Aerial view of Athll on Drive Park and Ride locati on near off Vosper Street, Kambah Map sou rce: ACTMAPi

Land Availability

The location is road reserve. There is no zoning designation for this land. Use of the land for park and ride may

be constrained by the presence of many mature trees.


Compared to other sites in this area, site visibility to passing motorists would be excellent. Passive surveillance is

only fair as little pedestrian traffic exists on this side of Athllon Drive.


If the site could be accessed from Fincham Crescent, would involve only two quick turns off Athllon Drive. This

site is considerably upstream of all Southside traffic chokepoints.

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Cost Effectiveness

This site is only moderately cost-effective. An entrance would need to be constructed on Vosper Street.

Community IssuesBeing located in land that may be perceived as open space, and adjacent to a residential community, this site

would be expected to generate community concerns.

High Frequency / High Speed Route Proximity




Two bus stops on Athllon Drive would have to be constructed. A pedestrian underpass is located adjacent to the

site to facilitate crossing Athllon Drive.

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