#tfnsw — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #tfnsw, aggregated by home.social.
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@kyp92 I figured out why it’s called the ‘wave’ - it was a wave of road funding on a stacked area chart:
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/integration-of-mega-projects-into-the-existing-network-the-critical-role-of-traffic-modelling/65073903 -
@kyp92 I figured out why it’s called the ‘wave’ - it was a wave of road funding on a stacked area chart:
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/integration-of-mega-projects-into-the-existing-network-the-critical-role-of-traffic-modelling/65073903 -
Recently there have been several misleading media articles (in reputable sources) regarding pedestrian, cyclist and personal mobility device road deaths deaths in Australia.
Some have “inaccurately suggested that e-scooters and e-bikes played a significant part in the rise in pedestrian deaths”, when “the fatalities were in fact the riders of e-scooters” (ABC Correction)
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Recently there have been several misleading media articles (in reputable sources) regarding pedestrian, cyclist and personal mobility device road deaths deaths in Australia.
Some have “inaccurately suggested that e-scooters and e-bikes played a significant part in the rise in pedestrian deaths”, when “the fatalities were in fact the riders of e-scooters” (ABC Correction)
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An interesting oddity - the TfNSW Queanbeyan station upgrade plan still describes the southbound direction (towards Canberra) as "to Cooma".
The last passenger train left Cooma in November 1988 and the last freight train in 1989!
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/queanbeyan-station-upgrade
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An interesting oddity - the TfNSW Queanbeyan station upgrade plan still describes the southbound direction (towards Canberra) as "to Cooma".
The last passenger train left Cooma in November 1988 and the last freight train in 1989!
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/queanbeyan-station-upgrade
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The Sydney Park Junction project page has been updated and an email sent to some stakeholders:
Updates detailed in thread.
#sydney #auspol #cycling #tfnsw #sydneyparkjunction #cityofsydney #urbanism
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The Sydney Park Junction project page has been updated and an email sent to some stakeholders:
Updates detailed in thread.
#sydney #auspol #cycling #tfnsw #sydneyparkjunction #cityofsydney #urbanism
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I added an option to Better Intersections to see which intersections meet the target and recommended max pedestrian wait time in the City of Sydney’s draft walking strategy and action plan!
https://betterintersections.jakecoppinger.com/
#sydney #cityofsydney #tfnsw #walksydney #betterstreets #maps #datavis
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I added an option to Better Intersections to see which intersections meet the target and recommended max pedestrian wait time in the City of Sydney’s draft walking strategy and action plan!
https://betterintersections.jakecoppinger.com/
#sydney #cityofsydney #tfnsw #walksydney #betterstreets #maps #datavis
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Just one more lane bro!
TfNSW opened Rozelle Interchange just over a week ago - one of the most complex underground motorway junctions in the world.
You guessed it - it's created new traffic and been front page news since!
The City of Sydney estimated $45B has been spent on the entire (privatised) motorway project known as Westconnex.
Followed all CASA rules (<250gm, visual line of sight, not near people, above empty park).
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Just one more lane bro!
TfNSW opened Rozelle Interchange just over a week ago - one of the most complex underground motorway junctions in the world.
You guessed it - it's created new traffic and been front page news since!
The City of Sydney estimated $45B has been spent on the entire (privatised) motorway project known as Westconnex.
Followed all CASA rules (<250gm, visual line of sight, not near people, above empty park).
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Max Bo (@mb) has just improved upon his excellent datavis analysis of pedestrian traffic light timing in Sydney, Australia!
https://observablehq.com/@mjbo/better-intersections-sydney-traffic-light-timingsI’m sure he’d be happy to answer any of your questions or hear feedback. All the data is open source; you can download a CSV or JSON file at https://betterintersections.jakecoppinger.com/about. All measurements have #OpenStreetMap node IDs!
#observable #datavis #urbanism #maps #data #sydney #australia #scats #tfnsw
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Have your say on improved connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians at Rozelle interchange.
Feedback form closes Friday 23 June 2023.
https://yoursay.transport.nsw.gov.au/rozelle-interchange
#sydney #westconnex #rozelle #pedestrians #betterstreets #activetransport #yoursay #tfnsw
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Have your say on improved connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians at Rozelle interchange.
Feedback form closes Friday 23 June 2023.
https://yoursay.transport.nsw.gov.au/rozelle-interchange
#sydney #westconnex #rozelle #pedestrians #betterstreets #activetransport #yoursay #tfnsw
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Sign the petition & show your support for a better Oxford Street!
Transport for NSW is planning to rejuvenate Oxford St but there is a risk that the cycleway will not go ahead. Find out more here: https://bicyclensw.org.au/oxford-street-east-1/
https://www.change.org/p/build-the-oxford-street-east-cycleway
#oxfordstreet #oxfordst #sydney #tfnsw #cycleway #bicycles #auspol #australia #sydney #nsw #cycling #visionzero #betterstreets
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Sign the petition & show your support for a better Oxford Street!
Transport for NSW is planning to rejuvenate Oxford St but there is a risk that the cycleway will not go ahead. Find out more here: https://bicyclensw.org.au/oxford-street-east-1/
https://www.change.org/p/build-the-oxford-street-east-cycleway
#oxfordstreet #oxfordst #sydney #tfnsw #cycleway #bicycles #auspol #australia #sydney #nsw #cycling #visionzero #betterstreets
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Transport for NSW has released Draft Road Network Performance Review Plans (RNPRPs) for the WestConnex M8 and M4 East to councils for feedback.
These reports are as car centric as you can get - anything that gets in the way of traffic volume or intersection “level of service” is not considered. Speeding up cars on Parramatta Rd is celebrated.
The only paragraph I see mentioning pedestrians is “A pedestrian crossing is provided on the western approach of parramatta road” - that is, pedestrians are prevented from crossing at all other sides of the Parramatta Rd/Potts Rd intersection!
#westconnex #auspol #tfnsw #roads #urbanism #onemorelanebro #sydney #auatralia
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Unconfirmed report that Heath St cycleway demolition has been delayed by Canada Bay Council for a week, or possibly the end of the month. As of 8:16am there was no equipment present.
There has been a huge uproar - the Sydney Morning Herald article is number 1 nationally.
#canadabay #council #cycleway #auspol #smh #news #sydney #betterstreets #tfnsw #bikes #cycling #visionzero
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Randwick Council (Sydney) is seeking feedback on creating new cycling and walking connections along Anzac Parade, along with new public spaces.
The council is looking for ideas on improving walking and cycling along the corridor and creating new, inviting open spaces for recreational use!
https://www.yoursay.randwick.nsw.gov.au/activateanzacparade
#sydney #betterstreets #anzacparade #randwick #council #easternsuburbs #maroubra #slowstreets #cycling #planning #urbanplanning #tfnsw #yoursay
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Randwick Council (Sydney) is seeking feedback on creating new cycling and walking connections along Anzac Parade, along with new public spaces.
The council is looking for ideas on improving walking and cycling along the corridor and creating new, inviting open spaces for recreational use!
https://www.yoursay.randwick.nsw.gov.au/activateanzacparade
#sydney #betterstreets #anzacparade #randwick #council #easternsuburbs #maroubra #slowstreets #cycling #planning #urbanplanning #tfnsw #yoursay
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RT @jxeeno (from his Twitter)
the entire suburban section of Central Walk has now opened 🎉
#central #walk #sydney #tfnsw #railway #trains #sydneytrains #architecture #trainstation #underground #metro
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RT @jxeeno (from his Twitter)
the entire suburban section of Central Walk has now opened 🎉
#central #walk #sydney #tfnsw #railway #trains #sydneytrains #architecture #trainstation #underground #metro
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Even NSW Transport for NSW's own research shows 30kmh saves lives.
> There is a 10 per cent risk that a pedestrian will be killed if hit by a modern car at 30km/h. At a 50km/h impact speed, the risk increases to 80 per cent.
https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/downloads/speed-fact-sheet.pdf
#30please #betterstreets 30kmh #tfnsw #nsw #australia #slowstreets #15minutecities
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Even NSW Transport for NSW's own research shows 30kmh saves lives.
> There is a 10 per cent risk that a pedestrian will be killed if hit by a modern car at 30km/h. At a 50km/h impact speed, the risk increases to 80 per cent.
https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/downloads/speed-fact-sheet.pdf
#30please #betterstreets 30kmh #tfnsw #nsw #australia #slowstreets #15minutecities
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RT David Martin in #BayBUG FB group (public), re. Heath St cycleway removal: (1/2 in 🧵):
Canada Bay Council on Tuesday night voted to accept Traffic Committee’s recommendation to remove the uphill cycleway in Heath St Five Dock, just installed in August 2022.
Note that TfNSW voted on TC against the recommendation, refuting the arguments put forward (re road width, accessing driveways, sight lines at Heath/Rickard). Transport strongly supported the benefits of the cycleway for bike riders and in slowing motor vehicle traffic on Heath St. Transport "offered design support to assist Council in developing a concept design that balances all user requirements" and that "Council consider deferring the decision on removal of the [cycle] path pending the outcome of a design review conducted in partnership with Council". This offer was repeated in a motion from Cllr Jago(Greens)during consideration of the TC recommendation but did not receive a seconder. (NB Both Labour councillors were absent.)
There were five speakers against TC's recommendation: from BayBUG, Bicycle NSW and the [Mortlake-Cabarita]Peninsula Action Group.
The lack of support from the Mayor (Tsirekas) and the TC chair (Cllr Megna) for anything cycling was palpable. After our first speaker presented, the Mayor asked the rest of us whether we really had anything in addition to say. We all claimed our 5 minutes.
(more in 🧵)
#canadabay #cbc #tfnsw #cycleways #visionzero #PRUAIP #betterstreets #activetransport
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RT David Martin in #BayBUG FB group (public), re. Heath St cycleway removal: (1/2 in 🧵):
Canada Bay Council on Tuesday night voted to accept Traffic Committee’s recommendation to remove the uphill cycleway in Heath St Five Dock, just installed in August 2022.
Note that TfNSW voted on TC against the recommendation, refuting the arguments put forward (re road width, accessing driveways, sight lines at Heath/Rickard). Transport strongly supported the benefits of the cycleway for bike riders and in slowing motor vehicle traffic on Heath St. Transport "offered design support to assist Council in developing a concept design that balances all user requirements" and that "Council consider deferring the decision on removal of the [cycle] path pending the outcome of a design review conducted in partnership with Council". This offer was repeated in a motion from Cllr Jago(Greens)during consideration of the TC recommendation but did not receive a seconder. (NB Both Labour councillors were absent.)
There were five speakers against TC's recommendation: from BayBUG, Bicycle NSW and the [Mortlake-Cabarita]Peninsula Action Group.
The lack of support from the Mayor (Tsirekas) and the TC chair (Cllr Megna) for anything cycling was palpable. After our first speaker presented, the Mayor asked the rest of us whether we really had anything in addition to say. We all claimed our 5 minutes.
(more in 🧵)
#canadabay #cbc #tfnsw #cycleways #visionzero #PRUAIP #betterstreets #activetransport
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The City of Sydney local pedestrian, cycling and traffic committee will vote on the 16th of February whether to make 158 one way streets legal for contraflow cycling (in the opposite direction of cars). This would provide a useful network of low traffic cycling routes complimentary to the necessary separated infrastructure.
The criteria for selecting the one way streets is:
- sight distance free of obstructions;
- traffic volumes and vehicles speeds are low; and
- road geometry does not present an unacceptable risk759 submissions were received from 337 individuals and 4 community and bike user groups with 579 responses supporting the proposal, 18 providing neutral feedback and 172 opposing. See the comments and summaries at https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/documents/s70024/Attachment%204%20-%20Engagement%20Report%20-%20Contra-flow%20Bicycle%20Access%20in%20One-Way%20Streets%20-%20LGA%20wide.pdf
#cos #cityofsydney #sydney #tfnsw #australia #cycling #urbanism #betterstreets #contaflow
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Sydney Morning Herald reporting the NSW government is subsidising road tolls by $500 million, backdated to July 2022. Each driver can receive up to a $750 payment. These are toll roads operated by a private company, so are in effect a subsidy for Transurban.
> The premier defended taxpayer subsidies for drivers, and pointed out that public transport is also heavily subsidised.
Unbelievable.
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A side project I've been tinkering on lately - a proof of concept map rendering streets down to the individual lanes, to assist cyclists picking safe routes and support advocacy for reallocating road space for more efficient modes (as supported by the TfNSW Future Transport Strategy).
I wrote the initial vector tileserver from scratch in one afternoon in Typescript, calling the JS bindings for the Rust osm2streets code compiled to wasm. It generates GeoJSON which is then returned by Koa as a protobuf.
The TfNSW Future Transport Strategy states "We will focus on getting more out of our existing investments, by reallocating road space to more efficient modes of transport like buses, walking, cycling and micromobility devices."
#maps #vectormaps #cycling #geospatial #openstreetmap #mapbox #typescript #rust #tfnsw #activetransport #urbanism
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A side project I've been tinkering on lately - a proof of concept map rendering streets down to the individual lanes, to assist cyclists picking safe routes and support advocacy for reallocating road space for more efficient modes (as supported by the TfNSW Future Transport Strategy).
I wrote the initial vector tileserver from scratch in one afternoon in Typescript, calling the JS bindings for the Rust osm2streets code compiled to wasm. It generates GeoJSON which is then returned by Koa as a protobuf.
The TfNSW Future Transport Strategy states "We will focus on getting more out of our existing investments, by reallocating road space to more efficient modes of transport like buses, walking, cycling and micromobility devices."
#maps #vectormaps #cycling #geospatial #openstreetmap #mapbox #typescript #rust #tfnsw #activetransport #urbanism
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Today I spotted what appears to be an electric cargo bike with a petrol generator mounted on the rear rack, humming along quietly!
I wonder if the regulators have thought of that!
Obviously the optimal solution would be installing electric chargers on the street for bike couriers and the wider public, but if the bike is street legal (25kph max motor assist/pedal assist/<250watts) and only charges the battery when parked, is it any worse than the dozens of cars usually sitting in traffic on the street? Not sure what to make of it.
#sydney #cargobike #urbanism #tfnsw #electricbike #bicycle #bikes #micromobility
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#AusGrid is planning to install 30,000 pole mounted EV chargers around Australia by 2029. Charging currently costs $0.50 per KW/h flat rate.
No mention of facilities to charge e-bikes/cargo bikes/scooters.https://www.ausgrid.com.au/About-Us/News/Pole-mounted-EV-charger
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I wrote a blog post about #TfNSW removing full automatic operation of the pedestrian buttons in the #Sydney CBD, evaluating each of their stated reasons why.
https://jakecoppinger.com/2022/12/sydney-cbd-is-bringing-back-pedestrian-beg-buttons/
#transportfornsw #cityofsydney #walking #urbanism #betterstreets #pb5 #scats
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As a side project I built Sydney Transit Graph – a visualisation of real-time Sydney bus congestion. Each line on the graph (a Marey chart) represents a bus completing its route (percentage) over time.
It's open source on Github - let me know if you have any ideas for analysis or use!
https://jakecoppinger.com/2022/11/visualising-sydney-bus-congestion-with-marey-charts/
#sydney #tfnsw #sydneybuses #maps #urbanism #transit #publictransport #buses #marey #mareychart #graph