Submission
Which parking changes proposal would like to comment on
Proposal to install a 22m section of broken yellow lines on Ravenswood Road.
Do you support or oppose the proposed changes?
I/We oppose the proposed changes
What is your feedback on the proposed changes
I was the instigator of the realignment of road markings on Ravenswood Rd, from Bedford St to 115 Ravenswood Rd and also the now regular cutting back of tree branches, shrubs and grass by the tractor/mower. This work has vastly improved what was a bad corner with speeding downhill traffic cutting the corner, and uphill traffic driving wide in an effort to see around the corner. There was a proposal to place a 30kph speed limit on this section of road at that time.
Now, I estimate 95+% of uphill traffic travels inside the road markings, however there are still a number of speeding downhill vehicles that are lined up to cross/do cross the center line, with last minute corrections required.
I have lived at 115 Ravenswood for 55 years and in all that time, there has only been one head on accident ... outside 121 Ravenswood. A Navel vehicle, the occupants intoxicated.
The proposed yellow lines will not really serve any purpose as this is where the road widens. Uphill traffic that rounds the corner and is faced with an oncoming downhill vehicle on the narrow section of road ahead, slows or stops in a safe manor to let the approaching downhill vehicle past, negating the need for the proposed broken yellow lines.
The area where most minor altercations occur is in the vicinity of 109 and 111 Ravenswood. Most of these incidents could be avoided if the downhill vehicles pulled over before reaching the area of 109 Ravenswood.
The majority of downhill vehicles do pull over and give way, but as you can imagine there are always the few that don't, and they are usually travelling at a speed not suitable for the area.
There actually is room for vehicles with confident drivers to pass, but the many drivers don't share that confidence.
In my opinion, the main areas of concern are:
A: Inconsiderate downhill drivers travelling too fast and not giving way to uphill traffic especially in the vicinity of 119/103 Ravenswood.
B: Speeding traffic veering towards the center line (because of their speed) in the wider section of road in the 115/121 vicinity. These vehicles cause concern to uphill vehicles but it would be too late for down hill vehicles to pull into to where the yellow broken are proposed to be installed and most would be travelling to fast to safely do so.
I would suggest, to make this area safer, install:
A: a road sign "Narrow Road with red and black arrows, red indicating downhill vehicles should give way" and
B: strategically placed speed humps to force traffic, in both directions to slow down.
Also, parking in this area is increasingly becoming a problem, with a number of Air BnB's and some residents having "Woofers" staying. The proposed broken yellow lines would probably force residents or BnB visitors to park further downhill of 121, where the road narrows once again, which would create new problems for traffic and elderly residents!
Thank you.
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Submitter
Submission id number: 1136660
Submitter name:
Lloyd Lloyd
Last name
Palmer
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In what capacity are you providing your feedback?
Owner/resident of a property in the area