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 oppose the proposal to install broken yellow lines for safety reasons simply because they are not going to serve the purpose they are intended for.
Since a roading engineer accepted my husband’s proposal to have to centre line realigned a number of years back, followed by an arrangement to have the plant growth on the bank regularly trimmed, the corner in the area of 115/121 has become a safe corner with vehicles no longer driving wide to gain visibility. The only problem that occurs occasionally is caused by downhill vehicles travelling to fast causing them get close to (and sometimes cross) the centre line outside 121 Ravenswood (see jpg attached). This could be resolved by reducing the speed of traffic. There is still plenty of space on their left. The yellow broken lines wont help this problem.
The main are of concern is the narrow section of road outside 111/109 Ravenswood, give or take a few meters. The problem here is impatient downhill drivers not waiting to give way to approaching uphill traffic and travelling too fast. Passing there is quite tight. I have witnessed a stand off between two vehicles. Once they have passed, the speeders pick up more speed before the corner by 121.
In my opinion this could be easily resolved by:
Firstly, attaching a road sign “Road narrows” with red and black arrows like before a single lane bridge. This would put the onus on the downhill driver and prevent arguments.
Secondly strategically placed speed bumps between 109 and 115 to force vehicles to travel at a safe speed for the condition of the area.
There are few incidents occur in this area in reality, with only one head on collision in 50 odd years although there is the potential for an accident. The root cause of any incidents is impatience and speed!
Regarding the broken yellow lines, during the day/week this area is more often than not unoccupied and I have never seen a vehicle pulling in that area for safety reasons, further more the vehicles that normally park here on this wider section of the road, would be forced to park down the hill past 121 Ravenswood where the road narrows again, creating yet another safety problem.
Thank you in advance for your consideration, my husband would be happy to meet safety engineers on site to discuss this issue.
Supporting information
Submitter
Submission id number: 1137290
Submitter name:
Lynette Lynette
Last name
Palmer
Organisation
In what capacity are you providing your feedback?
Resident