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Town Centre Action Plan
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It is largely felt that Matraville is overlooked as a destination even though many people pass through the centre. Parking and traffic influence the relative attractiveness of centres. Anecdotally, shoppers are deterred from using the centre because of a perception that there is a lack of parking.
Minimise the impact of traffic passing through the centre
Ideally traffic through the centre should be calmed to improve amenity and capture a larger proportion of trade.
4.1.1 Lobby the RTA to introduce traffic calming devices on Bunnerong Road, to improve amenity and to attract more visitors to the centre
Matraville has the opportunity to capture more of the daily traffic that travels through the centre. Traffic calming devices could be implemented on the main street throughout the centre to encourage more people to slow down, which would result in improved amenity. A previous study has suggested that angled parking would also provide additional parking, encouraging people to stop at the centre.
Time frame: Short
Lead: Randwick Council
Partners: Chamber of Commerce
Resource Requirements: Modest
Improve the awareness of existing parking
Greater awareness of available parking facilities in Matraville is required to counteract the perception that the centre has limited parking.
4.2.1 Provide clearer signs directing drivers to existing parking
Better signage and access to existing car parking facilities could improve patronage to the centre. Council could easily address this signage issue and over the longer term consider improved access options.
Time frame: Short to medium
Lead: Randwick Council
Partners: -
Resource Requirements: Moderate
Improve the use of public transport
By improving accessibility, more people will be encouraged to shop and use services within the centre. This requires further investigation by Council through a detailed design process.
4.3.1 Lobby the State Transit Authority to investigate the potential for more frequent bus services
Along with improved parking accessibility, there should be an effort to increase public transport patronage to the centre. This may require the provision of more (or better co-ordinated) bus services. The placement of bus stops should be reconsidered.
Time frame: Short
Lead: Randwick Council
Partners: -
Resource Requirements: Modest
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