A new 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) to manage speed and put pedestrian safety first is now in place in and around the Royal North Shore Hospital precinct, St Leonards.
The precinct comprises public roads surrounding the hospital including Herbert Street, Frederick Street, Reserve Road and Westbourne Street, as well as the private roads within Royal North Shore Hospital grounds.
Traffic changes, developed in accordance with Transport for NSW “High Pedestrian Activity Areas” guidelines, include gateways, traffic calming devices, and a new pedestrian crossing facility.
The HPAA 40km/h speed zones will be put in place on the following roads:
- Herbert Street (between Pacific Highway and just north of Frederick Street);
- Frederick Street (between Herbert Street and 2 Frederick Street);
- Reserve Road (from Pacific Highway to the Hospital ground);
- Westbourne Street (from Pacific Highway to the hospital ground); and
- All private roads within the RNSH grounds.
Willoughby City Mayor Tanya Taylor said that the traffic changes within the precinct are a welcome shift to endorse pedestrian safety.
“The precinct is a busy hub of activity generating significant pedestrian movement from the Transport Interchange, Royal North Shore Hospital, adjacent residential blocks, Gore Hill Oval and St Leonards TAFE NSW.”
“The changes will alert drivers to the lower speed limit and make them aware of the presence of pedestrians,” Cr Taylor said.
