The City of Ryde is seeking feedback on the proposed relocation of the existing bus stop on Taylor Avenue, Melrose Park to allow for the installation of a bus shelter and to improve accessibility for those living with disability.
What are the proposed changes?
Council is proposing the following changes:
- Relocation of the existing bus stop (Stop ID 211461) on the northern side of Taylor Avenue to in front of 96 Cobham Avenue.
- Relocation of the existing bus zone located on the northern side of Taylor Avenue to in front of 96-98 Cobham Avenue.
- Installation of a Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) compliant bus stop shelter in front of 96 Cobham Avenue.
- Construction of a footpath and kerb ramp on Cobham Avenue, from Batten Avenue to the new bus shelter.
- Replace the existing bus zone located on the northern side of Taylor Avenue to a No Stopping zone.
As a result of the proposed relocation, there is expected to be a loss of four (4) parking spaces. Further details for the new footpath, bus stop and bus zone will be subject to the final design.
View Proposed Bus Stop Relocation Plan
Why are the changes being proposed?
Council is proposing to install a bus shelter in Cobham Avenue to replace the bus shelter on the northern side of Taylor Avenue which was removed as part of footpath upgrade work.
When installing or upgrading bus stops across the Local Government Area, Council ensures they are compliant with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (DSAPT) under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA).
Council has assessed the suitability of installing a shelter at the existing bus stop, however DSAPT and DDA compliance is not possible at this location with a bus shelter. This is due to insufficient width of the footpath to allow wheelchair access when a shelter is installed at the existing location.
Therefore, a relocation of the bus stop is required in order for a bus shelter to be installed that meets the legislative requirements of DSAPT and DDA standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't a bus shelter be installed at the existing location?
When installing or upgrading bus stops across the Local Government Area, Council ensures they are compliant with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (DSAPT) under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA).
Council has assessed the suitability of upgrading the existing bus stop, however DSAPT and DDA compliance is not possible at this location. This is due to insufficient width of the footpath to allow wheelchair access when a shelter is installed at the existing location.
What bus routes are from this bus stop?
There are Sydney Bus Network and School Bus routes from the Taylor Ave at Cobham Ave stop.
The routes from this stop include:
- 524 Parramatta to West Ryde via Melrose Park & Ryde
- 618W Cumberland High School to Victoria & Pittwater Rds
- 625W Eastwood Station to St. Michaels, Meadowbank
- 802W Dundas to Marsden HS via Ermington and Melrose Park
Will the bus routes from this stop be affected?
There are no route changes resulting from the relocation of the bus stop. If the proposal is implemented, the bus routes would use the new bus stop instead of the existing bus stop.
Is the bus stop on the southern side of Taylor Ave proposed to be relocated too?
No. Council is not proposing to relocate the bus stop on the southern side of Taylor Ave, Melrose Park.
Council is proposing to relocate the bus stop on the northern side of Taylor Avenue because its bus shelter was removed as part of footpath upgrade work. The relocation of the bus stop is required in order for a shelter to be installed that meets the legislative requirements of DSAPT and DDA standards.
Next Steps
Following the Have Your Say period, Council will assess the feedback received.
If there is community support for this proposal, it will then be considered by the Ryde Traffic Committee (RTC) at their meeting on 24 October 2024.
Council refers traffic and road safety related matters to the RTC prior to exercising its delegated functions. To learn more about the RTC, click here.
Following the RTC meeting, the matter would then be presented to Council in November 2024 for endorsement. To learn more about Council Meetings, click here.
HAVE YOUR SAY | CLOSED
You can Have Your Say on Proposed Relocation of Existing Bus Stop on Taylor Ave, Melrose Park in a number of ways including via email, post or by completing the submission form below.
All submissions must be received by 11.59pm Wednesday 9 October 2024.
Written Submissions
Written submissions must be clearly marked as ‘Proposed Relocation of Existing Bus Stop on Taylor Ave, Melrose Park' and can be sent to:
Online Submission Form
Submissions have now closed.