Additional changes in concept option 1

This option proposes to change the traffic direction to one-way westbound for vehicles between Trenerry Crescent and Lulie Street, along with other safety improvements.

Rich Street intersection

One parking space will be removed on the north-eastern corner of the Rich Street and Little Turner Street Intersection, to improve driver visibility for exiting vehicles.

Information to consider for option 1

• Removes opposing traffic, reducing head on conflicts
• Better overall safety for pedestrians as vehicles are only expected from one direction
• More predictable vehicle movements, particularly at intersections
• Easier for loading activities on the southern side (left side access)
• Fewer cut through drivers (rat running) in the eastbound direction

Risks

• A one-way westbound street could increase traffic along Little Turner Street by around 60% compared to when it’s two-way as drivers can only enter and exit in one direction.
• Drivers may go faster as there’s no traffic coming the other way.
• There may be more queuing on Johnston Street to turn into Rich Street and Trenerry Crescent.
• There may be more queuing on Rich Street and Lulie Street when turning onto Johnston Street.