Northern Beaches Council undertakes some aspects of traffic management on local roads such as the implementation of parking restrictions, traffic control devices and cycling facilities.
Transport for NSW have recently changed the Delegations to Councils relating to the previous Local Traffic Committee and renamed these groups Local Transport Forums.
Northern Beaches Council undertakes some aspects of traffic management on local roads such as the implementation of parking restrictions, traffic control devices and cycling facilities.
Council does not have the authority to introduce a restriction on the movement of traffic without the approval of the State Government. For example, Council needs approval to instigate a one-way street, close a road, impose a load limit or prohibit a turn at an intersection.
Council must consider the advice of the Northern Beaches Council Local Transport Forum when making a decision on traffic management issues. The Northern Beaches Council Local Transport Forum is a technical advisory committee which provides advice to Council for consideration.
The Forum consists of representatives from Council, Transport for NSW, State Members of Parliament and NSW Police. Other specialists are invited to provide advice on specific matters. Regular attendees include representatives from Public Bus Service Providers. A community cycling representative attends the Forum in an advisory capacity.
The Transport Forum usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Under the Transport for NSW guidelines for the operation of the Local Transport Forum, the meeting is not open to the public. If your issue has been listed in the Local Transport Forum’s agenda, you are welcome to call us to discuss the possibility of addressing the Local Transport Forum prior to the members considering the matter.
Any request for traffic facilities should be submitted in writing to Council and will be reviewed by the Transport Network team.
Former Council's meeting agendas and minutes may be provided on request via information access.