West section - Gurrs Rd to Portrush Rd
In this section of Beulah Road:
- the road is 9.5m wide between Gurrs Road and Salop Street and 11.7m wide between Salop Street and Portrush Road.
- there are three roundabouts at Gurrs Road, Salop Street and Howard Street.
- the speed limit is 50km/h.
- residents sought to remind motorists that it is a local residential road, to reduce motorist speed and to create an environment where the cyclist are more visible.
Item 1 - Changes to roundabouts
Bicycle related crashes are over-represented at roundabouts. This is because motorists enter the roundabout at approximately 35km/h and this speed reduces the likelihood that they will see a bicycle that has already entered the roundabout.
To reduce the speed of motorists as they enter each of the three roundabouts on this section of Beulah Road, the Working Party proposes changes to the kerb and median islands.
This proposal would see on every roundabout:
- the kerbs pushed further out into the street.
- the splitter islands on each of the approaches changed so traffic enters the roundabout more directly instead of at the current angle.
- the roundabout apron (the ring around the centre island) may be made larger and stronger for large trucks that are not able to negotiate the tighter turns.
The intent is to reduce the speed of motorists by tightening up the turns required to navigate the roundabout.
Item 2 Angled Slow Points (ASP)
The Working Party proposed that two ASPs would be installed on Beulah Road between Howard Street and Portrush Road. The ASPs allow for two-way traffic. The ASPs will make Beulah Road a less appealing option for motorists who cut through between Glynburn Road and Portrush Road; and will reduce motorist speed in that area.
ASPs must be installed within 50m of an intersection, spaced between 80m and 120m apart, and placed where they do not interfere with driveways.
This proposal will result in the loss of some parking spaces for residents.
Option 1
In Option 1, the eastern ASP is located closer to the intersection, where parking is already restricted, in front of 213/215, and, 218/224 Beulah Road. Parking would be removed between the driveways in these locations.
The western ASP is located in front of 201/203, and, 202/204 Beulah Road. Parking will be removed between the driveways in these locations. An estimated 14 spaces would be lost as a result of the two ASPs in this option.
Option 2
In option 2 the western ASP is in the same location as option 1 - in front of 201/203, and, 202/204 Beulah Road. Parking will be removed between the driveways in these locations.
The eastern ASP is located further east along Beulah Road in front of 222/224/226, and, 215/217 Beulah Road. Parking would be removed between the driveways in these locations. An estimated 15 spaces would be lost as a result of the two ASPs in Option 2.
Consultation has concluded
