No stopping signs installed near school

A 33 metre No Stopping restriction will be installed on the northern side of Hobart Ave, Umina, east of Melbourne St, after a safety concern was raised by NSW Roads and Maritime Services.

Roads and Maritime Services contacted Gosford Council about the school crossing in Hobart Ave and said vehicles were being parked close to and on the corners of the intersection which impeded vision to oncoming traffic.

Gosford Council's Local Traffic Committee considered the matter at its meeting on June 4 and resolved that a 25 metre No Stopping restriction be provided on the eastern side of Melbourne Ave, south from Hobart Ave to the southern side of the pedestrian ramp.

It was also recommended that a 10 metre No Stopping restriction be provided in Melbourne Ave, north from Hobart Ave and on the northern side of Hobart Ave, west of Melbourne Ave.

Subsequent discussion with representatives of the Roads and Maritime Services confirmed that an additional 33 metres of No Stopping restriction on the northern side of Hobart Avenue, east from Melbourne Avenue for the departure side of the pedestrian school crossing was required to ensure that any pedestrian could be seen by two-way traffic.

Gosford Council's Local Traffic Committee agreed with the recommendation and it was adopted at its meeting of Monday, August 6.

Gosford Council Agenda TR.12.37, 4 Sep 2012