Median strips considered

Gosford Council will consider central median islands in both Haynes Ave and Rabaul Ave, at their junction with Lone Pine Ave, with funding from the 2006-07 Traffic Facilities Program.

The central median islands would be to prevent motorists from short cutting the two intersections.

Council's traffic committee recommended the islands following a request from Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews on behalf of local residents "to review traffic conditions at the intersections".

A report from the committee stated that the two intersections were offset and some motorists crossed to the wrong side of the road to short cut the intersections.

The report stated that double centerlines and raised pavement markers had been installed in Rabaul Ave and Haynes Ave on the approach to Lone Pine Ave to encourage lane discipline.

"However, it is evident that the problem is still apparent, particularly at the Haynes Ave, Lone Pine Ave intersection," the report stated.

Council has also resolved that bus turning paths be taken into consideration as part of the design process.

Council agenda TR.06.040, July 4