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  • Background

    We're committed to enhancing pedestrian safety and the overall travel experience and will provide improved access for all road users to important locations like Narrabeen Lagoon and Narrabeen Beaches, shops, surf clubs and Mona Vale Hospital Urgent Care facility.

  • What happened

    We presented a report to Council at its meeting on 15 April 2025 with revised plans based on feedback received during consultation and an independent road safety audit. Council endorsed these revised plans to be presented to the Local Traffic Committee for approval to proceed with implementation.

Outcome of Council meeting

The proposal aims to enhance pedestrian safety and the overall travel experience and will provide

improved access for all road users to important locations like Narrabeen Lagoon and Narrabeen Beaches, shops surf clubs and Mona Vale Hospital Urgent Care facility.

We presented a report to Council at its meeting on 15 April 2025 with revised plans based on feedback received during consultation and an independent road safety audit. Council endorsed these revised plans to be presented to the Local Traffic Committee for approval to proceed with implementation as well as the following:

  • Consider and review the proposed traffic calming measures in each area causing the greatest resident objections such as:
    • the number of traffic calming measures
    • the need for chicanes in quiet backstreets
    • the loss of parking spaces
    • the concerns raised by residents at the 15 April 2025 meeting as well as correspondence received from residents
    • and provide the opportunity to hear representations from residents on the impact of these changes.
  • Note the consistent feedback and strong demand for more footpaths to support pedestrian safety, especially around schools, and prioritise in the future works program.
  • Write to the NSW Government asking it to consider reducing speed limits in all school zones from 40 km/h to 30 km/h, given they are areas of high pedestrian activity and the particular vulnerability of children within these areas.

Project background

Safer neighbourhoods for everyone

We are seeking to improve local streets for everyone in the Narrabeen area.

We are proposing to implement safer speed limits and new traffic infrastructure treatments, to make our local residential streets pleasant places to live and visit with calmer and quieter traffic, as well as making it safer for people walking, bike riding and driving in the Narrabeen beach area.

Our Road Network Future Directions under the Move - Northern Beaches Transport Strategy 2038 includes returning residential streets to the local residents through better network management.

Revised proposal endorsed by Council 15 April 2025

At the 15 April 2025 Council Meeting, it was resolved to endorse the revised plans for implementation, subject to final approval from the Local Traffic Committee.

So that our street layouts are designed for safer speeds we are installing new infrastructure treatments such as roundabouts, pedestrian refuges, raised pedestrian crossings and Shared User crossings, kerb build outs, traffic calming devices, line marking and signage in Narrabeen, especially along Ocean Street, Sydney Road, and Narrabeen Park Parade.

We’re proposing a 40km/h speed limit on all local streets east of Pittwater Road, from Narrabeen Beach to Mona Vale Hospital. A comprehensive 40km/h zone, and implementing traffic calming infrastructure treatments, would help ensure our streets are safer for our community.

We propose to make Devitt Street one-way eastbound to improve traffic flow, and enhance safety.

  • Key features

    • Raised pedestrian crossings at strategic locations to make it easier and safer for people to cross the road, while also helping to encourage safer traffic speeds.
    • One-way streets in some areas to improve flow and safety, while allowing for wider lanes and more parking.
    • Local streets for local residents: encouraging through traffic to remain on main roads and key movement corridors, would help create quieter and more pleasant streets for people living in and visiting the area.
  • Key benefits

    • Improved safety with safer speed limits and enhanced crossings.
    • Improved ease and safety for people walking and bike riding, providing better transport options for local trips.
    • Enhanced overall travel experience in the area.
    • Improved access to important locations like Narrabeen Beach and Mona Vale Hospital.
    • Increased community connectivity to schools and shops.
    • Better quality of life for both residents and visitors.
  • Why it matters

    Research shows that when people drive at safer speeds, there is a significant decrease in the likelihood and severity of crashes and injuries. Safer speeds would also make our streets friendlier for people living in and visiting the area, with less noise and fewer emissions. It would improve transport options by making it easier and safer to walk and ride a bike in the local neighbourhood to local destinations.

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40km zone map

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Original concept plans

FAQs

Where are we up to?

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Open and listening

    We asked for your feedback

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Under review and Council Meeting

    We have reviewed your feedback and revised the designs where possible without compromising on safety and will present it to a Council meeting.

  • Timeline item 3 - active

    Sharing what we heard

    We'll share with you what we learn from your feedback and the outcomes of the Council Meeting

Have an enquiry?

Contact Information
Name Transport Network Team
Phone 1300 434 434
Email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
In writing

marked 'Safer Neighbourhoods Program - Narrabeen to Mona Vale', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655



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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Country on which we gather today. By these words we show our respect to all Aboriginal people. We acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging and the spirits and ancestors of the Clans that lived in this area.

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