1. SMART URBAN FUTURES PRESENTATION

2. Priority to the People: The Bunda Street Shared Zone Story

3. Presentation Outline
Outline the project objectives
Context and project history
Key challenges
Design features
Design concept
Project evaluation
Benefits

4. Project Objectives
change the priority of the space to preference pedestrians and cyclists
provide increased amenity for people riding bikes, including children and those not comfortable/confident cycling in the typical on-road environment
provide suitable connections to other sections of the Civic Cycle Loop
meet the needs of all users, including people with disabilities
increase the economic viability of private business
maintain emergency and service vehicle access
create a more attractive streetscape and develop a sense of ‘place’.

5. Map of Canberra Auto dependent sprawl 40+ km from north to south
Polycentric plan (multiple town centres)
Scale does not match population - 400k

6. Civic Cycle Loop Civic Cycle Loop
3.5km separated cycle lanes along key transport corridors
Bunda Street 800m length along the route
Civic Cycle Loop

7. Retro fitting into the existing streetscape (car based)
Key Challenges
Community perception of the benefits of change in priority (shared zone)
Retro fitting into the existing streetscape (car based)
Construction schedule and timing (commercial precinct)
Traffic management (temporary and permanent)
Convincing commercial operators of the long term benefits - perception that parking and vehicles increase profitability
Changing community perception
- Retro fitting to existing road
- Managing traffic behaviour

8. Background
Bunda Street is the primary retail/commercial street with a high number of pedestrians and moderate vehicle numbers. It also forms one section of the Civic Cycle Loop, designated as a major cycling route connecting the various precincts within the centre of Canberra
The Civic Cycle Loop is a 3.5 kilometre loop in the Canberra CBD, which comprises a series of cycle specific paths separate from motor traffic, and a shared zone on Bunda Street. It aims to contribute to increased cycle trips as part of the broader transport strategy Transport for Canberra
The ACT Government invested $6 million for the design and construction of the cycle loop which was undertaken in four sections
The route along Bunda Street required special co-design consideration due to the nature of the street which has high pedestrian/traffic volumes as well as a vibrant retail and hospitality environment.
3 design consultants were engaged to participate in a design competition - GTA + McGregor Coxall successful team
Community and stakeholders were involved in selecting final design though a public consultation process

9. Key features Reduced speeds - 20km/h speed zone
raised entry thresholds
placement of additional street trees seating, feature lighting and bicycle parking
removal of some parking spaces to provide additional public realm/verge space; and assist in creation of a shared zone.
localised kerb extensions to create pinch points to slow vehicular movements.
the inclusion of water sensitive urban design ‘deflector cells’ (also where parking is removed) with integrated lighting and way finding to create lateral deflection and increase vegetation levels
street activation through possible initiatives such as pop-up cafes, markets etc.

10. Road User Hierarchy
The design was developed to enact the following road user hierarchy change from the original hierarchy order to the Bunda Street Shareway Hierarchy as shown in Table below:
Original Hierarchy
Bunda Street Shareway Hierarchy
Loading and Servicing
Pedestrian
Private cars
Cyclist
Taxi
Public Transport
Private Car

11. Design Concept / Vision
Raised intersections / removal of pedestrian crossings
installation of parklets to aid in slowing down of vehicles
opportunity for businesses to expand into verge

12. Before Construction

13. During Construction

14. After Construction

18. Benefits of Bunda Street Shared Zone
increased in pedestrian activity within the core retail area by up to 10%
significantly reduced through traffic volumes using Bunda Street by up to 50% VPP > 2000 VPD
reduced traffic speeds along Bunda Street from 40-50km/h to km/h
achieved regular turnover of parking and loading zones within the street, encouraged activation after hours
reduced the frequency of crashes
increased accessibility within the street with more crossing locations and DDA information (tactile ground surface indicators) for persons with a disability
introduced parklets which have started discussions regarding potential commercial activation areas

19. Before After

20. Bunda Street Shareway video