FAQs
- State government strategy and policy
- Population growth
- Demographics
- Technology
- Vehicle design
- Road construction costs
- Workplace choice
- Movement and place
What are Roads and Freight?
Road corridors provide many functions: movement of people and goods, public utilities, pedestrian and cycling, parking, tree canopy, landscaping, outdoor dining, goods display, and public transport support infrastructure.
Road Freight involves the physical movement of goods from the point of loading to the point of unloading using vans and trucks via road networks. It’s a fast and cost-effective way of transporting goods over short distances.
Why do we need a Roads and Freight Strategy and Implementation Plan?
Council has several roles when managing roads and freight - we build and maintain roads, regulate traffic and parking, promote safe road use, and advocate to other levels of Government for change.
The Strategy focuses on and identifies a number of actions to improve road safety, efficient movement, and partnership with government agencies. It also establishes service standards and decision-making frameworks that will assist decisions where prioritisation is required for different and competing user groups.
The Roads and Freight Strategy and Implementation Plan will be a key supporting document under Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.
Who is responsible for roads in Sutherland Shire?
This Strategy recognises that Council is not the only road authority in the Sutherland Shire. There are many major roads, known as State Roads, in Sutherland Shire that are managed and maintained by Transport for NSW (TfNSW). All traffic signals are also managed by TfNSW. Good advocacy and building strong working relationships with State government agencies will assist Council in achieving the outcomes of this Strategy.
Image: Transport for NSW road corridors in the Sutherland Shire
What are some of the key drivers for change beyond Council’s sole control?
While Council has a significant role in the provision and traffic management of local roads across Sutherland Shire there are a number of functions outside our control.
Planning for future roads and freight demand needs to be agile to respond to various emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities: