Did you read in Wednesday's Northside Courier about that dinosaur director of the NRMA's proposal to invite more cars into Chatswood? Had to write a letter when I saw the MOT response to it!
Dear Editor,
A spokeswoman for the Minister for Transport said "links to Chatswood Station were based on public transport and walking to minimise traffic on local roads" and this a very sensible response to the NRMA's Mr Evans' quite preposterous idea that we encourage more cars into Chatswood CBD by conveniently creating a commuter carpark for them! (p4 NSC March 5)
Whilst I'm reserving judgement on how well the bus interchange will work, the spokeswoman will find it very hard indeed to explain how pedestrian and cycle access from the south (i.e. via Thomas Lane) will be achieved and also to explain how - in this State government approved development - there has been an improvement to taxi drop off and 'kiss & ride' arrangements.
Our community should be aware that the Chatswood Station Redevelopment was the first major project Minister Sartor called in under his new planning powers and that the " transport interchange" function has from that moment, been the very last consideration after maximising the site's development potential. Not forgetting that his approval disallowed any S94 (developer contribution ) to assist Council in redressing the access shortcomings which are becoming painfully apparent.
sincerely
Kate Lamb
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