Civic Improvement Plan - Wollongong City Council - NSW Government

3. Special city centre projects3.5 BUS TRANSPORT INITIATIVESThe purpose of the bus transport initiatives isto support the growth and development of thecity centre and provide for the public transportneeds of residents, workers and visitors in thecentre. The initiatives help to ensure there isintegration between transport planning andland use planning in the city centre.The bus transport initiatives includethe following: (see Figure 3.6)• bus shuttle for the city centre;• bus priority signalling andcommunication systems;• passenger information system;• passenger shelters;• relocation of bus transit area out ofKiera Street and re-opening of the streetfor vehicles;• passenger exchange lounge; and• new bus terminal and driver facilities.3.6 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT WORKSAND CITY CENTRE CAR PARKThe purpose of the traffic management worksand car park is to ensure the road network canaccommodate vehicle traffic in the WollongongCity Centre and sufficient parking is availablefor vehicle traffic generated from outsidethe region.The traffic management works are describedand shown in Figure 3 of the Wollongong CityCouncil Access and Movement Strategy andinclude signalised intersections, roundabouts,and traffic signals. The location of the car parkis to be nominated by Council.The traffic management works are estimatedto cost $2 million and the car park is estimatedto cost $8million.The bus transport initiatives are estimatedto cost $20million.32 WOLLONGONG CITY CENTRE CIP 2007