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Temporary Lighting at intersection of Booth & Johnston Streets, Annandale Walking We studied the walking habits of young men in Cape Town and London – and debunked a myth 11/14/25, 00:47.. https://theconversation.com/we-studied-the-walking-habits-of-young-men-in-cape-town-and-london-and-debunked-a-myth-268131 Cities aren’t built for older people – our study shows many can’t walk fast enough to beat a pedestrian crossing To many people, crossing a road at a traffic light is a mundane task requiring little thought or effort. But for the growing population of senior citizens with limitations to their mobility, strength or balance, crossing the road can be a stressful and sometimes life-threatening experience. Published: December 13, 2025 12.42am AEDT https://doi.org/10.64628/AB.wvkv9mfak   Guide Dogs and Service Dogs (2023)  Guide-dog schools take great care to match a dog with a compatible human because dog and handler will navigate the world with each relying on the oth...

NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Ability of local governments to fund infrastructure and services

Councils receive grants from Federal and State Governments as well as Charging Fees (e.g. for School Swimming Carnivals and Domestic Waste Collection ) and Rates. According to monthly investment report Inner West Council currently has $276,000,000 sitting in Banks. - Item 14, 5th March Council Meeting Investment Report at 31 January 2024   "NSW Government announces review into funding model of councils to address financial sustainability concerns Ron Hoenig – Minister for Local Government Tuesday, 30 January 2024 The NSW Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment announcing it will implement a review of the financial model for local government to address rising cost pressures facing councils across the state."... https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/nsw-government-announces-review-into-funding-model-of-councils-to-address-financial-sustainability-concerns/ NSW Parliamentary Inquiry: "Ability of local governments to fund infrastruct...

Design of Cycling friendly Infrastructure

Young St, at Reserve St Annandale Council Resolution (for audit coming to November council meeting)  C0823(1) Item 26 Notice of Motion: Cycling Infrastructure Signage, Designation and Enforcement Moved: (Da Cruz/Shetty) That Council provide information on the website clarifying enforcement of moving bikes and cars on footpaths and roads is with NSW Police and parked bikes and cars, trailers etc is with Council. That Council provide more training to front line service request staff and the online systems to refer calls about moving bikes and cars to police. That Council receive a report at the November 2023 meeting on: a) Regulatory cycling signage and markings for Roads and Paths [requires investigation by officers; and b) cost and scope to undertake an audit of Cycling Infrastructure and Routes including safety, signage, road markings, shade and crash barriers etc. Johnstoon St, at Reserve St Annandale Minutes 8 Aug Inner West Council meeting https://innerwest.infocouncil...