Enhanced liveability and connectivity between people and places, business and markets

In progressing toward this strategic objective the department:

Assisted with the passage of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 through Parliament and commenced preliminary implementation to establish the framework for a contemporary and competitive planning system

Finalised significant upzoning of residential land, boosting infill supply and promoting renewal of suburban areas including Glenelg, the Minda Inc. Brighton Campus and the extensive re-zoning at Playford

Provided the Integrated , Transport and Land Use Plan (ITLUP) for release by the State Government in July 2015

Commenced a major planning study of the electrification of Public Transport including AdeLINK

Completed over 20 lane km of resurfacing to improve ride quality on inner urban roads and over 70 lane km was resealed to improve safety on rural roads: undertaken under the Improving Critical Road Infrastructure initiative

Resealed/rehabilitated approximately 547 lane kilometres across the state under the Road Rehabilitation and Resurfacing program

Announced major reforms to the point to point industry, operational from 1 July 2016, following receipt of the South Australian Taxi and Chauffeur Vehicle Industry Review

Continued the provision of special event services for events held at the Adelaide Oval and other large events

Implemented new services and changed timetable for buses in January 2016 to improve the efficiency of the public transport network

Improved safety across the rail network including increased station lighting

Completed the re-sleepering of the Port River Rail Bridge

Continued planning work associated with Adelaide’s North-South Corridor

Commenced review of the Towards Zero Together South Australia's   Road Safety Strategy 2020 and development of South Australia’s Road Safety Action Plan

Completed the safety upgrade of the intersection of North East Road and Sudholz Road and undertook shoulder sealing works on the rural road network including the Karoonda Highway

Delivered the Safer Driving Tips Campaign

Introduced a motorcycle returning riders’ refresher course

Developed and promoted the Rail Crossing Safety Quiz

Introduced new motorcycle helmet standards

Developed road rules information  for visitors to South Australia including a series of four videos in a range of languages including English, French, German, Chinese, Arabic and Dari

Commenced operation of Point to point average speed safety cameras speed enforcement on the Northern Expressway, South Eastern Freeway and Sturt Highway

Showcased the development of new vehicle safety technologies such as intelligent speed adaptation at the International Driverless Vehicles conference

Delivered road safety infrastructure projects in Adelaide and regional South Australia funded under the Black Spot program and other road safety infrastructure funding programs

Undertook detailed design on the redevelopment of the Adelaide Festival Plaza Precinct

Launched Operation Moving Traffic, gained stakeholder and community input and released the Operation   Moving Traffic Report

Implemented improved signal operations for Hutt Street, Portrush Road and Hampstead Road; banned right turns from Richmond Road to Anzac Highway and more flexible bus operations on city fringe

Launched the Addinsight mobile app for real time traffic alerts: expanded the coverage of the Bluetooth network up to 540 locations; and installed 11 new travel time signs as part of the Darlington Upgrade Project, eight for the O-Bahn City Access project, and seven for the Torrens to Torrens Project

Completed an Airport Master Planning project to assist regional councils to develop airport master plans for regional registered aerodromes in SA

Provided State funding for airstrip works at Umuwa, Fregon, Ernabella, Amata, Mt Davies, Yalata and Cleve

Continued to implement improvements identified through the 90 Day Change@SA project to improve road access for the agricultural industry

Through its Office for Design and Architecture (ODASA), worked closely with the Adelaide Park Lands Authority and Adelaide City Council on the upgrade of Marshmallow Park in the south-east Park Lands. When complete the revitalized park will incorporate a number of features to attract the growing number of residents in the city and inner metro area. The upgrades will include a fenced dog park, community courts, improved bike and pedestrian access, lighting and shelter and the installation of public art and signage.

Implemented the State Government response to the Citizens’ Jury on cyclists and motorists sharing the roads safely.  This includes new cycling laws which prescribes a minimum passing distance and allowing all ages cycling on footpaths

Completed significant safety improvements for the $1.6m Bicycle Boulevard along Beulah Road Norwood and Rundle St Kent Town. This includes a signalised crossing of Portrush / Beulah Road intersection and improvements to six roundabouts on Beulah Road to reduce vehicle speeds and the risk and severity of crashes for cyclists riding to and from the city.

Finalised plans for completion of a Bicycle Boulevard along Braund Rd Prospect

Investigated options and consultation underway to upgrade key segments of the Levels-City Bikeway to a Bicycle Boulevard

Provided $3 million to the City of Tea Tree Gully as part of the Footpath Street Renewal Program to improve local public accessibility

Worked with Adelaide City Council and other Government agencies on zero emission cycling and walking options, as part of Carbon Neutral Adelaide

Provided $1 356 220 for cycling infrastructure on arterial roads and funding assistance to Councils for cycling infrastructure improvements on local roads through the State Black Spot cycling program and the State Bicycle Fund.

Awarded contract for the next steel hulled fabrication for the third and fourth new steel hulled ferries

Installed the first of two new steel hulled ferries at the Lyrup crossing on 26 November 2015

In support of this objective for the coming year the department will:

Complete medium density guidelines to influence the quality of new housing types that fit within their context

Deliver the Adelaide Park lands demonstration project to support growing number of residents and create a modern urban park

Publish the updated the 30-Year   Plan for Greater Adelaide

Complete over 22 lane km of resurfacing to improve ride quality on inner urban roads and over 14 lane km will be resealed to improve safety on rural roads

Resurface approximately 294 lane kilometres on the state network and 156 lane kilometres on the national network to improve safety and ride quality

Continue the upgrade of existing train stations with new platform surfaces, improve station accessibility, install bicycle enclosures and improve lighting, shelter and amenity of the stations

Continue the bus replacement program which sees the introduction of more passenger friendly low floor air conditioned buses

Undertake an evaluation of alternative power / fuel buses for the Adelaide Metro bus fleet which includes Euro 6 diesels, electric and micro hybrid buses

Progress the major planning study for the electrification of Public Transport including AdeLINK

Continue to implement the actions from South Australia’s Road Safety Action   Plan 2013-16 and develop a new Road Safety Action Plan to 2020

Undertake shoulder sealing works in rural areas, including the Pages Flat Road between Willunga and Myponga, Eden Valley Road between Angaston and Birdwood and the Balaklava and Mallala Road between Hoskin Corner and Owen–Pinery Road

Complete the safety upgrades on Main South Road, between Old Coach and Malpas Roads

Continue to expand the number of local councils and schools actively engaged in Way2Go – safer, greener and more active travel for primary schools and their communities

Publish an annual report for the State of the Outback that identifies aspects of the outback that are important to people who live, work and visit the region

Continue the Bute to Kulpara road upgrade and the Main North Road upgrade between Laura and Gladstone

Complete the Bald Hills Interchange on the South East Freeway

Implement Operation Moving Traffic initiatives including extended clearway hours on Greenhill Road, traffic signal operational improvements, and commence the development of Moving Traffic Plans in partnership with local government and the community

Improved access to public transport through assessment and upgrading of strategically selected railway stations (including end of trip facilities – cycling and walking and park ‘n’ ride)

To work with councils to extend and upgrade cycling and walking infrastructure across the arterial road network and local roads to improve safety and access

Complete a network of bicycle boulevards and greenways linking the suburbs to the city (including Prospect, Norwood and the Levels)

Implement an integrated active travel strategy to deliver programs that increase the use of active travel modes by residents in metropolitan Adelaide

Implement Carbon Neutral Adelaide initiatives to maximize economic opportunities to decarbonize South Australia

Implement targeted road safety programs focusing on safer roads, creating safer communities and neighbourhoods, encouraging safer behaviours, continuously improving the licensing system and using new technologies

Implement the revised ‘smarter travel@work’ program to support organisations and employers in metropolitan Adelaide to reduce single occupancy car use for the journeys to, from and for work.

Examine local heritage reform opportunities with a focus on improvement on how local heritage places in South Australia are recognised and managed to ensure places of cultural heritage value are protected for future generations.

Prepared a Heavy Vehicle Drivers Handbook for distribution to industry including all licence holders upgrading to a heavy vehicle and produced and published online video material on safely descending the South Eastern Freeway into Adelaide

Install the second new steel hulled ferry at Narrung.