Georges River Council has established the Local Transport Forum (LTF). The Forum provides technical advice on local traffic and transport issues. It supports clear and informed decisions by bringing together Council and key agencies. These include those involved in traffic management, road safety, and public transport.

The Forum was previously known as the Local Traffic Committee. It operates under Transport for NSW delegations, which require councils to have a local forum to review certain traffic matters before they are put in place.

The Local Transport Forum provides advice on a wide range of matters. These include parking changes, traffic signs and line marking, intersection safety improvements, works zones, special event traffic arrangements and proposals that may affect public transport services.

The Forum provides non-binding advice to assist Council. Council remains responsible for decisions on Council-managed roads.

Some proposals must be referred to the Local Transport Forum for discussion before they can be implemented. This applies to proposals that restrict how a road is used for more than six months, or that change how vehicles turn between public roads. Referral is also required where a proposal would affect public transport for more than 24 hours. This includes actions that disrupt the safe or efficient operation of passenger services, block access to stations or bus stops, or remove or reduce bus priority measures.

Other proposals that do not require mandatory discussion will still be shared with the Forum under the new Council delegations and authorisations. These will be provided for record‑keeping or information only, where no approval is needed.
 

Forum Membership

The Local Transport Forum is run by Council. Formal members invited to attend include representatives from:

• Council.

• Transport for NSW.

• NSW Police Force.

• Local member or members of Parliament

• ​Public transport operators who may be affected by a proposal.

Council may also invite advisers to attend for specific matters. Advisers may include road safety staff, emergency services, bus operators, taxi representatives and other technical experts.
 

Meeting Schedule

The Local Transport Forum usually meets at 10.00am every second month, except January. Meetings are held in the Dragon Room at the Georges River Civic Centre in Hurstville.

The scheduled Forum meetings for 2026 are:

• Wednesday 29 April 2026.

• Wednesday 24 June 2026.

• Wednesday 26 August 2026.

• Wednesday 28 October 2026.

• Wednesday 2 December 2026.

Council may change the meeting frequency, time, or format if needed.

Members usually get agenda papers at least seven days before each meeting. Minutes are typically published within two weeks of the meeting. They capture the Forum's advice and recommendations.
 

The Process

Council officers investigate traffic and transport issues. If needed, they report these to the Local Transport Forum for a technical review.

1. Council officers investigate the issue and prepare a report or proposal.

2. The matter is placed on the Forum agenda for discussion.

3. Forum members provide technical comments on safety, traffic operation, public transport, road network impacts and related matters.

4. The Forum’s advice is recorded in the minutes which are reported to the Assets and Infrastructure Committee and Council.

5. Council then considers that advice. Then, decides or moves the matter through the right approval process.

Addressing the Forum

The Local Transport Forum is a technical advisory forum. Community members who want to attend and comment on an agenda item must submit a request form via the button below.

Applications are submitted online. They open after the agenda is published and close 24 hours before the meeting to allow the approvals to be processed. If you are approved to speak, details and instructions will be provided.

Submit a Request to Speak on an Agenda Item

Residents can also raise local traffic and transport issues with Council. Use our customer service channels to submit your concerns.
 

Agendas and Reports

Agendas and minutes for the Local Transport Forum are published on Council’s website.

Agenda papers are usually given to members at least seven calendar days before a meeting. Minutes are usually published within two weeks of the meeting. They note the Forum’s advice and recommendations.

Recent Forum agendas show the broad range of matters considered, including school traffic management, mobility parking, intersection safety improvements, parking restrictions, line marking, event road closures and waste collection traffic arrangements.
 

Related Documents

• Local Transport Forum Terms of Reference.

• ​Transport for NSW authorisations, delegations and related guidance material.

• Relevant Council reports, attachments, agendas and minutes.
  Note: At the top of the page, use the Meeting Name drop-down menu to select Local Transport Forum. Choose the year and month, then click view to see the relevant items.

Code of Conduct

Forum members, including invited advisers, are subject to Council’s Code of Conduct.

A breach of the Code may lead to the Forum removing the member and/or taking other appropriate action.
 

Accessibility

We are committed to making sure people with disability can take part in the forum on an equal basis. If you attend in person, the Georges River Council Civic Centre provides:

• An access ramp.

• Automatic front doors.

• Lift access to the Dragon Room.

If you have any access or disability‑related needs, please contact us  so we can support you.
 

Need more Information?

For more on the Local Transport Forum, agenda items, or joining a meeting, please contact us.