I think the modification would represent a significant reduction in the quality of the finished project.

With a young family living in the area, we were extremely excited about the prospect of a clean, beautiful and functional green pathway to connect the inner west to the Anzac Bridge and into the city.

We were definitely planning on riding bikes into the city and enjoying the planned green space. And this doesn’t looks to be anywhere nearly as attractive in the modified plan.

I also think there are few chances to keep the harbour foreshore maintained to its natural spectacular self. And it would be a real pity to put a traffic eyesore right next to it.

Please reconsider the proposed plans.

I, my family and many thousands of locals and visitors will thank you for your decision if it can return to the original plan and add even more to there magnificent city we live in.

Greg Peake
34 Tillock St
Haberfield

Please see attached submission with objections

Pedestrian access to the new parks and the foreshore should be reinstated.

I write regarding the proposed modification to the M4-M5 link, Mod 2 The Crescent overpass and changes to pedestrian infrastructure in North Annandale, Rozelle and Rozelle Bay Foreshore Area.

I ask that the RMS work with the community on other design alternatives to the proposed new car overpass design and the changed pedestrian cyclist links. Please reinstate safe, direct access from the approved EIS Greenlink to create continuous green open space connection from Rozelle Rail Yards to Annandale and the foreshore. The Greenlink is more than a walk wak - it was designed with people in mind, maximising safety and providing a much needed community green space for now and in the future.

My key concerns are -
1. The significantly reduced safety and increased risk for pedestrians and cyclist with removed access over the Crescent to Bicentennial Park and the increased traffic this creates along Johnson Street
2. Requirement to cross five sets of pedestrian lights at the Crescent as the only option to reach the foreshore from Annandale or from the Rozelle Bay light rail stop
3. Removal of direct active links to the foreshore, cutting the community off from the area and the proposed revitalisation of the entire Bays precinct, including linking the Light Rail and Bus stops to a Ferry Wharf and Metro station.
4. Urban and landscape design that is being built before a finalised Masterplan is in place.
5. Traffic changes that limit movements around the suburb and create further congestion in the local streets of Annandale, Forest Lodge, Lilyfield, Glebe and Rozelle with no planning to manage these
6. Amendments to design that are already a challenge in the area and change the landscape and community feel of the current plan.

Please
1. Reinstate the Greenlink connecting communities to green open space from Rozelle to Bicentennial Park
2. Relocate and design pedestrian and cyclist connections that are continuous, safe and direct
3. Design the modification and infrastructure in response to the character of the suburbs, the location of the foreshore and its potential future development
4. Provide pedestrian and cyclist paths that maximise people safety and do not force them onto busier streets and unsafe spaces
5. Keep access from Lilyfield and Annandale to Bicentennial Park available to all forms of transport - not just focused on the simplicity of design for a road

Many thanks

I have written comments in the attached document.