Yarra City Council is conducting a Road Safety Study in Alphington to help address possible road safety issues in the area. To better understand where and what types of road safety issues might need to be addressed, we are now asking the community to provide their lived experience of using these specific roads.
Road Safety Studies (RSS) are site, corridor or precinct studies that seek to improve safety for all road users, with a focus on the safe movement of pedestrians and cyclists.
RSS investigate road safety issues through evidence-based assessment as well as the views of the community which they use as a key method of obtaining information. It should be noted that different sections of the community may agree on the issues, but sometimes have different views on ways of resolving them.
Why do a Road Safety Study in this area?
This area of Alphington is mostly residential; however, it also includes major ‘people attracting land uses’ such as schools, sports clubs, parklands, and a golf club. This means that the streets are well used by a variety of different road users.
Subsequently, we regularly receive feedback from different sections of the community reporting on conflicts between these different road users and narrowly avoided collisions in this area.
Additionally, in recent years local schools have expanded, resulting in an increased demand for walking, cycling and driving on these roads.
All of these factors have led to the decision that it is the right time to undertake a review of actual and perceived road safety issues within this area of Alphington.
Have your say
Before we can begin considering traffic treatment options, we need to understand how you use the roads in the study area and your views on the safety issues. Have your say on the safety issues by filling in our quick survey on Your Say Yarra and then share your feedback on our interactive map.
In person
You can also speak to us in person at one of our pop-up events. Our friendly team will be available to discuss options and take on board any feedback you have regarding your safety concerns.
We will be at the Riverview Grove end of Alphington Park on:
- Thursday 3 August 2023 from 3pm to 4.30pm
- Saturday 5 August 2023 from 10am to 12 noon
Have your say by Monday 14 August at 9am by visiting Your Say Yarra.
