Our ask: $4 million for installation of signalised pedestrian crossings at 10 key high-risk locations.
Yarra Ranges Council seeks to partner with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to install signalised pedestrian crossings at 10 high-risk, high-traffic locations across the municipality to protect pedestrians, cyclists and road users. A smart investment in prevention, every crossing installed will be a proactive step toward preventing accidents and saving lives. Upgrading this infrastructure will provide a legacy of care and safety.
High priority locations include roads managed by DTP and are in our townships or intersect with popular trail networks with high pedestrian and cyclist activity. Highway locations experience significant visitor numbers on both our roads and trails at weekends and holidays. Collaboration between the Victorian Government and Council to design and deliver these road safety upgrades is essential. Other sites may be identified for consideration.
Community advocacy, data and usage have flagged these sites for urgent upgrades and without intervention, the risk of serious accidents remains high. In these locations, pedestrian operated signalised crossings are the required solution and will deliver safer crossings for pedestrians and cyclists. There will be minimal disruption to traffic flow outside peak times as the signals are only activated when needed.
Benefits
- Safe pedestrian crossings dramatically reduce risk of accidents, especially for families, children and older residents.
- When people feel safe crossing busy roads, they’re more likely to walk or cycle which improves health, reduces traffic congestion and lowers emissions.
- Well-designed crossings send a clear message that pedestrians and cyclists matter and make active travel safer, more convenient and appealing.
- Every crossing is a proactive step toward preventing accidents and saving lives.
Locations
- Kallista – Monbulk Road near Kallista roundabout
- Lilydale – Swansea Road at Olinda Creek Trail
- Mooroolbark – Pembroke Road at Brushy Creek Trail
- Mount Evelyn – York Road at Mt Evelyn Aqueduct Trail
- Olinda – Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Olinda township
- Sassafras – Mountain Highway in Sassafras township
- Seville East – Warburton Highway near Peters Rd & Old Warburton Hwy
- Wandin North – Warburton Highway near Alfred Street
- Yarra Glen – Melba Highway near Armstrong Grove
- Yarra Junction – Warburton Highway at the Lilydale-Warburton Rail Trail, near Corduroy Road