Project Overview
As part of the Blackspot program, the following road safety treatments are proposed to be installed along Railway Parade between Chandler Road and Jones Road:
- Raised Intersection at the intersection of Railway Parade and Liege Avenue.
- Raised Safety Platforms along Railway Parade outside No. 116 Railway Parade and at the existing Pedestrian Operated Signals outside Yarraman Station.
- Line marked on-street parking lanes on both sides of the Railway parade between Chandler Road and Jones Road, where possible.
This project is funded by the Federal Government’s Blackspot Program. The Blackspot program funds road safety measures in locations where there is a history of road crashes.
Railway Parade currently has limited traffic management devices. This lack of devices has resulted in excessive vehicle speeds. The installation of Raised Safety Platforms (and supporting infrastructure) will calm local traffic, reduce vehicle speeds and reduce the possibility / severity of crashes along Railway Parade.
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When will construction occur?
Construction is anticipated to commence Monday 2 September 2024.
Nearby residents and impacted road users will be notified before the works commence so they can plan their travel accordingly.
How is this project being funded?
This project has been fully funded by the Federal Government through their Blackspot Program. The Blackspot program funds road safety measures in locations where there is a history of road crashes.
Council obtained $484,000 for the project.
Where will the treatments be installed?
The proposed Road Safety Treatments are as follows:
- Raised Intersection at the intersection of Railway Parade and Liege Avenue.
- Raised Safety Platforms along Railway Parade outside No. 116 Railway Parade and at the existing Pedestrian Operated Signals outside Yarraman Station.
- Line marked on-street parking lanes on both sides of the Railway parade between Chandler Road and Jones Road, where possible.
How are the locations for the treatments chosen?
The locations for the raised safety platforms are carefully selected by road safety experts to ensure that they are as effective as possible in terms of reducing inappropriate speeds.
The location of the platforms also takes into account the location of nearby drainage and lighting.
Can Council choose different locations for the treatments?
No, the locations for the treatments are selected by independent road safety experts, and in order to obtain the funding, Council is only able to make minor changes to the designs at this stage.
Council is committed to providing road safety infrastructure at this location as part of its aim to significantly reduce road trauma on local roads within the municipality.
Who can I contact to discuss this project further?
Councils Transport Team can be contacted to discuss this project further via telephone on 8571 1000, or email RoadSafety@cgd.vic.gov.au.