Updated 24 August 2013
The City of Melbourne has commenced work on the installation of 40km/hr speed limits and the introduction of more bike lanes around the Parkville streets. New lines have been marked and posts for the new speed restrictions have been installed.
Installation of 40km and bike lanes (click here to see the proposed plans for the 40 km speed limits and the new bike lanes)
40KM/H SPEED LIMIT FOR SOUTH PARKVILLE
As residents of an inner city neighborhood, South Parkvillians are perennially threatened by heavy traffic, including through traffic, rat runners, and visitors to surrounding institutions seeking parking. This traffic creates noise and pollution for residents, and hazards for pedestrians and cyclists. And it is poised to get worse with the completion of major new developments such as the Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
At a series of meetings between the Traffic Sub-Committee and the City of Melbourne, we requested that a 40km/h speed limit be implemented in South Parkville to reduce or “quieten” traffic flows while minimizing inconvenience and improving safety for residents, pedestrians and cyclists.
However, any 40km/h speed limits require VicRoads approval, which can only be granted when other physical measures are also put in place to restrict traffic, particularly by narrowing lanes to around 3m wide. Consequently, to facilitate VicRoads approval, the City of Melbourne is proposing a series of modifications to Park Drive, Bayles Street, Degraves St, and Morrah St. The modifications include changing road markings, adding “pedestrian refuges” and adding pedestrian crossings at roundabouts. Similar measures have been implemented in neighboring inner city suburbs.
The next General Meeting of the Parkville Association is to be held on Tuesday 14 May 2013, commencing at 8:00pm.We want to make sure that the City of Melbourne’s proposed modifications have the support of the South Parkville community so at this meeting there will be an opportunity to discuss the changes proposed by the City of Melbourne and indicate your support or opposition by a show of hands.
We invite all residents of South Parkville to review the documents and attend the next General Meeting and cast their vote. You do not need to be a member of the Parkville Association. We are interested in everyone’s opinion.
The Parkville Association Traffic Sub-Committee has given the matter close attention and supports the proposed modifications.