Safer Local Roads in Kingsville, Yarraville and Footscray
Published on 09 April 2020
Following the successful implementation of reduced speed limits in Seddon and parts of Yarraville in early 2019; Council will now reduce speed limits on Council owned roads in Kingsville, remaining parts of Yarraville and Footscray.
In partnership with VicRoads, Council will lower the speed limit on local roads to 40 kilometres per hour from early April.
Reduced speed limits will also be rolled out across remaining suburbs in the municipality in a phased approach over the next three years.
This decision was backed by Council in October 2017 and is based on results from Local Area Traffic Management Studies conducted in suburbs across the municipality, along with feedback from residents of feeling unsafe to walk or cycle in their local streets due to cars travelling at high speeds.
By lowering the speed limit it will reduce the risk of serious injury or fatality and encourage more residents to use sustainable methods of transport like walking or cycling. It is also expected that lowering the speed limit will also reduce existing road congestion, enhance fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air and noise pollution.
Maribyrnong is forecasting a population growth of 80% over the next 25 years, from 86,975 in 2016 to 156,291 in 2041. In planning for this growth and in order to accommodate the additional demand and pressures on the local transport infrastructure, there will be more emphasis placed on sustainable transport.
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A word from the Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter:
“By reducing the speed limits on our local roads we are seeking to keep our community safe – drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. All have a right to feel safe when using our roads and this initiative will deliver greater active transport outcomes for our City."
Reproduced with permission - Melway Publishing Pty Ltd 2019.
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