Roundabouts, raised safety platform and pedestrian crossings will be installed in streets across Broadmeadows north as part of a new Hume council traffic management plan for the area.
Council will spend more than $2 million on 11 road safety projects in Broadmeadows north in an effort to address traffic, parking, pedestrian measures, cycling and accessibility concerns in the area.
The works will include the installation of a raised safety platform at the Meadowlink path, upgrades to three set of road cushion humps along Railway Crescent, roundabout upgrades on Blair Street at Cuthbuert Street and Wanaga Crescent,, the installation of a roundabout at Rigall Street, a raised priority pedestrian crossing at Broadmeadows train station and the creation of a 40km/h zone along Railway Crescent between Camp Road and Kitchener Streets.
Council will also install speed humps in Stanhope Street – a project that was championed by councillor Chris Hollow.
“I have personally lived in this street and I have been to this street many times as of late and have witnessed speeding drivers whilst standing there in the residence,” he said.
“Last time I was there a car crash had just taken place where the alleged vehicle took out three parked cars and finished up in the front lawn of a house, narrowly missing the house wall.”
A report to council said the traffic management plan was created after considering community feedback on the issues in the area.
The report said a brochure seeking details of traffic issues experienced by residents in the area was distributed to residential properties, schools, businesses and community facilities in July 2023, with feedback used to create the traffic management plan.
Cr Hollow said Broadmeadows north residents can look forward to their roads becoming safer.
“It’s extremely important that we continue to listen to our residents as they live and breath the issues day in and day out,” he said.
