Help improve road safety in Castlemaine CBD
Published on 25 June 2024
Mount Alexander Shire Council is working on a project to improve road safety in the Castlemaine CBD area, and is looking for community input.
People who walk or cycle, use a motorised or non-motorised wheelchair, or use a mobility scooter (or similar), are encouraged to provide feedback to Council about:
- The quality of paths in and around the Castlemaine CBD area
- Where to prioritise providing new / upgraded paths, crossings or cycle facilities
- Where to improve safety (e.g. visibility, lower speeds, signage)
- Ideas for improving accessibility
- Information about what would make using the path network easier, safer and more suitable for people of all abilities, including those with visible and invisible disabilities.
Focus areas for the investigation include Templeton Street, Mechanics Lane, Lyttleton Street, Barker Street, Frederick Street, Hargraves Street, Mostyn Street and Forest Street.
Input provided by community members will be used by Council to develop the Castlemaine CBD Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan.
The document will provide recommendations on how to improve safety in the Castlemaine CBD area, through measures such as road and footpath improvements, road safety education campaigns, access upgrades, and more.
The document will also be used by Council for future funding applications, and to recommend and advocate for speed limit reductions.
“Our community have told us they’re concerned about road safety in the Castlemaine CBD, which is why we’ve prioritised this area for our study,” said Council’s Manager Engineering, Paul Diss.
“We’ve heard concerns from residents about road safety in areas such as Mostyn and Hargraves Street, and we want to learn more.
“I’d encourage anyone with something to say on this issue, to come along to one of our information sessions, or to visit www.shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au and provide input.
“We want to learn more about pedestrian and cycling paths and facilities, and whether there are any opportunities that would encourage people to walk and/or cycle more often.
“We’re also keen to hear about any issues or challenges people may experience and how we can reduce those barriers.”
As part of the work to improve road safety in the Castlemaine CBD, Council is considering reducing the speed limit to 40km/h in some areas.
Have your say
Session one
When: Tuesday 2 July, 9.00am to 11.00am
Where: Mostyn Street, Castlemaine (outside Taylor's Home Centre and opposite the Market Building)
Session two
When: Wednesday 3 July, 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Where: Mostyn Street, Castlemaine (outside Taylor's Home Centre and opposite the Market Building)
Session three
When: Thursday 4 July, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: Outside IGA, off Mostyn Street, Castlemaine (between IGA and the Market Building)
For more information, contact Council’s Project Engineer Dale Baker on 5471 1700 or info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
This project is funded by the TAC Local Government Grant Program.