Local Area Traffic Management Plan (Stage 4) Darley

Project Overview

Moorabool Shire Council is undertaking a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study within a precinct of Darley, to improve traffic management and road safety within the area.

Tell us about your experiences with traffic, parking and road safety.

Project Update - Consultation

Thanks to all residents who have so far provided their input into the project, to assist Council in identifying the key traffic issues within Stage 4 study area in Darley. We are now better placed to make informed recommendations on what is required to make the area safe for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

A draft plan will now be prepared based on the feedback received as well as site assessments and traffic data and presented to Council in the coming months. Following that, a further opportunity will be provided to the community to have input into the draft document and recommended treatments.

Category : Project Update

Created On : 24 March 2021

Provide Your Feedback

If you feel that there are traffic issues that need to be addressed and/or if you have any suggestions as to what traffic control measures would be suitable to address the issues, you are strongly encouraged to complete the community questionnaire and provide feedback on the interactive map between.

The opportunity to provide your feedback closed Sunday 21 March 2021.

Moorabool Shire Council is undertaking a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study within a precinct of Darley, to improve traffic management and road safety within the area.

The Bacchus Marsh Integrated Transport Strategy (BMITS) presents the vision for the transport network for Bacchus Marsh and identifies the need to undertake LATM studies in order to manage the traffic impacts on local roads.

Council has engaged SALT, a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy firm, to undertake a review of the traffic, parking and safety issues within the area and assist with the study. Community participation is essential in identifying and addressing issues of this nature and in preparing an LATM Plan. As such, Council is seeking your input regarding traffic issues in your area.

The study area for this stage extends from the north of Albert Street to Pamela Court and is bounded by the Lerderderg River to the east, as outlined below.

The LATM study will examine the existing traffic, parking and road safety issues, together with information received through the attached survey questionnaire, discussions with Council officers and the collection of traffic volume and speed data.

March 2021: Community consultation (Part 1)

Community consultation and collection and analysis of data
April 2021: Draft LATM Plan

Development of draft LATM Plan
June 2021: Community consultation (Part 2)

Community consultation and community workshops (draft LATM Plan)
July - October 2021: Finalisation
- Final draft LATM Plan
- Public exhibition
- LATM Plan adopted by Council

FAQS

LATM is a process to develop a scheme to reduce the traffic impact on local streets whilst improving their amenity.

The LATM study area for Stage 4 is Darley, which will extend from the north of Albert Street to Pamela Court and is bounded by the Lerderderg River to the east, as outlined below.

The key objective of the LATM Study is to minimise the effect of traffic in the local streets, whilst improving the pedestrian and bicycle facilities and local street amenity.

Discourage through traffic from using local streets.
Improve the safety of local streets for all road users (including cyclists and pedestrians) by reducing traffic speeds.
Reduce the incidence and potential for crashes within the study area.
Address the traffic concerns of the community whilst maintaining good levels of accessibility for local residents, service vehicles, local businesses and emergency services.

Potential treatments including roundabouts, speed humps/cushions, kerb extensions, line marking and bike lanes can be considered for implementation within the study area to mitigate certain traffic issues.

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Who's Listening

Matthew Ballard

SALT (consultants)
SALT

Phone: 9020 4225
Asset Management Team

Moorabool Shire Council
Moorabool Shire Council