Community Road Safety Strategy 2025-2029

The community feedback highlighted several consistent themes regarding road safety across the Shire. Many respondents emphasized the need for better pedestrian and active transport infrastructure, including continuous footpaths, safer crossings (particularly near schools, aged care and town centers), and improved cycling connections. Speed management and traffic calming on local streets were also frequently raised, with suggestions such as lower speed limits, road narrowing, and design measures to slow vehicles. Residents expressed concern about visibility and safety issues caused by street parking, congestion and heavy vehicle movements, particularly in Bacchus Marsh. Some submissions supported the evidence-based approach of the draft strategy but recommended clearer actions, measurable performance indicators, and transparency around implementation and resourcing. Overall, feedback reflected a strong community desire for safer, more accessible streets that better support pedestrians, cyclists, and vulnerable road users while managing traffic growth. 

Feedback relating to pedestrian safety, active transport connections, traffic calming, and safety in township areas were considered and have informed the prioritization of actions within the Safe Roads and Safe Speeds focus areas of the Strategy. Requests for clearer implementation, performance monitoring, and collaboration with external agencies were also reflected through strengthened references to partnerships and ongoing evaluation. Some suggestions, such as changes to speed limits on arterial roads or major infrastructure upgrades, fall outside Council’s direct authority or require further technical assessment and external funding, and therefore cannot be committed to within this Strategy at this stage. However, these matters may be explored through future planning, advocacy, and partnership with relevant road authorities. 

Thank you to everyone who took the time to review and provide feedback on the draft Road Safety Strategy. Your insights, ideas and local knowledge are helping us build a safer Moorabool for everyone, whether you’re walking, riding, driving or rolling!