Safe Cycling Corridor Pilot
Council is exploring design options for a Safe Cycling Corridor on Inkerman Road by undertaking the Steps outlined below. You can read more about where we are up to by reviewing the News Feed at the bottom of this page.
STEP 1 Selection of corridor scenarios (February to March) - CURRENTLY UNDERWAY
- Identification of priority corridor scenarios;
- Confirmation of corridor scenarios for further exploration
STEP 2 Development of draft plans for the Corridor (March to May)
- Development of a preliminary draft plan
- Technical analysis of a draft plan
- Finalise a draft plan for consultation
STEP 3 Undertake consultation (June-August)
- Seek community feedback on a draft plan for the Corridor
- Review feedback
- Present feedback and recommendations to Council
To support this work, Council is engaging a range of stakeholders. In Steps 1 and 2, these include:
- A Community Reference Group with membership of local community members
- A Technical Advisory Group with government and interest group membership
- Meetings local traders and organisation representatives
- Meetings with Council’s Strategic Transport Advisory Committee
In Step 3, local residents and the wider community will be invited to have a say on a draft Plan.
Read more about the steps to design process by accessing the Report to Council on the design process.
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MORE INFORMATION ON STAKEHOLDER GROUPS
The Safe Cycling Corridor Pilot Community Reference Group
Council sought expressions of interest to join a Community Reference Group from February to November 2019. Applications were received from 67 community members. All applications were assessed against Terms of Reference for the Community Reference Group. Council formally endorsed shortlisted candidates during Council Meeting 4 February. The Group has an advisory role, to share views, experiences and perspectives that will assist in informing the development of draft plans for the Corridor.
Technical Advisory Group
Council has invited representatives from government and interest group stakeholders to participate in a group that will provide advice on a strategic level. These stakeholders include, Department of Transport, Port Phillip Council, Yarra Trams and Bicycle Network.
Meetings with local traders and organisation representatives
Council will seek to engage with representatives and traders located along Inkerman and Normanby Roads as well as local interest groups. Individual interviews will be sought with these representatives, to ensure design options for the corridor are informed by the ciritical input of these stakeholders.
Strategic Transport Advisory Committee
Council’s Strategic Transport Advisory Committee (STAC) consists of 3 councillors and 4 community members and supports Council’s strategic transport activities. The STAC will be engaged to consider input on design options put forward by other stakeholder groups, and to make recommendations.
Read more about these groups by accessing the Report to Council on the design process.
BACKGROUND TO THE SAFE CYCLING CORRIDOR PILOT
In early 2019, Council engaged with residents on the opportunity for a Safe Cycling Corridor along Inkerman Road in Caulfield North. During this consultation, Council heard a range of views, including the need for more information.
Council listened to this feedback and undertook an exploration of four alternative route options for the corridor, collected in a Safe Cycling Corridor Pilot Corridor Assessment Report. These options included; Dandenong Road, Inkerman Road – Alma Road (two-way), Alma Road eastbound and Inkerman Road westbound (one-way); and Inkerman Road.
Route options were assessed against three critieria
- Safety for Cyclists
- Impact on the Neighbourhood
- Feasibility of Construction
The criteria were further broken down into a range of sub-criteria, with significant data gathered against each, including traffic counts, current use by cyclists, number of crashes recorded along each route, the levels of parking demand and more. You can access the report that presents this information, via the important documents section to the right.
Over September and early October 2019, Council sought input from the community and stakeholders on the route options. Council considered this input, data and research, in December 2019 and made a decision to progress an exploration of Inkerman Road.