Bairnsdale - Francis Street and Pyke Street roundabout
New road infrastructure will be designed to address longstanding concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety at the intersection of Francis Street and Pyke Street in Bairnsdale.
Through this project, we aspire to build our capacity to create transformative road safety measures and implement evidence-based solutions to ensure our streets are safer for everyone.
Objective and scope
The scope of the project will be to install a new roundabout at this intersection. Given that the focus of this project revolves around Safe Local Streets, priority will be given to the movement of pedestrians and cyclists through the roundabout with the instillation of coloured road surface treatments. The object of installing this type of treatment is that it will increase the visibility of both of these vulnerable road users.
Consultation and community engagement
Feedback from the East Gippsland Shire Council's Local Road Safety Group identified concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety at major intersections. This project will be the first of its type in East Gippsland in line with recent installs in other Victorian municipalities such as Torquay (picture attached). Your input will be vital as we assess the impact of this project on the local community and ultimately contribute to helping us in shaping a safer future for our community.
Funding
Funding has been provided by the Victorian Government through the Safe Local Roads and Streets Program.
The Department of Transport and Planning, in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission, developed the Safe Local Roads and Streets program to support the development and delivery of road safety infrastructure projects on local roads. This $200 million program is designed to integrate local governments’ priorities with a Safe System approach.
The intent following feedback is to complete the project design and then move on to the tender process, with an expectation from the funding body that the project is completed by October 2025.
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