Melbourne's 'Little' streets could be closed to cars at times under council plan

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Melbourne CBD's 'Little' streets could be closed to cars at certain times, at least 30 kilometres of new bike lanes built and more on-street car parks removed under the council's new 10-year transport plan

Little Collins, Little Bourke, Little Lonsdale, Little La Trobe streets could be closed at certain times of the day to be more pedestrian friendly.The strategy outlines a vision for the city's transport network to 2030. It comes after a year of research and consultation, which included the release of several high-profile discussion papers.

A bridge over the Yarra River linking Collins Street and Fishermans Bend could also be backed in Melbourne City Council's draft transport strategy to be released shortly. "The transport policy will absolutely look at all the ways we can deliver those things that will allow us to contemplate little streets, speed limits and roads at certain times of day being open or closed," Cr Frances Gilley said.

It is expected that on-street car parking will continue to be removed and given over to motorcycle parking, as a way of extending footpaths. "There is not enough room for people to get around, particularly those who are walking. They are spilling onto the road and it’s unsafe. Those spaces will be priorities."

 

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Fantastic news 👍🏻 the only negative aspect is the fact that it will take 10 years - implement the changes immediately SallyCapp_

Good news, but l walk many km around Melbourne cbd. bike riders consistently ride through red lights, & breach signs to dismount in Fitzroy gardens & other areas near Fed square putting pedestrians at risk. I would like to know can peds and riders co exist in such tight spaces?

Good! There's enough entitled BMW-driving investment bankers commuting on their own into the city just adding to the congestion. Speaking of which, a congestion tax is the next thing needed.

That’s right get us in those exspensive AF car park buildings and of the more affordable st parks!!!

What happens if cars need to enter & exit apartment block car parks?

Still not one tweet from the socialists at the age about Venezuela What a pathetic excuse for a media

I did not read a plan for delivering goods to these area's. Will delivery vehicles still be allowed into these area's?

Great idea, now cue the outrage....

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