St Georges Road and Brunswick Street safer speed limit
We’ve introduced a safer 40km/h speed limit on St Georges Road and Brunswick Street between Alexandra Parade and Eunson Avenue to make the road environment safer for pedestrians and bike riders.
Underway
Project update - August 2024
We introduced a 40km/h speed limit on St Georges Road and Brunswick Street between Alexandra Parade and Eunson Avenue in Fitzroy North in September 2023.
We have completed installing 18 electronic speed limit signs in the new speed zone, which will be switched on when the power authority establishes power connection to the site.
We are working with the power authority to activate the signs and will inform the community when the electronic signs become operational.
We thank you for your patience while we complete these important safety improvements.
What we're doing
To make the road environment safer for pedestrians and bike riders on St Georges Road and Brunswick Street we introduced a safer 40km/h speed limit between Alexandra Parade and Eunson Avenue between 7am and 10pm daily. The speed limit is 60km/h outside these hours.
To remind drivers of the low-speed environment, we installed 18 electronic speed limit signs in the new 40km/h speed zone.
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Image description: This map shows the new 40km/h speed limit zone in place on Brunswick Street and St Georges Road between Alexandra Parade and Eunson Avenue and where the electronic speed limit signs will be operational.
Why we're doing it
St Georges Road and Brunswick Street in Fitzroy North are iconic, busy roads lined with hospitality and retail outlets, schools and public gardens that contribute to high pedestrian activity in the local area.
In the five-year period ending in June 2022, 66 crashes occurred along St Georges Road and Eunson Avenue in Fitzroy North between 7am to 10pm and 31 crashes caused serious injury.
Pedestrians are completely exposed to the full force of a crash, making them some of the most vulnerable road users.
By making the speed right for the road, we’ll make the road environment safer for all road users.
When electronic speed limit signs are installed in a speed limit zone, they flash to remind drivers to be extra vigilant and obey the speed limit, making the road safer for pedestrians, including shoppers, children and families during busy peak hours.
These upgrades will be made thanks to the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program, being delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government.
Get in touch
For more information about this project, please get in touch.
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