Improving safety for pedestrians on Gaffney Street

Project update – October 2025

Works have now finished to install a raised signalised crossing on Gaffney Street near Pascoe Vale Primary School to make crossing the road safer for school children and the local community.

We also improved safety for all road users with a 40km/h speed limit on Park Street between Stewart Street and Somerset Street, and on Gaffney Street between Somerset Street and Heath Street.  

These improvements will:

• Improve safety and connectivity for people on Gaffney Street and Park Street
• Offer a safe crossing place for pedestrians on Gaffney Street
• Encourage the uptake of walking and bike riding for community members
• Create a safer environment for pedestrians, bike riders and motorists around Pascoe Vale Station

A high-quality pedestrian network is a fundamental building block of the transport network and helps people make active transport choices that reduce transport congestion, minimise emissions and support vibrant economic precincts.

We thank the community for their patience during construction.

Improving active transport

Creating safer roads, intersections and crossings for pedestrians and bike riders will help save lives and encourage people to use active modes of transport. When pedestrians and bike riders are involved in a crash with a vehicle, they’re at a higher risk of being severely injured or killed.

Improving walking and bike riding connections that enable more Victorians to walk or get on their bike for everyday trips supports the climate change pledge of 25% active transport mode share by 2030.

If 50% of short vehicle trips were switched to riding a bike or walking, the Victorian economy would save $165million every year in congestion, health, infrastructure, and environmental costs.

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