This trial is now finished

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on expanding the 30km speed limit area in Fitzroy and Collingwood.

Yarra City Council has expanded the 30km speed limit area in Fitzroy and Collingwood with a new trial.

From May 2024 the existing 30km area has expanded to cover all remaining streets within Fitzroy and Collingwood, excluding major roads - Johnston Street, Nicholson Street, Hoddle Street, Alexandra Parade and Victoria Parade. These major roads are excluded as they are managed by the State Government, not Council.

The trial will run for up to 2 years. Council may reduce the length of the trial following the mid-trial reviews in 2025.

This trial is supported by the Department of Transport and Planning and the Transport Accident Commission.

Fitzroy and Collingwood are some of the busiest areas for vulnerable road users like people who walk or cycle. We want to make our streets are safer and more liveable for everyone, whether you are walking, driving or cycling. We also know that reducing the speed limit can significantly improve road safety.

Our initial 30km trial in the northern parts of Fitzroy and Collingwood resulted in great outcomes with a decrease in travel speeds, a reduction in crashes and resulting serious injuries and an increase in positive community feedback. We hope this trial will be able to build on that success.

  • The case for 30km

    Learn more about the rationale behind our 30km trial in Fitzroy and Collingwood.

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  • About the trial

    Learn more about the context and history of the 30km trial currently running in Collingwood and Fitzroy

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Do you have a question about the 30km speed limit that we are trialling in Fitzroy and Collingwood?

Want to know more about the 30km speed limit trial and why it was introduced? Ask your questions here and an officer will reply as soon as possible. We have prepared a series of frequently asked questions available using this link.

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What our supporters say

The benefits of a 30km speed limit are supported by a range of health and safety organisations around the world and in Australia including the World Health Organisation, The Australasian College of Road Safety, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Victoria Walks, Pedestrian Council of Australia, the Bicycle Network and the Heart Foundation.

This trial is supported by the Department of Transport and Planning and the Transport Accident Commission.

  • Victoria Walks

    "30km neighbourhoods are calmer and more social because people of all ages feel safer to walk. There are fewer crashes and near misses. They are happy, liveable neighbourhoods and we expect more communities will want 30km streets when the trial is finished."

    • Ben Rossiter, Executive Officer, Victoria Walks

  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

    "The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons recognises the major role that excessive speed plays in the causation of serious road crashes and supports appropriate speed limits being adopted - having regard for the environment, traffic density and other considerations."

    • Dr John Crozier FRACS, FRCST, DDU, Chair of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons National Trauma Committee

  • Bicycle Network

    “When traffic speeds are 30 km or less, not only does the crash rate come down for all road users, but the streets feel different -- less frantic and threatening, and more friendly and welcoming, especially for people on bikes. Everybody wins.”

    • Alison McCormack , CEO, Bicycle Network

  • Heart Foundation

    “Slowing speeds to 30km makes it safer for people to be more active in their neighbourhoods. At least 30 minutes of physical activity a day can reduce your risk of heart disease by 35 percent.”

    • Chris Enright, General Manager at the Heart Foundation said

  • 20's Plenty for Us

    “30km limits are the developing global standard for places where motor vehicles mix with pedestrians and cyclists. Across the world, communities are saying that “20’s Plenty where people are” (in mph) and are “Loving 30” (in km) – it’s great that this now includes Yarra.”

    • Rod King MBE, Founder and Campaign Director, 20's Plenty for Us

  • Pedestrian Council of Australia

    “The Pedestrian Council of Australia has been campaigning for 30 km zones for over a decade. The safety, community and commercial benefits are irrefutable. These zones are throughout Europe and the UK and NZ. We congratulate Yarra City on this vitally important initiative.”

    • Harold Scruby, Chairman/CEO, Pedestrian Council of Australia

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