Concept option 2: one-way, westbound | Road Safety Studies

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Rose Street shared zone concept option 2, one-way westbound from Fitzroy Street to Nicholson Street
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Changes in concept option 2

One-way westbound

One-way westbound between Nicholson Street and Fitzroy Street.
Streetscaping and footpath extensions
Approximately 550m2 for streetscaping and footpath extensions, including:
New street layout
Wider pedestrian space on the southern side
Improved streetscaping areas and potential new trees
A new pick up and drop off space for visitors

New pick up and drop off space on the southern side of Rose Street near the Fitzroy Street intersection.
Removes 10 parking spaces

10 two-hour parking spaces removed between Nicholson Street and Brunswick Street.

Traffic impacts and information to consider

Creates good opportunities for landscaping, seating and other streetscape improvements
Maintains two-way access between Fitzroy Street and Brunswick Street
Improves pedestrian safety as vehicles are only expected from one direction for majority of the shared zone
Reduces traffic volumes and simplifies movements at intersections
Removes two-way passing conflicts for majority of the shared zone
Some trips may be less direct due to imbalance of one-way westbound and eastbound streets in the area
Greater redistribution of traffic onto surrounding streets due to limited eastbound streets nearby

Traffic impacts on Rose Street	Moderate traffic volume reduction of around 40% (45 fewer vehicles per peak hour) at the proposed westbound only section (between Nicholson Street and Fitzroy Street). Minor traffic volume increase of around 30% (25 more vehicles per peak hour) between Fitzroy Street and Brunswick Street (two-way section) due to westbound traffic restriction. i.e. Traffic will decrease in the one-way section and increase in the two-way section of Rose Street for this concept option.
Impact on surrounding streets	Overall moderate impact on surrounding streets. Mainly increased traffic on Fitzroy Street and eastbound traffic on Kerr Street and Westgarth Street. Traffic volume changes on individual streets: Fitzroy Street increased by around 150% (about 55 more vehicles per peak hour) to the north of Rose Street Fitzroy Street increased by around 20% (about 15 more vehicles per peak hour) to the south of Rose Street Spring Street reduced by around 50% (about 40 less vehicles per peak hour) Kerr Street increased by around 10% (about 20 more vehicles per peak hour) Westgarth street increased by around 45% (about 55 more vehicles per peak hour)
Impact on local access	Overall impact on local access is expected to be small.

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