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In line with our Council Plan 2025-29 and Yarra’s Transport Strategy 2022-32, we're committed to creating a safer, more accessible, and better-connected street network for everyone - whether you're walking, riding, or driving.

As part of this commitment, we’re now seeking feedback on seven proposed walking and cycling projects aimed at making it easier and safer to get around our community.

These seven projects are funded in the 2025/26 Council Budget, with three scheduled for construction this financial year.

Funded for construction in the 2025/26 financial year

Intersection of Balmain Street, Cotter Street and Church Street, Cremorne

What's proposed at this location?

  • Constructing a kerbside protected bike lane on Balmain Street.
  • Constructing a contraflow bike lane on Cotter Street.
  • Constructing a garden bed on Cotter Street with 4 trees.
  • Installing bike boxes, headstart lanterns and detector loops for cyclists heading east and west on Cotter Street and Balmain Street.
  • Converting Cotter Street to one-way for drivers westbound only at the Church Street intersection.
  • Removing 4 car parking bays.

Learn more about what is proposed

  • Kerbside protected bike lanes

    Kerbside protected bike lanes physically separate cyclists from other traffic, including drivers and parked cars, using a physical barrier like a kerb or bollards.

  • Contraflow bike lane

    A contraflow bike lane allows cyclists to travel in the opposite direction to drivers on a one-way street. This creates a two-way bicycle route on a street where cars can only travel in one direction.

  • Bike box

    A bike box is a designated area at intersections where cyclists can position themselves in front of stopped drivers at a red light.

  • Bike headstart lanterns

    Headstart lanterns are a specific traffic signal at an intersection that give cyclists a head start before drivers receive a green light.

  • Bike detector loops

    Detector loops are typically hidden within the road's surface near traffic signals to detect when a vehicle passes over or stops. With this information, they can extend the green light for the approaching traffic or turn the lights red to accommodate for cross-traffic.

View the before and after

Move the slider left to see how the intersection is proposed to change should Council proceed with this project. Please note: these maps are indicative only and not to scale.

Current: An artist's interpretation of the current intersection layout of Balmain Street, Cotter Street and Church Street. Proposed: An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Balmain Street, Cotter Street and Church Street.

Click the map below to view the proposed changes in full screen

An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Balmain Street, Cotter Street and Church Street.

Intersection of Lennox Street and Swan Street, Richmond

What's proposed at this location?

  • Constructing of a short section of kerbside protected bike lane on Lennox Street. This will replace one of the southbound traffic lanes.
  • Installing a bike box, headstart lantern and detector loop for cyclists heading south on Lennox Street.

Learn more about what is proposed

  • Kerbside protected bike lanes

    Kerbside protected bike lanes physically separate cyclists from other traffic, including drivers and parked cars, using a physical barrier like a kerb or bollards.

  • Bike box

    A bike box is a designated area at intersections where cyclists can position themselves in front of stopped drivers at a red light.

  • Bike headstart lanterns

    Headstart lanterns are a specific traffic signal at an intersection that give cyclists a head start before drivers receive a green light.

  • Bike detector loops

    Detector loops are typically hidden within the road's surface near traffic signals to detect when a vehicle passes over or stops. With this information, they can extend the green light for the approaching traffic or turn the lights red to accommodate for cross-traffic.

View the before and after

Move the slider left to see how the intersection is proposed to change should Council proceed with this project. Please note: these maps are indicative only and not to scale.

Current: An artist's interpretation of the current intersection layout of Lennox Street and Swan Street. Proposed: An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Lennox Street and Swan Street.

Click the map below to view it in full screen

An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Lennox Street and Swan Street.

Intersection of Wertheim Street and Stawell Street, Richmond

What's proposed at this location?

  • Constructing kerb outstands with pram ramps on Stawell Street.
  • Installing 4 bike hoops, a wooden bench and a garden bed with 1 tree.
  • Constructing a contraflow bike lane on Wertheim Street.
  • Reversing the traffic flow direction for a short section of Kennedy Avenue.
  • Removing 3 car parking bays.

Learn more about what is proposed

  • Kerb outstands

    Kerb outstands are localised widening of the footpath that extend into the road space. They are designed to reduce crossing distances across streets for pedestrians and improve sightlines between people walking and driving.

  • Contraflow bike lane

    A contraflow bike lane allows cyclists to travel in the opposite direction to drivers on a one-way street. This creates a two-way bicycle route on a street where cars can only travel in one direction.

  • Bike hoops

    Bike hoops allow cyclists to loop a chain or lock through the frame of their bike and the hoop, securing it in place.

View the before and after

Move the slider left to see how the intersection is proposed to change should Council proceed with this project. Please note: these maps are indicative only and not to scale.

Current: An artist's interpretation of the current intersection layout of Wertheim Street and Stawell Street. Proposed: An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Wertheim Street and Stawell Street.

Click the map below to view it in full screen

An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Lennox Street and Swan Street.

Funded for planning and design in 2025/26, with construction scheduled after this financial year pending Budget approval

Intersection of Scotchmer Street and St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

What's proposed at this location?

  • Constructing kerbside protected bike lanes on both approaches for Scotchmer Street.
  • Installing bike boxes, headstart lanterns, detector loops for cyclists heading east and west on Scotchmer Street
  • Removing 1 car parking bay.

Learn more about what is proposed

  • Kerbside protected bike lanes

    Kerbside protected bike lanes physically separate cyclists from other traffic, including drivers and parked cars, using a physical barrier like a kerb or bollards.

  • Bike box

    A bike box is a designated area at intersections where cyclists can position themselves in front of stopped drivers at a red light.

  • Bike headstart lanterns

    Headstart lanterns are a specific traffic signal at an intersection that give cyclists a head start before drivers receive a green light.

  • Bike detector loops

    Detector loops are typically hidden within the road's surface near traffic signals to detect when a vehicle passes over or stops. With this information, they can extend the green light for the approaching traffic or turn the lights red to accommodate for cross-traffic.

View the before and after

Move the slider left to see how the intersection is proposed to change should Council proceed with this project. Please note: these maps are indicative only and not to scale.

Current: An artist's interpretation of the current intersection layout of Scotchmer Street and St Georges Road. Proposed: An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Scotchmer Street and St Georges Road.

Click the map below to view it in full screen

An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Scotchmer Street and St Georges Road.

Intersection of Lennox Street and Bridge Road, Richmond

What's proposed at this location?

  • Constructing kerbside protected bike lanes on both approaches for Lennox Street.
  • Installing bike boxes, headstart lanterns and detector loops cyclists heading north or south on Lennox Street.
  • Removing one traffic turn lane for drivers heading south on Lennox Street towards Bridge Road.
  • Introducing weekday peak-hour "No Right Turn" periods onto Bridge Road for drivers heading south on Lennox Street.
  • Removing 8 car parking bays.

Learn more about what is proposed

  • Kerbside protected bike lanes

    Kerbside protected bike lanes physically separate cyclists from other traffic, including drivers and parked cars, using a physical barrier like a kerb or bollards.

  • Bike box

    A bike box is a designated area at intersections where cyclists can position themselves in front of stopped drivers at a red light.

  • Bike headstart lanterns

    Headstart lanterns are a specific traffic signal at an intersection that give cyclists a head start before drivers receive a green light.

  • Bike detector loops

    Detector loops are typically hidden within the road's surface near traffic signals to detect when a vehicle passes over or stops. With this information, they can extend the green light for the approaching traffic or turn the lights red to accommodate for cross-traffic.

View the before and after

Move the slider left to see how the intersection is proposed to change should Council proceed with this project. Please note: these maps are indicative only and not to scale.

Current: An artist's interpretation of the current intersection layout of Lennox Street and Bridge Road. Proposed: An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Lennox Street and Bridge Road.

Click the map below to view it in full screen

An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Lennox Street and Bridge Road.

Intersection of Lennox Street and Highett Street, Richmond

What's proposed at this location?

  • Constructing kerbside protected and painted bike lanes for cyclists approaching the intersection in all directions.
  • Constructing a new contraflow bike lane for cyclists heading north on Lennox Street with a new garden bed.
  • Installing a pedestrian scramble allowing pedestrians to cross in any direction, including diagonally.
  • Installing bike boxes, headstart lanterns and detector loops for cyclists approaching the intersection.
  • Removing 4 street trees.
  • Replacing 10 angled car parking bays with 5 permit-only parallel car parking bays and removing an additional 2 parking bays on Lennox Street.

Learn more about what is proposed

  • Kerbside protected bike lanes

    Kerbside protected bike lanes physically separate cyclists from other traffic, including drivers and parked cars, using a physical barrier like a kerb or bollards.

  • Contraflow bike lane

    A contraflow bike lane allows cyclists to travel in the opposite direction to drivers on a one-way street. This creates a two-way bicycle route on a street where cars can only travel in one direction.

  • Bike box

    A bike box is a designated area at intersections where cyclists can position themselves in front of stopped drivers at a red light.

  • Bike headstart lanterns

    Headstart lanterns are a specific traffic signal at an intersection that give cyclists a head start before drivers receive a green light.

  • Bike detector loops

    Detector loops are typically hidden within the road's surface near traffic signals to detect when a vehicle passes over or stops. With this information, they can extend the green light for the approaching traffic or turn the lights red to accommodate for cross-traffic.

  • Pedestrian scramble

    A pedestrian scramble is a type of traffic signal control where all vehicles are stopped at a signalized intersection, allowing pedestrians to cross in any direction, including diagonally.

View the before and after

Move the slider left to see how the intersection is proposed to change should Council proceed with this project. Please note: these maps are indicative only and not to scale.

Current: An artist's interpretation of the current intersection layout of Lennox Street and Highett Street. Proposed: An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Balmain Street, Cotter Street and Church Street.

Click the map below to view it in full screen

An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Lennox Street and Highett Street.

Intersection of Johnson Street and Victoria Street, Richmond

What's proposed at this location?

  • Constructing a kerbside protected and painted bike lane for cyclists heading north on Johnson Street.
  • Installing a bike box, headstart lantern and detector loop for cyclists heading north on Johnson Street.
  • Relocating 2 existing street trees.
  • Removing 4 car parking bays.
  • Installing permit-only car parking on the western side of Johnson Street between Baker and Victoria Streets.

Learn more about what is proposed

  • Kerbside protected bike lanes

    Kerbside protected bike lanes physically separate cyclists from other traffic, including drivers and parked cars, using a physical barrier like a kerb or bollards.

  • Bike box

    A bike box is a designated area at intersections where cyclists can position themselves in front of stopped drivers at a red light.

  • Bike headstart lanterns

    Headstart lanterns are a specific traffic signal at an intersection that give cyclists a head start before drivers receive a green light.

  • Bike detector loops

    Detector loops are typically hidden within the road's surface near traffic signals to detect when a vehicle passes over or stops. With this information, they can extend the green light for the approaching traffic or turn the lights red to accommodate for cross-traffic.

View the before and after

Move the slider left to see how the intersection is proposed to change should Council proceed with this project. Please note: these maps are indicative only and not to scale.

Current: An artist's interpretation of the current intersection layout of Johnson Street and Victoria Street. Proposed: An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Johnson Street and Victoria Street.

Click the map below to view it in full screen

An artist's interpretation of the changes proposed at the intersection of Johnson Street and Victoria Street.

After this consultation, these designs will be finalised and prepared for construction. You can tell us what you think about one of the proposed upgrades or all of them depending on your interest.

Provide your feedback below before the consultation closes at 9am on Monday 8 September 2025.

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