Speed limits
Most local streets in Yarra have a 40kph speed limit, which is much safer for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
Studies have shown a pedestrian is four times more likely to be killed if struck by a car travelling at 50kph than at 40kph. Council believes that a safer environment encourages more people to walk and ride, and that is good for community health and for our environment.
As Council progressively undertakes local area traffic management plans in precincts of Yarra, it asks residents whether they have any objections to lowering the speed limit on local streets. VicRoads approval is required before Council can lower the speed limit.
About 90% of the local streets in Yarra have a 40kph speed limit. The map below shows the areas where the local streets have a 40kph speed limit.
As indicated in Council's Strategic Transport Statement, in the long term, once 40kph speed limits are introduced in all local streets, Council will look into applying to VicRoads for 30 kph speed limits in residential areas.
The lower speed limit does not apply on major roads, except on those for which VicRoads has introduced a 40kph limit. The major roads in Yarra with a 40kph speed limit are:
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Bridge Road, Richmond - Burnley St to Punt Rd (7am-midnight)
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Brunswick Street, Fitzroy - Gertrude St to Alexandra Pde (all hours)
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Church Street, Richmond - Yarra River to Highett St (all hours)
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Gertrude Street, Fitzroy - Nicholson St to Smith St (all hours)
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Johnston Street, Fitzroy & Abbotsford - Nicholson St to Nicholson St (7am-3am)
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Smith Street, Fitzroy - Langridge St to Johnston St (all hours)
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Swan Street, Richmond - Church St to Punt Rd (7am-midnight)
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Victoria Street, Richmond - Church St to Hoddle Street (8am-7pm, Monday-Saturday)
Further information
Richard Young
Manager - Infrastructure and Special Projects
9205 5712
Richard.Young@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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