Council welcomes the reduction of speed limits in Linton, Smythesdale, Teesdale and Bannockburn to enhance pedestrian safety across the Shire.
The speed limit reduction works in Linton, Smythesdale and Teesdale were undertaken by Council’s Town Maintenance team, and funded by VicRoads, following Council applying to the Department of Transport and Planning for the limit reductions.
New reduced speed limits in townships include:
- Bannockburn: Geelong Road from the Midland Highway to High Street, Bannockburn – speed limit reduced from 80kph to 60kph across the entire stretch of Geelong Road
- Teesdale: Bannockburn Shelford Road from Tolson Street to east of Mercer Street – speed limit reduced from 80kph to 60kph
- Linton: Sussex Street from Gillespie Street to Grant Street – speed limit reduced from 60kph to 50kph
- Smythesdale: Brooke Street from Verdon Street to Heales Street – speed limit reduced from 60kph to 50kph
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham said Council is pleased to see the speed limit reductions introduced across the Shire to increase pedestrian safety for residents and visitors to Golden Plains.
Council has been working closely with the Department of Transport to advocate for these speed limit reductions for improved pedestrian safety in townships across the Shire.
Pedestrian safety improvements are a top priority for communities across the Shire and Council is committed to ensuring the safety of all road users and pedestrians to support healthy and active living in Golden Plains.
Along with these recent speed reductions, Council continues to work to identify upgrade projects that will improve safety for all users residing in or passing through Golden Plains.