Synnot Street’s speed limit will be reduced from 60km/h to 50km/h in a bid to keep road users safe.
The change will occur from Thursday, July 17 and has been made due to road safety and visibility issues along Synnot Street especially at car park entry and exit points.
This road safety measure follows a notice of motion from now-mayor Mia Shaw that highlighted road safety and visibility issues along Synnot Street, especially at car park entry and exit points.
Following the notice of motion, an independent road safety audit was conducted inline with Australian standards, recommended the changes to speed as well as the removal of 16 parking spaces to improve sight lines.
Councillor Shaw described the change as one that was small, but would make a big impact.
“This is a common sense, evidence-based approach that puts safety first and will provide a safer-environment for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians,” she said.
“We’ve listened to community concerns about visibility and safety along, particularly near car park exits along Synnot Street and have acted accordingly.
“The reduction to to 50 km/h will have a minimal effect on travel times, but will make a major difference when it comes to protecting vulnerable road users.
“This initiative balances the need for road safety with the community’s access needs, helping to create a safer, more accessible city centre for all.”
