Streets in Stonnington are shared by everyone — children walking to school, older residents crossing the road, people riding, drivers and visitors. But not all of our streets feel safe for everyone who uses them.

Over the next 18 months, Council is trialling 30km/h speed limits on a number of local streets across Stonnington. The trials are about more than reducing crashes, they're about making streets feel safer, supporting people to walk and ride more, and creating more pleasant, connected neighbourhoods.

The trials are part of Council's broader Road Safety Improvement Program and build on community feedback, crash data, our Road Safety Strategy, and known road safety hotspots.

This trial is funded by the Victorian Government through the Safe Local Roads and Streets Program, delivering up to $2 million of road safety improvements in Stonnington. For more information about the program, visit Safe Local Roads and Streets Program.

Trials will go for 18-months. During this time we'll be collecting data, monitoring outcomes and seeking community feedback at key stages. No permanent decisions will be made until the trials are complete and fully assessed.

See the map below to find the trial locations in your area.

These locations were identified using a combination of traffic and safety data, on-site observations and previous community feedback. They represent areas where safety concerns have been raised or where improvements may have the greatest impact.

Speed limits on a number of local streets are being reduced from 40km/h to 30km/h for the duration of the trial. Changes include new signage and treatments on roads to support the lower speed limit.

A 30km/h street looks and feels different, traffic moves more slowly and predictably, it's easier and safer to cross the road, and the street feels calmer for everyone using it, whether you're driving, walking or riding.

Additional measures including noise and air quality will be assessed for trials that include treatments for local bike routes.

Community feedback will be reviewed alongside technical assessments, traffic data and on-site observations to understand how each trial is working and what adjustments may be needed. We’ll share updates at key milestones, including what we’re hearing and next steps.

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