How we got here

Transport is about more than getting from A to B. It connects us to work, school, shops and the people and places that matter most. As Stonnington grows and changes, we need a transport network that is safe, connected and ready for the future.

Over the past two years, we've asked our community how they travel, what works well, what doesn't, and what improvements matter most. More than 3,200 contributions across surveys, interactive maps and face-to-face conversations have helped shape the draft Transport Strategy and supporting documents now available for feedback. Together, they provide a coordinated approach to managing our streets and improving how people move around Stonnington, including walking, cycling, public transport, driving, and parking.

The draft documents

We've prepared four draft documents that work together to improve how people move around Stonnington. The Transport Strategy 2040 sets the overall direction, and three Action Plans set out what we'll deliver over the next four years to achieve it. Each tab provides an overview, including focus areas and key community insights, along with a link to read the full draft.

The Transport Strategy 2040 marks a shift from planning for vehicles to planning for people. It recognises that everyone travels differently and brings road safety, sustainable transport and parking together into one coordinated plan for the first time.

What success looks like by 2040

• Zero fatal and serious injury crashes on Council-managed roads.
• 50% of trips made by walking, wheeling and riding.
• 85% of residents satisfied with transport options.
• Around 1 in 7 parking spaces available at peak times in shopping centres.

Everyone in our community deserves to feel safe when they’re travelling to, from or around Stonnington. The Road Safety Action Plan sets out what Council proposes to do over the next four years to reduce the risk of crashes and improve safety for everyone, whether you walk, wheel, ride, drive or use public transport.

What we're proposing

• Safer intersections and raised pedestrian crossings.
• More 40 km/h or lower speed limits in local streets and high-pedestrian areas such as schools, parks and shopping strips.
• Street design and traffic calming such as speed humps to support safer speeds.
• Improved safety around school pick-up, drop-off and travel routes.
• Advocacy for safer speeds on arterial roads managed by the Victorian Government.

This plan sets out proposed safety priorities. It does not automatically approve works on particular streets, specific speed limit changes or future funding. Detailed projects will be progressed through future design, approval and engagement processes.

Walking, wheeling, riding and public transport help more people move around using less street space, while supporting health, independence and lower emissions. The Sustainable Transport Action Plan sets out how Council proposes to make these options more practical, comfortable and accessible for everyday trips.

What we're proposing

• Review and improvement of walking and wheeling routes to remove barriers to access.
• Delivery of more local bike routes for everyday riding.
• Improved lighting, signage, shade and comfort on key routes.
• Upgrades to the Gardiners Creek / KooyongKoot Shared User Trail.
• Updated electric vehicle charging and car share policies.

This plan does not automatically approve particular walking or riding projects, an e-scooter trial, EV charging locations or future funding.

Parking shapes how people access homes, businesses, services and community facilities. For some people, including those with mobility needs, caring responsibilities or work requirements, reliable parking close to a destination is essential. The Parking Action Plan sets out how Council proposes to manage parking more consistently, fairly and transparently over the next four years.

What we're proposing

• A new Parking Management Policy to make parking rules clearer, fairer and more consistent.
• Area Parking Reviews to assess parking across precincts rather than one street at a time.
• Improved signage and wayfinding to Council off-street car parks.
• Addressing gaps in accessible parking across the municipality.
• Improved permit access for carers and support workers.

This plan does not automatically approve changes to parking restrictions, permit fees or eligibility, paid on-street parking, removal of individual parking spaces or future funding. Detailed policies, area reviews, pilots and site-specific proposals will be subject to their own future processes, including further community engagement where appropriate.

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