General News
4 February, 2023
Last speed review in COVID
SITE investigations, crash history, road use, pedestrian activity and community sentiment are used by the Department of Transport to assess speed zones. The department last reviewed Brooke Street in mid-2021 when Victoria was coming in and out of...
SITE investigations, crash history, road use, pedestrian activity and community sentiment are used by the Department of Transport to assess speed zones.
The department last reviewed Brooke Street in mid-2021 when Victoria was coming in and out of COVID lockdowns.
A department spokesperson said: “In the five years to June 2022, there has been one recorded crash in Brooke Street Inglewood which occurred in 2018.
“In March 2021, the Department of Transport and Planning received a speed request review along this section of road.
“The review found Brooke Street did not meet the criteria for speed reduction, therefore the current 50kmh speed is appropriate.”
The department said gateways signs had been installed at the southbound and northbound approaches to Inglewood to highlight to motorists that they need to slow down.
“The signs and line markings provide a visual reminder to drivers that they are entering a town and need to slow down to adhere to the posted speed limit.”
The gateway signs advise of a 60kmh limit.
Inglewood businessman Peter Moore has proposed flashing speed checks signs for the town. The signs and installation are priced at about $50,000.
Mr Moore has provided information on the signs to new Ripon MP Martha Haylett who said: “Road safety is an important issue and we all have a role in sharing our roads safely. I have been talking to many locals about how we can make our roads safer, particularly in busy, high-pedestrian areas in our local towns.”
“Our road network is regularly reviewed and I want to make sure we continue to work closely with councils and consider options for improving safety in our rural towns.”