Bible St

What we proposed

A number of changes along Bible Street are proposed to address community concern about “rat running”, vehicle speeds, and issues with parked cars.

a) New raised platform intersection at Cecil Street and one new pedestrian zebra crossing

b) New raised platform intersection at Luck Street and two new pedestrian zebra crossings

c) New raised platform intersection at Pryor Street

d) Removal of existing roundabout at Arthur Street and replaced with a new raised platform intersection and a new pedestrian zebra crossing

e) Replace existing school crossing near Henry Street with a raised pedestrian zebra crossing

f) A new raised speed hump at 74 Bible Street.

Other changes

Of the 46 resident surveys returned from Bible Street residents (from 123 surveys distributed on 28 June 2021), there was a clear majority in favour of the proposed treatments.

There was strong support from the Bible Street residents to the proposed new raised platform intersections along Bible Street at intersections with Cecil Street, Luck Street, Pryor Street and Arthur Street with 38 residents (83%) supporting the proposed changes, only five (11%) do not support the changes and three survey (6%) were unsure.

There was strong support from the Bible Street residents to the proposed 40km/h speed limit for Bible Street, with 41 residents (89%) supporting the proposed changes, only four (7%) do not support the changes and 1 survey (2%) was unsure.

Of the contributions received via Participate Nillumbik, 60% supported the proposed Bible Street treatments.

What was proposed

At Cecil Street we proposed:

• New raised platform intersection at Cecil Street and one new pedestrian zebra crossing;
• Removal of existing slow-point ‘blister’ island near Cecil Street; and
• No parking on the east side of Bible Street and the establishment of parking on west side of Bible Street.

What we heard

• The “blister” island near Cecil Street was installed to provide a safe mid-point for residents from the Retirement Village to be able to cross safely;
• Concern for the safety of Retirement Village residents who have to try and dash across Bible Street without a refuge in the middle;
• Support for the removal of parking on one side of Bible Street;
• Support for the 40km/h on Bible Street to slow traffic;
• Suggestions to change the Bible Street parking restrictions from unrestricted to three hours to remove all commuters and traders;
• Better connections in how the footpaths meet the crossings will assist wheelchair and pram access.

At Luck Street we proposed:

• New raised platform intersection at Luck Street and two new pedestrian zebra crossings; and
• No parking on the east side of Bible Street and the establishment of parking on west side of Bible Street.

What we heard

Strong support for the pedestrian crossings at Luck Street as many children currently cross Bible Street each day trying to get to Eltham East Primary;

• Difficult sight lines at Luck Street and Bible Street, suggestion for parking to south needs to be set well back;
• Support for the removal of parking on one side of Bible Street;
• Support for the 40km/h on Bible Street to slow traffic;
• Suggestions to change the Bible Street parking restrictions from unrestricted to three hours to remove all commuters and traders; and
• Better connections in how the footpaths meet the crossings will assist wheelchair and pram access.

At Pryor Street we proposed:

• New raised platform intersection at Pryor Street; and
• No parking on the east side of Bible Street and the establishment of parking of west side of Bible Street.

What we heard

Support for the removal of parking on one side of Bible Street;

• Support for the 40km/h on Bible Street to slow traffic;
• Suggestions to change the Bible Street parking restrictions from unrestricted to three hours to remove all commuters and traders; and
• Better connections in how the footpaths meet the crossings will assist wheelchair and pram access.

At Arthur Street we proposed:

• Removal of existing roundabout at Arthur Street and replaced with a new raised platform intersection and a new pedestrian zebra crossing; and
• No parking on the east side of Bible Street and the establishment of parking on west side of Bible Street.

What we heard

• Do not remove the roundabout at Arthur Street, it works well and is safe;
• Do not support the removal of the tree within the roundabout;
• Support for the need for several pedestrian crossings along Bible Street especially for children from the local schools to cross;
• Support for the removal of parking on one side of Bible Street;
• Support for the 40km/h on Bible Street to slow traffic;
• Suggestions to change the Bible Street parking restrictions from unrestricted to three hours to remove all commuters and traders;
• Suggestions to increase the number of pedestrian crossings on the cross streets;
• Suggestions to include another zebra crossing on east side of Bible Street to allow people to cross safely from the south side of Arthur Street to access the crossing on the north side; and
• Better connections in how the footpaths meet the crossings will assist wheelchair and pram access.