What we proposed

New pedestrian-operated signals are proposed on Main Road between Luck and Pryor streets, providing a new crossing to the Eltham Bus Interchange and railway station.

The signals will improve road safety by controlling traffic while buses exit the bus terminal into Main Road.

What we heard

Of the contributions received via Participate Nillumbik, 55% supported or provided conditional support to the proposed pedestrian-operated signals on Main Road. Key concerns related to the tree removal in the central median.

• Support for the change to make it safer to cross Main Road and improvements for buses trying to get out into traffic;
• Concern over the removal of two current parking bays on Main Road and any impacts on the Main Road traders in the vicinity of the new lights;
• Concern about removing even one large tree in the central median;
• Concern at the number of traffic lights on Main Road and the impact on congestion;
• Support traffic signal co-ordination along Main Road;
• Include zebra crossing at the entrance to the bus terminal;
• Suggestions for a pedestrian bridge over Main Road instead of traffic signals;
• Support to retain the existing signals at the Post Office; and
• Suggestion to connect the pedestrian crossing to the railway underpass.