In late 2024, we consulted the Stonnington community on a proposed road safety improvement program (RSIP) designed to create safer streets for everyone where people are comfortable to walk, ride, connect with others and feel safe.
The suite of RSIP initiatives was informed by community requests, our Road Safety Strategy and known road safety hotspots.
Following the consultation and consideration of community feedback, Council endorsed a range of road safety improvement projects in 2025, including trialling a local bike route on Osborne Avenue between High Street and Milton Parade in Glen Iris.
Before construction works begins a public information session will be held where interested community members can review the revised plans and speak to the project team.
| Venue: |
Malvern Town Hall - Banquet Hall
(access via driveway next to Police Station) |
| Date: |
Monday, 2 February 2026 |
| Time: |
5.30pm to 6.30pm |
Once the local bike route has been established the trial will run for 18 months, during which time community feedback will be invited via our Connect Stonnington Engagement hub. The trial and access to the feedback form will begin as soon as construction work is complete and the 30km/h speed limit signs are installed.
Twelve months into the trial we will check in with Osborne Avenue residents and other affected community members with an update and seek initial feedback. Further engagement on the project will occur at the end of the trial. What we hear, together with technical data and Department of Transport and Planning advice will inform a decision on whether to make the trial local bike route on Osborne Avenue permanent, or not.
We expect a final decision will be made in 2027.
For information on the 2024 consultation view the Road Safety Improvement Program on the Connect Stonnington engagement hub.