Cyclists and pedestrians using the foreshore shared path

Beach Road Corridor Strategy

Route 33 Beach Road Weekend 'No Stopping' Trial 6am to 10am

Bayside Council introduced a 'No Stopping' zone trial along Route 33 Beach Road in November 2010 during the 6am to 10am period at weekends.   A report considering the key evaluation criteria to determine the permanency or otherwise of the 'No Stopping' trial will be considered at an Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 8 May 2012 at 7pm at the Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 15 Boxshall Street, Brighton. Anyone who wishes to speak at this meeting needs to submit a request to be heard

Background

The development of the Strategy was undertaken over an 8 month period, starting in November 2010 and concluding in July 2011 and was adopted by Council in August 2011.

The development of the Strategy included the analysis of all activity nodes along Route 33 Beach Road, including safety treatments such as improved foreshore car park access, improved pedestrian access and cyclist education.

The corridor includes Beach Road, Esplanade, St Kilda Street road reserve contained within the municipalities of Bayside and Kingston, the Beach Road shared off-road path and associated infrastructure within the road reserve.

 Map of the Beach Road corridor (PDF, 931KB) 

Bayside Council also introduced a ‘No Stopping’ zone trial along Route 33 Reach Road in November 2010 during the 6am to 10am period at weekends.

The strategy

  The Beach Road Corridor Strategy (PDF, 2MB)

The implementation of Strategy will be rolled out from 2012.

The ‘No Stopping’ trial commenced on 6 November 2010 and was scheduled to operate for 12 months. However, the trial was extended to May 2012 to enable analysis to be undertaken against the evaluation criteria. One of the objectives of the Strategy was to consider the impacts of the ‘No Stopping’ trial.

FAQs on the ‘No Stopping Trial

A report considering the key evaluation criteria to determine the permanency or otherwise of the ‘No Stopping’ trial will be considered at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 8 May 2012 at 7pm at the Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 15 Boxshall Street, Brighton. Anyone who wishes to speak at this meeting (known as a ‘request to be heard’) can submit a request below.

Request to be heard

Approach to stakeholder engagement in strategy development

The development of the Beach Road Corridor Strategy included a number of opportunities for the Bayside community and stakeholders to get involved and to provide input. The opportunities that were outlined in the Beach Road Corridor Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG)

A Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) was established in November 2010 following a public call for nominations.

The SRG included 16 representatives who were provided with terms of reference at the first meeting in December 2010.

The aim of the SRG is to ensure that key stakeholders are involved in identifying issues, considering data, research and other relevant considerations and had an opportunity to provide feedback and input.

Nominated representatives  Beach Road Corridor Strategy Stakeholder Reference Group (PDF, 14KB)

Purpose of the SRG

The purpose of the SRG  was to provide VicRoads and Bayside City and Kingston Councils with an opportunity to better understand and consider community views on a range of issues relevant to the development of the Beach Road Corridor Strategy. It  served in an advisory, rather than decision-making capacity.

The SRG represents a diverse range of community interests and accordingly members of the SRG may hold varied and diverse views on particular issues.

The SRG  was established in line with the strategic objective for community engagement to provide a range of opportunities for the community to actively engage in Council’s decision-making activities.

Role of the SRG

The role of the SRG was to provide advice to VicRoads and Bayside City and Kingston Councils on the key issues associated with the development of the Beach Road Corridor Strategy. This process will include the following:

  • discussing issues, briefing papers and reports relevant to the development of the Strategy;
  • applying particular expertise and knowledge related to community interests during these discussions; and
  • Review feedback from the community, key stakeholders and community interest groups.
  • Consider technical solutions proposed by the Technical Stream of the project.
  • Evaluation of the 12 month trial for the weekend clearways on Beach Road.

SRG Achievements

Minutes for  the last three meetings are attached for your information:

Contact for more information

For more information about the No Stopping Trial and /or the Beach Road Corridor Strategy Development, please contact Council via email enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au, or by phone on 9599 4444. 

'No Stopping' zones trial and Beach Road Corridor Strategy Frequently Asked Questions

When did the ‘No Stopping’ trial commence?
Saturday 6 November 2010

When did it end?
The trial ended in May 2012, and Bayside City Council will consider  the matter at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on  8 May 2012. On considering the evaluation, the ‘No Stopping’ zones may be discontinued, modified or made permanent, or the trial extended. However if the trial is successful it may be extended or made permanent.

How will the success of the trial be determined?
Officers of Kingston, Bayside and VicRoads as well as a reference group comprising key stakeholders, including community representatives, (for details see: ‘Who will be involved in the Corridor Strategy’) will consider the success in line with the following:

  1. Community Safety – analysis of all recorded incidents and accidents including VicRoads Crash stats, Sandringham Hospital crash data analysis and any incidents reports to VicRoads or the councils.
  2. Cyclist Behaviour – including video surveillance and Police reports to measure number of occasions riders ride more than 2 abreast in situations when not overtaking; ride in more than one lane; do not maintain a safe distance behind the vehicle in front; travel in a group that exceeds 30; red light running; do not use hand signals; or breach any other Road Rules.
  3. Impact on motorists – measure the extent to which cyclist packs delay motorists.
  4. Impact on pedestrians – measure the extent to which cyclist packs delay pedestrians crossing Beach Road at selected places of pedestrian concentrations.
  5. Impact of noise – sample survey of local residents to determine any perceived changes in noise levels associated with cyclists.
  6. Vehicle parking – measure the occupancy rates and usage patterns of vehicle parking in the foreshore carparks and intersecting streets.
  7. Impact of local business – sample survey of local businesses to determine if the trial has had any impact on their business.
  8. Recreational amenity – sample survey of cyclists to measure levels of satisfaction with their total experience of accessing and using the Bay Trail and/or Beach Road.

Bayside City Council will then decide on the future of the ‘No Stopping’ zones at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 8 May 2012. 


At what times do the restrictions apply?
Saturdays and Sundays from 6am to 10am.

Can I stop for a short time?
No. ‘No Stopping’ zones do not allow anyone to stop at any time.

Can I park on the nature strip?
No. In accordance with the State Government’s Road Safety Regulations 2009 it is illegal to park on the nature strip.

Will any exceptions be made?
During the trial, the “No Stopping’ zones will be enforced by Council and Victoria Police in the same way as other parking and traffic controls. Council may issue a warning notice during the first two weekends, however Route 33/Beach Road comes under the jurisdiction of the State Government and VicRoads, and Council understands that Victoria Police do not typically issue warnings.

Where can I leave my vehicle during these hours?
Vehicles can be parked in any unrestricted car spaces in surrounding streets or in Foreshore Car Parks. Bayside residents can obtain Beach Parking Permits to park in foreshore car parks, free of charge for all vehicles registered to a Bayside address.

What is the Beach Road Corridor Strategy?
Bayside City Council in conjunction with Kingston City Council and VicRoads have developed a Beach Road Corridor Strategy to comprehensively address safety and amenity issues for all Beach Road users. The Corridor Strategy will identify these issues along Beach Road and where possible propose solutions.
The State Government committed $1.5 million to implement the solutions with $500,000 allocated to the completion of the southern end of the Shared path Bay Trail.

Who was involved in the Corridor Strategy?
Public consultation on the community engagement process for the Corridor Strategy included a Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG), and a range of community engagement activities.

The community engagement activities undertaken included:

  • providing draft strategy options for public comment via direct mail and on website (May 2011)
  • displaying draft strategy options at Council office (May 2011)
  • meeting with key stakeholders to discuss draft strategy options (April/May)

I need further information - who can I talk to? Call Bayside City Council on 9599 4444 or email enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au


Page last updated: 03 May 2012