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Upgrades are being planned for pedestrian crossing improvements in Ferny Creek, Belgrave, and Sherbrooke. These enhancements will involve installing refuge islands and improving footpaths along the ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk track, ensuring heightened safety and accessibility for the community.
The ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk project is a 39 km walking track which celebrates the art, landscape, history and culture of the Dandenong Ranges. RidgeWalk delivers 14 km of new and improved pathways which will encourage physical activity, provide spaces for social gatherings and foster greater engagement with the environment and culture.
The crossing will enhance safety by providing a formal pedestrian refuge island on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. Surrounding footpaths will be upgraded to improve access to the crossing and nearby bus stop, promoting pedestrian and vehicular safety.
Similar to Ferny Creek, this crossing on Monbulk Road will feature a refuge island for pedestrian safety. Upgraded footpaths will connect the crossing to bus facilities and parking areas, enhancing overall safety and accessibility.
This crossing on Sherbrooke Road will be receiving a kerb and channel for pedestrian safety. Signage and line marking improvements will enhance safety for pedestrians and vehicles alike.
Pedestrian Crossing and footpath upgradesProject Schedulein Belgrave, Ferny Creek and Sherbrooke
Improve pedestrian safety by upgrading crossing facilities and footpaths
Promote accessibility with all-user inclusive civil design
Encourage public transport use through improved bus stop access
These upgrades aim to make pedestrian crossings safer and more accessible for the communities of Ferny Creek, Belgrave, and Sherbrooke.
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