A new Road Safety Action Plan for Castlemaine's CBD will set out the actions required to make improvements to road safety and guide the implementation of road safety activities and improvements moving forward.

It is important that this strategy and action plan is guided by feedback and insight from anyone who uses, or would like to use the paths and crossings through Castlemaine CBD.

We need feedback on the opportunities that would encourage you to walk and/or cycle more often.

This includes any issues or challenges you may currently experience and whether you have any vision for the future of the area.

Focus areas for the investigation include Templeton Street, Mechanics Lane, Lyttleton Street, Barker Street, Frederick Street, Hargraves Street, Mostyn Street and Forest Street.

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When we talk about pedestrians, we are also including the use of motorised and non-motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

• The quality of paths and suitability for users of all abilities
• Where to prioritise providing new / upgraded paths, crossings or cycle facilities
• Where to improve safety (e.g. visibility, lower speeds, signage)
• Ideas for improving accessibility
• Ideas to improve comfort (e.g. shade, seating, water fountains)
• Any other information on what would make using the path network easier, safer and more suitable for people of all abilities, including those with visible and invisible disabilities.

We have already mapped input from previous consultations including:

• The Active Transport Strategy (early 2023)
• The Mostyn Street Pedestrian Crossing trial (late 2022)
• School Traffic in Castlemaine (mid 2022)

We have also compiled pedestrian related crash data within the study area.

We will use the information you provide to develop the Castlemaine CBD Road Safety Action Plan.

Both documents will provide recommendations on how to improve safety in the Castlemaine CBD area, through measures such as road and footpath improvements, road safety education campaigns, access upgrades, and more.

The documents will also be used by Council for future funding applications, and to recommend and advocate for speed limit reductions.