Council is committed to creating a transport network where everyone can safely move around and get to where they need to be, whether you walk, cycle, or drive. We are preparing a plan for Local Movement (previously referred to as Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) plan) in Chirnside Park, and we are currently considering what we heard that would encourage you to walk or cycle within your local neighbourhood. The concepts of this plan can be reviewed below.

Read the Engagement Report for more details on what we heard from the community.

Chirnside Park Local Movement

Chirnside Park is a neighbourhood known for its distinctive charm and its role as a key activity centre in the Yarra Ranges. Fast-paced development over the past decade has enhanced activity and liveliness in the area, but it has also introduced challenges for the local community. An example of this is the safety impacts of more vehicles on local roads and their high travel speeds.

We are investigating how we can address these impacts and make walking and cycling safer for the community, while also planning ahead to make sure we don’t face the same issues as the area continues to grow.

Review the concepts below and have your say

Plan concepts

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We know the issues raised are important to the community.

While we’ve carefully considered all comments, it’s not always possible to act on every concern. To ensure we make the best use of Council's resources, we need to focus on actions where we can deliver the biggest community benefit. While other locations may not warrant immediate action, they remain on our radar for future consideration as priorities evolve.

Several factors played a role in narrowing down the priority locations and proposed actions, including:

  • community feedback
  • vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, accidents
  • what the street looks like and how people use them
  • the type of places surrounding the street (homes, schools, parks, or shops)
  • the function of the street (residential use, bus or delivery route, pass-through)

Local Movement improvements - Click on the points to learn more about projects to create safer traffic movement

Green = completed projects, Blue = works in progress, and Orange = proposed projects.

Read more about the individual concepts:

We recognise the importance of creating inclusive spaces that support people of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and abilities. Where possible, we've applied accessible design principles to ensure these projects are welcoming and usable for everyone in the community.

Council understands how important footpaths are - they help people walk safely and give kids a chance to learn how to ride their bikes with confidence. Many streets in our neighbourhoods were built during a time when footpaths weren’t seen as necessary, which now makes getting around harder than it should be. Council is working to fix that by building new paths on at least one side of every road.

To achieve this, a footpath prioritisation framework is in place to assist Council in fairly and effectively delivering footpaths across the Shire to prioritise the many requests which Council receives across the municipality. Due to limited funding, only a small number of footpaths can be constructed each year.

Within Council’s Capital Works Program, funding for the construction of a footpath along Kingswood Drive has been allocated in 2025/26 and footpaths along Parkla Brae and Clubpoint Drive are being scoped and will be recommended for funding in future years.

Other footpath requests received during the first community consultation have been recorded and tagged for consideration for future footpath construction to increase the network. We’ll keep the community informed as we plan and schedule upcoming footpath projects in the area, in accordance with the prioritisation program.

The following shared paths within the study area are listed within the Draft Paths and Trails Plan:

  • Black Springs Road – Shared user path (Black Springs Road Trail)
  • Switchback Road – Shared user path (Switchback Road Trail)
  • Maroondah Highway – cycling connection to Lilydale (Green Spine Trail: Lilydale Extension)

To make it safer and easier to cross busy roads, we have proposed refuge islands and improvements at the following locations:

  • Kimberly Drive / Village Green
    • Refuge island north of the intersection on Kimberley Drive
    • Refuge island west of the intersection on Village Green
  • Kimberley Drive / Vista Drive – Raised crossing on Vista Drive
  • Kimberley Drive / El Centro – Stamped concrete threshold treatment at the intersection of El Centro
  • Kimberley Drive / Carole Ave – Refuge island south of the intersection
  • Kimberley Drive, 90m north of Billanook Way – Refuge island upgrade
  • View Point Drive / Sugarloaf Drive – Refuge island upgrade west of the intersection

We heard from your feedback that speeding is one of the main things that make our streets feel unsafe. Many have raised how challenging it has become to simply cross the road and get to places just across the street, with so many vehicles and the fast speeds they travel at.

A key area that was highlighted is the Belsay Reserve Chirnside Urban Park – a place where kids play, families gather, and locals and visitors come to enjoy. Other busy areas that people want to become safer are paths to the Shopping Centre, Kimberley Reserve, and Chirnside Park Primary School.

Everyone deserves to move around our streets safely – whether you choose to walk, cycle, or drive. That’s why we’re working with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to introduce safer speed limits of 50km/h on these roads:

  • Black Springs Road – from Yarraridge Drive to Kimberley Drive
  • Kimberley Drive – from Black Springs Road to Maroondah Highway

Lower speeds, especially near parks, schools, and shops, make a big difference by helping reduce the risk of accidents and making it easier for everyone to move around safely.

We’re also looking to trial an expanded 40km/h zone to cover more of the busy areas — giving safer, more connected access to the shopping and recreation precincts. This proposed trial would run along Kimberley Drive, from the current 40km/h zone near Chirnside Park Primary School all the way to El Centro.

The safer speed zones will be supported by safer crossing points and a raised platform (speed table) along Kimberly Drive between Harvest Drive and Glendale Drive.

In addition, further speed treatments are proposed to encourage safer driving behaviours on our local roads:

  • Grandvalley Drive – Raised platforms and speed humps throughout (Funded)
  • Vista Drive – Additional speed humps throughout

The proposed speed zone changes are subject to approval of DTP.

Busier roads such as Edward Road, Switchback Road, and Maroondah Highway will need to be investigated further and addressed separately as these roads impact services and traffic movements beyond our local road network.

Feedback around on-street parking have been investigated, and changes have been endorsed in locations where warranted.

We recognise the importance of maintaining and keeping facilities in good shape so that they continue to be safe and useful to the community.

We continue to refine our systems and processes to manage our assets and stay ahead of wear and tear (where possible) and to address maintenance requests in a timely manner.

Have questions? Come and chat to the team!

  • Wednesday 17 September

    Chirnside Park Cire Community Hub, 9.00am - 5.00pm

  • Wednesday 24 September

    Belsay Reserve Chirnside Urban Park, 11.00am - 1.00pm

  • Thursday 2 October

    Chirnside Park Shopping Centre, 9.00am- 7.00pm

  • Thursday 9 October

    Chirnside Park Cire Community Hub, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Community consultation

What we heard.

Through our conversations with the community, some key themes were highlighted:

  • Safe and connected routes

    Footpaths and crossings: Many comments emphasised the need for more footpaths and pedestrian crossings particularly on routes to schools, parks, and the shopping centre.

    Cycling paths: Suggestions included a bike path or a shared path along Black Springs Road and Switchback Road, as well as cycling route connections to Lilydale.

  • Traffic calming and road safety

    Speed management: Numerous comments called for speed humps, reduced speed limits, and other traffic calming measures to address speeding vehicles, especially in residential areas and around schools and bus stops.

    Dangerous intersections: Several intersections were identified by commenters as hazardous.

  • On-street parking management

    Issues with on-street parking, especially near bends and intersections, were frequently raised.

  • Accessibility

    We heard of the need for better pram and wheelchair access, including ramps and smoother transitions between footpaths and roads.

  • Maintenance and upgrades

    The call for better maintenance of existing footpaths, roads, and public spaces, including addressing issues like potholes and overgrown vegetation.

How did people get involved?

Between 13 March and 22 April 2025, residents in Chirnside Park (and surrounds) found out about this project and got involved in the following ways...

For more details of each theme, and who we heard from, check out our Engagement Report.

How we heard

Tell us how you walk & ride around Chirnside Park

We'd love to hear how we could make it easier for you to get around!

Add markers below to identify issues and opportunities for Chirnside Park traffic management.

The team will be out and about in Chirnside Park while the consultation is open

  • Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival - Sunday 16 March
  • Cire Community Market - Sunday 30 March
  • Cire Community Hub (9.00am -5.00pm)
    • Wednesday 19 March
    • Thursday 27 March
    • Tuesday 1 April
  • Chirnside Urban Park - Thursday 10 April, 10.00am - 1.00pm

Click the follow button at the top of the page to stay updated on this project.

You will need to sign up to Shaping Yarra Ranges, but then we can keep you in the loop with updates and opportunities to be involved in this project.

Please note that our team is unable to respond to individual comments.

If you'd like to talk to us directly, please contact the Special Engineering Projects team via the details on this page "Contact us". You are also welcome to come and meet with us, when we're out and about in Chirnside Park (see "Come and chat to us" above).

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Current ConditionsSigned speed zones

Existing footpaths(all other roads are 50kmh)

Existing roundabouts

40km/h

Existing raised intersections

60km/h

Existing road humps

70km/h

Existing traffic signals

80km/h

Issues under investigation
Proposed projectsOut of scope roads

Proposed footpaths

Managed by Department of Transport and Planning

Proposed shared path

Proposed speed management projects

Definitions

Local Movement Plans focus on slowing traffic down to reduce the negative impacts of traffic in our communities and improving walking and cycling networks to encourage active travel. Local Movement Plans can involve making physical changes to the road and its surroundings (e.g. putting speed humps, connecting walking and cycling paths) or implementing new rules to encourage safe behaviours (e.g. pedestrian zones, speed limits).

What do different terms mean?

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  • Footpaths

    Pathways designed for pedestrians, typically about 1.5 metres wide. They are commonly found in residential areas, parks, and urban landscapes. Footpaths are essential for promoting safe and convenient walking within communities, connecting residential areas to amenities like schools, parks, and public spaces.

  • Shared paths or Shared use paths

    Pathways designed to be shared by multiple user groups for activities such as walking, jogging, and cycling. Shared paths are typically wider than footpaths, ranging from about 2m to 4m.

  • Roundabouts

    A type of circular intersection. Instead of simply going through or turning left/right, vehicles travel around a circular central island in a clockwise direction until they reach the road they want to turn onto. Roundabouts improve safety by reducing the number of traffic conflict points and encouraging drivers to enter the intersection slowly and navigate mindfully.

  • Road Humps

    Raised portions of road pavement meant to slow vehicles down. They come in different forms and can be curved bumps on the road, flat-top road humps (also called raised tables or raised platforms), or speed cushions (flat-top humps with cutouts to let bicycles and buses pass freely).

    Road humps have line markings to warn drivers to slow down. Raised platforms and speed cushions usually have a different surface material to stand out from the rest of the road.

  • Raised Intersections or Raised Pavements

    Similar to raised platforms but cover larger areas to let vehicles to come up fully on the platform (as opposed to humps that only bring up one set of wheels at a time, which results to a jolting motion).

    Raised intersections slow vehicles down and also acts as a form of ‘threshold treatment’ to let drivers know that they are entering or leaving a different road environment (for example, from low traffic to higher traffic roads).

  • Pedestrian refuge islands

    Pedestrian refuge islands are raised sections in the middle of the road that provide a safe place to pause when crossing. This allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross one part of the road at a time, which is especially helpful when crossing wide or busy roads.

  • Threshold treatments

    Threshold treatments are colours and/or textures (brick, cobblestone, stamped concrete) that we add on some portions of our roads to create contrast with the rest of the road. These treatments serve as boundaries and signify a change in driving environment (e.g. different speeds, volumes, pedestrian traffic, activity) and are meant to alert drivers to adjust their driving behaviour accordingly.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Initial community feedback

    Understanding what makes Chirnside Park a good place to walk and cycle, and how we can make it better.

    March - April 2025

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Develop concept plans

    Investigate feedback and develop LATM concept plans to create a safer and better experience.

  • Timeline item 3 - active

    Follow up community engagement

    Draft Local Movement concept plans open for community feedback.

    September - October 2025

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Review feedback & finalisation of plan

    October - December 2025

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Applying for funding for projects yet to be funded

    From December 2025 onwards

  • Timeline item 6 - incomplete

    Construct funded projects

    From December 2025 onwards

If you have an immediate concern, please contact us:

For other roads, eg Maroondah Hwy, please contact VicRoads

To report a hoon, please contact Crime Stoppers Victoria

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Contact Information
Name Special Engineering Projects
Phone 1300 368 333
Email mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
In writing

PO Box 105, Lilydale Vic 3140

Att: Special Engineering Projects
Re: Chirnside Park Local Movement Plan

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