A new crossing will be built in Riddells Creek with a grant from the state government, improving pedestrian safety and connectivity.
Macedon Ranges council will receive $75,345 to build the crossing on Station Street, just before Hamilton Street, creating safer passage between the shops and Riddells Creek Station.
The grant comes after a lack of pedestrian crossings in Riddells Creek was highlighted by the community during the Draft Riddells Creek Movement Network Study, which identified traffic, parking, and pedestrian safety issues in the area.
Council assets and operations director Shane Walden thanked the government for offering the grant in response to community feedback.
“A lack of pedestrian crossings was identified as a major issue within the study and by the community, with Station Street specifically listed as a problem area,” Mr Walden said.
“It is fantastic to be able to address this area of concern and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.”
Planning and construction of the crossing will begin during the 2024-25 financial year.
Macedon Ranges council is one of 40 Victorian councils to share in more than $2 million under the annual Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Local Government Grant Program.
Funded projects to use safe system principles to reduce crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists.
Oscar Parry
