Somerville Township

Somerville Township

Pedestrian Strategy

Somerville Township Pedestrian Strategy 2010

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QUALITY PROCEDURE

DOCUMENT CONTROL

ISSUE AND REVISION

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1 LH 25/06/2010 LH 25/06/2010 DW Review

2 LH 16/11/2010 LH 16/11/2010 SH Review

This document is approved for issue.

Managing Director – Leigh Hale Consulting Services Pty Ltd

Dated November 16, 2010


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1. Table of Contents QUALITY PROCEDURE .....................................................................................2

DOCUMENT CONTROL .....................................................................................2

ISSUE AND REVISION .......................................................................................2

1. AIM ...............................................................................................................5

2. PEDESTRIANS IN SOMERVILLE ................................................................5

2.1 Principles for New Pedestrian Facilities ............................................................................... 6

3. EXISTING FACILITIES REVIEW ..................................................................8

3.1 Frankston/Flinders Rd Pedestrian (and School) Crossing near Eramosa Rd East ................ 8

3.2 Frankston/Flinders Rd School Crossing near One Chain Rd ................................................. 9

3.3 Frankston/Flinders Rd pedestrian refuge at Roundabout ................................................. 10

3.4 Eramosa Rd East Pedestrian Crossing ................................................................................ 10

3.5 Eramosa Rd East School Crossing....................................................................................... 11

3.6 Eramosa Rd West Pedestrian Refuges ............................................................................... 12

3.7 Station St/Jones Rd School Crossings ................................................................................ 13

3.8 Graf Rd and Blackscamp Rd School Crossings .................................................................... 14

3.9 Park Rd Pedestrian Refuge ................................................................................................. 14

4. LINKING THE COMMUNITY – PROPOSED NEW FACILITIES................. 16

4.1 Station Street/Eramosa Road West Precinct ..................................................................... 16

4.2 Eramosa Rd East Shops/Grant Rd Frankston/Frankston/Flinders Rd Precinct .................. 19

4.3 Somerville Plaza Shopping and Community Centre Precinct ............................................. 21

4.4 Blackscamp Rd/Park Rd/Frankston Flinders Rd Schools Precinct ...................................... 22

4.5 Austin Rd to Stratford Cl to Jones Rd Precinct ................................................................... 24

4.6 Bungower Rd ...................................................................................................................... 25

5. ACTION PLAN ............................................................................................ 26

5.1 ACTION PLAN AND RANKING SOMERVILLE PEDESTRIAN STRATEGY ................................. 27


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APPENDIX 1 .......................................................................................................................... 34

Overall Strategy Plan ................................................................................................... 34

APPENDIX 2 .......................................................................................................................... 35

Station Street Eramosa Road West Precinct Plans ................................................ 35

APPENDIX 3 .......................................................................................................................... 36

Eramosa Rod East Shops/Grant Rd/Frankston Flinders Rd Precinct Plans ...... 36

APPENDIX 4 .......................................................................................................................... 37

Somerville Plaza Shopping and Community Centre Precinct Plans .................... 37

APPENDIX 5 .......................................................................................................................... 38

Blackscamp/Park Rd Frankston Flinders Rd Schools Precinct Plans ................. 38

APPENDIX 6 .......................................................................................................................... 39

Austin Rd to Stratford Close to Jones Rd Precinct Plans ...................................... 39

APPENDIX 7 .......................................................................................................................... 40

Bungower Road Plans ................................................................................................. 40


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1. AIM The aim of the report is to:

Review all existing pedestrian facilities within the township area of Somerville

which is defined by Plan STPS 1

Consider the type and location of the existing facilities

Review proposed new facilities

Consider the communities request for new pedestrian facilities

Review pedestrian links within the township

Recommend the type and location of new facilities

Provide cost estimates of facilities

Prioritize new facilities using the Councils evaluation matrix

2. PEDESTRIANS IN SOMERVILLE Somerville Township has a diverse range of pedestrians. However it is considered

that by adopting an „access for all‟ philosophy all pedestrians will benefit by improved

facilities.

There are three groups of pedestrians that have been identified as having a high risk

of crashes they are children, people over 60 and people with high blood alcohol

content. Somerville Township has a high concentration of school children and people

over 60 with several retirement villages within the area.

While the Somerville Township is relatively flat and therefore suits pedestrian

movements, the layout and structure of Somerville Township provides some barriers

that impede easy pedestrian movement to access schools, public transport,

shopping centres and public facilities.

The barriers that restrict pedestrian access include:

High traffic volumes along-

Frankston/Flinders Rd

Eramosa Rd

Jones Rd

Stony Point rail reserve which limits access points

Shopping area locations and layouts

Footpaths

Plan STPS 1 provides the desirable pedestrian movement routes and identifies

where barriers signal the need to consider pedestrian facilities to improve access.


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2.1 Principles for New Pedestrian Facilities

To consider new facilities and to provide a coherent pedestrian network for the

Somerville Township it is considered necessary to provide Guiding Principles that

will assist in understanding where new links are desirable, the need for and type of

new walking facilities.

Guiding Principles

Increase inclusive mobility

Improve integration of networks

Provide well designed, located and managed facilities

Reduce road danger

Reduce the fear of personal crime

Encourage walking as a healthy and social activity

It is to be noted that these Guiding Principles have generally been adopted from the

International Charter for Walking which has the slogan of “Creating healthy,

efficient and sustainable communities where people choose to walk”.

Increase Inclusive Mobility

That is provide infrastructure and spaces that can be accessed and used by all

including people with disabilities. There is an increasing understanding that by

providing “access for all” it is an advantage to the whole community. With an ageing

population the use of mobility scooters is increasing and new works as well as

modification of existing facilities must consider the physical requirements of this type

of equipment. It is to be noted that a person in a mobility scooter is included in the

legal definition of a pedestrian.

Improve integration of networks

Somerville Township has modules of activity zones which are separated generally by

physical barriers as noted above.

The path network in the Somerville Township consists of paths established by the

Rail Authority, private shopping centre developments, VicRoads and the Mornington

Peninsula Shire. There is a clear need in Somerville Township to integrate these

stand alone networks into a network of accessible continuous paths of travel for

pedestrians. This will require agreement from all parties lead by the Mornington

Peninsula Shire.

Provide well designed, located and managed facilities

This is essential for direct, efficient and convenient movement of pedestrians. This

element includes the management of shop displays, outdoor eating areas,

pedestrian and school crossings, refuges, directional signs, toilet facilities, and

lighting.


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Reduce road danger

High traffic volumes and vehicle speed present a real danger to pedestrians,

especially children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Somerville has several

distinct zones where low traffic speeds are important. They are near schools,

shopping centres, public transport nodes and aged care housing.

Reduce the fear of personal crime

The fear of personal safety reduces the extent people walk within the community.

Clear visibility/sightlines, lighting and the ability for public surveillance improves the

confidence of people to walk especially when dark.

Encourage walking as a healthy and social activity

Well planned walkways that provide accessible continuous path of travel will assist in

the community choosing to walk. Additional infrastructure such as signs, seating and

shelter as well as exercise stations also assist and can provide impetuous for social

activity.


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3. EXISTING FACILITIES REVIEW

3.1 Frankston/Flinders Rd Pedestrian (and School) Crossing near Eramosa

Rd East

The existing flashing lights have been in operation for a significant period of

time.

The crossing is located just south of the Frankston/Flinders Rd Eramosa Rd

roundabout and the issue of its location has been raised by a local trader. For

south bound traffic the crossing is close to the departure side of the

roundabout and at school peak times queuing can occur within the

roundabout. The queuing is generally at times when the crossing is a school

crossing and controlled by crossing supervisors and the highest number of

pedestrians are using the crossing.

My observation is that outside the school peak times the crossing operates

with little interruption to through traffic.

For pedestrians the crossing point is conveniently located and serves

movement to the Eramosa Rd West Shopping Plaza, the bus stop and rail

station.

The introduction of a stagger at the median would improve the design of the

existing pedestrian crossing. However it is considered that this project should

only be considered if other works at the adjacent intersection are proposed as

the project on its own would have a very low cost/benefit outcome.

It is considered appropriate however to install tactile ground surface indicators

at this crossing.


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3.2 Frankston/Flinders Rd School Crossing near One Chain Rd

This school crossing serves the Somerville Primary School and Somerville Pre-

school. The speed limit is 60Km/hr and is not altered at school times.

The identification of the crossing can be compromised on the eastern side by parked

vehicles within the unrestricted parking area and parked vehicles on the nature strip.

The clearance of vegetation would also assist in visual identification of pedestrians

approaching the crossing.

It is considered appropriate to install tactile ground surface indicators at this

crossing. Also small lips on the centre median pram crossing and at the footpath on

the eastern side may provide a tripping point or restrict non-ambulant pedestrians.


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3.3 Frankston/Flinders Rd pedestrian refuge at Roundabout

The two pram crossings at the kerb are not well aligned to the centre of the road

median opening and there are no tactile ground surface indicators.

On the east side there is no connecting footpath and the west side path has been

compromised by grass intrusion into the asphalt surface.

There is a well placed street light at the crossing point that would assist both

pedestrians and drivers.

3.4 Eramosa Rd East Pedestrian Crossing

The pedestrian crossing is located east of the roundabout at Frankston/Flinders Rd

and Grant Rd Intersection.

No connecting

path

Miss-aligned path of travel

across road


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There is sufficient space for the queuing of at least 3 cars on the west side of the

crossing before cars start to interfere with the movement within the roundabout and

access to the roundabout from Grant Rd.

Observations of traffic flow indicate that pedestrian movement has little impact on the

operation of the roundabout or access to the roundabout from Grant Rd.

The highest pedestrian movement occurs during school release times.

3.5 Eramosa Rd East School Crossing

The school crossing is directly outside the Somerville Primary School and has kerb

outstands that provide a well defined crossing point.

There is a street light directly over the crossing.

There are no tactile ground surface indicators and people with disabilities would

benefit from their installation.


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3.6 Eramosa Rd West Pedestrian Refuges

There are two pedestrian refuge‟s adjacent to the Somerville Plaza and Somerville

Centro Shopping centres.

The refuges are straddled between bus stops.

Both refuges have steep links to the footpath network and there are no tactile ground

surface indicators at the refuge opposite the Somerville Plaza.


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3.7 Station St/Jones Rd School Crossings

The school crossing is located outside the Mechanics Institute and on the curve of

the Station St and Jones Rd intersection.

It provides a crossing point of Station St that links with the railway pedestrian

crossing leading to the station and Frankston/Flinders Road. The crossing is visible

by drivers on each approach.

Unfortunately the path system between Station St and the railway pedestrian

crossing is in very poor condition and has hazards for all pedestrians. Disability

access and access for prams is virtually impossible other than by using the rough

and potholed vehicle access points.

Railway car park


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3.8 Graf Rd and Blackscamp Rd School Crossings

Two school crossings in Graf Rd and two school crossings in Blackscamp Rd service

three schools.

The crossings are well located to provide links from car parks and residential areas.

3.9 Park Rd Pedestrian Refuge

A pedestrian refuge has been established at the eastern end of the St. Johns

retirement village. This links the path network on the northern side of Park Rd to

Frankston/Flinders Rd to the path on the southern side of Park Rd which extends to

Jones Rd.

The Park Rd footpaths are not continuous and the existing refuge is required to

assist pedestrians to cross Park Rd to the other footpath. It is considered that a

continuous path on the north side is important.

School Crossings


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Pedestrian refuge


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4. LINKING THE COMMUNITY – PROPOSED NEW FACILITIES

4.1 Station Street/Eramosa Road West Precinct

(Plans STPS 02 to STPS 05)

This precinct includes Station St from Jones Rd to Eramosa Rd West, the railway

crossings adjacent to the station and at Eramosa Rd West and Eramosa Rd West

from Frankston/Flinders Rd to Graf Rd.

Pedestrian and vehicle counts in May 2010 indicate a large number of pedestrians

(in the order of 60 per hour) cross Station St between Eramosa Rd West and Jones

Rd. This area is part of a small strip shopping centre. Vehicle volumes were in the

order of 210 veh/hour.

It is proposed that vehicle speeds in this zone be reduced by the installation of raised

platforms and reduced speed limit of 50Km/hr (approval of VicRoads required) and

that these raised speed platforms also incorporate pedestrian crossings. These

works will provide safer crossing points of Station St in a low vehicle speed

environment.

In combination with the on road works it is proposed that accessible paths be

constructed from the rail crossing to the crossing points. Currently pedestrians have

to walk along unformed tracks and through unsealed rough parking areas to move to

and from the station rail crossing and along a rough and uneven asphalt path at the

Eramosa Rd West (south side) rail crossing.

Currently it is not be possible for any disability access from the station rail crossing to

Station St.

Eramosa Rd West has a high level of vehicle movement. It is approaching 800

veh/hr. Pedestrian counts indicate a pedestrian movement over a broad area with

currently no defined location of high pedestrian movement.

To address the community raised issue of pedestrian movement across Eramosa Rd

West near the Church and Hotel area it is proposed that:-

A pedestrian refuge be established west of the Church‟s western entry and

between the hotel‟s two entry and exit lanes.

A new pedestrian link be established east of the rail level crossing that utilizes

the existing traffic island as a pedestrian refuge. This would provide an

additional crossing point which would be protected from vehicle movement

when trains are crossing the road.

To achieve these proposals some existing vehicles entry/exit points to the Church

and Hotel would have to be restricted and traffic islands and turning lanes amended

to provide improved vehicle path definition and alignment.


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As part of the agreement for the development of the Somerville Plaza Shopping

Precinct it is proposed that traffic signals with pedestrian crossing facilities be

constructed.

This will provide a pedestrian signal cycle to provide a safer location for pedestrians

crossing Eramosa Rd.

There are currently two pedestrian centre island refuges which should be reviewed

when the traffic signals are constructed with a view to removing them and directing

pedestrians to the proposed controlled crossing location at the traffic signals.

Observation during the development of the Pedestrian Strategy indicated a use of

the floodway between Eramosa Rd West and Raymond St as a pedestrian access

from residential areas to bus stops and the shopping precinct.

It is considered desirable for this route to be formalized in the long term.

The proposed facilities address the need for a continuous and accessible pedestrian

link from residential areas, public transport (both bus and rail), shopping centres and

strip shopping areas.

Proposed raised platform and

pedestrian crossing


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Table 4.1 Station Street Eramosa Road West Precinct Proposed Works

Location of Works

Plan No Scope of Work Outcome Order of Costs

Eramosa Rd West at Somerville Plaza entry

STSP02 Traffic signals including pedestrian operated signals

Safe crossing of Eramosa Rd West and high pedestrian area

Developer Cost

Drainage Reserve between Eramosa Rd West and Raymond St

STSP02 New 2m wide footpath Improved travel path for all pedestrians

$86,000.00

Eramosa Rd West opposite Church and Hotel entrances

STSP03 Pedestrian refuge and traffic management works for turning vehicles

Safer access across Eramosa Rd West and improved continuous travel path for all pedestrians. Improved definition of vehicle turning paths and locations

$42,000.00

Eramosa Rd West at railway crossing

STSP04 New pedestrian refuge at level crossing and traffic island modifications. Linemarking


$72,000.00

Eramosa Rd West

STSP04 Removal of old footpath and construction of new footpath

Improved travel path for all pedestrians

$38,000.00

Station St near Eramosa Rd West

STSP05 Raised platform pedestrian crossing

Improved travel path for all pedestrians and provides reduced vehicle speeds

$75,000.00

Station St opposite Hotel north of Edward St



$75,000.00

Station St at school crossing



$75,000.00

Railway Reserve Station St to railway station

STSP05 2.0m Footpath construction


$35,000.00

TOTAL $498,000.00


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4.2 Eramosa Rd East Shops/Grant Rd Frankston/Frankston/Flinders Rd

Precinct

(Plans STPS 06 to STPS10)

This precinct includes Eramosa Rd East from Frankston/Flinders Rd to Roslyn St

and Frankston/Flinders Rd from north of the roundabout to the end of the shops

south of the roundabout.

The proposed facilities address the high level of parking and turning movement of

vehicles associated with shopping centre, school activities associated with the

Somerville Primary School, the need to reduce speeds and provide a higher level of

priority to pedestrian movements and to provide a continuous travel path for all

pedestrians.

There have been three vehicle crashes in or very near the Eramosa Rd East shops

The shopping centre includes banks, a supermarket, bakery, butcher, various

takeaway outlets and real-estate agents.

Movement across Eramosa Rd East is assisted by the pedestrian crossing near

Grant Rd. However pedestrians cross at many points to access cars and specific

shops.

Vehicle movement from parking areas on street and in rear parking areas dominate

the movement of pedestrians along the footpath.

The proposed works substantially improve the continuous travel path for pedestrians

and reduces vehicle speeds in Eramosa Rd East.

Opportunities to provide improve

pedestrian travel path

Link paths with raised

platform and establish

pedestrian priority


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The works include:

Table 4.2 Eramosa Rd East Shops/Grant Rd Frankston/Frankston Flinders Rd

Precinct Works

Location of Works


Eramosa Rd East at school crossing

STPS 09

Establish a raised platform in accordance with Austroads 2008 Guide to Traffic Management


$54,000.00

Eramosa Rd East roundabout at access lanes to rear car parks

STPS 08

Raise platform and pedestrian crossing on west side of roundabout and raised platforms with pedestrian crossings at each access lane with improved pram footpath links to provide and direct access.

Substantially improved travel path for all pedestrians. Priority given to pedestrians

$66,000.00

Eramosa Rd East at existing Pedestrian crossing

STPS 08

Install raised platform at crossing.


$38,000.00

Frankston/Flinders Rd and Grant Rd link

STPS 07

Install footpath to link refuge in Frankston/Flinders Rd and ramp path from Frankston/Flinders Rd to Grant Rd. Install pedestrian refuge in Grant Rd. Provide pavement widening to accommodate trucks.

Provides a pedestrian link that does not currently exist. Substantially improves travel path for all pedestrians.

$92,000.00

Frankston/Flinders Rd shops south of Eramosa Rd East

STPS 10

Raised platform at laneways to rear car parking. Improved footpath profiles and direct links


$63,000.00

Total $313000.00


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4.3 Somerville Plaza Shopping and Community Centre Precinct


This precinct extends from Graf Rd to Jones Rd and considers the links to the Plaza

and Centro shopping centres, the Community Centre and car parks.

There is an existing path network from Colchester Park that links to Graf Rd however

the network stops at this point.

Many other links are not continuous and desired pedestrian travel paths not covered

by pedestrian facilities.

Some existing facilities near the floodway do not provide access in all weather with

only minor rain events causing flooding of paths. A bridge or culvert is required over

a section of the floodway to provide access during any rain event.

It is difficult for non-ambulant pedestrians to access shopping centre walkways from

the Community Centre and Edward St.

Pedestrians have no direct access through the car park to access the shopping

centre path network from Edward St.

A link from George St and the shopping precincts to Station St. would be desirable

and provide a continuous travel path from Graf Rd to the rail station.

The proposed works provide a clear and accessible link to existing pedestrian

facilities within the shopping centres. It also addresses limitations in existing facilities

in a very highly used area.

Pedestrian have to negotiate a

difficult route from Community

Centre to shops across car parks

and access road


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Table 4.3 Somerville Plaza Shopping and Community Centre Precinct Works

Location of Works


Leisure Centre Somerville Plaza Shopping Centre Links

STPS 13 Raised platform and Pedestrian Crossing at Edward St and Rear parking access lane. Pedestrian crossing at Leisure Centre access road. Line marking and allocation of path space in parking area linking footpath to shop access from Edward St and Leisure Centre

The ability for non-ambulant pedestrians to access shops via Edward St and Leisure Centre significantly improved. Improved definition and access for all. Reduced vehicle speeds at pedestrian crossing points

$110,000.00

George St to Station St footpath

STPS13 Reconstruction of existing path in floodway and new path to Station St through Fruit Growers Reserve.

Improved all weather link from George St and new link to Station St and the railway station.

$90,000.00

Link from Leisure Centre to Centro Shopping Centre

STPS 14 Bridge/Boardwalk over floodway

All weather crossing of floodway

$40,000.00

Graf Rd north of Angelina Way

STPS 12 Raised platform, pedestrian crossing and footpath links to existing paths.

Safe crossing of Graf Rd and reduced speed in high children and older person pedestrian precinct

$50,000.00

TOTAL $290,000.00

4.4 Blackscamp Rd/Park Rd/Frankston Flinders Rd Schools Precinct


The path network along Blackscamp Rd and Park Rd is not continuous and

pedestrians using the path network are required to cross both Blackscamp Rd and

Park Rd for no apparent reason.

A continuous path on the north side is desirable to provide an adequate level of

access for all pedestrians. This would require the existing school crossing at Jones

Rd to be relocated to the north side of Park Rd. This crossing would include a

pedestrian refuge.

This path network is used extensively by both school children and older pedestrians.


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New residential areas east of Frankston/Flinders Rd have raised the need for a safe

crossing of Frankston/Flinders Rd and linking paths on the east side. In the long term

it is considered a pedestrian crossing would be needed at this crossing. In the short

term a pedestrian refuge is considered to be needed.

There is a desirable link from the school crossing in Blackscamp Rd to Graf Rd via

the existing reserve for children access both St Brendans Primary school and

Somerville Rise Primary School.

In the long term it would be desirable to have a public pathway link through the

Department of Education & Early Childhood Development land to Roland Ct or

Michael Way which would provide a valuable direct link to the shopping centre

precinct.

Table 4.4 Blackscamp Rd/Park Rd/Frankston Flinders Rd Schools Precinct

Location of Works

Plan No

Scope of Work Outcome Order of Costs

Frankston/Flinders Rd north of Park Rd

STPS 18

Pedestrian refuge including pavement, kerb and channel works and footpath construction.

Safer access across Frankston/Flinders Rd and improved continuous travel path for all pedestrians.

$115,000.00

Park Rd Frankston/Flinders Rd to Jones Rd

STPS 18

Footpath construction Improved continuous travel path for all pedestrians.

$70,000.00

Jones Rd north of Park Rd

STPS 17


Safer access across Jones Rd and improved continuous travel path for all pedestrians.

$92,000.00

Blackscamp Rd near school crossing and reserve to Graf Rd

STPS 16

Footpath construction along Blackscamp Rd and through reserve to Graf Rd.

Improved continuous travel path for all pedestrians.

$115,000.00

TOTAL $392,000.00


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4.5 Austin Rd to Stratford Cl to Jones Rd Precinct

(Plans STPS 19)

The existing residential area west of Austin Rd has a path network that links to

Austin Rd just north of Kumala Dr. The path network does not extend past Austin Rd.

It is desirable to extend the network to link to the Jones Rd path system thereby

providing a path network that links to public transport including the railway station

and Somerville shopping facilities.

A path along Graf Rd linking to the St Brendans Primary School path would provide

a valuable link to all the schools in the Blackscamp/Jones Rd school precinct.

To further expand and complement the path network, paths along Austin Rd from

Bungower Rd would provide a complete circuit that would suit many walkers in

Somerville.

Location of proposed

pedestrian refuge Jones Rd


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Table 4.5 Austin Rd to Stratford Cl to Jones Rd Precinct

Location of Works


Shire Reserve from existing path at Austin Rd to Jones Rd

STPS 19 Construction of 2.5m shared paths. Raised pavement at Stratford Close. Pedestrian refuge at Jones Rd which includes pavement widening

Improved continuous travel path for all pedestrians that link existing paths

Stage 1 $154,000.00 Stage 2 $134,000.00

Austin Rd existing path (Graf Rd) to Bungower Rd

STPS 19 Construction of 2.5m shared path


$80,000.00

Austin Rd existing path to Graf Rd near school entrance



$45,000.00

TOTAL $413,000.00

4.6 Bungower Rd

(Plans STPS20)

Existing paths along Bungower Rd extend from Jones Rd to Frankston/Flinders Rd.

It is desirable to extend this network to Austin Rd to provide improved access to the

schools precinct. It would also provide a broader walking circuit for the Somerville

community.

Table 4.6 Bungower Rd

Location of Works


Bungower Rd Jones Rd to Austin Rd



$145,000.00

TOTAL $145,000.00


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5. ACTION PLAN The Shire has developed an on-going footpath construction program which

prioritizes projects based on an assessment and evaluation matrix.

Mornington Peninsula RideSafe Bicycle Strategy has also proposed shared footpath

projects in Somerville.

There are currently projects or parts of projects recommended as part of this strategy

currently in the Footpath Construction Program and/or the Mornington Peninsula

RideSafe Bicycle Strategy. The following projects are currently prioritized under

either of these strategies:-

PROPOSED SHARED PATH LOCATION

CO

MM

EN

TS

Street or Road Section/Side Township Mel Ref Source

Blacks Camp Rd Existing path to Jones Rd north Side Somerville 148

Alignment to be determined

Footpath Strategy RideSafe

Austin Rd Bungower Rd to Clarendon Dr Somerville 148

Part constructed. Alignment to be determined RideSafe

Recreation Reserve Jones Rd to Austin Rd Somerville 148

Alignment to be determined RideSafe

Bungower Rd Coolart Rd to Frankston/Flinders Rd Somerville 107

This has partly been constructed. Section proposed as part of Somerville Township is Jones Rd to Austin Rd north side. Alignment to be determined

Footpath Strategy RideSafe

The proposed projects as part of the Somerville Township Pedestrian Strategy

contain path construction as well as traffic control and calming measures.


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5.1 ACTION PLAN AND RANKING SOMERVILLE PEDESTRIAN STRATEGY Location of Works Precinct Scope of Work Outcome Order of

Costs Ranking

Score


Station St Eramosa Rd West Precinct

Traffic signals including pedestrian operated signals


Developer Cost

Not Scored


Schools links Blackscamp Rd/Park Rd/Frankston/Flinders Rd



$115,000.00 38

Station Street at school crossing


Raised platform pedestrian crossing


$75,000.00 37


Eramosa Rd East shops/Grant Rd Frankston/Flinders Rd links



$54,000.00 37


Schools links Blackscamp Rd/Park Rd/Frankston/Flinders Rd

Footpath construction along Blackscamp Rd and through reserve to Graf Rd.


$115,000.00 37

Station St to railway station


2m wide footpath construction Improved travel path for all pedestrians

$35,000.00 35



Raised platform and pedestrian crossing on west side of roundabout and raised platforms with pedestrian crossings at each access lane with improved pram footpath links to provide and direct access.


$66,000.00 34


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Location of Works Precinct Scope of Work Outcome Order of Costs

Ranking Score

Eramosa Rd East at existing pedestrian crossing

Eramosa Rd East shops/Grant Rd Frankston/Flinders Rd Links

Install raised platform at crossing. Improved travel path for all pedestrians and provides reduced vehicle speeds

$38,000.00 34


Somerville Plaza Shopping and Community Centre Precinct

Raised platform, pedestrian crossing and footpath links to existing paths.


$50,000.00 34





$75,000.00 33


Schools links Blackscamp Rd/Park Rd/Frankston Flinders Rd



$92,000.00 33




Provides a pedestrian link that does not currently exist. Substantially improved travel path for all pedestrians.

$92,000.00 32



Pedestrian refuge and traffic management works for turning vehicles


$42,000.00 31





$63,000.00 31


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Ranking Score

Leisure Centre Somerville Plaza Shopping Centre Links


Raised platform and pedestrian crossing at Edward St and rear parking access lane. Pedestrian crossing at Leisure Centre access road. Line marking and allocation of path space in parking area linking footpath to shop access from Edward St and Leisure Centre


$110,000.00 31



Reconstruction of existing path in floodway and new path to Station St through Fruit Growers Reserve.


$90,000.00 31





$75,000.00 30



Bridge/Boardwalk over floodway All weather crossing of floodway

$40,000.00 30

Eramosa Rd West Station St Eramosa Rd West Precinct

removal of old footpath and footpath construction


$38,000.00 29


Schools links Blackscamp Rd/Park Rd /Frankston/Flinders Rd


$70,000.00 29



New pedestrian refuge at level crossing and traffic island modifications. Linemarking


$72,000.00 27

Jones Rd North at Bayvista Rise Pedestrian refuge at Jones Rd which includes pavement widening

Improved continuous travel path that links existing paths for all pedestrians

Stage 2 $134,000.00

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Ranking Score


Bungower Rd Construction of 2.5m shared path Improved continuous travel path that links existing paths for all pedestrians

$145,000.00 23


Austin Rd to Stratford Cl to Jones Rd Links

Construction of 2.5m shared path Improved continuous travel path that links existing paths for all pedestrians

$80,000.00 21


Austin Rd to Stratford Cl to Jones Rd Links


$45,000.00 21


Austin Rd to Jones Rd Links

Construction of 2.5 shared paths. Raised pavement at Stratford Close.


Stage 1 $154,000.00

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Drainage reserve between Eramosa Rd West and Raymond St



$86,000.00 15



Traffic signals including pedestrian operated signals


Developer Cost

Not Scored





$115,000.00 38

Station St at school crossing




$75,000.00 37





$54,000.00 37


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Footpath construction along Blackscamp Rd and through Reserve to Graf Rd.


$115,000.00 37

Station St to railway station



$35,000.00 35



Raised platform and pedestrian crossing on west side of roundabout and raised platforms with pedestrian crossings at each access lane with improved pram footpath links to provide and direct access.


$66,000.00 34

Eramosa Rd East at existing pedestrian crossing


Install raised platform at crossing. Improved travel path for all pedestrians and provides reduced vehicle speeds

$38,000.00 34



Raised platform, pedestrian crossing and footpath links to existing paths.


$50,000.00 34





$75,000.00 33





$92,000.00 33




Provides a pedestrian link that does not currently exist. Substantially improved travel path for all pedestrians.

$92,000.00 32


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Pedestrian refuge and traffic management works for turning vehicles


$42,000.00 31





$63,000.00 31

Leisure Centre Somerville Plaza Shopping Centre links


Raised platform and pedestrian crossing at Edward St and rear parking access lane. Pedestrian crossing at Leisure Centre access road. Line marking and allocation of path space in parking area linking footpath to shop access from Edward St and Leisure Centre


$110,000.00 31



Reconstruction of existing path in floodway and new path to Station St through Fruit Growers Reserve.


$90,000.00 31





$75,000.00 30



Bridge/Boardwalk over floodway All weather crossing of floodway

$40,000.00 30

Eramosa Rd West Station St Eramosa Rd West Precinct

Removal of old footpath and footpath construction


$38,000.00 29




$70,000.00 29


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New pedestrian refuge at level crossing and traffic island modifications. Linemarking


$72,000.00 27

Jones Rd North at Bayvista Rise Pedestrian refuge at Jones Rd which includes pavement widening


Stage 2 $134,000.00

24


Bungower Rd Construction of 2.5m shared path Improved continuous travel path that links existing paths for all pedestrians

$145,000.00 23


Austin Rd to Stratford Cl to Jones Rd links


$80,000.00 21


Austin Rd to Stratford Cl to Jones Rd links


$45,000.00 21


Austin Rd to Jones Rd links

Construction of 2.5 shared paths. Raised pavement at Stratford Close.


Stage 1 $154,000.00

19

Drainage reserve between Eramosa Rd West and Raymond St



$86,000.00 15


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APPENDIX 1

Overall Strategy Plan


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APPENDIX 2

Station Street Eramosa Road West Precinct Plans

Somerville Township

Documents

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