Community engagement supports the roundabout proposal with modifications

The City is progressing to a detailed design following the review of feedback from community engagement and taking into consideration the suggestions and feedback from the community received on this project.

The City developed the design for the roundabout taking into consideration site elements and constraints, traffic volumes and movements using best practice guides. It provides a more even distribution of traffic and slows motorists down as Smyth Road traffic will need to give way to the Monash Avenue traffic.

Comments and suggestions raised in relation to pedestrians and bike riders have been considered. The City is assessing these comments in the final design to nehance safety for pedestrian and bike riders to cross the road by extending the pedestrian pathway, adjusting the alignment to improve pedestrian safety.

The proposals to extend the proposed traffic island to assist with traffic congestion during school drop-off and pick-up was considered as a design modificatoin. Unfortunately using the proposed median island and right-turn bans will have a significant negative impact on the operation of the roundabout and will not accommodate traffic distribution in Smyth Road, especially during drop-off and pick-up times.

In relation to suggestions for increased formalised crossings (e.g. pedestrian lights, zebra crossings), the City considers that the formal zebra crossing near the Hollywood Private Hospital (on Monash between Williams and Smyth) along with a crossing space on Monash Avenue at the School and the traffic warden system at this time is adequate.