Proposal

  • Design and install a raised zebra crossing on Newcastle St, south of Young St
  • Design and install road humps along Newcastle Street between Walton Ave and Raglan St

Rationale

Newcastle St is a common route for children walking and riding to Preston South Primary School, on Young St.

In Your Street, Your Say - Group B Stage 1 we heard it was hard to cross Newcastle St at Young St. Another common issue we heard was car drivers speeding on Newcastle St. Traffic speed data confirms there is a pattern of drivers speeding on Newcastle St.

The proposal to install four road humps along Newcastle St, from just north of Walton Ave and to between Raglan St and Young St, will slow drivers and improve safety. A new raised zebra crossing at Young St will help children walk and ride to Preston South Primary School safely.

More safety improvements nearby are proposed in Priority Project 16: Newcastle St and Raglan St intersection.