Hobsons Bay Safer Speed Limits Staging Plan

We have been granted $30,000 from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) for the development of a staging plan to implement safer speed limits and associated traffic calming across Hobsons Bay.

In general, the plan will nominate local access streets/roads and activity areas for 40 km/h speed limits, and the main through streets/roads for 50 km/h speed limits. There will also be consideration for 30 km/h speed limits in a small number of pedestrian-priority areas. Arterial roads managed by the Department of Transport and Planning (VicRoads) will not be included in the plan.

The first draft of the safer speed limits staging plan is expected in mid-2024 with community consultation to follow.

Previous Safer Speed Limit Projects

We have previously implemented safer speed limits as outlined below:

Altona Meadows

• 50 km/h speed limit along Merton Street.
• 50 km/h speed limit along Victoria Street, north of Queen Street.

Altona North

• 40 km/h speed limit area in the residential block bound by Millers Road, Blackshaws Road, Mills Street, and Mason Street.
• 50 km/h speed limit along Mason Street.

Laverton

• 50 km/h speed limit along Bladin Street.
• 50 km/h speed limit along Maher Road.

Newport

• 50 km/h speed limit along Mason Street.
• Electronic speed limit signs for the existing 40 km/h speed limit near the shops on Mason Street.

Spotswood

• 40 km/h speed limit area in the residential block bound by Melbourne Road, The Avenue, Hope Street, and McLister Street (not including Hudsons Road).

Williamstown

• Electronic speed limit signs for the existing 40 km/h speed limit along part of Ferguson Street.