Trams Level Access stops for route 86 Northcote and Thornbury funded in Victorian Budget!
Location of the proposed stops detailed above. The designs and construction timeline have not yet been made public.
Streets Alive Darebin and Darebin Council have advocated for many years to make this tram route easier, safer and more accessible for users. So, the announcement that the Victorian Government will fund these level access stops is great news.
See 86 Tram Corridor City of Darebin for Darebin Council's advocacy
Streets Alive Darebin advocacy see: High Street, Thornbury and Northcote Route 86 Tram stop consultation now live
For a history on the project engagement see: Route 86 Tram Corridor website.
Media Statement from the Victorian Government: Making It Easier And Safer To Travel | Premier
Streets Alive Darebin's key priorities for Level Access Trams Stops along Route 86 are:
Roll out the Kerb Extension tram stops, as they will integrate seamlessly into the streetscape, expanding the public open space for people to enjoy.
Ensuring tram stops are positioned and designed to support safer, more accessible pedestrian and cycling connections, including new signalised pedestrian crossings and safer cycling access through the stops.
Ensuring changes to signals at key intersections or slip lane closures.
Increased public open space, greening and civic realm improvement such as artwork and new custom street furniture.
Shelters, lighting, real-time passenger display information are provided at each tram stop.
Drop speeds to 30km/h
Construct protected bicycle lanes so cyclists don't get doored.
Ensuring that smith Street and Gertrude Street, Preston and Reservoir sections of the corridor are prioritised for delivery in the following State budget.