A separated bike lane will be created on Corio St to make cycling in Shepparton safer.
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Rechelle Zammit
Works to make cycling safer in Shepparton’s central business district – including a permanent speed reduction and the removal of car parks – will be rolling out soon.
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A separated bike lane on Corio St from Nixon to Knight St.
The removal of 18 car parks at various locations along Corio and Monash Sts to install 10 kerb outstands.
A permanent speed reduction from 60km/h to 40km/h on Graham, Corio and Monash Sts.
On-road symbols, refreshed line-marking and intersections highlighted with green pavement.
The works are funded through the Victorian Government’s Safe Local Streets and Roads program, as part of the Road Safety Program with the Federal Government.
The changes aim to provide more room for bike riders to travel safely and reduce the risk of collisions, and remind motorists they’re sharing the road with cyclists.
On-road symbols and refreshed line-marking will be installed as part of the project.
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Rechelle Zammit
Former Australian professional cyclist and Leading Edge Cycles owner Brett Lancaster said although the changes would encourage people to get out and ride their bikes more, the removal of car parking spaces was a double-edged sword for him as a business owner.
“We need parks (in the CBD)... a lot of people head out to Benalla Rd (to shop) where parking is free and easy,” he said.
“So there’s a flip side... some people like to come into town and shop.”
However he said Shepparton was “perfect for commuting” and a great place to ride a bike, due to the flat landscape and lack of rainfall.
“I think culturally we’re really different in this country about driving places,” he said.
“A lot of people drive ... I think the shift needs to happen.”
A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said engineering teams had worked closely with Greater Shepparton City Council to determine the route and design improvements.
“The project design considered several factors, including the connection to residential areas and how to improve safety for cyclists accessing the CBD of Shepparton,” the spokesperson said.
The Shepparton Safer Cycling Project (SCC) will form part of the state’s Strategic Cycling Corridor, supporting commuter trips to work or school, and linking up important destinations.
The project aims to provide more room for bike riders to travel safely.
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Rechelle Zammit
The Shepparton corridor will connect Victoria Park Lake and the Shepparton Railway Station to Greater Shepparton Secondary College.
Although Monash St is not included in the SCC, it’s part of the safer cycling project because it provides a direct connection between Balaclava Rd and Graham St.
The project works on Graham, Corio and Monash Sts are expected to take about 10 weeks to complete, with the DTP spokesperson saying works were set to begin late November and be completed in early 2026.
During the works, speed limits will be lowered at worksites, changed traffic conditions will be in place, and access to driveways and adjoining roads will be maintained.
The DTP spokesperson said the new permanent speed limits would become enforceable once signs had been installed and uncovered.
Council will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the roads once the works are completed, as part of its road maintenance program.
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