Traffic & Parking

Integrated Transport Strategy

The Integrated Transport Strategy document has been divided into three sections for download.

Integrated Transport Strategy - Section 1   (Pages 1-11)
Integrated Transport Strategy - Section 2   (Pages 12-20)
Integrated Transport Strategy - Section 3   (Pages 21-112 and appendices)

Executive Summary
On 28 April 2003, Council resolved to form an Integrated Transport Strategy Reference Committee to guide the development of an Integrated Transport Strategy for the Municipality. Four Councillors (Councillors Butler, Ross, Wegman and former Councillor Whelan) were appointed to this committee and currently Councillors Butler, Ross, Tobin and Halikias-Byrnes are members of the committee.

Key personnel from City Works, Community Planning and City Planning directorates and representatives of the consultant are on the committee. Arup Transport Planning were engaged in December 2003, following a public tender process, to develop an ITS seeking to improve access and travel for all those living, working and visiting Boroondara.

It aims to:

• Facilitate access to and widen the choice of transport modes.
• Improve equity of access.
• Promote sustainable transport choices (walking, cycling and public transport).
• Improve security and safety for all travellers.

The overall vision for the Boroondara draft ITS is:

To provide improved travel and access within, to and from Boroondara. In particular to provide improved public transport, walking and cycling provision and manage private car travel more effectively, as part of overall Council goals to pursue social, environmental and economic well-being and to protect and improve the built and natural environment. The draft ITS sets out a number of actions in order to achieve the following objectives:

• To facilitate improvements to and better integration of all forms of public transport.
• To improve provision for cycling and walking, particularly in activity nodes, strip shopping centres and schools and in order to improve access to public transport.
• To create more pedestrian friendly street environments and high quality urban centres which are less car dominated.
• To introduce measures to better manage traffic, public transport, cycling and walking on congested roads and particularly in urban centres.
• To promote safe and secure alternative forms of travel to the car and to increase the attractiveness of these (through travel demand management).
• To introduce measures to better manage through traffic in Boroondara.

Two community, two stakeholder and one youth workshop were held in February, March and April of 2004. The Community workshops were promoted by letterbox drop to the whole municipality, in the Progress Leader, Boroondara Bulletin, on Council’s website and on posters at Libraries, Council Offices and Leisure Centres. Seventy people attended the first community workshop and 50 attended the second. One hundred and forty one phone calls, 41 letters and 37 emails were also received. Surveys about travel were sent to every primary and secondary school, kindergarten and child care centre in the municipality. Approximately 50% of these surveys were completed and returned.

The reference committee met on 6 occasions to 16 June 2004, where the draft ITS was discussed in preparation for public exhibition. At the meeting on 16 June 2004, issues relating to the caretaker period in the lead up to the Council election were raised regarding the exhibition and adoption process, resulting in the deferral of the consultation phase.

With the appointment of new Council and their determination of policy priorities as reflected in the Council Plan 2005-2009, the new reference committee was reconvened.
An issues paper was subsequently developed and discussed with the reference committee where further input was obtained. Items identified in the issues paper and in the reference committee meetings were incorporated into the draft ITS.

The draft ITS was placed on public exhibition through an article on page 9 of the Progress Leader on 16 May 2006, on the Boroondara web site between 17 May 2006 and 2 June 2006 and through the availability of copies at Council offices and libraries. The strategy was also forwarded to key stakeholders for their feedback. Responses received were considered and incorporated into the strategy. The draft strategy recommended a series of actions which aimed to improve various components of transportation within the municipality over the short, medium and long term.

The strategy was formally considered and adopted by Council on 8 November 2006.

Boroondara Crash Statistics 2003-2007
Road safety performance information.

Integrated Transport Strategy - Section 1

Integrated Transport Strategy - Section 2

Integrated Transport Strategy - Section 3

TravelSmart

Recently the City of Boroondara has developed and printed 10,000 TravelSMART maps. These maps show in detail all public transport routes, bicycle lanes, shared paths and walking tracks within and beyond Boroondara.

With the help of these maps the City of Boroondara hopes to assist more people from Boroondara in choosing alternative transportation options – you may find that they can save you time and money, be more enjoyable, reduce your waistline, give you more energy and help the environment!

These maps also provide useful information on the different types of Metcards and how to purchase them (including concession) in addition to listing walking and cycling groups that you can get involved in. There are also hints for safe cycling and a list of local cycling shops that can help you get fitted out for your ride! TravelSMART maps also detail helpful information for travelling with limited mobility and describe the new SMS train timetable service.

A number of these pocket-sized maps have been distributed throughout recreation centres, railway stations, libraries, schools and bike stores in Boroondara for viewing or collection by the public.

Otherwise, to pick up a copy of this map, pop into Council reception and customer service counters at 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn or at Kew library. Alternatively, please call Council’s Sustainable Transport Officer on 9278 4542 who will mail one out to you.

If you would like to learn more about the TravelSmart program, visit the TravelSmart website at http://www.travelsmart.vic.gov.au/, or the City of Boroondara website at http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/home.

10 top tips for 'Eco-driving'
Here are a few tips to help you save fuel and money!

Council’s Travelling Greener
The City of Boroondara has been participating in the TravelSmart program in partnership with the Department of Transport since 2006.

National Ride2School Day - 25 March 2009
Students, parents and teachers are encouraged to walk, ride or skate to school on National Ride2School Day.

Ride2School Program
The Ride2School program encourages healthy lifestyles by increasing students' physical activity levels.

Walking School Bus
Walking School Buses are running at Boroondara Park, Camberwell, Camberwell South, Hartwell and St Bede’s Primary Schools. This VicHealth funded project offers a fun, safe and active way for children to travel to and from school.

National Ride 2 Work Day 2009
Want to ride to work, save money, help the environment and get fitter? If you do, you need to participate in the National Ride 2 Work Day on 14 October!

Parking Infringement

The City of Boroondara is responsible for ensuring that all people using roads in the municipality have fair use of our roads and parking areas.

Time limits are set on parking spaces to allow as many people as possible to have access to parking areas.

Once you have been issued with a parking infringement notice from the City of Boroondara you have 28 days before payment is due. If payment is not received within 28 days, you will incur additional costs and legal proceedings will be be brought against you.

How to Appeal
How to appeal after receiving a parking infringement

How to Pay
How to pay a parking infringement

Link to VicRoads Website
If you use a vehicle on the road it's your responsibility to follow the rules and regulations. The term 'vehicle' can include bikes, scooters, horses etc.

Online Parking Infringement Objection Form
If you have received a parking Infringement and you would like to lodge an objection, you can do this online by filling out and submitting the following online form.

Towed Vehicles
There are a number of streets throughout metropolitan Melbourne that have been deemed to be Tow Away Clearways in order to maintain a smooth flow of traffic during peak periods. In The City of Boroondara Riversdale Road and Burwood Roads are Tow Away Clearways. To reclaim your vehicle, please contact Council's Tow Away Pound.

Parking Permits

The City of Boroondara has developed a flexible parking scheme for its local residents. Disabilities permits are issued in accordance with strict guide lines coordinated by Vic Roads.

The scheme also incorporates temporary and tradesperson permits.

For further information please call Local Laws on 9278 4888.

 

Disabled Parking Permits
The City of Boroondara issues disabled persons parking permits to residents who live within the municipality and have significant physical or intellectual difficulties.

Resident Parking Permit
Boroondara residents who live in the permit zones are given Resident Parking Permits free of charge. There are two types of permits available and a maximum of three (3) permits will be issued per residence of which no more than two (2) can be visitor permits.

Changes to Residential Parking Permits - Frequently Asked Questions
The residential parking system within the City of Boroondara will be improved to ensure a fairer distribution of the limited number of parking spaces available in residential streets.

Abandoned Vehicles

Definition

Council aims to clear the streets of vehicles that:

• Present a danger to residents or motorist
• Are unregistered
• Are unsafe
• Are deemed to be abandoned

The Local Government Act 1989 - Schedule 11 cl. 3. 33/1995 s. 11(c) (d)., states that “Council has the power to remove any unregistered vehicle or vehicle that has been deemed abandoned.”

Procedure

When an abandoned vehicle is reported to Council, an officer will inspect the vehicle and determined if the vehicle is in fact abandoned.

If the officer suspects that the vehicle is in fact abandoned, a notice will be placed on the windscreen and a full report will be completed.

In order to ascertain the identity of the vehicle's last known owner, the registration details will be sent to VicRoads or the equivalent department in another state.

A response from Vic Roads can take 1 to 2 days, whereas a response from interstate can take as long as 3 weeks.

The matter will be closed if: The vehicle is registered, has not been stolen, is not posing a danger and is legally parked.

If the vehicle is unregistered, or considered abandoned, then a registered letter will be forwarded to the last known registered owner requesting that they contact Council or remove the vehicle within 7 days.

If no contact has been made, an officer will conduct a second inspection. If the vehicle is still there it will be towed and auctioned to the general public within 28 days.

For further information, please contact Local Laws Department on 9278 4444.

 

Road Maintenance

Minor street maintenance is undertaken by Infrastructure Services and includes:

• Minor road repairs such as repairing potholes
• Pavement repairs
• Minor repairs to car parks
• Road and footpath sweeping
• Emptying of litter bins
• Pit cleaning
• Line marking
• Installing and maintaining street signs
• Maintaining street furniture
• Maintaining laneways
• Cleaning public toilets daily
• Cleaning shopping centres
• Maintaining council buildings
• Picking up leaves in autumn
• Drainage works, such as clearing drains

Major street maintenance is decided by the Asset Management Department and is outlined in the Strategic Asset Management Plan for Roads.

The work is then undertaken and supervised by Council's Projects and Strategy Department on an annual contract basis. 

These works include:

• Road maintenance, including road refurbishment, road reconstruction, rebuilding and resurfacing
• Major repairs to laneways.

To report an item requiring maintenance, contact Infrastructure Services by:

• Email via the contact section of the web site, just click on the home page; or
• Telephone 9278 4444.

For further Information regarding Council's future plans for roads, drains, car parks, bridges and footpaths please call Asset Management on 9278 4504.

Road Service Standards - Requesting Resident Feedback
Council is committed to continual improvement of the quality and responsiveness of our services to our residents. Therefore, we ask that you peruse these standards and if you have concerns or comments, we ask that you send them to the address supplied below or you can provide them online.

Vehicular Crossovers

The City of Boroondara has a policy for vehicle crossovers for residential properties. The Vehicular Crossovers policy provides guidelines for construction, alteration and installation of a crossover from the road reserve for a driveway.

Key points in the policy are:

• A Council permit is required for the crossover. The permit can be obtained from Council's Works Investigations Department.

• The crossover must be constructed to Council's Engineering Design Standards.

• Properties less than 21.2 metres wide are only eligible for a single crossover. Special consideration may be given to applicants wishing to make arrangements for disabled access.

• A crossover should not be less than three metres wide.

• No more than two crossovers will be permitted for any individual property title for dwellings.

• The property owner is fully responsible for the provision and cost of the construction of crossovers to their property.

• Wherever possible, crossovers must be constructed one metre from the property side boundary.

To apply for construction or alteration of a crossover, a site plan showing the proposed location, alteration and/or reconstruction of the crossover and all existing street assets (nature strip trees, Council assets and public authority assets must be submitted to Council's Works Investigations Department.

For more information about the Vehicular Crossovers policy please contact Works Investigations on 9278 4505.

Application for Vehicular Crossovers
Download the application form for Vehicular Crossovers.

Traffic Management Information
If your project requires pedestrian or road traffic diversion, this form needs to be completed.

Vehicular Crossover Policy
Council's practices and guidelines for the construction, alteration and installation of vehicular crossing for residential properties.

Street Closures and Street Parties

You can apply to Council to have your residential street closed for an event. All emergency service organisations must be notified of your event and street closure. We require at least 4 weeks notice of your event, and a fee of $100 applies. A permit for the street closure cannot be issued until all conditions of the application are met. For more information phone 9278 4549.

Policies and Strategies

Below are policies and strategies relating to traffic and parking in Boroondara.

Boroondara Bicycle Strategy
The City of Boroondara Bicycle Strategy was approved by Council on Monday 6 October 2008.

Kew Junction Walkability Strategy
A Walkability Strategy for the Kew Junction precinct has recently been developed.

Noise Abatement
Many residents of Boroondara who reside in properties abutting both the Eastern and Monash Freeways are potentially affected by noise pollution from these busy roadways.

Parking Management Policy
The Parking Management Policy provides overarching principles, goals, a hierarchy of stakeholders and assessment criteria to enable officers to implement efficient parking management strategies to maximise the effectiveness of the available on-street parking, be it to provide access to commercial areas or to maintain an appropriate level of residential amenity.

Traffic Management Policy
The Traffic Management Policy outlines the goals, objectives and assessment criteria to enable officers to establish the appropriate traffic control measures on our local roads in Boroondara.

Road Occupancy Permits

A Footpath / Road Occupancy is required if:

• You need footpath/road space to place building materials, ladders, site sheds, cranes, concrete pumps, elevated work platforms, mobile scaffolding, etc.
• You require a work area for plant and equipment
• You require a work zone for construction vehicles

Applicants must adhere to the conditions attached to the permit. The permit must be available for inspection on site.

When you are applying for a footpath/road occupancy permit you will need to produce the following:

• A Certificate of Currency - Summary of Insurance, in particular Public Liability $10 million.

• A proposal of what works are to be undetaken and how the work will be done, include a site plan of the work area - plans can be hand drawn.

• You must submit a traffic management plan or details of how you propose to place, erect, dismantle and/or undertake works at the site. All works on the road are to be clearly delineated and signed in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards. Refer to AS 1742.3, SAA HB81.1-2003, SAA HB81.3-2003, HB81.4-2003. These works must be undertaken by accredited (ticketed) personnel.

•  Produce ant relevant licences/permits i.e. 'No Go Zones' for power and tram lines.

Courtesy Letters

You may also be required to provide a courtesy letter 48 hours prior to the commencement of works, to all persons affected by the works. Courtesy letters are a mandatory requirement if your works require a full road closure. As a minimum the courtesy letter should include the following:

• Name and phone number of the contact person on site.

• Any relevant site plan information on the reverse side of the letter.

• Length of time the disruption will take place.

Timeframe

Applications must be submitted 5 working days prior to the works. If all the above requirements are met permits can be issued within 48 hours of the application. Works involving Councils prior approval, i.e. reports and consents may take up 10 working days.

Any works to be undertaken along tram routes require a minimum of two weeks notice.

Costs
In general the following costs are a guide:
Lane/Road closure: $185 per day
Footpath closure: $185 per day
Parking bay closure: $35 per bay, per day

For further information, please call Engineering and Traffic on 9278 4549.

Lane Closure Information and Application Form
All road/lane closures require a traffic management plan and a site plan is also required for footpath closures.