Traffic calming trial Winchester Lane, Rose Park

In response to community consultation with the residents of Winchester Lane and surrounding streets, Council implemented a one-way traffic flow, with traffic permitted to travel from south to north only along this lane

The changes have been in place for several months and the City of Burnside now seeks your feedback on the changes

Background

In 2022, Council wrote to 60 local residents to ask if cut-through traffic on Winchester Lane was a concern for them. Traffic surveys confirmed that a significant volume of south bound traffic travelled along the lane from Kensington Road to Alexandra Avenue during the afternoon peak.

These were likely motorists travelling from the city, who would otherwise turn right into Prescott Terrace from Kensington Road.

The traffic surveys also indicate that the number of vehicles cutting through Winchester Lane has remained consistent over the past 10 years.

The results of the earlier engagement

Forty one per cent of the residents consulted responded to this engagement. Of these respondents, 68 per cent believed that cut-through traffic on Winchester Avenue was a problem for them and that some form of intervention was required.

The residents were then provided with four possible traffic calming options and asked if they felt any would be a suitable solution to the issue. Of those that supported traffic calming, the most preferred option was ‘One-way traffic flow (south to north)’ along Winchester Lane.

In response to survey results, Council installed the ‘one way’ signs on Winchester Lane.

Further engagement

The one way traffic flow (south to north) has been in operation on Winchester Lane for a number of months and Council now seeks feedback from the community on whether they support this installation and whether any adjustments are required.