Have your say on Draft Merbein Pedestrian and Cycling Plan

Published on 19 June 2023

Mildura Rural City Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Merbein Pedestrian and Cycling Plan.

The plan aims to address pedestrian and cycling issues identified by the Merbein community following surveys and in-person consultation sessions held earlier this year.

Some of the key recommendations of the plan include:

Provision of an east-west and north-south bicycle connection through Merbein
Provision of footpaths on roads leading to the main shopping precinct as well as schools and parks
Provision of crossing locations to enable safer crossing facilities
Provision of shared user paths to provide off-road facilities for connections to schools including gateway treatments
Implementation of the Local Area Traffic Management Plan, including gateway treatments

The recommendations also aim to address missing walking and cycling links within Merbein, improve connectivity to key destinations as well as provision of safer crossing locations.

Councillor for Infrastructure and Assets Glenn Milne said Council has engaged the Traffix Group to prepare the plan.

“Initial consultation to inform the plan took place alongside development of the 2022 Merbein Community Plan,” he said.

“We received some great feedback which has helped guide the plan to this point, and now we’re keen to hear from the broader Merbein community, and those who travel to and from the Merbein township on a regular basis.

“I certainly encourage those interested to view the plan in full and provide their thoughts.”

The Draft Merbein Pedestrian and Cycling Plan is available to view at yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/MPCP

Feedback closes 5pm on Friday 30 June 2023.

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