Speed limit progress

For the past ten years, the Shoreham Community Association (SCA) has tried hard to have the intersection at Byrnes Road, Shoreham Road and Frankston-Flinders Road which has been acknowledged as a black spot. To date we have been unsuccessful in obtaining recommendations from Vic Roads to address this issue.

We supported the Mornington Shire Council’s submission to the Department of Transport seeking a reduction in the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h on Frankston-Flinders Road from Hastings to Flinders with 50km/h and 40km/h through the villages. The idea behind this request is that by reducing the speed limit and keeping it consistent on the open road, both wildlife and people stay safer.

Recently SCA members met with Tom McIntosh, Labour MLC for Eastern Victoria and pressed the need for urgent action. We would like to announce we have finally succeeded. Speeds along the Frankston Flinders Road have been reduced to 80km/h, and all locals have noted an improvement in driving safety. These new speed limit signs are in place. Previously there were too many changes in the speed zones which made navigation difficult, especially for those unfamiliar with the area.

We are still pressing Council to urge the state government to lower the speed limit through the Shoreham township, particularly in the precinct that has the general store and community hall. We also want to have the speed limit reduced on all unmade roads to prevent wear and tear on the dirt roads and to protect our local wildlife. Recently we have been approached by concerned community members regarding the lack of road markings where children are picked up and set down during mornings and afternoons.

Let us know what you think by emailing shorehamcommunity@gmail.com.