We, the undersigned would like to see more pedestrian crossings to be placed along the Northern Highway in the shopping area of Heathcote, Namely outside IGA on the Northern Highway, At the corner of Barrack Street near the information centre and one near Segafredo;s Bakery also on the Northern Highway. We the undersigned are either locals of the township of Heathcote or regular visitors to the area. There have been several incidents of pedestrians being hit by cars or nearly hit. Heathcote does have a large number of Elderly and/or physically handicapped residents which are slow to cross the road. Having crossings at these areas will help with traffic flow through the town.
We would also like to see that the 50km zone be extended to the Bendigo side of the Caltex service station where it changes to 80kms. This would also make the town safer for people.
Updates
April 10, 2017
The scale of this response confirms the urgency of the safety issues on the Northern Highway. I am now finalizing a formal proposal to submit to VicRoads that incorporates these specific site requests and the speed zone extension.
24 Comments
My Mother has Macular Degeneration (legally blind) and cannot safely cross the road to go to the supermarket or anything else on the other side of High Street. Why should residents dodge traffic in their own town?
It's scary trying to cross the road to IGA with children. Often we're faced with a constant stream of traffic in both directions, with drivers having no concern to us at all. It's actually terrifying. I can't imagine how much worse it is for those who can't walk quickly and risk breaking a hip if they fall. Cars seem more aware in town. But at IGA they rule the road. We need groceries most days. Bad luck if you live on wrong side of the road.
Maybe the Post Office/ Chemist area would be a better spot than Segga's as they are used by most people.
I have been a resident of Heathcote for 18 years now and I have noticed that the traffic is getting way more than previous years. We also have Public Holidays, School Holidays traffic that come through which swells the town massively. I think a couple of Zebra Crossings and the speed limit reduced to 50kmh all the way to at least past IGA is a great option. Holiday traffic people tend to not watch where they are going, getting meals and wanting to get back on the roads. Trucks come through the main street without a care for speed limits. I fear that one day we will see a major fatality.
Need lower speed limit through out town, and crossings, with flashing lights like other towns that have main streets half the length of ours. Dangerous especially for the elderly and people with disabilities, of which we have a lot in Heathcote.
50 km zone to Caltex would be a great idea.
Definitely lower speed needed
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We, the undersigned would like to see more pedestrian crossings to be placed along the Northern Highway in the shopping area of Heathcote, Namely outside IGA on the Northern Highway, At the corner of Barrack Street near the information centre and one near Segafredo;s Bakery also on the Northern Highway. We the undersigned are either locals of the township of Heathcote or regular visitors to the area. There have been several incidents of pedestrians being hit by cars or nearly hit. Heathcote does have a large number of Elderly and/or physically handicapped residents which are slow to cross the road. Having crossings at these areas will help with traffic flow through the town.
We would also like to see that the 50km zone be extended to the Bendigo side of the Caltex service station where it changes to 80kms. This would also make the town safer for people.
Updates
April 10, 2017
The scale of this response confirms the urgency of the safety issues on the Northern Highway. I am now finalizing a formal proposal to submit to VicRoads that incorporates these specific site requests and the speed zone extension.
24 Comments
I was struck by a car outside IGA on 20th February, and although not seriously hurt, I have been left very nervous when having to cross the highway.
My Mother has Macular Degeneration (legally blind) and cannot safely cross the road to go to the supermarket or anything else on the other side of High Street. Why should residents dodge traffic in their own town?
It's scary trying to cross the road to IGA with children. Often we're faced with a constant stream of traffic in both directions, with drivers having no concern to us at all. It's actually terrifying. I can't imagine how much worse it is for those who can't walk quickly and risk breaking a hip if they fall. Cars seem more aware in town. But at IGA they rule the road. We need groceries most days. Bad luck if you live on wrong side of the road.
Maybe the Post Office/ Chemist area would be a better spot than Segga's as they are used by most people.
I have been a resident of Heathcote for 18 years now and I have noticed that the traffic is getting way more than previous years. We also have Public Holidays, School Holidays traffic that come through which swells the town massively. I think a couple of Zebra Crossings and the speed limit reduced to 50kmh all the way to at least past IGA is a great option. Holiday traffic people tend to not watch where they are going, getting meals and wanting to get back on the roads. Trucks come through the main street without a care for speed limits. I fear that one day we will see a major fatality.
Need lower speed limit through out town, and crossings, with flashing lights like other towns that have main streets half the length of ours. Dangerous especially for the elderly and people with disabilities, of which we have a lot in Heathcote.
50 km zone to Caltex would be a great idea.
Definitely lower speed needed
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I was struck by a car outside IGA on 20th February, and although not seriously hurt, I have been left very nervous when having to cross the highway.