The project
Ferntree Gully Road is a major arterial road in Melbourne’s south-east. The Department of Transport and Planning engaged Ratio to design a new pedestrian operated signal crossing in Oakleigh. Pedestrian operated signals are traffic lights that change when someone presses the button to cross.
The crossing will connect people with nearby parks, businesses, childcare centres, retirement villages and bus stops. Several of these destinations serve young children and older residents, so a safe and accessible place to cross was a key consideration throughout the design.
Our Work
Our transport and civil engineering teams prepared the functional layout and traffic signal design, which sets out how the crossing, signals and surrounding road space fit together. We then developed the detailed documentation, including upgrades to the public lighting.
The design introduces new pedestrian signals and a raised safety platform, which lifts the road surface at the crossing to slow approaching vehicles. Improved street lighting, signage and line marking will make the crossing easier to see, day and night.
We also provided construction phase support, helping the DTP delivery team resolve design questions as the works progressed.
By bringing traffic signal and civil engineering design together, we’re helping create a safer, better-connected crossing on a major arterial road.
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