An independent road safety assessment of the existing conditions on Rosanna Road between Banksia Street in Heidelberg and Lower Plenty Road in Rosanna.

Executive Summary

Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd has been engaged by VicRoads Metropolitan North West Region to undertake a n independent road safety assessment of the existing conditions on Rosanna Road between Banksia Street in Heidelberg and Lower Plenty Road in Rosanna.

A number of issues have been identified associated with the following areas that requir e further investigation and consideration:

• a) Roadside Hazards
• b) Safety Barriers
• c) Road Geometry
• d) Street Lighting
• e) Public Transport
• f) Unsignalised Intersections

A variety of options exist for improving the safety of Rosanna Road. Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd has provide d a series of recommendations for f urther consideration, including relocation and/or shielding of power poles, tree removal, restricting movements into and out of minor roads, investigation of high profile barrier kerb, speed limit reductions and signage and line marking.