How will new traffic be managed?

Transport planning for the precinct is focussed on delivering great streets and public spaces to make walking and cycling the most convenient ways to move around the precinct and access daily needs. The precinct plans have been designed to achieve the following principles:

• Create a pedestrian-friendly public realm that is safe, comfortable and convenient to maximise patronage from Arden Station, and between existing Macaulay and North Melbourne Stations.
• Reduce rat-running by cars through the precinct.
• Manage vehicle circulation, calm local traffic speeds and control supply and location of car parking.
• Promote cycling in Arden by connecting to regional cycle paths and trail networks and providing a safe network that encourages cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Map of the Arden Precinct showing the transport plan.

Together, these principles will support the target of net zero carbon emissions by 2040 and improve the quality of the public realm by making it easier for people to choose to walk, cycle or catch public transport instead of drive.

For more information on Arden’s transport strategy refer to Chapter 5 of the Arden Structure Plan. For details on transport infrastructure, who will deliver it and how it will be funded, refer to Appendix 3 of the Arden Structure Plan and the Development Contributions Plan.