The Rosstown Rail Trail is a walking and cycling route of approximately 7.4 kilometres, broadly following the alignment of the former Rosstown Railway Line running from Hughesdale to Elsternwick.

Completed Works – Stage 1

Earlier this year Stage 1 of the Rosstown Rail Trail was completed. This consisted of:

• Marked bike stencils along the route.
• Traffic calming devices involving 5 raised pavement treatments (as illustrated in the below image)
• Better signage to increase driver awareness of people walking and riding in the area.

Stage 1 Area

Stage 2

We are now commencing Stage 2 of the Rosstown Rail Trail Improvement Project.

What improvements are being proposed as part of Stage 2?

The proposed features to make it easier and safer to bike ride or walk along the route include:

• Marked bike stencils along the route.
• Traffic calming devices involving nine speed humps (as illustrated in the below image)
• Better signage to increase driver awareness of people walking and riding in the area.

Proposed locations of the above treatments are illustrated in the below diagram.

Stage 2 Area

Installation of these treatments will occur in two stages and scheduled during October 2023 and February 2024. The below table presents the tentative delivery schedule.

Traffic management measures will be implemented as part of the project and residents who live close by to the proposed changes will be notified in writing of the specific dates of works once scheduling is confirmed.

If you have any questions or comments, please cityfutures@gleneira.vic.gov.au or call 9524 3333 to speak with one of our transport planners or traffic engineers.