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 Elsternwick to Hughesdale.

Stage 1 and 2 Complete (solid green line)

To date, Council has delivered improvements from Riddell Parade to Oakleigh Road, consisting of:

• Traffic calming devices – raised pavements / speed humps to reduce traffic speed and make the streets safer for all users
• Sharrows – bike stencils on the road to remind everyone that people often ride along the route
• Signage – including ‘share the road’ / ‘bike priority’ signs to remind people to be kind to each other and travel safely.

These improvements help:

• people navigate the trail
• raise awareness among drivers about sharing the road with bike riders
• reduce traffic speeds, making it safer for everyone

Stage 3

We are now delivering additional treatments as marked on the map below, we will be consulting with residents in December on the planned improvements.

Rosstown Rail Trail (dotted green line)

Traffic calming (raised pavement)

1. 56 Murrumbeena Crescent
2. 2/208 Murrumbeena Road, on Murrumbeena Crescent

Sharrows will be painted along Murrumbeena Crescent.

‘Share the road’ signs (replacing existing small faded generic bike and arrow sign)

1. Murrumbeena Crescent, at intersection approaching from Kangaroo Road and Poath Road direction, outside 90 Kangaroo Road, Murrumbeena
2. Oakleigh Road, at intersection approaching from Koornang Road, outside 293 Koornang Road, Carnegie
3. Oakleigh Road, at intersection approaching from Grange Road, outside 236 Grange Road, Carnegie

The works are planned to be undertaken in March 2025. Residents who live close to traffic calming devices (raised pavements) will be notified of the specific dates of works, once the schedule is confirmed.

Residents directly affected by the raised pavement construction will be notified prior to the commencement of works. Traffic management will be implemented during construction, which will involve road closures during works including concrete curing duration.

Encouraging walking and riding bikes help people to stay healthy. Improving safety and reducing injury benefits us all. Your support for this project would be gratefully appreciated.

Linking Rosstown Rail Trail to the redeveloped Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool (dotted orange line)

Sharrows will be painted along Albert Road and Moira Avenue

Directional signage will be installed at intersections with Albert Road and Moira Avenue.

If you have any questions or comments, please email cityfutures@gleneira.vic.gov.au or call 9524 3333 to speak with one of our transport planners or traffic engineers. All comments will be reviewed before determining the final works. If there are changes, a revised plan will be sent to neighbouring residents.