Access & Movement Strategies

Improve street vitality and safety for increased use.

1. Improve illumination with a focus on human centered design (Catanary lighting).

2. Increase connection from streets to business. Transparency of shopfronts for increased safety.

3. Encourage urban art features as part of an art walk, designed and created by creative industries.

4. Improve permeability of lane ways and connection through blocks.

5. Remove concealments and doorway cavities.

Create pedestrian linkages between the Montague precinct and South Melbourne.

1. Connect lane ways on opposite sides of blocks.

2. Create a civic meeting space to connect precincts and the broader community.

3. Create a underpass below the light rail to connect Market and York Street.

Provide pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to support active lifestyles.

1. Create a network of public rest points. (Bike racks, seats, lighting, water fountains, bins, toilets)

2. Introduce protected bike lanes and supporting infrastructure.

3. Advocate for improvement of crossings. (Rumbles, multi-directional, wombat crossings)

4. Encourage street art with games and pedestrian oriented engagement.

5. Provide high levels of weather protection.