March 2015: Transport Safety (Connect Stonnington Group)

Stonnington Survey Group
Community Panel
Road Safety Survey
Analysis Report

StonningtonSurvey Group Page 2 of 61
Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4
1.1 Overview. 4
1.2 Results Summary: 5
1.3 Sample. 6
2. SUMMARY OF OVERALL RESULTS 7
Q1a. Safety of pedestrians 7
Q1b. Pedestrian safety issues 8
Q2. Measures to improve road safety for pedestrians 9
Q3a. Cyclists Safety 10
Q3b. Cyclists Safety Issues 11
Q4a. Measures to improve road safety for cyclists 12
Q4b. Ride a bike 13
Q4c. Cyclists safety in riding a bike in local area 14
Q5. Pedestrian Safety 15
Q6. Respondent street type 16
Q7. Speed limits in local streets 17
Q8. Safe speed limit 18
Q9. What respondents consider a safe speed limit 19
Q11. Motor vehicle 20
Q12. No speed limit signs 21
Q13. Speed limit near schools 22
Q14. Confusion with frequent changes in the speed limits 23
Q15. Speeds which respondents generally drive in local streets 24
Q16. General speed limit in all local streets 25
Q17. What speed limits should be in local streets 26
Q18. Driving after consuming alcohol 27
Q19. Attitude towards drinking and driving 28
Q20. Over the legal limit 29
Q21. Consumed alcohol in a premises other than respondents home how often they drive 30
Q22. Consumed alcohol in premises other than respondents home how did they leave the
premises 31
Q23. Drinking arrangements 32

Q24. Type of arrangements made 33
3. APPENDIX: FULL RESPONSES TO OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS 34
4. APPENDIX: SURVEY 53

1. Executive Summary
1.1 Overview.
Topic: Transport safety
Date: Survey – March 2015
Report – May 2015
Audience: Stonnington Survey Group
Number of respondents: 212
Purpose: Transport safety: The purpose of this section is to increase Council’s
understanding of residents’ knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and perception
of safety with regards to road use within the City of Stonnington. The
results will assist Council’s Transport Department in future program
planning and service delivery.
Methodology: The Transport Survey Report 2015 was informed by a survey in online and
hard copy formats provided via email and post. Survey data was collated
on Excel spreadsheets. Where possible, data was analysed quantitatively
and put into a graph. When analysing the qualitative data from open-
ended questions, attention was given to the variety of responses, as well
as giving a ranking of popularity of responses (through counting responses
of a similar theme).
Corporate and Community Planning:
Corporate and Community Planning (CCP) as part of the broader
Communications and Community Planning department provides timely,
high quality social policy and planning advice to assist and support the
decision-making, service delivery and community development processes
of Council. CCP uses social research and community engagement
through the Stonnington Survey Group to assist business units to gather
data on a variety of service and social issues. Analysis on a range of
social and community research leads to improvements and effective
outcomes in service and amenity in the City of Stonnington.

1.2 Results Summary:

1.3 Sample.
An analysis of the Stonnington Survey Group sample in shown on the table below. Of those
respondents who provided their personal details, just over half were females (58%). The age
group with the greatest representation was persons aged 55-64 years (28%). The response from
15-24 year olds was very low (just four respondents). This limits the value of analysis for
respondents of this age range and these results should not be regarded as representative of this
age group. The largest proportions of respondents were from Malvern (18%), Malvern East and
Prahran (15%) (see table 1).
Table 1: SSG profile
% Number
Gender
Female 58% 122
Male 43% 90
Age Structure
15-24 years 2% 4
25-34 years 6% 12
35-44 years 18% 38
45-54 years 22% 46
55-64 years 28% 59
65-74 years 19% 41
75+ years 6% 12
Suburb
Armadale 14% 29
Toorak 6% 13
South Yarra 8% 17
Prahran 15% 32
Malvern 18% 39
Malvern East 15% 32
Windsor 8% 18
Glen Iris 12% 25
Kooyong 2% 5
Hawksburn 1% 2
Key demographics
2015 Respondents

2. Summary of Overall results
Q1a. Safety of pedestrians
When thinking about road use within the City of Stonnington, how concerned are you about the
safety of pedestrians?
Number of respondents: 198 of 212 total survey respondents.
Respondents were asked how concerned they were about pedestrian safety around Stonnington.
The majority of respondents were ether very concerned (37%) or concerned (43%) that is a
combined very concerned/concerned score of 80% (see figure 1). Comparison to SSG12 shows
an increase 73%/151 very concerned /concerned rating for SSG12 to an 80%/159 very
concerned/concerned rating for SSG15.
37.4%
42.9%
11.1% 8.1%
0.5%
36.6% 37.1%
14.1% 9.8%
2.4%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Very Concerned Concerned Neutral Not very
concerned
Not concerned at
all
2015 2012
Source: Corporate and Community Planning/StonningtonSurvey Group 2015
Figure 1: Question 1a
Number of respondents: 198 of 212

Q1b. Pedestrian safetyissues
What do you believe are the main road safety concerns for pedestrians within City of
Stonnington?
Respondents were then asked what are the main road safety concerns for pedestrians within City
of Stonnington. Just over half of respondents (66%/131) said the main issue was pedestrian
behaviour and awareness of vehicles followed by driver awareness of pedestrians (61%/122) and
speeding vehicles (52%/103) (see figure 2). All of these results motioned above line up with
most of the results from 2012 but the 2015 figures are slightly higher.
Note: These percentages will not add up to 100% because respondents were allowed to choose
multiple responses.
Summary responses to other:
 Bicycles on footpaths or running through pedestrian crossings x10
 Drivers running red lights x4
 Distracted drivers x2
(For full comments please refer to page 35)
52.3%
61.9%
66.5%
24.4%
17.3%
38.6%
17.3% 17.3%
49.8% 52.7%
56.0%
19.3%
14.5%
45.4%
15.5% 16.4%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Speeding
vehicles
Driver
awareness
of
pedestrians
Pedestrian
behaviour
and
awareness
of vehicles
Not enough
crossings
with
pedestrian
operated
signals
Insufficient
street
lighting
Uneven
footpaths
Cross-overs
(driveways)
Other.
2015 2012
Figure 2: Question 1b

Q2. Measures to improve road safety for pedestrians
What measures do you think would improve road safety for pedestrians within City of
Stonnington?
Respondents were then asked what measures could be used to improve road safety for
pedestrians within Stonnington. Just below half of respondents (46%/90) said improving the
footpaths would help pedestrian safety, followed by more median line markings (34%/68) and
reducing speed limits (32%/63) (see figure 3).
multiple responses.
 Pedestrian/ driver awareness x6
 Enforce pedestrian illegal actives (e.g. jaywalking) x5
 Education campaigns for drivers and pedestrians x4
32.0% 30.5%
34.5% 31.0%
18.3%
45.7%
28.4%
22.8%
33.3%
26.1% 29.5% 26.1% 19.8%
47.8%
21.7%
26.6%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Reducing
speed limits
Altering
road layout
(eg. speed
humps, kerb
extensions)
More
median line
markings
enabling
pedestrians
to stage
road
crossings
More
crossings
with
pedestrian
operated
signals
Improved
street
lighting
Improved
footpaths
(eg. quality,
width)
Advisory
signs for
motorists
Other
2015 2012
Figure 3: Question 2

Q3a. Cyclists Safety
When thinking about road use within the City of Stonnington, how concerned are you about the
safety of cyclists?
Respondents were asked how concerned they were about cyclist’s safety around Stonnington.
The majority of respondents were ether very concerned or concerned with a combined score of
73% (see figure 4). Comparison to SSG12 shows an increase from a 34%/70 very concerned
rating for SSG12 to a 40%/80 very concerned rating for SSG15.
40.4%
32.3%
18.7%
7.6%
1.0%
34.0%
37.4%
16.5%
8.3%
3.9%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Very Concerned Concerned Neutral Not very
concerned
Not concerned at
all
2015 2012
Source: Corporate and Community Planning/Stonnington Survey Group 2015

Q3b. Cyclists Safety Issues
What do you believe are the main road safety concerns for cyclists within the City of
Stonnington?
Respondents were then asked what are the main road safety concerns for cyclists within City of
Stonnington. Nearly seven out of ten respondents (73%146) said driver awareness of cyclists
was the main issue followed by cyclist behaviour and awareness of motorists (72%/144) and car
doors unexpectedly opening (68%/136) (see figure 5). Comparison to SSG12 shows a slight
increase in the three issues mentioned above for SSG15 ranging from a 7% to 9% increase.
multiple responses.
 Cyclists need to use bike lanes/ bike lanes too narrow x7
 Cyclists not visible in the day or night x4
 Cyclists do not obey road rules x3
32.8% 36.3%
72.6% 71.6%
4.5%
16.4%
67.7%
8.5%
17.9%
30.4%
38.6%
66.2% 63.3%
7.7%
15.9%
58.5%
8.2%
14.5%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
2015 2012

Q4a. Measures to improve road safety for cyclists
What measures do you think would improve road safety for cyclists within the City of
Stonnington?
Respondents were then asked what measures could be used to improve road safety for cyclists
within Stonnington. Just over half of respondents (59%/118) said Increasing / improving off road
bike lanes would help cyclist’s safety, followed by increasing the number of bike lanes (37%/75)
and advisory signs for motorists (31%/63) (see figure 6). Comparison to SSG12 shows a slight
increase in the three issues mentioned above for SSG15 ranging from a 2% to 3% increase.
multiple responses.
 Cyclists awareness x4
 Cyclists need to be visible x3
 Cyclists education x2
23.9%
13.9%
37.3%
58.7%
18.4%
13.4%
31.3%
21.4%24.2%
15.5%
35.3%
55.6%
27.5%
12.6%
28.5%
21.3%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Reducing
speed limits
Altering road
layout (eg.
speed humps)
Increasing the
number of bike
lanes
Increasing /
improving off
road bikelanes
Morebicycle
parking
facilities
Moresignal
crossings at
main roads
Advisory signs
for motorists
Other
2015 2012

Q4b. Ride a bike
Do you ride a bike?
Respondents were then asked if they ride a bike, just over one third (35%/67) of respondents ride
bikes (see figure 7).
34.7%
65.3%
Yes No

Q4c. Cyclists safety in riding a bike in local area
As a cyclist, I feel safe riding a bike in my local area in terms of the surrounding traffic?
Respondents who ride bikes were asked if they feel safe in their local area in terms of the
surrounding traffic. Slightly over half of cyclist respondent’s 54%/36 do not feel safe riding in their
local streets (see figure 7).
7.5%
17.9% 20.9%
35.8%
17.9%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Answer
Supplied
Figure 7: Question 4c

Q5. Pedestrian Safety
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
The majority of respondents (82%/161) said they ether a strongly agree (23%/45) or agree
(49%/116) with feeling safe using a pedestrian crossings to cross main roads in strip shopping
centres (see figure 8). A high percentage of respondents 41%/104 said they ether disagree or
strongly disagree with feeling safe crossing main roads in strip shopping centres without using a
pedestrian crossing.
18.2%
17.8%
23.0%
6.7%
59.1%
58.9%
59.2%
30.8%
11.1%
10.7%
6.6%
21.0%
9.1%
10.2%
10.2%
32.3%
2.5%
2.5%
1.0%
9.2%
0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%
As a pedestrian, I feel safe crossing local residential streets
As a pedestrian, I feel safe walking in my local area in terms of the
surrounding traffic
As a pedestrian, I feel safe using pedestrian crossings to cross main
roads in strip shopping centres
As a pedestrian, I feel safe crossing main roads in strip shopping
centres without using a pedestrian crossing
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Q6. Respondent street type
Which best describes the street in which you live:
The majority of respondents live on a local street (84%/166) (see figure 9).
16.2%
83.8%
Main Road Local Street

Q7. Speed limits in local streets
What is the speed limit in your street?
Respondents were asked what the speed limit in their local street. The majority of respondents
(43%/86) said 50km/h is the limit in local streets followed by 40km/h (22%/44) (see figure 10).
21.9%
42.8%
6.0%
12.9%
4.0%
11.4%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
40 km/h 50 km/h Partly 40 km/h and
partly 50 km/h
60 km/h Other Unsure

Q8. Safe speed limit
Do you consider the speed nominated in Q7 to be a safe speed limit for road users?
Respondents were asked if the speed they nominated in Q7 to be a safe speed limit for road
users. The majority of respondents who nominated partly 40 km/h and partly 50 km/h (92%/11)
said it was a safe speed followed by 40km/h (84%/37) and 50km/h (57%/49) (see figure 11). A
high percentage of respondents who nominated 50km/h (43%/37) said it was unsafe.
84.1%
57.0%
91.7%
73.1%
63.2%
15.9%
43.0%
8.3%
26.9%
36.8%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
40 km/h 50 km/h Partly 40 km/h and
partly 50 km/h
60 km/h Unsure
Yes No

Q9. What respondents consider a safe speed limit
What do you believe would be a safe speed limit for your street?
Respondents were then asked what they think the speed limit should be for all local streets. Just
over half of respondents (57%/36) indicated that it should be 40km/h followed by 50km/h
(31%/20).
31.7%
57.1%
6.3% 1.6%
0.0% 3.2%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Less than 40 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h 60 km/h Other Unsure

Q11. Motor vehicle
Do you drive a motor vehicle?
The majority of respondents drive a motor vehicle (86%/172) (see figure 13).
85.6%
12.4%
Yes No

Q12. No speed limit signs
If a street in your suburb has no speed limit signs, what is the speed limit?
Respondents were asked if a street in your suburb has no speed limit signs, what the speed limit
is. The majority of respondents (73%/121) said 50km/h is the limit in local streets followed by
60km/h (13%/22) (see figure 14). Comparison to 2012 results shows an increase for 50km/h
from 67%/133 to 72%/121 for 2015.
6.0%
72.5%
13.2%
5.4%
3.0%
10.2%
67.5%
13.2%
6.1%
3.0%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
40 km/h 50 km/h 60 km/h Unsure Other
2015 2012

Q13. Speed limit near schools
What is the speed limit most likely to be near schools during drop off and pick up times?
The majority of respondents (99%/169) said the speed limit most likely to be near schools during
drop off and pick up times is 40km/h (see figure 15). Comparison to 2012 results shows an
increase for 50km/h from 94%/184 to 99%/169 for 2015.
98.8%
0.0% 0.0% 0.6% 0.6%
93.9%
1.5% 0.5% 2.0% 2.0%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
40 km/h 50 km/h 60 km/h Unsure Other

Q14. Confusion with frequent changes in the speed limits
To what extent (if any) do you find frequent changes in the speed limit confusing?
The majority of respondents are ether extremely confused (27%) or quite confused (22%) with
the frequent changes in the speed limits (see figure 16). Comparison to 2012 results shows a
small increase for extremely confused from 23%/45 to 27%/46 for 2015.
26.7%
20.9% 22.1%
19.8%
10.5%
23.2% 23.7% 22.2%
17.5%
13.4%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Extremely confusing Very confusing Quiteconfusing Just a littleconfusing Not confusing at all

Q15. Speeds which respondents generallydrive in local streets
For each of the following statements, please indicate which best describes the speed at which
you generally drive in local streets:
Respondents were asked what best describes the speed at which they generally drive in local
streets. The majority of respondent’s ether always (52%/88) or most of the time (47%/80) drive
within the speed limit (see figure 17). A number of respondents (17%/24) drive over the speed
limit by less than 5 kilometres per hour (km/h).
51.8%
3.5%
47.1%
4.3%
1.2%
17.0%
2.9%
57.4%
30.4%
17.7%
66.7%
0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%
I drive within the speed limit.
I drive over the speed limit by less than 5 kilometres per hour
(km/h).
I driveover the speed limit by morethan 5 km/h.
Always Most of theTime Often Rarely Never

Q16. General speed limit in all local streets
Do you believe the speed limit should be the same in all local streets (not including main roads)
within the City of Stonnington?
When respondents were asked if they believe the speed limit should be the same in all local
streets (not including main roads) within the City of Stonnington the majority said yes (70%/120)
(see figure 18).
70.2%
21.6%
8.2%
Yes No Unsure

Q17. What speed limits should be in local streets
What do you believe the speed limit should be for all local streets?
A small majority of respondents believe the speed limit should be 50km/h (43%/57) followed
closely by 40km/h (40%/52) (see figure 19).
6.1%
39.4% 43.2%
7.6% 3.8%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Less than 40km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h 60 km/h Unsure

Q18. Driving after consuming alcohol
In the past twelve months, how often have you driven after consuming alcohol?
Respondents were asked how often they have driven after consuming alcohol, in the past twelve
months. The majority of respondents indicated they never drink and drive with 40%/68 followed
by rarely 36%/62 and sometimes 22%/37 (figure 19). Comparison to 2012 results shows small
decrease for respondents sometimes driving after consuming alcohol from 28%/54 to 22%/37 for
2015.
39.8% 36.3%
21.6%
2.3%
39.8%
29.3% 28.3%
2.6%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently
2015 2012

Q19. Attitude towards drinking and driving
Which of the following statements best describes your attitude to drinking and driving:
Respondents were then asked what their attitude is towards drinking and driving. The majority of
respondents said if I am driving, I restrict how much alcohol I drink to make sure that I am under
the limit (70%/117) followed by if I am driving, I never drink alcohol (29%/49) (see figure 20).
Comparison to 2012 results shows small decrease for respondents never drinking and driving
from 33%/61 to 29%/49 for 2015.
29.2%
69.6%
1.2% 0.0%
32.6%
67.4%
0.0% 0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
If I am driving, I never drink
alcohol.
If I am driving, I restrict how
much alcohol I drink to
makesurethat I am under
thelimit.
If I am driving, I restrict how
much alcohol I drink but
don’t worry too much about
staying under thelimit.
If I am driving, I do not
restrict what or how much I
drink.
2015 2012

Q20. Over the legal limit
Over the past twelve months, how often would you have considered yourself to be near or over
the legal limit, but have driven anyway?
Respondents were asked over the past twelve months, how often would they have considered
them self’s to be near or over the legal limit, but have driven anyway. The majority of
respondents (86%/147) said they never drove (see figure 21). Comparison to 2012 results
shows a small increase in people never driving from 82%/153 in 2012 to 86%/147 in 2015.
86.0%
11.7%
2.3% 0.0% 0.0%
82.3%
15.1%
2.2% 0.5% 0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently Always
2015 2012

Q21. Consumed alcohol in a premises other than respondents home how often they drive
During the past twelve months, if you consumed alcohol in a premise other than your home and
thought that you were under the limit, how often did you drive?
Respondents were asked over the past twelve months, if they consumed alcohol in a premise
other than their home and thought that you were under the limit, how often they drove. The
majority of respondents (36%/61) said they never drove followed by rarely (27%/45) (see figure
22). Comparison to 2012 results shows a decrease in people always driving from 16%/28 in
2012 to 9%/15 in 2015.
36.3%
26.8%
16.1%
11.9%
8.9%
37.2%
13.3%
18.9% 15.0% 15.6%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
2015 2012

Q22. Consumed alcohol in premises other than respondents home how did they leave
the premises
In the past twelve months, if you consumed alcohol in premises other than your home and
thought that you were near or over the limit, how did you leave the premises?
Respondents were then asked how they left the premises after thinking they were near or over
the limit. Most respondents arranged a lift with someone else (29%/50) followed by taxi (27%/46)
and took public transport (26%/46) (see figure 23).
 I do not drink alcohol x11
 Not applicable x5
2.3%
23.8%
29.1% 25.6% 26.7%
22.1% 21.5%
4.8%
16.4% 18.4%
22.7%
28.5%
24.2%
14.5%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
Drovemy
vehicle
Arranged for
someoneelse
to drivemy
vehicle
Arranged a lift
with someone
else
Took public
transport
Took a taxi Walked Other

Q23. Drinking arrangements
In the last twelve months, if you knew that you would be going out and at some stage would be
over the limit, how often did you make arrangements so that you would not be drinking and
driving?
When respondents were asked how often they made arrangements so that you would not be
drinking and driving, the majority always made arrangements (75%/85) (see figure 24).
10.6%
0.9%
3.5%
9.7%
75.2%

Q24. Type of arrangements made
What arrangements did you make?
Respondents who did make arrangements so they would not be drinking and driving were asked
what arrangements they made. A small majority of respondents took public transport (58%/59)
followed closely by taxi (51%/52) and arranged someone else to drive (46%/47) (see figure 25).
0.0%
24.8%
46.5%
58.4%
51.5%
33.7%
5.9%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
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3. Appendix: Full responses to open-ended questions
1b. What do you believe are the main road safety concerns for pedestrians within City of
Stonnington?
Other:
 Bicycle riders who do not use their bells
 All small streets would benefit if they were one way traffic
 Bicycle riders
 Bicycle riders and skate boarding on roads, bicycle lanes and footpaths.
 Bicycles
 Builders vehicles and construction mess, Overcrowded tram stops, South yarr station
 Cars & bikes not stopping for tram
 Bars cutting corners
 Cars turning out of Cabrini
 Cars using laneways as rabbit runs
 Commercial waste collection vehicle and trucks roaming in residential streets, drivers
ignore the local traffic law which supposes to protect residential streets.
 Cyclists - worst of all
 Cyclists apparently subject to no control so no laws
 Cyclists going through pedestrian crossings
 Cyclists on footpaths
 Cyclists riding on footpaths and they are over 12!!!
 Cyclists riding on the footpath and across pedestrian crossings and paths in parks
 Distracted drivers
 Don't believe this is an issue
 Drivers going through red lights. ie. Toorak rd. (Sth Yarra). Crossing near the Post
office.

 Drivers running red lights frequently. Lights at Park St Prahran, outside BP station. I
have Multiple Sclerosis, walk slowly with walker.
 Drivers running red lights, especially at pedestrian crossings.
 Drivers who do not obey laws
 Given I'm not concerned the above are irrelevant
 Is Kings Way in Stonnington - a pedestrian overpass is desp needed
 None
 Obstruction of view from high fences, overgrown vegetation, large parked vehicles
 Pedestrian talking on phones
 People leaving Wheelie Bins on narrow walkways forcing pedestrians to walk on the
road. Anchor Place in Prahran is a CLASSIC example.
 Poor traffic management around roadwork, building works and traffic diversions AND
poor street design like the New roads/bike path near Kanteen on Alexandra Avenue
 Rubbish on walk domains
 Skateboarders not watching out for pedestrians and cyclists also.
 Talking on mobiles while crossing the road and earphones cutting out input from
surrounding environment
 There is no street lighting on foot paths where they are shaded by tress
 Too many cafes & stalls on footpaths in the main streets
 Trucks and large vehicles - too many out on the road. They are dangerous for other
drivers, pedestrians and cyclists and cause congestion on the roads.
 When builder come in with their vehicles they make mess + cause obstruction.

2. What measures do you think would improve road safety for pedestrians within City of
Stonnington?
Other:
 Advertising Campaign for drivers to give way to pedestrians
 Advisory signs for pedestrians
 Awareness programmed
 Better traffic management around roadwork, building works and traffic diversions AND
better road/bike path designs - NOT like the dangerously designed New road/bike
path near Kanteen on Alexandra Avenue
 Campaign re crossing the street. Awareness for early morning tradies seeing red
lights on Toorak rd.
 Cannot answer 29a thereby cannot proceed to complete survey
 Cautious pedestrians
 Common sense
 Cyclists off footpaths and monitor furniture on footpaths
 Don't think that Pedestrians have a problem
 Driver education
 Enforcement of laws beyond speeding laws
 Enforcement of pedestrian awareness (eg. electronic absorption, earphones etc)
 Fines
 Footpath fence either side of established crossing in day glow colour
 I am a pedestrian most of the time and I don’t really see a concern with any of the
above
 I think almost everything is in place - pedestrian and driver awareness seem to be my
concern
 Inattention/ distractibility
 Keep cyclists off footpaths and pedestrian crossings

 Maybe more cameras and heavier fines for running red lights. Cancel license for one
year minimum.
 Median lines into/out of car parks
 Monitoring illegally parked trucks and cars
 More red light cameras on pedestrian crossings where red lights are repeatedly jioned
 More red-light cameras - many vehicles run red-lights, particularly at the South Yarra
train station pedestrian crossing.
 More rubbish bins provided
 Need extend hours for goods loading area, need traffic management and waste
collection and goods loading management for Hawksburn Village shopping area, in
Sams Way/May Road area. Council local law restriction needs to be enforced.
 Not allowing skateboarders on roads
 Partial rail (tram only) in chapel st
 Pedestrians using pedestrian crossings would help.
 Pedestrians need to take responsibility for themselves. There are already too many
sign + driver restrictions.
 Pedestrian attitudes in ignoring common sense and road rules
 Pedestrian awareness
 Pedestrian awareness of correct road usage
 Pedestrian Education
 pedestrian education/signs
 Pedestrians and drivers need to change their behavior- cluttering up the road won’t
improve the situation. Education may
 Pedestrians and motorists being more aware and co-operative
 Pedestrians knowledge to cross at correct crossings not crossing roads with no lights
 Policing speed limits - so many cars travel through shopping centers above 40 km,
particularly at afternoon clearway times. Lights on pedestrian crossings taking too
long to change - pedestrians get sick of waiting and cross nearby

 Prosecutions for Jay Walking
 Prosecute pedestrians disobeying the rules/lights etc.
 Publicity campaign to alert motorists to pedestrians.
 Reduce sign pollution
 Remove cyclists from footpaths and paths in parks
 Restricting large vehicles from parking on corners, enforcing vegetation removal from
cut off corners
 Ruthless police action for inconsiderate motorists
 Signs of where builders/trades can park
 Simplify complex areas
 Stop People leaving Wheelie Bins on narrow walkways forcing pedestrians to walk on
the road. Anchor Place in Prahran is a CLASSIC example.
 Taking actions against pedestrians who ignore pedestrian crossings in close proximity
3b. What do you believe are the main road safety concerns for cyclists within the City of
Stonnington?
Other:
 1. Lack of safety vest on all bike riders. 2. Wearing dark clothes and/or dark helmet
should be an offence. 3. Require use of bell when passing.
 Behavior above 7 CROSSING AGAINSTS LIGHTS
 Better lights on bikes, High visibility vests and bike bells all needed
 Bluestone road edge west of Tooronga Rd
 Cars and bikes should not share same roads -eg Bordeaux France
 Cars/trucks parked in clearways during peak
 Chapel St is too narrow for cyclists. Send them along Hornby St (one way traffic)
 Cycle on foot paths

 Cyclist need to use the cycle path instead of main road. e.g. cyclist use cyclist path
along Yarra river instead of using Alexsandra Ave to compete and slow down the
cars.
 Cyclists attitudes & visibility
 Cyclists ignoring road behavior. Riding two abreast, hell rides etc. Cyclists have
bike/walk paths to use.
 Cyclists should be aware of courtesy and their responsibility and vulnerability.
 Cyclists using footpaths and not the cycle lane provided
 Cyclists weaving between cars stopped at lights and not adhering to stop signs. Also,
multiple cyclists riding abreast on single lane roads
 Driver aggression
 Extra signs CONFUSE
 Insufficient lane space & car adherence
 Insufficient lighting on bikes/riders
 Insufficient publicity about dangers to cyclists by motorists
 Many cyclists have no lights on their bikes at twilight and in the dark. They don't seem
to realise they can't be seen.
 narrow roads with lots of parked cars
 Narrow roads, too few bikes, meaning that drivers do not have an inbuilt safety
attitude.
 Narrow streets with parking, trams, cars, and cyclists, particularly when there are a
number of cyclists together. Chapel St between Alex. Ave and Toorak Rd can have 7-
8 cyclists coming down on your left and if you want to turn left this can cause nervous
 Narrowness of on-road bike paths lack of
 Nobody wants to hit a cyclist with a car, or car door. But they are so hard to see and
they don't ride in a way that acknowledges this.
 Not a cyclist. Cannot think like they do.
 One solution. Mandate all cyclists to wear yellow vest when riding on roads

 Pedestrians
 Poor roads especially at edge of roads where cyclists are forced to ride
 Some dedicated bike paths are too narrow or uneven or poorly designed and/or on
shared paths there is sometimes insufficient space/layout or signage to encourage
correct pedestrian behavior/useage.
 speed of cyclists
 Speeding cyclists
 SPEEDING CYCLISTS ON SHARED PARTHS
 Take away parking in Chapel St
 Visibility of cyclists themselves
 When there are cycle paths they often have gratings, potholes, cobblestones which
require detouring outside the lane.
 Wish bikes were on the bike paths not on roads. Also not on main roads during peak
times
4a. What measures do you think would improve road safety for cyclists within the City of
Stonnington? (Please select as many as apply)
Other:
 Advertising to raise awareness, not more regulations.
 Advisory signs for cyclists and cyclist education
 Better education of motorists - that it is not acceptable to look at a cyclist and think
he/she doesn't matter, I'll just pull out anyway
 Bike lanes which disappear suddenly without warning are hazardous
 Bikes cars should be separated
 Cars are just too close to bikes when overtaking. They are also too impatient to wait
until a suitable width of road occurs to overtake.
 Cyclist awareness of their responsibility caution and vulnerability.
 Cyclist being more aware and not breaking the law

 Cyclist education
 Cyclist education/signs
 Cyclist seems to go through red lights for too often.
 Cyclist to wear high contrast clothing
 Cyclist training for road use
 Cyclists clearly lighted both front and back with fines for observing same.
 Cyclists have to take responsibility for their own actions
 Cyclists should be responsible, obey laws and get BELLS!!
 Cyclists should not be on main roads. Not good for them or motorists. Unsafe.
 Dedicated bike paths need upgrading so sufficiently wide and clearer instructions /
signage for pedestrians use of shared paths
 Do not wear black
 Don't think this is a an issue
 Driver and cyclist education
 Drivers and cyclists respect each other’s space.
 Educate bicycle riders and car drivers
 Educate Cyclists to obey road rules and fine them if they don't. You might want to
start with the pedestrian crossing in Chapel Street near Prahran Town Hall. Cyclists
frequently speed through the red light when pedestrians are attempting to cross.
 Encouraging motorists to back in and drive out frontwards
 Enforcement of road rules for cyclists and real penalties for cyclists who do not
comply
 Ensure cyclists follow road rules and wear orange jackets
 I heard of a green flour light cyclists can use to notify drivers of they are coming
 Improved awareness of cyclists and drivers of road rules and common sense
 Improved expectations of bike rider behavior

 Keep clearways clear
 Laws that require motorists to check for cyclists before opening doors
 Make bicycles to be registered
 Manners
 More responsibility and awareness of traffic and pedestrians by cyclists
 Obeying road rules ie. red lights
 Police action
 policing of existing speed limits
 Provide stickers re 'dooring'
 Punitive action for thoughtless motorists
 Requiring cyclists to be registered
 Road sharing and awareness
 Mandate for all cyclists to wear yellow vests when riding on roads.
 SLOW CYCLISTS DOWNON SHARED WALKING PARTHS
 Widen bike path on Chapel St
10. Do you have any additional comments regarding speed limits in local residential
streets within City of Stonnington?
 50 IS SAFE FOR A CAR THAT CAN STOP ON 30 METERS ITS NOT SAFE FOR I
BIKE THAT TAKES 60 METERS TO STOP BIKE PATHS SHARED WITH
PEDESTRIANS - i HAVE SEEN A BIKE PASS A PEDESTRIAN WITHIN 3 INCHES
AT 50 kph. I KNOW HOSPITALS ARE GETTING INJURED PEDESTRIANS FROM
BIKES
 50 km is an appropriate limit. I feel unsafe crossing in my street because some drivers
don't observe the 50 km limit the street is a long, straight street.
 Ailsa avenue - Cars speeding to cut through to Malvern Road

 All 40 k/h speed signs should be lit up (LED lights).
 All seem O.K.
 All streets with 40K zones should be signed - our street, Chatsworth Road has no
signage to the effect that the speed limit is 40
 Any slower than 60 and we may as well get out and walk
 As a motorist turning from a side street into a main road the maximum speed is an
unknown (sometimes down to 40kph or even to 60kph). I suggest that at major
intersections especially the SPEED required is PAINTED onto the ROAD - not a sign
on a post amongst many other signs, poles, trees etc for a motorist to try to guess
what speed is now in operation.
 Being a NON driver, speed limits are not relevant to me as a pedestrian, so I am
unable to give an opinion on this question
 Better speed limit signs.
 Bike riders should not ride on foot paths you cannot see them when driving out of
driveway as they speed. Motorists speed along Chadstone rd and Waverly rd. Also
traffic build up in Chadstone Rd.
 Cars come speeding down Airlie Avenue just having a look at the houses and area.
The locals drive very slowly.
 Cars need to slow down when turning onto Yarra street from Toorak road and vice
versa
 Cars often come at fast speed down Rockley Rd, for example, from north to Toorak
Rd. You have to stand in front of cars parked along the kerbed and peek to see what is
coming. OK for most adults, not so good for the elderly or for children
 Cars speed down our Grove, the Council has taken a survey a few years ago and
didn't see a need to install speed humps, which have been installed in surrounding
streets. We also have a kindergarten off a lane in our Grove and 2 churches utilise our
Grove for congregation parking all weekend. We reside on the lower side and leaving
our driveway is tremendously hard to navigate with cars travelling a great speed.
 Cars use the streets close to Chapel Street to escape the delays with the traffic.
Consequently they speed down these streets happy to be away from the queues of
traffic. These cars are making our roads dangerous.
 Council undertook traffic monitoring in my street. Average speed was 55km even
though speed limit is 50km. Was advised by Council that this did not warrant any

changes to street by way of humps/roundabouts or speed limit.
 Council/Police could enforce the speed limits in shopping precincts and local streets.
 Cyclists are often travelling too fast for their own safety. Skateboarders should NOT be
allowed to use bike lanes.
 Despite most local streets in my area having speed bumps and/or restrictions slowing
traffic the street where I live has nothing, and there is a fair volume of traffic using this
street with some excessive speed being used
 Do not reduce limits any further. Do not create a mish-mash of differing speed limits on
a single road
 Drivers should be made more aware that the posted limit is the MAXIMUM safe speed
and lower speeds may be required depending upon the conditions eg weather, many
pedestrians or cyclists.
 Due to the pressure on local infrastructure and lack of off street parking due to
apartment development, and lack of addressing the rail issue at Kooyong - clearly
lowering speed limits will ensure safety but frustrate the already frustrated motorists
due to traffic congestion. Around the corner of Toorak and Glenferrie Roads in the
afternoons even quite early this can be gridlocked!
 Edgar Street Glen Iris is a 'rat run' particularly during rush hours and weekends. The
speed limit needs to be 30 in vicinity of the pool complex and 40 for the rest of the
street.
 Finch Street Glen Iris needs reduced speed limit because it is used as a thoroughfare
and is narrow. More cars are now needing to/choosing to park in the street.
 Further decreasing speed limits will cause more frustration for motorists and
pedestrians and not improve safety.
 Hard to know the speed limit in streets you rarely drive do
 Hones using the side streets between Williams and Chapel remain a speed issue...
need things to slow them down.
 I believe they are correct for traffic flow.
 I drive according to what feels safe in a particular street, depending on parked cars,
etc., rather than thinking 'the speed limit is 50kmh therefore I will drive at 50kmh.
Where there are parked cars on both sides of a narrow street I often find myself going
30-40 kph

 I have 3 young children. Where we live on Malvern Road we are around a bend on on
a hill. You can't see a car coming until it is rather close. When a car is doing 60km per
hour, by the time you see the car it may be unable to stop in time. My children are not
permitted to cross the road outside our house with my supervision. We only ride our
bikes on the bike track along the creek, not the bike lanes in traffic, as I feel that are
unsafe. I have personally witnessed cars who where speeding outside our house along
Malvern road, that went on to smash into residents reversing out of their drive way
further down the hill. You don't see them coming till it is too late. if you cross Malvern
road between burke and High, you have to do it really fast. One second it is clear the
next it is not -a car is coming down fast.
 I live in a cup-de-sac which is very safe. The streets around me appear to be safe,
except for Dandenong Rd.
 I live in leopold street near the corner of Tooronga rd on one side and high street on
the other. People are always speeding and treating our street as a two ways when it is
only a one way street
 I see so many cars speed and in my street Monaro Rd Kooyong, i have seen cars get
up to 80km as the road goes from Toorak Rd to Glenferrie rd have asked for ' no right
turn 'from Toorak rd into Monaro rd from 7-9 as the amount of cars using the street to
get to Glenferrie Rd is unbelievable and the speed is so fast and the cars run the red
lights at the Kooyong shops and i have seen on 2 occasions where cars run the lights
and almost knock over pedestrians about the walk as the light has turned red.. but the
council told me to contact VicRoads and I did and they refuse to limit the number of
cars using the street as a way to get to Glenferrie rd so one day someone will be killed
from this risk
 I think 40-50 Kms an hour low enough
 I think consideration needs to be given in relation to changing speed limits everywhere
without visibility of signs. i.e. if you turn out of Albany Rd into Malvern Rd during school
hours there is no sign to indicate 40kph. Also there are some local streets that are
constantly 40 and others 50. It is difficult to keep watching for changing sign speed
limits. Please do not lower speed limits anymore.
 I think so many motorists speed at about 5/10km/h above the 60 km/h limit, so maybe
reduce all speeds and the safety of others. (except for Dandenong Road of course)
 I think that through traffic often exceeds the 50 kph limit
 I think they should all be 30km/h in local streets

 I want to congratulate Stonnington Council on installing speed humps TODAY in
Aintree Rd. Glen Iris. I regularly use this street & notice people speeding down this
street (& MANY other local side streets in our area). Particularly, drivers appear
distracted as they speed down these streets which are quite narrow for two cars to
pass due to parked cars on both sides. It feels VERY dangerous.
 It is like cars are more important than people. 150 yr old streets were not made for
speeding cars.
 It seems to work well, there is a school which is clearly marked and the speed limit
reduces in school hours.
 keep within speed limits
 Local streets not a problem. Speeding in main roads is.
 many cars drive faster as they use our street as a short cut
 many motorists ignore the 50k limit in our street - very dangerous considering cars
parked on both sides of road.
 Many motorists ignore the limits already in place. There should be more random speed
cameras in residential streets.
 May road in Toorak need to reduce speed to 40, commercial waste collection,
restaurant staff and delivery trucks often speed in May Rd and turn into Sams Way
when they are running late or in a hurry. Sa they need to turn from May Rd to Sams
Way driver will hit the air brake many times, it is unbearable to the resident.
 Mckinley Ave is used as a through road to Dandenong road and as a result there is
always speeding traffic
 Mine is a one way street and most times there is no speeding.
 More control over to ensure cars observe speed limit
 More policing of speeding cars etc.
 More visual appearance of police, ensuring drivers obeys the road rules.
 Mostly I find that the traffic in main roads where I live is at walking pace or stopped due
to railway crossings and pedestrian lights. The cycling lanes marked on streets are
very dangerous for everyone. Cyclists should be on special paths away from cars.
Have a look at what they do in Germany

 Motorists generally exceed the safe speed limit in my street because it is a cut through
to get their kids to school in the morning rush hours. Mostly mums stressed out and
making things unsafe for others. Cyclists need to share the road. Dedicated bike lanes
give cyclists an unreasonable sense of ownership of the lane and generally are
arrogant about lane ownership. Cycle lanes between parked cars and the curb are
unsafe for everyone as cyclists have nowhere to go if a door is suddenly opened by a
car passenger.
 My street is used as a short cut between 2 Main roads by a lot of traffic. Since drivers
are 'saving time' by avoiding a major intersection they speed in my street. It's not really
the speed limit that's the problem but the speed traffic moves at.
 No speed humps. Noisy
 Off peak speed enforcement is just a revenue stream for government
 One cannot make every road a 40km an hour speed limit - I also feel that school zones
should only be 40km an hour during school hours NOT permanently - There should
also be a flashing speed sign to indicate when the 40km an hour is in effect
 Our short street has signs for 40 then 50 in a very short distance Too many signs are
confusing The best change has been 40 near schools It has taken a while but I think
most motorists are aware. And very good around schools
 Our street is often used by motorists to short cut the intersection of Station street and
Glenferrie Rd. Intersection of Chandler Rd Claremont Ave is particularly dangerous as
vehicles often stop on the corner or too close. Sight lines are restricted.
 Parking should not be permitted in punt road and Warringal road at any time
 People get impatient at roundabouts; they honk their horns and don't want to wait. I
don't think any residential streets should be over 40 km/hr
 Please keep speed limits consistent. Too many changes in a small area result in
drivers looking at their speedometers to avoid fines instead of watching the road etc
 Please make them consistent! And v v clear - perhaps a different colour on the road
markings for each speed level. If you miss the sign, you don't know whether it's 40, 50,
60 or 70.
 Residential speed limits need to be more strongly enforced. Cars frequently race down
our street at well above 40 kpm and I've ne seen anyone ticketed.
 School areas and shopping strips - 40

 School zones are unnecessary and confusing. 40 km/h is unnecessary slow drivers
pedestrians and cyclists should be made aware of courtesy their responsibility
education rather than legislation.
 See previous. Too many speed changes causing confusion.
 Service lanes are used as alternate routes during high traffic times. Service lanes
should force drivers to the main road at regular intervals rather than providing an easy
route between 2 traffic lights
 Should be 50 in larger local streets and 40 or less in smaller streets, particularly if
streets where children's activities occur. eg, schools, kinders, parks, sports grounds,
tennis and netball courts etc.
 Sign pollution. Difficult to see the important sign
 Small streets ensure traffic slows. But wider roads, particularly near a primary school,
need slower limits set.
 Smaller roads smaller speeds
 Some are too low
 Some motorists disregard the speed limits.
 Some streets close to main road intersections are used as 'rat runs'. Although I don't
know that anything other than a police car slows people down!
 Speed limiting devises need to be used - vehicles cut corners and drive around
corners in the middle of a street to avoid slowing down. Also, if limiting speed device
used in one street ALL adjoining streets need to be considered as it only moves issue
to other streets.
 Speed limits are never tested in local streets
 Speed limits do not seem to affect tragic much as does congestion. Curb-side parking
inhibits traffic flow, and is dangerous for cyclists. Wider footpaths, less parking along
the curbs and more off street parking seems to provide for better shopping and travel,
both for cars and cyclists. More use of the many tramways with more platform stops is
more use than lower speed limits for providing safety.
 Speed limits even on main roads are not sufficiently scrutinised or enforced, I doubt if
smaller streets are ever even looked at?
 Speed limits in laneways should be 20km/hr and signposted
 Speed limits in local residential streets seem to be completely ignored especially by p

plate drivers and young females
 Speed limits in streets with traffic islands etc. should be reduced to 40km/h. eg.
Armadale St. Armadale Sutherland Rd, Armadale. Furthermore, speed limits in short
streets such as Fetherston St and Cambridge St Armadale should be reduced to
40km/h to prevent drivers accelerating aggressively in these streets, which carry a lot
of pedestrian traffic.
 Speed limits need to be policed or they are not observed by some. I often see
speeding motorists, sometimes using mobile phones and there is no officer about to
follow up.
 Speed limits need to be reduced in local, cut through streets such as Washington &
Bruce Streets in Toorak. Cars need to be discouraged from using these streets
particularly as it is close to a school.
 Speed limits should generally be reduced in Stonnington. Also more speed humps nee
to be installed in side streets, particularly if the street leads to a main road or freeway.
 Street limits are fine, the problem is that drivers do not stick to the limits. More policing
and fines needed. Also, sick of seeing so many driving while talking on mobiles. Once
again, we need more policing and fines.
 the 40 K areas at Beech St area is very strange and not needed
 The constantly changing speed limits are a nuisance, I can experience 80,70,60,50,
and 40 km within 4km of home, and all before I even drive onto a freeway!
 The current limits are fine, enforcement is not. I strongly disagree with speed humps
as a solution because they generate additional car acceleration and crash-bang-thump
noise 24/7 for residents who are unfortunate enough to live near one.
 The limits aren't the real issue. The real issue is the way some motorists ignore them.
 The problem in my street is that cars entering the street from the main road cut the
corner - T intersection (Grandview Gve and High St) and accelerate away quite fast. I
know several speed and volume measurements have been taken over the last 12
months and I have been advised that the problem is not severe enough to warrant
traffic calming measures. I still disagree. WE have an old people residence 50m from
the corner and at least 4 of those people have very compromised mobility. In fact one
woman is so terrified of crossing she stands on the corner yelling for assistance to
cross the road. She is usually helped by a shop worker, me or a passerby. Modern big
cars and utes are able to accelerate very quickly and whilst they can brake equally fast
they leave little time to see a slow moving pedestrian(child, adult, bike or dog) who
may be in shadows (many trees) or may unexpectedly emerging from behind parked
cars.

 The problem is not the speed limit but drivers who exceed it. There should be more
emphasis on driving at an appropriate speed instead of bureaucratic, legalistic speed
limits and other regulations. Drivers should take responsibility for their behavior and
not just blindly confirm to abstract laws.
 The speed limits seem appropriate already. Even though the limit is 50k in my street, it
is not long enough for cars to reach this speed. They tend only to get to 30 km/h
before braking for an intersection anyway. So no need to lower the speed limit.
 There are a couple of hoons who speed down our street and our cat has been hit on 2
occasions as they were going too fast to avoid her. It would be the same for other
animals or children. Our street is quite short and not a through road so people
shouldn't go very fast.
 There needs to be more frequent policing
 There's no point in lowering speed limits if the limits are not enforced and therefore not
observed.
 They are fine however, in spite of good quality footpaths each side some pedestrians
still choose to walk down the centre of the street.
 They should all be 40 km/hr to avoid confusion
 They should all be uniform
 This will be a huge problem when work starts on the Burke Street rail crossing, and
through traffic will use side streets as 'rat runs'.
 Too many different ones.
 Too many signs. Increase it to 50 Kmh as 40 or lower is routinely ignored
 Tradies vehicles in the morning around 6am are an issue. Many not observing lights at
crossings- in particular Toorak rd between South Yarra Station and Punt rd.
 Wide straight streets eg. Finch Street need traffic calming measures. Traffic drives too
fast for a residential street, using it as a short cut between two main roads.
 With so many speed changes all the speed should the illuminated.
 Yes - more signs saying 50 kph
 Yes - The 40km hr speed limits in may streets and areas is not safe or appropriate,
drivers get aggressive behind you while planning under 40km. The frequent changes
in speed limit and lack of signs is also dangerous and inappropriate.

22. In the past twelve months, if you consumed alcohol in premises other than your home and
thought that you were near or over the limit, how did you leave the premises? (Please tick as
many as apply).
Other
 (Never over)
 Always make arrangements
 Did not happen
 Didn’t get to near the limit
 Didn't happen
 Do not consume enough to go near let alone over the limit
 Do not drink
 Does not apply. Never drink when driving
 Has not occurred
 I
 I am teetotal. ie. do not drink at all.
 I do not drink
 I do not drink alcohol
 I dont drink
 I don't drink
 I don't drink alcohol
 I don't drink alcohol
 I have not had alcohol since 1997
 I haven't had that much alcohol in the last 12 months while out.
 I there no option for tea totallers
 I wouldn't drive in those circumstances

 Never - don’t drink
 Never been in that situation
 Never drink alcohol
 Never in this situation
 Never over the limit
 None of these. I am teetotal
 Not applicable
 Not Applicable
 Not applicable - I do not drink
 Not relevant
 Stayed the night
 Stayed the night and drove home in the morning
 Would have been under the limit
 Would never be near the limit.

4. APPENDIX: SURVEY
Section 1 - Road Safety
The purpose of this section is to increase Council’s understanding of residents’
knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and perception of safety with regards to road use within
the City of Stonnington. The results will assist Council’s Transport Department in future
program planning and service delivery.
Perceptions of Safety
Q1a. When thinking about road use within the City of Stonnington, how concerned are
you about the safety of pedestrians?
 Very Concerned
 Concerned
 Neutral
 Not very concerned
 Not concerned at all (go to question 3a)
Q1b. What do you believe are the main road safety concerns for pedestrians within City
of Stonnington? (Please select as many as apply)
 Speeding vehicles
 Driver awareness of pedestrians
 Pedestrian behaviour and awareness of vehicles
 Not enough crossings with pedestrian operated signals
 Insufficient street lighting
 Uneven footpaths
 Cross-overs (driveways)
 Other. Please specify ___________________________________

Q2. What measures do you think would improve road safety for pedestrians within City
 Reducing speed limits
 Altering road layout (eg. speed humps, kerb extensions)
 More median line markings enabling pedestrians to stage road crossings
 More crossings with pedestrian operated signals
 Improved street lighting
 Improved footpaths (eg. quality, width)
 Advisory signs for motorists
Q3a. When thinking about road use within the City of Stonnington, how concerned are
you about the safety of cyclists?
 Very Concerned
 Concerned
 Neutral
 Not very concerned
 Not concerned at all (go to question 5)
Q3b. What do you believe are the main road safety concerns for cyclists within the City of
Stonnington? (Please select as many as apply)
 Speeding vehicles
 Not enough bike lanes
 Driver awareness of cyclists
 Cyclist behaviour and awareness of motorists
 Not enough signalised crossings at main roads
 Double parking
 Car doors opening unexpectedly
 Insufficient street lighting

Q4a. What measures do you think would improve road safety for cyclists within the City
 Reducing speed limits
 Altering road layout (eg. speed humps)
 Increasing the number of bike lanes
 Increasing / improving off road bike lanes
 More bicycle parking facilities
 More signal crossings at main roads
 Advisory signs for motorists
Q4b. Do you ride a bike?
 Yes
 No (skip to Q5)
Q4c. As a cyclist, I feel safe riding a bike in my local area in terms of the surrounding
traffic?
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly Disagree

Q5. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
As a pedestrian, I feel safe crossing local
residential streets     
As a pedestrian, I feel safe walking in my
local area in terms of the surrounding
traffic
    
As a pedestrian, I feel safe using
pedestrian crossings to cross main roads
in strip shopping centres
    
As a pedestrian, I feel safe crossing main
roads in strip shopping centres without
using a pedestrian crossing
    
Q6. Which best describes the street in which you live:
 Main Road
 Local Street
Q7. What is the speed limit in your street?
 40 km/h
 50 km/h
 Partly 40 km/h and partly 50 km/h
 60 km/h
 Other. Please specify _______________
 Unsure
Q8. Do you consider the speed nominated in Q7 to be a safe speed limit for road users?
 Yes (Skip to Q10)
 No

Q9. What do you believe would be a safe speed limit for your street?
 Less than 40 km/h
 40 km/h
 50 km/h
 60 km/h
 Other. Please specify _______________
 Unsure
Q10. Do you have any additional comments regarding speed limits in local residential
streets within City of Stonnington?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Speed in Residential Streets
Q11. Do you drive a motor vehicle?
 Yes
 No (if no skip to Q26 on page 10)
Q12. If a street in your suburb has no speed limit signs, what is the speed limit?
 40 km/h
 50 km/h
 60 km/h
 Unsure
 Other (Please specify) _____________________

Q13. What is the speed limit most likely to be near schools during drop off and pick up
times?
 40 km/h
 50 km/h
 60 km/h
 Unsure
 Other (Please specify) _____________________
Q14. To what extent (if any) do you find frequent changes in the speed limit confusing?
 Extremely confusing
 Very confusing
 Quite confusing
 Just a little confusing
 Not confusing at all
Q15. For each of the following statements, please indicate which best describes the
speed at which you generally drive in local streets:
Q16. Do you believe the speed limit should be the same in all local streets (not including
main roads) within the City of Stonnington?
 Yes
 No (Skip to Q18)
 Unsure
Always Most of
the Time
Often Rarely Never
I drive within the speed limit.     
I drive over the speed limit by less
than 5 kilometres per hour (km/h).     
I drive over the speed limit by more
than 5 km/h.     

Q17. What do you believe the speed limit should be for all local streets?
 Less than 40km/h
 40 km/h
 50 km/h
 60 km/h
 Unsure
Please answer the following questions only if you were a fully licensed driver for
the past twelve months, otherwise skip to section 2 (page 10).
Drinking and Driving
Q18. In the past twelve months, how often have you driven after consuming alcohol?
 Never
 Rarely
 Sometimes
 Frequently
Q19. Which of the following statements best describes your attitude to drinking and
driving:
 If I am driving, I never drink alcohol.
 If I am driving, I restrict how much alcohol I drink to make sure that I am under the
limit.
 If I am driving, I restrict how much alcohol I drink but don’t worry too much about
staying under the limit.
 If I am driving, I do not restrict what or how much I drink.

Q20. Over the past twelve months, how often would you have considered yourself to be
near or over the legal limit, but have driven anyway?
 Never
 Rarely
 Sometimes
 Frequently
 Always
Q21. During the past twelve months, if you consumed alcohol in a premise other than
your home and thought that you were under the limit, how often did you drive?
 Never
 Rarely
 Sometimes
 Frequently
 Always
Q22. In the past twelve months, if you consumed alcohol in a premises other than your
home and thought that you were near or over the limit, how did you leave the
premises? (Please tick as many as apply).
 Drove my vehicle
 Arranged for someone else to drive my vehicle
 Arranged a lift with someone else
 Took public transport
 Took a taxi
 Walked
 Other (Please specify) ____________________________
Please answer the following questions only if in the last twelve months you knew
that you would be going out and at some stage would be over the limit. Otherwise
please skip to section 2 (page 10).

Q23. In the last twelve months, if you knew that you would be going out and at some
stage would be over the limit, how often did you make arrangements so that you would
not be drinking and driving?
 Never (go to question 25)
 Rarely
 Sometimes
 Frequently
 Always
Q24. What arrangements did you make? (Please tick as many as apply).
 Drove my vehicle
 Arranged for someone else to drive my vehicle
 Arranged a lift with someone else
 Took public transport
 Took a taxi
 Walked
 Other (Please specify) ____________________________

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