Council is undertaking a" Local Area Traffic Management" (LATM) study in Cape Paterson to improve traffic management and road safety to make it easier for community to get around the township. O’Brien Traffic has been appointed as the contractor undertaking the study on Council’s behalf.

Stage 1 Consultation was undertaken in June/July 2024 where we invited all road users including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, people using mobility devices and commercial vehicle operators and property owners in the study area to let us know their experiences, ideas and issues.

As well as the community feedback, traffic volume and speed data has been collected and analysed, crash data has been analysed, and we have undertaken site inspections in the study area.

What you told us

• Walking and cycling are a strong focus. There is a desire for safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists to encourage walking and cycling within the township
• Traffic and road safety issues were also identified. There is community concern about speeds in local streets, safety at a number of intersections, and vehicles using lower volume streets during the summer months
• Parking concerns were raised, particularly the high parking demand during the summer months.

Community feedback and research gained in Stage 1, has informed the development of the draft Cape Paterson Local Area Traffic Management Plan. The draft LATM Plan is aimed at improving safety, access and amenity, and encouraging walking and cycling. It comprises a range of traffic management treatments, pedestrian and cyclist improvements, and is enclosed for your perusal. We want your final feedback on the draft, to ensure we've reflected your Stage 1 feedback in the draft and addressed key issues and areas of concern.

A copy of the draft LATM plan can be found linked below, and we encourage you to read through it before participating in the survey and telling us your thoughts!

Please note, we have sent local property owners and residents in Cape Paterson an email and hard copy letter on 20 May 2025 to request feedback on the draft study. Please note the email has a link to the document from our mailout service provider (Bingmail). The email is from traffic@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

If you are unable to attend the Community Drop-in session, you also have the opportunity to join an online community session to provide your input.

Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: online - a link will be shared with you upon registration

How to register?

Register your interest at traffic@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Following input from the community, the draft LATM plan will be finalised and distributed to the affected community. The final LATM Plan will be presented to Council in 2025.