Some quick facts about Brighton Rd
(Source: Department for Infrastructure and Transport)
- Average vehicle movements/day 35,000
- Low level of heavy vehicles and through traffic
- Mostly local and commuter traffic
- Average speed 26 kph to maximum of 48 kph.
- Seven sets of traffic lights in one kilometre from Hove Crossing to Foodland.
- Majors Road off ramp has reduced traffic numbers in 2026
- North South freeway upgrades will further reduce traffic numbers from 2030.
Why do we need a Brighton Road Masterplan?
A Masterplan that includes community and local business input which enables Council to negotiate for road changes with the State Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) who own the road.
What are the main features and benefits of a Brighton Road Masterplan.
Without a Masterplan nothing changes. Or if changes do happen they are ad-hoc and don’t address the bigger problems Brighton Road has.
What does a Brighton Road Masterplan need to address?
Holdfast Bay Council and the State Government get complaints from residents that Brighton Road is a relentless thoroughfare that divides our community.
What else can I do?
You are welcome to discuss your ideas with the Brighton Re-Imagined team. Please feel free to contact David Bagshaw 0416 212 263 or Martin Small 0451 652 225. from the BRRI group with any questions and offers to help with the Campaign.
We are very interested in having planners, urban designers and other professionals to join our team. And of course we’d love to hear from other locals who simply get our vision and can help us spread the word.