Traffic Calming on Hampden Road and Sibbick Street

Project background

In response to resident concerns around speeding, poor visibility, accidents, and pedestrian safety near bus stops, Council is implementing safety upgrades along Hampden Road.

The safety upgrades will be delivered in two stages:

Stage 1 (commenced June 2025, currently in works): Installing pedestrian refuge islands on Hampden Road at the intersections with Sibbick Street and Tyler Crescent to improve pedestrian safety and reduce vehicle speeds.
Stage 2 (commencing July 2025): Upgrading line marking with painted medians, chevrons, and edge lines to visually narrow the road and reduce vehicle speeds.

We asked for feedback on these safety upgrades earlier this year and given the feedback received, additional traffic calming measures are now being proposed. The additional proposed measures include:

Speed cushions
'No Stopping' restrictions
Line marking upgrades

We are now seeking feedback on these additional measures. Feedback closes on XX Month 2025.

Additional safety measures proposed

Speed cushions

The speed cushions have been strategically placed to reduce speeding along Hampden Road (between Great North Road and Lyons Road) and Sibbick Street (between Byrne Avenue and Bouvardia Street). This would encourage vehicles to slow down to the advisory speed limit of 25km/h.
'No Stopping' restrictions

The installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions responds to resident requests to improve access for vehicles entering and exiting Sibbick Street. The proposed restrictions would also ensure there are sufficient sight lines for motorists travelling through these intersections
Double unbroken dividing lines

Painting a double unbroken centreline on Sibbick Street at the intersection with Hampden Road would prevent unsafe vehicle manoeuvres and clearly define traffic travel paths. These measures would enhance visibility, reduce confusion, and help minimise the risk of collisions.