Melbourne or a "no-go zone" in CBD. (photo No. 9)
Melbourne may follow a global trend to implement a "no-traffic zone" (superblocks), at CBD to help ease traffic pressure and improve CBD safety, according to Radio 9.
Worried about overcrowded pedestrians and road congestion, Melbourne has proposed a radical new plan that will span several streets in Melbourne`s downtown area, the Pioneer Sun reported.
The proposal could also reduce the risk of car attacks, preventing similar accidents such as last year`s car crash in (Bourke Street), Burke Street.
It is understood that the "no-go zone" has been successfully implemented in some cities in the United States and Europe, such as Barcelona (Barcelona)., which has a similar street network to Melbourne.
According to the plan, all motor vehicles in the "no-go zone" will be banned and vehicles and public transport will be restricted to the outlying areas of Burke Street, Elizabeth (Elizabeth) Street, Flinders (Flinders) Street and William (William) Street. And the 4 blocks within the location will be limited to bicycles and pedestrians walking Avenue.
First aid vehicles, transport vehicles and resident vehicles will be allowed to enter the restricted streets, but will be limited to a speed limit of 10 km / h.
A committee discussion paper on the proposed plan will reportedly be released today to warn pedestrians of the danger of overcrowding and the growth of commuters.
"overcrowded pedestrians will pose a serious security threat." Transport President (Transport portfolio chair) Geely (Nicholes Frances Gilley) told the Pioneer Sun.
It is reported that the committee has issued a warning that Melbourne`s CBD`s daily population will grow by 50% within 20 years.
