McLennan Street, Albion / Lutwyche / Wooloowin

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• 1. Intersection improvements

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  Location

  • Various locations along McLennan Street between Albion Road and Chalk Street

  
  

  Traffic / Safety Improvements

  • Installation of new splitter island with pedestrian slot and associated no stopping conditions at intersections to formalise driving paths, address corner cutting, improve pedestrian crossing access and safety, and enhance visibility for all road users.
    
    
  • Kerb ramp realignment and associated no stopping conditions at intersections to improve pedestrian access and connectivity, and enhance visibility for all road users.
    
    
  • Installation of Give Way / Stop control signs and line markings at intersections to improve driving paths, and enhance visibility for all road users.

  
  

  Note

  • No stopping conditions refer to yellow no stopping line markings or no stopping signs.

  
  

• 2. Pedestrian crossing enhancements

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  Location

  • Various locations along McLennan Street

  
  

  Traffic / Safety Improvements

  • Review and enhance existing pedestrian crossing facilities on McLennan Street.
  • Investigate additional pedestrian crossing facilities on McLennan Street to improve pedestrian access and safety.
    
    

  To assist with planning, please indicate on the mapping activity the exact location of where you would prefer enhancements to existing pedestrian crossing facilities and/or additional pedestrian crossing facilities.

  
  

• 3. Installation of landscaped traffic islands

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  Location

  • Various locations along McLennan Street

  
  

  Traffic / Safety Improvements

  • Investigate installation of landscaped traffic islands on McLennan Street at various locations. to improve on-road amenity.

  
  

  Note

  • Roundabouts/humpabouts on McLennan Street were considered however are not feasible due to road constraints.
  • Speed platforms were considered however are not considered feasible due to potential safety and access impacts to local properties.
  • This option will require the removal of on-street parking opportunities. The number of impacted on-street parking spaces would be determined in the next stages of design, should this idea receive community support.

  
  

• 4. Landscaping enhancements

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  Location

  • Along the McLennan Street verge

  
  

  Traffic / Safety Improvements

  • Investigate landscaping opportunities along the McLennan Street verge.

  
  

  Note

  • Any landscaping locations need to consider sightlines, location of traffic control devices, location of public utilities above and below the verge and maintenance requirements.
    
    

  To assist with planning, please indicate on the mapping activity the exact location of where you would prefer landscaping to be considered.

  
  

• 5. Footpath enhancements

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  Location

  • Along both the eastern and western side of McLennan Street

  
  

  Traffic / Safety Improvements

  • Review footpath and verge along McLennan Street to support active transport use within and through the precinct.

  
  

  To assist with planning, please indicate on the mapping activity the exact location of where you would prefer either a new footpath or footpath upgrade.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

• 6. Long vehicle detour review

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  Location

  • Bridge Street railway overpass and various locations along McLennan Street.

  
  

  Traffic / Safety improvement

  • Review and amend long vehicle detour signage for the Bridge Street railway overpass, which currently directs motorists to McLennan Street. The review would consider alternative routes encouraging the use of major roads such as Lutwyche Road and Sandgate Road, and the associated modification and relocation of existing detour signage for McLennan Street.

  
  

  Note

  • The feasibility of alternative detour routes will be confirmed during the next stages of design, should this idea receive support.

  
  

• 7. Speed Awareness Monitors (SAM)

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  Location

  • Various locations along McLennan Street

  
  

  Traffic / Safety Improvements

  • The installation of SAM signs on McLennan Street to improve motorist awareness of the speed limit on McLennan Street.

    
    

  Note

  • SAM signs aim to change motorist behaviour and reduce speeding. They are not a permanent fixture and are installed for at least one month before being rotated between various locations within Council’s road network. If a location is supported, Council undertakes a site assessment to determine if the location is suitable for a SAM.
  • More information about SAM signs is available on Council’s website.

  
  

  To assist with planning, please indicate on the mapping activity the exact location of where you would prefer a SAM sign.
  

  
  

  
  

• 8. LED road signs

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  Location

  • Various locations along McLennan Street

  
  

  Traffic / Safety Improvements

  • The installation of LED (Light-emitting diode) road signs on McLennan Street to alert drivers of an upcoming intersection or traffic hazard, and to reduce their speed if they are travelling above the speed threshold that is pre-determined for that location.

  
  

  Note

  • LED road signs are vehicle activated signs meaning they are triggered by an approaching vehicle. The LEDs on the signs are inactive (unlit) by default and as a vehicle approaches the speed is detected by the sign’s radar. The speed threshold at which the sign is activated is not the speed limit for that location, rather, one that is pre-determined as a safe approach speed to the upcoming intersection or traffic hazard. If a location is supported, Council undertakes a site assessment to determine if the location is suitable for an LED road sign.

  
  

  To assist with planning, please indicate on the mapping activity the exact location of where you would prefer an LED road sign.
  

  
  

  
  

• Other considerations

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  Planning context

  
  

  Road classification

  McLennan Street is classified as a District Road in Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan).

  McLennan Street connects adjoining residential catchments to citywide destinations and services several commercial businesses, two churches, as well as nearby local industry. McLennan Street is parallel to an arterial (Lutwyche Road) and two suburban roads (Hudson Road Bridge Street and Albion Road-Albion Overpass). It provides the only direct connection between Chalk Street and Albion Road/Albion Overpass for large residential catchments.

  Zoning

  McLennan Street provides an important access route to high density residential and district centre land uses. All side streets along McLennan Street provide access to zoned high density residential (up to eight storey multiple unit dwellings), low-medium density residential (two-three storey multiple unit dwellings) and character residential (low density residential).

  
  

  Please note:-

  • McLennan Street has been identified as a road where road resurfacing may be beneficial for consideration within a future financial year’s Smoother Suburban Street program, which may further help to minimise road noise, and improve residential amenity. Resurfacing on McLennan Street will continue to be considered alongside other locations across the city.
    
    
  • The existing 60km/h speed limit on McLennan Street is currently being reviewed by Council in accordance with the Queensland Government’s guidelines. If changes to the speed limit are required, Council will install signage to advise motorists of any change.
    
    
  • Some potential ideas may require future consultation with external agencies, such as the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Rail and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, if supported.