Transport for London have published their 2030 vision for a better, safer street network:
In Central London, which in Melbourne would include the City of Yarra, the graphic highlights increased public and active transport, and decreased car use (because they don’t have enough space on their streets for everyone to drive at the same time):
Their imagery shows people walking and using buses, and the text describes how bus speeds will be improved, such as via a switch to a completely new system for managing London’s traffic lights.
In particular, their “safer streets toolkit” highlights:
- Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (also known as High Access Neighbourhoods)
- Expanding the strategic cycle network
- Lower speed limits, i.e. 30 km/h zones
- Traffic light efficiency
- Roadworks monitoring
Our view
Transport for London shows the way; we’d like to see the Victoria State Government publish a similar document for Greater Melbourne, highlighting:
- bus reform (the fastest and lowest cost way of dramatically improving public transport)
- on-street priority for buses and trams (both on lanes and at traffic lights)
- investing in the Strategic Cycling Corridor network
- 30 km/h zones
- modal filters within High Access Neighbourhoods
Published 27 January 2026