Project update - December 2024

Following on from our recent consultation on traffic / parking issues in Plympton Park we have reviewed all the feedback provided, both online and at the two drop-in sessions. Some key themes emerged from the feedback that we have summarised in the what we heard report. Thank you for contributing your valuable feedback to inform this important strategy.

We are now using the feedback received to start developing a Local Area Traffic Management Plan strategy (LATM) for Plympton Park. This will be developed in early 2025 and will be followed by community consultation on potential improvement recommendations identified from the LATM.

Background

Marion Council recently consulted with residents to see whether a speed limit reduction from 50km/h to 40km/h would be supported at Plympton Park. We also consulted on a proposal to limit traffic movements at the junction of Herbert Street and Cross Road. Following a review of the feedback, Council Members voted not to support the reduction of the speed limit in Plympton Park and deferred the Herbert Street and Cross Road proposal.

Results of these recent consultations can be viewed here:

• Plympton Park Speed Limit reduction
• Herbert Street/Cross Road junction changes

Council resolved to undertake a Local Area Traffic Management Study (LATM) to develop a strategy to improve traffic management in the suburb.

A LATM study consists of the planning and management of road space within a local area. It considers neighbourhood level traffic-related problems, and proposes solutions in context of the local area, rather than in isolation.

The aim of this process is to develop and then implement solutions to traffic issues identified through consulting with the community.

You can contact the project team at communityengagement@marion.sa.gov.au or on 8375 6600.