Respondents told us:

• They are concerned traffic on side streets to the west of Clayton Road will form queues, particularly in Shandeau Avenue and Alice, Margaret and Lillian streets; that these side streets are not designed to handle increased traffic, especially with parked cars on these streets.

• Extensive traffic modelling indicates there will not be significant queuing or excessive traffic volumes on local streets
• There is an existing condition on the streets to the west of Clayton Road, with hospital visitors and staff using those roads for parking
• We will work with Council to consider items including speed limits, speed humps and blind spots as part of a Local Area Traffic Management study and a separate Local Area Parking Management Strategy, to mitigate impacts and encourage appropriate use of local roads.

• Madeleine Road is currently used as a 'rat run' to avoid traffic on Clayton Road and closure of Carinish Road will make this worse.

• The current situation of non-local drivers using residential streets (rat running) to avoid Clayton Road between North Road and Carinish Road will be addressed with this new design as it will drive non-local ‘through traffic’ to arterial roads instead of local roads like Madeleine Road and Carinish Road.

• They are concerned closure of Carinish Road will increase their travel times to visit family or access services like Monash Medical Centre and shops and the Community Centre.

• While there will be a small increase in local traffic on Shandeau Avenue, traffic modelling indicates the closure of Carinish Road will improve north-south traffic flow on Clayton Road by removing the western leg of a signalised intersection on Clayton Road and diverting through traffic to arterial roads and away from side streets.

• They are concerned heavy vehicles, Metro or V/Line bus replacements or emergency service vehicles will become stuck in side streets with heavier traffic.

• Rail replacement buses will not be routed on Shandeau Avenue or other local streets. Emergency services will be made aware of road network changes and diversions at all times to make sure they can access the local area when necessary
• Traffic modelling indicates that enforcement of traffic and parking management strategies will allow heavy vehicles to maintain access.

• They would prefer a pedestrian underpass or overpass to be considered for access to the new station instead of closing Carinish Road.

• Creating more open space and connections for the local community is a priority in Clayton. The approved design will create open space and prioritise pedestrian and cyclist safety while keeping traffic moving.

• They are concerned for the traders who may be disadvantaged by the change.

• SRL will encourage more jobs, housing, facilities and services in the areas around the new stations. The streetscape will be enhanced with landscaping to make Clayton Road more appealing both day and night, boosting the amenity and economy of the area and attracting new residents and businesses to Clayton.

• That walking and cycling are important to them, including safety of any areas where the two overlap, for example on the Djerring Trail near the station
• That easy bike storage is needed.

• SRL will enhance pedestrian and cycling connections between important sites such as Monash Medical Centre and Monash University, with improved safety and landscaping
• We will provide bicycle parking and storage for 500 bikes at or around the new station.

• The area around the new station should be well-lit and feel safe, with undercover seating for people waiting at a bus stop or taxi rank
• Safe connections between the new and existing stations and across Clayton Road are important.

• We are committed to designing high quality, safe public spaces to encourage walking and create more inviting places to gather or pause while moving around the area
• Commuters will transfer between stations via a fully accessible elevated walkway and lifts.

• They are concerned that a right-hand turn at Shandeau Avenue is dangerous for families and children and not resident-friendly.

• Pedestrians will be separated and protected from vehicle movements at the intersection of Shandeau Avenue and Clayton Road by fully controlled crossings at the signalised intersection.

• They would like new parking restrictions, e.g. removing all non-residential parking from Madeleine or Lillian roads and Shandeau Avenue.

• We will support a balanced approach to parking management strategies that allows access for residents and tradespeople.

• They are concerned a reduction of parking on Margaret, Alice and Thompson streets will put further pressure on already limited space due to development on these streets.

• Enforcement of parking management strategies will improve the existing issue on these side streets
• The introduction of a new train station will reduce reliance on private vehicles
• Car parking in precincts around the stations is being considered further as part of structure planning, with opportunities for community to provide feedback.

• They would like more car parking in the Clayton Activity Centre to attract more visitors rather than reducing parking around the SRL station at Clayton.

• SRL will reduce the reliance on private vehicles and given most people will use public transport, walking, cycling or the easy vehicle pick-up and drop-off zones to access SRL stations, commuter car parking will not be provided.

• They would like changes to access from Clayton Road to Carinish Road or Haughton Road.

• We are considering the best conditions for the safest and easiest links for all car, pedestrian and cycle traffic, including Haughton Road changes.

• They would like changes to conditions at Shandeau Avenue and Madeleine Road such as an extra turning lane, road widening, timing of signals, speed limits, removal of blind spots.

• We are not considering road widening at Shandeau Avenue. Some changes to parking are being considered to assist vehicles in passing each other at the intersection of Shandeau Avenue and Clayton Road.

• They would like the shops and restaurants to be easily accessible.

• We will improve the current road network to better support walking and cycling around the civic and commercial centre of Clayton.

• They would like more green and recreational space with shade trees.

• We're developing structure plans to support thoughtful development over time. Clayton will become a more attractive place to live, work and visit, with leafy streets and a network of open spaces encouraging play.

• They would like an emphasis on accessibility in the design of the new plaza.

• The new SRL East station at Clayton is being designed with safety and accessibility as a priority, with accessible Kiss and Ride and parking bays outside the entrance and smooth transitions for wheelchair users.

• They would like an entrance at the existing Clayton station, instead of near Clayton Hall.

• The station will be fully accessible via lifts and walkways through a paid to paid connection, and provide greater accessibility to the medical precinct via the entrance at Remembrance Gardens.