Criteria 3: Criteria 4: Traffic flow and traffic signals. Shakespeare Grove would be made one way running into Acland Street.

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1 Attachment D - Option Analysis Acland Street Acland Street Options Criteria 1: Criteria 7: Local access to the shopping strip - by walking, bike riding and by car (parking) Traffic flow and traffic signals Economic impacts and streetscape character A two track terminus (96) Maintain or improve Option 2 - PTV Option Single lane of traffic running along Acland Street from Carlisle to Barkly Street converting it from parallel parking on the north-east side of the street ( ) 7 involving pedestrians and 4 with bike riders, all with motor vehicles. This option would not remove People would need to cross over a traffic lane when walking to or from the terminus platform on the Big Mouth side of Acland 51 parking spaces converted to provide for the traffic lane and additional footpath area. Shakespeare Grove would be made one way running into Acland Vehicles not allowed to travel or cross the tram tracks; tram track would remain at the same level as the traffic lane. Removal of 9 street trees, artistic street seating and bike hoops on the north-east side of the street. one side of Acland stops would provide greater passenger information Option 3 Council Option and new PTV Option The new terminus located on Acland Street in a position between Belford and Barkly Streets The plaza would be located between Acland Court and the intersection with Barkly Road Safety Improvements would be delivered through the removal of motor vehicles Removal of 51 Car Spaces to provide for additional footpath areas. The car parking on either side of Acland Street would be accessed via Irwell and Belford streets on the Coles side and via Blessington or Shakespeare Grove (travelling from Marine Parade) on the Woolworths side of the street. Loading zones in Shakespeare Grove, Irwell & Belford streets: the existing loading bay on Barkly Street extended in length. Acland Street will be closed to Traffic. Irwell and Belford Street are linked through the off-street car park that sits between these streets. The taxi zone outside the Vineyard on Acland Street would be relocated into Shakespeare Grove. street trees are proposed to be removed as part of this option Increased opportunity for footpath trading along Acland Street and as part of the Plaza. An economic and business impacts study of the project found that any reduction in the number of car spaces should directly provide for either improved public transport access or improvements to the public realm to attract additional visitors and allow visitors to stay longer. Conversion of Acland Street to provide greater pedestrian space will not have any significant long-term economic impact upon the performance of business or rental income from properties.

2 Option 4 Council s Option Acland Street would be closed to motor traffic between Belford St and Barkly St. With a Plaza located between Acland Court and the intersection with Barkly Similar to the Option proposed by Michael Kamm and Frank Tisher, Acland Street CRG Road Safety Improvements would be delivered through the removal of motor vehicles in the Plaza section of Acland Removal of 51 Car Spaces to provide for additional footpath areas and track. Loading zones in Shakespeare Grove, Irwell & Belford streets: the existing loading bay on Barkly Street extended in length. Trams and traffic would share the tram tracks between Shakespeare Grove and Belford street. Shakespeare Grove would be made one way running into Acland Street, with both left and right hand turns permitted. The taxi zone outside the Vineyard on Acland Street would be relocated into Shakespeare Grove. street trees are proposed to be removed as part of this option. Acland Street and as part of the Plaza. Economic and business impacts similar to Option 3. stops would provide greater shelters, seating and Acland Street Options Criteria 1: Criteria 7: Local access to the shopping strip - by walking, bike riding and by car (parking) Traffic flow and traffic signals Economic impacts and streetscape character A two track terminus (96) Maintain or improve Option 5 (Marcus O Reilly, CRG member) Double Track Terminus located at the Luna Park stop. A single track terminus remains at the end of Acland Every second tram continues along the single tram track to the Acland Terminus near Barkly Single Lane of traffic down Acland Street continues through the Barkly Street intersection. Removes some car parking along the west side of Acland side street near the plaza and the Vineyard. One way traffic along Acland Street through Plaza into Barkly Street intersection. Conversion of the Barkly end of Acland Street to a plaza. Acland Street and as part of the Plaza. Option 6 St Kilda Village Traders Association Alterative Similar to the above option Double Track Terminus located at the Luna Park stop. A single track terminus remains at the end of Acland Street which would provide for a W Class Tram which would shunt between the Luna Park and Acland Street stops. change to Acland Street in terms of vehicle access change to car parking change to vehicle flow Reduced tram patronage along Acland Street will result in fewer pedestrians frequenting the street. This would have flow-on economic impacts. Proposal for the W class tram to use the privately own laneway next to Monarch Cakes as a tram bay and museum and feature as a tourist attraction. W Class Trams are not Reduction of level and standards of

3 Fitzroy Street Fitzroy Street Options Criteria 1: Option 1 PTV Option 1 involves relocating the stop 180 metres east of its current location to a new location outside the St Kilda Sports Club near Balluk William Court. The existing stops on Fitzroy Street: 132 on either side of Princes Street intersection and 133 on the beach (west) side of the intersection with Grey and Canterbury Road would be combined with the new stop located between where these stops are currently located. Grey street intersections. Additional pedestrian crossing would be constructed and aligned with the cycle and pedestrian path that links Albert Park with Fitzroy Street and St Kilda Park Primary School, will also be provided. Option 1 would be the safest option as tit prevents cars turning across the tram tracks, as well as the bike path and walk ways. Local access to the shopping strip - by walking, bike riding and by car (parking) stop provides greater shelters, seating and Additional pedestrian crossing would be constructed and aligned with the cycle and pedestrian path that links Albert Park with Fitzroy Street and St Kilda Park Primary School, will also be provided. People can use the crossing to walk from one side of the Fitzroy Street to the other to reach businesses, community facilities more directly, without having to walk to either the Princes Street or Grey Traffic flow and traffic signals Traffic Flow: Option 1 had significant delay at the grey street intersection which influenced additional delay at the Princes Street intersection. This interaction is not seen in option 2. Option 1 restricts vehicle access into and out of the St Kilda Sports Club and the primary school. Where the tram stop is proposed to be located a traffic lane in either direction would be converted to accommodate the platforms. Economic impacts and streetscape character Maintain or improve Option 2 - PTV Similar to the above but moved further east (80 metres) along Fitzroy Street closer to Princes Street, adjacent to Albert Park. Grey street intersections. People will be able to reach the platform via signalised pedestrian crossing at the Grey Street end and pedestrian crossings at the Princes Street end. Kerb extensions are necessary to provide shorter and safer crossings over the traffic lane to the tram platforms at the ends of each platform. Option 1 removes two parking spaces as opposed to eight spaces under option 2. Restricts direct right turn vehicle access into and out of the St Kilda Sports Club and the Primary School car park. stop provides greater shelters, seating and People can use the crossing to walk from one side of the Fitzroy Street to the other to reach businesses, community facilities more directly, without having to walk to either the Princes Street or Grey Where the tram stop is proposed to be located a traffic lane in either direction would be converted to accommodate the platforms. Traffic Flow: Delays at both the Grey Street and Princes Street intersection for option 2 are similar to the delays experienced under current conditions and performs the best of all the options. The project options largely retain existing turn and U-Turn movements along Fitzroy Street between Princes Street and Grey The

4 Eight parking spaces on Fitzroy Street will be converted to provide kerb extensions. Restricts direct right turn vehicle access into and out of the St Kilda Sports Club and the Primary School car park maintained, however separate right turn storage lane removed. platforms themselves would be the only barrier to vehicle movement and so no right turns or u-turns could occur across the platforms under each option, however outside the platform areas existing turn arrangements would be retained. Option 3 PTV and Council variation Similar to Option 2 by platforms will be offset from each other. People will be able to reach the platform via a single centrally located signalised pedestrian crossing. People can also use the crossing to walk from one side of the Fitzroy Street to the other to reach businesses, community facilities more directly, without having to walk to either the Princes Street or Grey Installing kerb extensions on either side of Fitzroy Street are necessary to provide shorter and safer crossings over the traffic lane to the tram platforms. Single signalised pedestrian crossing will provide for more convenient crossing of Fitzroy Street for people away from intersections. Four additional parking spaces can be created on the Albert Park side of Fitzroy However parking change will be neutral with 2 spaces removed for platform accessibility. A traffic lane in either direction would be converted to accommodate the platforms within the existing street width. Traffic modelling indicates minimal impact on the Canterbury Road and Fitzroy St Intersection. Delays at the Grey Street intersection for option 3 are similar to the delays experienced under current conditions. Option 3 performs the best of the options at this intersection with a significant reduction in delay for Fitzroy Street westbound movements. The project options largely retain existing turn and U-Turn movements along Fitzroy Street between Princes Street and Grey The platforms themselves would be the only barrier to vehicle movement and so no right turns or u-turns could occur across the platforms under each option, however outside the platform areas existing turn arrangements would be retained. stop provide greater Option 3a proposed by Paul Yates The new level access tram stop, providing access for all, will be located on Fitzroy Street in a position between Princes and Grey Streets The stop platforms are parallel to allow for right hand turn out of Adina Apartments. Positioning of platforms will encourage informal crossings of Fitzroy Street to reach the platforms and the longer crossing distances for people walking to and from the platforms from either side of the streets. Pedestrian safety concerns in respect to positioning of platform Likely to be a net loss of parking spaces in order to provide kerb extension to reduce the crossing distances. Likely to be impacts on the operation of the Princes Street intersection as both stop platforms are located close to the intersection and restrict available space for traffic queuing and merging at the intersection. stop provide greater

5 closer to Princes Street in wider road cross section associated with increased risk crossing at informal platform end in close proximity to Princes Street, Option 4 new option from CRG Proposed by Paul Yates Stop proposed between Princes and Grey. Take stop on the corner of St Kilda Road and Fitzroy street and move in west 100 meters. opportunities of mid-block pedestrian crossing of Fitzroy Street between Prince and Grey Large distance between the Park Street and the proposed St Kilda Road Stops. improvements to bike facilities or connection to the separated bike lane on Fitzroy Potential; loss of passing trade in Fitzroy Street between Princes and Grey Street as there will be no stop in this section of the street. stop provides greater Lack of a stop with only removal of Stop 133 funded as part of Route 96 Project.