Baker Street and Gosport Street in Renown Park are scheduled for full road reconstruction, as both roads have reached the end of their service life. As part of this project, we are also proposing important changes to the Gosport and Baker Street intersection to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety, especially around the nearby school.

We’d like your feedback on two concept options that aim to improve safety and accessibility for all road users while addressing existing infrastructure challenges.

Option 1 – Kerb and footpath widening with ramps, indented parking bay and speed cushions
This option will remove approximately 5 parking spaces

Option 2 –Kerb & footpath widening with ramps and Speed Cushions, with St John intersection change
This option will remove approximately 9 parking spaces

In both options, there is potential to line mark Baker Street, which could create approximately 20 new on-street parking spaces.

• Safer Pedestrian Crossings:
  Both options include the introduction of a pedestrian crossing at the Gosport Street and Baker Street intersection to improve access and safety.

• Zebra Crossing on Gosport Street:
  Zebra crossings are particularly effective near schools, as they provide clear priority for pedestrians, encourage safer driver behaviour, and create a designated point for children and families to cross the road. This significantly reduces the risk of accidents during busy school pick-up and drop-off times.  

• Modified T-Intersection at St Johns Avenue:
  The intersection of St Johns Avenue and Gosport Street will be adjusted to better reflect current driver behaviour and reduce congestion in front of the school.

Safety Improvements

Both options significantly enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility, especially during peak school drop-off and pick-up times. The existing intersection lacks kerb ramps and formal pedestrian crossing points across Gosport Street, creating in unsafe conditions.

The proposed options meet the standards for safety and accessibility, providing a much-needed improvement for the community.