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Help shape safer travel on Barkly Steet

Barkly Street, between Summerhill and Geelong roads, is due for resurfacing. Before this work begins, Council is seeking community feedback on proposed upgrades to improve safety for people walking, riding bikes, driving and using public transport.

The proposed changes may introduce:

  • protected bike lanes
  • updated pedestrian crossings and traffic islands
  • removal of parking spaces, and traffic flow changes
  • additional greening and street tree planting
  • bus stop upgrades (subject to Department of Transport and Planning approval).

If you live, work, study or travel along or near Barkly Street, we want to hear what matters to you. Your feedback will help inform the final design.

Learn more about the proposed upgrades below, and share your feedback by Sunday 30 August 2026.

The proposed upgrades

Aerial view of Barkly Street to Geelong Road showing the surrounding road network, buildings, open spaces and key local landmarks in Footscray/West Footscray.

Proposed changes to parking

The proposed changes will remove 34 of the current 96 on-street parking spaces along Barkly Street.

Summerhill Road to Gordon Street:

  • North side: 6 spaces lost (from 19 to 13)
  • South side: 5 spaces lost (from 39 to 34)
  • Total loss in this section: 11 spaces

Gordon Street to Geelong Road:

  • North side: 21 spaces lost (from 21 to 0)
  • South side: 2 spaces lost (from 17 to 15)
  • Total loss in this section: 23 spaces

Overall:

  • North side: 27 spaces lost (from 40 to 13)
  • South side: 7 spaces lost (from 56 to 49)

What this might look like?

Use the slider tool to see what the changes to car parking might look like.

Existing conditions: Artist’s impression of Barkly Street in its current layout, showing vehicle traffic, on-street parking, footpaths and residential buildings, without protected cycling infrastructure. Proposed reconfiguration: Artist’s impression of proposed reconfiguration with protected bike lanes, on-street parking, street trees and improved pedestrian facilities. Cyclists and vehicles share the corridor, with traffic-calming features and upgraded streetscape elements

Project background

Barkly Street between Summerhill Road and Geelong Road needs resurfacing. Council is using this planned work as a chance to look at ways to make the street safer and easier to use for everyone, including people walking, riding bikes, catching buses, and driving.

Current bike lanes along Barkly Street are not the same, especially between Gordon Street and Geelong Road. This can make riding feel unsafe or hard to follow. The road itself is wide and straight, and some drivers travel faster than the 40 km/h speed limit. There are also limited safe places for people to cross the road.

Council is considering changes such as separated bike lanes, safer pedestrian crossings and more trees. These changes would need to balance the needs of people who walk, ride, drive, catch buses, park and access homes, schools, shops and other local places.

What can you influence?

  • What we want to know

    You can influence the final design by sharing:

    • Local issues and opportunities that should be considered in the design.
    • How the proposed changes may affect access, parking, pedestrian crossings and day-to-day use of the road corridor.
    • Where there are specific safety concerns.
    • What refinements may improve outcomes for residents, businesses, schools and other users.

  • What's out of scope

    Some things can't be influenced by you including:

    • The need to resurface and upgrade this section of Barkly Street.
    • Legislative, policy, design and approval requirements that apply to road safety and public transport infrastructure.
    • Budget, engineering and operational constraints.
    • Any final decisions that sit with Council and relevant approval authorities such as the Department of Transport and Planning.

Ways to share your feedback

There are plenty of ways to share your feedback on the proposed upgrades. You can:

  • Complete an online survey

    Depending on the level of detail you wish to share, the survey will take between three and five minutes to complete.

    Take the survey 

  • Email or phone us

    Share your thoughts with the Project Team directly, who can be contacted by:

    • Phone: (03) 9688 0200
    • Email: RecordsTransport@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

    Email us