NEWS DESK
New limits and lanes for safety Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au NEW lines, new rules, wooden bollards and flashing signs are all part of a comprehensive safety plan on two of the Mornington Peninsula’s busiest roads. The traffic management changes have been made along the Esplanade between Mt Martha and Safety Beach and Marine Drive to Dromana. The main attraction for many visitors to Mt Martha is the Pillars, a swimming and jumping spot on the steep cliffs off the Esplanade between Deakin Drive and Marguerita Av. But along with its popularity – increased by its many mentions on social media – the Pillars has created traffic safety issues, including parking in nearby narrow streets. In a bid to improve safety Mornington Peninsula Shire has installed wooden bollards along the Esplanade to prevent illegal parking and provide some sort of separation between traffic and pedestrians. Parking is allowed on bends on two wider sections of the Esplanade. Electronic signs give motorists and indication of their approach speeds, rewarding those dropping down to 40kph with a smiley face and a grimace for those travelling faster. Signs advising of a 40kph limit say it is because the area has high pedestrian activity. However, 60kph signs remain in place inside of the indicated 40kph section of road. The shire’s infrastructure strategy
manager David Smith said the “legal speed limit” along the Esplanade is 60kph. “Due to the increased pedestrian activity during the summer period the electronic 40kph advisory signage has been installed with VicRoads approval,” he said. “The purpose of this signage is to encourage motorists to travel at the suggested 40kph when pedestrians are present.” Mr Smith said new parking and bike lanes on Marine Drive “are in response to the recorded crash history with a high number of incidents involving cyclists and motor vehicles”. “The project was carried out in conjunction with the Victorian Community Road Safety Alliance in partnership with TAC and VicRoads. “The line marking treatment is a shared traffic lane which indicates to cyclists the space on the road in which they should aim to travel on. “In addition to this it also raises driver awareness to the presence of cyclists in the area. This is a standard treatment approved by VicRoads and is proven in reducing the types of incidents that have been occurring.” For safety’s sake: The popularity of the Pillars cliff swimming and jumping spot at Mt Martha has led to motorists being urged to limit their speed along the Esplanade to 40kph, while in Maribe Drive, Safety Beach, new lanes have been marked to separate vehicles and bikes. Pictures: Yanni
WHAT’S NEW...
We’re Lucky he’s back! FIRST established in the 1980s, Lucky’s Deli is the Mornington Peninsula’s most iconic destination for quality produce sourced from around the globe, and now the original owners, Lucky and Nella Ferraro, are back. Famous for its fresh produce and friendly service, Lucky’s Deli was first established in the early ‘80s at the old Frankston market, then moving to Wells Street, and was relocated to Young Street 15 years ago. “We are delighted to be back and want to welcome all our old customers back with open arms,” said Lucky. “We originally started it because we wanted to bring a continental delicatessen to the area, as Frankston had nothing like this. And we are happy to be back and able to supply these services to our wonderful customers again.” Lucky’s Deli is famous for fresh produce, hard to find specialty items and good old fashioned service sealed with expert advice. Discover everything from the highest quality of gourmet meats, cheese, pasta olives, dried fruit and nuts. Whether you are on the hunt for an unusual ingredient, need advice on seasonal produce or want to know how to prepare your next meal, Lucky’s Deli can help. With over 30 years’ experience, Lucky and Nella sure know what they are talking about when it comes to continental items. “We get a lot of items from overseas as well as local produce, and specialise in cheeses, coffee, making our own coffee as well. We have all sorts of cold meats, sweet and savory biscuits, and are like a real old fashioned continental deli,” said Lucky, who grew up on a farm in Italy, and knows the importance of having fresh produce. Lucky’s Deli is open Monday to Friday, 8am till 5pm, and Saturday, 8am till 4pm. Lucky’s Deli is at 48 Young Street, Frankston. Phone 9781 4605.
PAGE 14 Frankston Times 9 January 2017