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Council defends timing of Maude St traffic lights

By Djembe Archibald

Feb 23, 2023

Greater Shepparton City Council says signal timing at Maude St Mall that only allows two cars through per green light is the “most appropriate” setting for the intersection.

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The News timed the lights facing Maude St and found they let only two vehicles enter the intersection each cycle.

“The green time for vehicles pulling out of the Maude St Mall is eight seconds when there are one or two vehicles waiting,” a council spokesperson said.

“If there are three or more vehicles then the time is extended up to 15 seconds.

“Detectors are installed to count the number of vehicles and extend the timing when there are more than two vehicles.

“To ensure the safety of road users, there are no pedestrian movements at the same time as the vehicle movements from the Maude St Mall.”

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Jess Skinner: When the redevelopment happened was it not considered to turn the pedestrian crossing into a scatter crossing vs its current situation? It would be safer for pedestrians, and flow of traffic for those turning would also be improved.

Zofo Draziweht: There are nine sets of traffic lights in a distance of 1.7km on High St alone. The mysterious Shepparton bypass, in over 20 years of funded studies, is still no closer to existence. So many empty shops. The mall is really no different than before the ‘redevelopment’.

Chez Wilson: How about waiting until after the Welsford/Marungi St roadworks are finished then see if it changes! I heard all the lights were changed to suit traffic conditions for the roadworks to save traffic backing up like it did pre-Christmas.

The timing of the lights is a joint responsibility between council and Regional Roads Victoria.

“The traffic signal timing at the High and Maude Sts intersection has been determined in consultation with council and Regional Roads Victoria and is based on actual traffic flows through the intersection,” the spokesperson said.

“The current signal timing is the most appropriate to ensure the best flow of traffic along High and Maude Sts, particularly with the increased number of vehicles currently travelling along High St due to roadworks.

“Council will continue to monitor the flow of traffic and assess the need for any changes as required.”