What is happening?

Frankston City Council is undertaking a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study in the Skye LATM Precinct to improve traffic management and road safety within the area. This will build on information we have already collected during our recent Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan engagement to focus on the Skye LATM area.

What is a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study?

An LATM study is a process of identifying existing traffic and road safety issues, and developing recommendations to improve the safety, amenity and access on local roads within the study area. Common issues which are addressed through an LATM study include ‘rat running’, speeding, as well as reducing barriers to increased walking and cycling participation. The Skye LATM Precinct study area is bound by Hall Road to the north, McCormicks Road to the West, Ballarto Road to the south, and Western Port Highway to the east.

The LATM Process

Since January 2025, Council have been working closely with SALT3, the Resident Traffic Committee, and the community to develop a draft LATM Plan for the study area. The information collected through a variety of community engagement activities, as well as an extensive data collection program, were utilised to develop the Draft Traffic Management Plan and identify key traffic issues and potential solutions.

The objectives of the proposed plan are as follows:

• Speed calming on local streets that have environments that are conducive to high speeds;
• Increase and improve pedestrian and cycling facilities to improve levels of accessibility for active road users;
• Address issues regarding parking and access issues;
• Maximise the benefits of available funding, with priority given to locations with higher demand and higher level of community concerns; and
• Maintain adequate levels of accessibility for local residents, public transport, businesses, and emergency services

Community Participation

Council is now sharing the draft LATM Plan with the recommended treatments which aim to improve road safety in the area.

Community participation is essential to help finalise the recommended LATM plan. All community members are strongly encouraged to get involved in one of the following ways:

• Review the draft LATM Plan and associated information and complete the online questionnaire, found below, by Sunday 22 June 2025.
• Download the paper questionnaire and return the completed form to Frankston City Council’s Engineering Services Department by scanning and emailing to EngServices@frankston.vic.gov.au, or post it to: Engineering Services, PO Box 490, Frankston, VIC, 3199
• Attend the Community Drop-in session: 10am to 12pm on Saturday 14 June at Lady Emily Reserve - 12R Lady Emily Way, Skye
  At the drop-in session, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the draft LATM Plan and provide further input into the Plan.

Next Steps

Following the consultation period, all responses will be collated and used to prepare the final LATM Plan. A report on the Skye Precinct LATM Study will be presented to Council for consideration at its Council meeting on Monday 8 September 2025 along with the final LATM Plan.

Should you have any queries or require further information in relation to the above, please contact Adam Howgate at EngServices@frankston.vic.gov.au or 1300 322 322.

Review the recommended treatments and have your say

See what is proposed by clicking the coloured symbols on the map below. Then complete the questionnaire to show your support or provide your feedback.