Exhibition Street Bike Lanes - Melbourne VIC
The City of Melbourne has recently commenced construction to address a missing link in the city’s protected bike lane network. New protected bike lanes are being installed along Exhibition Street, between Flinders and Bourke Streets. Exhibition Street serves as a key cycling corridor, connecting northern suburbs such as Carlton and Fitzroy to the central city and extending through to the river trails in the south.
Project Design Brief
Construction along sections of Exhibition Street required reconfiguring existing footpath levels to accommodate the new protected bike lanes. As a result, certain areas needed upgraded drainage systems to efficiently remove surface water from the new pavement. Designers also prioritised ensuring that the surface drainage was pedestrian-friendly, particularly for those wearing stiletto heels, and slip-resistant for overall safety.
ACO's Solution
- KlassikDrain KS200 system with Stainless 5 Star Heelsafe® Anti-Slip Grates
Benefits
- The KS200 sloped channels provides a 0.5% built-in fall along the invert to ensure efficient run-off toward the outlet points.
- The Stainless 5 Star Heelsafe® Anti-Slip grates provide pedestrian safety as they are slip resistant (P4 to AS 4586), safe for heels and are wheelchair and walking cane compliant to AS 1428.1.
