Victorian road users have been invited to take part in RACV’s latest My Melbourne Road campaign, which seeks public input on the city’s most dangerous intersections. The feedback will shape where government and transport bodies should target their road safety efforts next.
This year, RACV has teamed up with the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) to crunch data from 365 intersections across Melbourne. Based on crash history, traffic volumes, and poor design, they’ve drawn up a list of the 84 most dangerous intersections. These sites saw a combined 771 crashes over the past five years. RACV now wants Victorians to weigh in and help prioritise which ones need the most urgent fixes.
RACV Head of Policy James Williams says the survey, which takes just three minutes to complete, gives locals a voice on issues that may not always be obvious in data alone.
“Whether you’re behind the wheel, riding, walking or using public transport, your experience on the road matters to RACV,” Williams said.
“Direct feedback from Victorians makes a difference, and helps governments decide where to invest to improve our roads.”
The survey is open until 17 August and asks users to rank up to four problem intersections in each of Melbourne’s seven urban zones—Inner, West, North West, North East, East, Inner South East and Outer South East. Respondents can also suggest unlisted intersections if they believe they’ve been overlooked.
Williams says the public input can capture local issues missed by broad data sets. “It’s not just about high-profile intersections,” he said. “Smaller suburban roads that may be poorly maintained, overly complex, or frequently congested also deserve attention.”
Since launching the first My Melbourne Road in 2023, the program has already helped move the needle. According to RACV, 11 roads and intersections previously flagged by respondents have either been upgraded or are scheduled for improvements. These include sites such as Calder Park Drive and the Calder Freeway in Calder Park, Nepean Highway and McLeod Road in Carrum, and Princes Freeway at Clyde Road in Berwick.
Other locations that have seen action include Hopkins Street and Joseph Road in Footscray, Maroondah Highway and Yarra Road in Croydon, and Melton Highway and The Regency in Hillside. Changes are also planned or completed for trouble spots in Warrandyte, Hawthorn East, Hoppers Crossing, Essendon, and Clayton.
The process of change, Williams notes, can start with one observation. “Whether it’s a confusing roundabout, a blocked pedestrian crossing, or an intersection lacking turning lanes, the community’s feedback helps RACV identify and prioritise problems that data alone may not fully capture.”
Once this year’s results are in, RACV and NTRO will propose broad solutions for the worst-performing intersection in each of the seven metro regions.
Ultimately, says Williams, the goal is simple: “a transport network that works for everyone.”
The next phase of the program, My Country Road, will roll out in 2026, turning the spotlight on regional Victoria.
Victorians can complete the survey at racv.com.au/haveyoursay.
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