The City is committed to improving road safety and to ensure roads provide a safe travel environment for all users.
Traffic and transport cover matters within the local road network, including traffic flow, school safety, active transport, and minor infrastructure improvements. Some responsibilities fall outside our control. Main Roads WA oversees state roads and traffic signals, while WA Police manage enforcement and incident response. We work in partnership with these agencies to support a safe and well coordinated transport system for our community.
Active Transport
Active Transport is a mode of transportation that involves human-powered movement, typically for commuting or travel and contributes to a person’s physical and mental health whilst reducing environmental impacts.
The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure provides some good information on active transport.
School travel and road safety
School road safety
The City takes safety around schools very seriously and this includes enforcing parking restrictions, providing advice regarding traffic flow and congestion, and supporting schools in applications for children’s crossings, school speed zoning, and kiss and drives. Enquiries regarding traffic and congestion around a school can be made by contacting the City.
Vehicles parked in an unsafe manner, against parking signage, blocking residential driveways or parked on verges can be attended to by the City’s Community Safety Team.
Parking Infrastructure around schools
There is a high demand for parking around schools mostly during the afternoons as parents arrive at once to pick up their children. It is not possible for parking bays to be provided for every vehicle, however under certain circumstances, the City can be of assistance.
Traffic management
Traffic management is the planning, implementation, and monitoring of temporary changes to road and pedestrian networks to ensure the safety of all road users.
Pedestrian crossings
The City manages a range of pedestrian crossings, which are usually located on or near roads.
You’ll also find pedestrian crossings in places like shopping centre car parks. These are on private property, so if you have any concerns, it’s best to contact the property owner or centre management directly.
There are two categories of pedestrian crossings. They are either signalised or unsignalised crossings.
Signalised crossings
These are located at traffic signals and pedestrians push a button so the pedestrian phase can be triggered as part of the traffic signal phasing.
There are also standalone signalised crossings. Currently there is only one within the City and it is located on Marmion Avenue, near Grand Ocean Entrance, Burns Beach.
Unsignalised crossings
- Pedestrian refuge crossings – These are islands located in the middle of a road and allows pedestrians to cross one direction of traffic at a time.
- Zebra crossings – This type of crossing has the black and white line marking. Zebra crossings must be approved by Main Roads WA and meet their criteria.
- Wombat crossings – Similar to a zebra crossing, except located on a raised plateau. They must be approved by Main Roads WA.
- Children’s crossings – operate during school AM and PM peak periods and are managed by a traffic warden. More information can be found on the School speed zones (FAQ) page.
It will depend on the type of pedestrian crossing that has been requested and if there is sufficient evidence to support the crossing.
Signalised crossings require the highest justifications, must be at an appropriate location, and be supported by Main Roads WA. The approval process for any form of signalisation is complex and may take up to two years or more before works can commence.
Zebra and wombat crossings may also take some time as data collection is required and there must be appropriate lighting to current Australian Standards. Approval is also required from Main Roads WA.
Pedestrian refuge crossings can be quick to install, but the location and nearby infrastructure can affect timing. Some may need to be added to the City’s Five-Year Capital Works Program.
An assessment will occur as part of the request. Place a request for a pedestrian crossing by contacting the City.