Pedestrian Safety
Kenmore School Zone to participate in vehicle activated speed warnings
Monday, 23 January 2012 16:19
Following my continued correspondence with the Minister for Transport in relation to safety in central Kenmore, the school speed zone in central Kenmore has been chosen for illuminated speed warning signs that are activated as a vehicle approaches.
The illuminated sign will flash a speed advisory when approached by a vehicle exceeding the speed limit.
Research done in Britain by the UK Department of Transport has shown this approach to be one of the most effective at attracting driver attention and causing them to slow down.Read more: Kenmore School Zone to participate in vehicle activated speed warnings
Grandview - I am Worried
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 09:11
Readers will be aware that I have on many occasions expressed my concerns regarding safety in our local area. I am particularly alarmed by the danger of motorists and pedestrians colliding at the corner of Grandview Rd and Moggill Rd.
My office continues to get frequent reports of near misses and lucky escapes with school children and other public transport users crossing Moggill Road near the bus stop at the Grandview Road intersection.
Any readers who have ever crossed at this location will know exactly what I mean. It is extremely dangerous. Increasingly, very concerned motorists are approaching me in relation to near misses and in some cases actual collisions.
I made an impassioned plea to the Main Roads Minister in Parliament following the recent collision between a vehicle and a school student (fortunately not resulting in injury).
Birkin Road Lights at Last !
Thursday, 19 August 2010 12:57
Safety improvements works we have fought so hard to get are due to commence very shortly on the intersection of Birkin Road and Moggill Road at Bellbowrie. They will include:
· Installing traffic lights
· Extending right turn lane from Moggill Road into Birkin Road
· Upgrade pedestrian crossing facilities
I had previously been advised this work would commence at the end of August and be completed by December (which seemed an inordinately long time).
I have now been informed that the work will be finished by the end of October, a much more realistic time frame I believe, given the scope of the work.Work to commence on Birkin Road
Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:33
At last we are to see some positive action in relation to the intersection of Birkin Road and Moggill Road at Bellbowrie.
I am informed that the installation of lights at Birkin Road will commence in August 2010 and be completed by Dec 2010. (which I must admit does seem a very long time)
Local residents and stakeholders should receive flyers and information in their letterboxes by the end of this month about the nature of the roadworks.
The project is expected to cost $2.5 million! We have been petitioning the government for many years for this much needed safety improvement.
This is a win for the local community
Inaction on lights driving us crazy
Tuesday, 22 June 2010 15:04
The Government’s continued inaction on the installation of lights and a safe pedestrian crossing at the corner of Moggill Road and Birkin Road Bellbowrie is truly irritating and concerning to myself and local residents
We have had the long running argument in relation to a safe crossing at this point.
We have seen numerous accidents at the intersection. After initially resisting calls for a crossing the Government finally conceded it was necessary and conducted community consultation 6 months ago.
My question to the Government is what on earth are you waiting for?
There is not just clear community support for this measure but in the indisputable need to make this part of Bellbowrie safer for the many children and others that cross to the bus stop in this area.
I have written to the Department of Main Roads urging them to get on with the job.
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