❓ Question regarding the impact of the Canning Highway Signal Optimisation Trial on surrounding roads, including traffic volume and access times. The answer indicates improved travel times and a return of traffic to the highway from local streets.
AnsweredQoN 1136Legislative Council
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I refer to the Canning Highway Signal Optimisation Trial, and ask: (a) what impact does the trial have on surrounding roads; (b) what monitoring is undertaken of the impacts on surrounding roads; (c) has there been any increase in the length of time it takes for vehicles to enter Canning Highway; (d) if yes to (c), what is the increase; and (e) does the estimated time savings include any increase in the length of time it takes for vehicles to access Canning Highway?
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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
49 days
(a)-(e) The improved travel times have meant more traffic can travel on the Highway, with 8% more vehicles heading eastbound at the Canning Beach Road intersection. Traffic using local streets to avoid Canning Highway has reduced, with more traffic returning to the Highway.
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