❓ A parliamentary question regarding the allocation of road safety funds, specifically concerning crosswalk attendants and the criteria for assessing crosswalk usage. The response clarifies funding sources and assessment methods.
AnsweredQoN 118Legislative Council
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(1) Of the $55m the Government is putting into road safety projects, (a) will any amount be used to retain crosswalk attendants; (b) will any amount be used for insurance of the Class B crosswalk attendants and students? (2) When schools were invited to provide extra information, what steps did the Education Department take to confirm the reported usage of crosswalks? (3) Did the department consider the number of children residing in proximity to the crosswalk in assessing the usage of the crosswalks? (4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(a) will any amount be used to retain crosswalk attendants; (b) will any amount be used for insurance of the Class B crosswalk attendants and students? (2) When schools were invited to provide extra information, what steps did the Education Department take to confirm the reported usage of crosswalks? (3) Did the department consider the number of children residing in proximity to the crosswalk in assessing the usage of the crosswalks? (4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(b) will any amount be used for insurance of the Class B crosswalk attendants and students? (2) When schools were invited to provide extra information, what steps did the Education Department take to confirm the reported usage of crosswalks? (3) Did the department consider the number of children residing in proximity to the crosswalk in assessing the usage of the crosswalks? (4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(2) When schools were invited to provide extra information, what steps did the Education Department take to confirm the reported usage of crosswalks? (3) Did the department consider the number of children residing in proximity to the crosswalk in assessing the usage of the crosswalks? (4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(3) Did the department consider the number of children residing in proximity to the crosswalk in assessing the usage of the crosswalks? (4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(4) Yes.
(a) will any amount be used to retain crosswalk attendants; (b) will any amount be used for insurance of the Class B crosswalk attendants and students? (2) When schools were invited to provide extra information, what steps did the Education Department take to confirm the reported usage of crosswalks? (3) Did the department consider the number of children residing in proximity to the crosswalk in assessing the usage of the crosswalks? (4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(b) will any amount be used for insurance of the Class B crosswalk attendants and students? (2) When schools were invited to provide extra information, what steps did the Education Department take to confirm the reported usage of crosswalks? (3) Did the department consider the number of children residing in proximity to the crosswalk in assessing the usage of the crosswalks? (4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(2) When schools were invited to provide extra information, what steps did the Education Department take to confirm the reported usage of crosswalks? (3) Did the department consider the number of children residing in proximity to the crosswalk in assessing the usage of the crosswalks? (4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(3) Did the department consider the number of children residing in proximity to the crosswalk in assessing the usage of the crosswalks? (4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(4) Did the Premier say on 27 August this year that if one life could be saved, it would be worth every cent? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(1) Some $55m relating to black spot funding is provided to Main Roads WA. Crosswalk attendants will not be funded from black spot funding. (2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(2) No additional information has been provided to the Police Service at this time. Crosswalk usage is confirmed prior to making any decision relating to traffic wardens. (3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(3) Surveys are conducted to determine the actual usage of the children's crossing. When children in proximity to a crossing it does not necessarily mean that they will use the service. (4) Yes.
(4) Yes.
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