❓ Hon Lynn MacLaren questions the use of the Perth Parking Levy, particularly regarding its allocation to bus, cycling, pedestrian infrastructure, and the Roe Street bus port. The Minister for Transport provides a detailed breakdown of levy expenditure.
AnsweredQoN 1515Legislative Council
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(1) In what ways is the Perth Parking Levy used to directly benefit: (a) bus activity in the central business district; (b) cycling activity in the central business district; and (c) pedestrian activity in the central business district? (2) What other uses is the Perth Parking Levy put to? (3) How much of the Perth Parking Levy is being used to fund the new bus port in Roe Street? (4) How much funding from the Northbridge Link Project is being used to fund the new bus port in Roe Street? (5) Is the Perth Parking Levy an appropriate source of funds for the Roe Street bus port? (6) How much of the Perth Parking Levy is used to fund the removal of cars breaking down or stopping in the tunnel? (7) How much of the Perth Parking Levy is used to fund the removal of cars parked in bicycle lanes?
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Answered
14 October 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
35 days
(1)(a)-(c) The Perth Parking Levy (PPL) is used to directly benefit bus, cycling and pedestrian activity in the CBD by funding:
- the CAT bus service and the Free Transit Zone;
- a contribution towards the construction of priority bus lanes on Beaufort and William Streets;
- the construction of the Arena West Principal Shared Path (PSP) and the Barrack Street on-road cycle lanes;
- the design and construction of the Roe Street PSP extension;
- a survey of all of the end of trip (EoT) facilities within central Perth to create an up to date EoT inventory;
- an update of the Perth pedestrian model; and
- the implementation of parallel walk phases at 56 intersections.
(2) In addition to the above, the PPL has also been used to fund:
- Main Roads WA's Active Traffic Management program;
- the implementation of roundabout metering at the Point Lewis Rotary and associated merge tapering works on Mounts Bay Road;
- a contribution to the construction of the Perth Busport; and
- ongoing administration costs of the Perth Parking Management program.
(3) $142.6m.
(4) $66.4m.
(5) Yes.
(6) Approximately $340 000 in 2013-14.
(7) No figures are kept on this as it is a rare occurrence.
- the CAT bus service and the Free Transit Zone;
- a contribution towards the construction of priority bus lanes on Beaufort and William Streets;
- the construction of the Arena West Principal Shared Path (PSP) and the Barrack Street on-road cycle lanes;
- the design and construction of the Roe Street PSP extension;
- a survey of all of the end of trip (EoT) facilities within central Perth to create an up to date EoT inventory;
- an update of the Perth pedestrian model; and
- the implementation of parallel walk phases at 56 intersections.
(2) In addition to the above, the PPL has also been used to fund:
- Main Roads WA's Active Traffic Management program;
- the implementation of roundabout metering at the Point Lewis Rotary and associated merge tapering works on Mounts Bay Road;
- a contribution to the construction of the Perth Busport; and
- ongoing administration costs of the Perth Parking Management program.
(3) $142.6m.
(4) $66.4m.
(5) Yes.
(6) Approximately $340 000 in 2013-14.
(7) No figures are kept on this as it is a rare occurrence.
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