❓ Question regarding changes to the Perth Bicycle Network plan, universal access, and upgrades requested by the Town of Bassendean. The response indicates minimal design changes, consideration of universal access, and ongoing work to improve safety.
AnsweredQoN 3782Legislative Council
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I refer to the Perth Bicycle Network between Perth and Midland, and ask -
(1) What changes have been made to Main Roads WA (MRWA) September 2010 Preliminary Plan for the proposed PSP between Tonkin Highway and Bassendean Train Station, following feedback and consultation with State Government stakeholders?
(2) Does MRWA have plans to provide universal access points along any of the proposed PSP, to ensure people riding bicycles, people in wheelchairs, gopher car drivers and people with prams have safe access from the south side of Guildford Road?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) Did MRWA consider the Town of Bassendean’s request that the Guildford Rd traffic light and pedestrian crossing and refuge islands between Katanning St and Moojebing St be upgraded to current Universal Access requirement standards to ensure people riding bicycles, people in wheelchairs, gopher car drivers and people with prams can gain safe access to the PSP?
(5) In relation to (4), -
(a) what were the main factors that were considered; and
(b) what was the outcome?
(6) Did MRWA consider the Town of Bassendean’s request that pedestrian refuge islands be constructed to current Universal Access requirement standards to connect the PSP to the Guildford Road and Coulston Road intersection and to ensure people riding bicycles, people in wheelchairs, gopher car drivers and people with prams can gain safe access to the path?
(7) In relation to (6), -
(a) what were the main factors that were considered; and
(b) what was the outcome?
(8) Has MRWA reached the detailed design phase of the proposed PSP?
(9) Where can this design be viewed?
(10) Is there a timetable or schedule of works for resurfacing the path over Guildford bridge?
(1) What changes have been made to Main Roads WA (MRWA) September 2010 Preliminary Plan for the proposed PSP between Tonkin Highway and Bassendean Train Station, following feedback and consultation with State Government stakeholders?
(2) Does MRWA have plans to provide universal access points along any of the proposed PSP, to ensure people riding bicycles, people in wheelchairs, gopher car drivers and people with prams have safe access from the south side of Guildford Road?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) Did MRWA consider the Town of Bassendean’s request that the Guildford Rd traffic light and pedestrian crossing and refuge islands between Katanning St and Moojebing St be upgraded to current Universal Access requirement standards to ensure people riding bicycles, people in wheelchairs, gopher car drivers and people with prams can gain safe access to the PSP?
(5) In relation to (4), -
(a) what were the main factors that were considered; and
(b) what was the outcome?
(6) Did MRWA consider the Town of Bassendean’s request that pedestrian refuge islands be constructed to current Universal Access requirement standards to connect the PSP to the Guildford Road and Coulston Road intersection and to ensure people riding bicycles, people in wheelchairs, gopher car drivers and people with prams can gain safe access to the path?
(7) In relation to (6), -
(a) what were the main factors that were considered; and
(b) what was the outcome?
(8) Has MRWA reached the detailed design phase of the proposed PSP?
(9) Where can this design be viewed?
(10) Is there a timetable or schedule of works for resurfacing the path over Guildford bridge?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
42 days
Main Roads WA
advises:
(1) The design changes have been minimal but include some minor changes to the alignment, line marking and signage.
(2) Path users will be provided with pedestrian crossing phases.
(3) Not applicable
(4) Yes
(5a) Main factors considered were the destination for riders, access to their environment and impact on roads.
(b) Changes will be made to improve safety.
(6) Yes
(7a) Main factors considered were the destination for riders, access to their environment and impact on roads.
(b) Work will continue to look at improving safety.
(8 - 9) The detailed design is currently being undertaken and once finalised the plan will be available for viewing.
(10) No
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advises:
(1) The design changes have been minimal but include some minor changes to the alignment, line marking and signage.
(2) Path users will be provided with pedestrian crossing phases.
(3) Not applicable
(4) Yes
(5a) Main factors considered were the destination for riders, access to their environment and impact on roads.
(b) Changes will be made to improve safety.
(6) Yes
(7a) Main factors considered were the destination for riders, access to their environment and impact on roads.
(b) Work will continue to look at improving safety.
(8 - 9) The detailed design is currently being undertaken and once finalised the plan will be available for viewing.
(10) No
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