❓ Mr. Zempilas questions the Minister for Transport regarding a $10 million program to improve safety at children’s crossings, seeking details on budget allocation, crossing locations, prioritization criteria, safety assessments, traffic warden funding, and expected safety outcomes. The Minister provides a breakdown of the budget, criteria for crossing selection, and expected safety improvements.
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I refer to the Minister for Transport’s media statement “Major improvements to school crossing safety delivered” from 14 August 2025, and the reference to a four-year $10 million program to improve safety at children’s crossings across Western Australia, and ask:(a) What is the breakdown of the $10 million program allocation for:(i) static speed signage;(ii) electronic speed limit signage; and(iii) all other components;(b) Can the Minister provide the full list of crossings under this program, including timeframes for expected completion;(c) What criteria was used to identify and prioritise these crossings;(d) Has an assessment been undertaken to determine whether reducing speed limits and installing signage alone is sufficient to improve safety outcomes at crossings that are not staffed by traffic wardens:(i) If yes to the above, will the Minister table that assessment;(e) Does this program include funding to address the shortage of traffic wardens across Western Australia; and(f) What safety outcomes are expected from this program and how will they be measured?
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14 May 2026
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Minister for Transport
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6 days
(a) (i) Approx. $750,000
(ii) Approx. $7.9million
(iii) Approx. $1.4million
(b) Static sign delivery has occurred at all sites with delivery of electornic speed signage to continue to occur through to FY 27/28.
(c) Posted speed, carriageway type, number of lanes, school type, historical incident rates and location and proximity of the crossing.
(d-e) This program covers traffic warden-controlled children’s crossings only. At the 2025 State Election, the Cook Labor Government committed to deliver 23 new signalised pedestrian crossings, which includes the signalisation of 19 Children’s Crossings on dual carriageways. This will allow for the redeployment of wardens to other crossings.
(f) Lower speeds enable drivers to react more effectively to unexpected situations and reduce the severity of crashes, which is crucial for the safety of children and the traffic wardens responsible for their protection.
(ii) Approx. $7.9million
(iii) Approx. $1.4million
(b) Static sign delivery has occurred at all sites with delivery of electornic speed signage to continue to occur through to FY 27/28.
(c) Posted speed, carriageway type, number of lanes, school type, historical incident rates and location and proximity of the crossing.
(d-e) This program covers traffic warden-controlled children’s crossings only. At the 2025 State Election, the Cook Labor Government committed to deliver 23 new signalised pedestrian crossings, which includes the signalisation of 19 Children’s Crossings on dual carriageways. This will allow for the redeployment of wardens to other crossings.
(f) Lower speeds enable drivers to react more effectively to unexpected situations and reduce the severity of crashes, which is crucial for the safety of children and the traffic wardens responsible for their protection.
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