❓ Ms. Evangel asks about a new pedestrian traffic signal trial in Perth CBD. The Minister for Transport responds positively, highlighting its benefits for pedestrian safety and traffic flow, amidst interjections from other members.
AnsweredQoN 826Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM — PERTH
CBD TRIAL
826. Ms E. EVANGEL to the Minister for
Transport:
I understand that the trial of a new pedestrian traffic signal system
commenced yesterday at a busy intersection in the Perth CBD.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I call you to order for the first time. Member
for Joondalup!
Ms E. EVANGEL : Can the minister please advise the house
what this trial entails?
CBD TRIAL
826. Ms E. EVANGEL to the Minister for
Transport:
I understand that the trial of a new pedestrian traffic signal system
commenced yesterday at a busy intersection in the Perth CBD.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen, I call you to order for the first time. Member
for Joondalup!
Ms E. EVANGEL : Can the minister please advise the house
what this trial entails?
AnswerView source ↗
As part of the government's traffic congestion management
program, we are trialling a pedestrian countdown traffic signal on the corner
of Murray and William Streets. Feedback so far has been exceptional. For those
members who do not understand what happens —
Mr D.J. Kelly : This is visionary, like a new train line!
The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I call you to order for the first time. I want
to hear about the new traffic signals, minister.
Mr D.C. NALDER : This is another initiative by which this
government is getting things done.
Mr D.J. Kelly interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I call you to order for the second time.
Mr D.C. NALDER : I am really quite pleased that we are
showing some initiative. A lot of people are giving us feedback on what a great
initiative this is to increase pedestrian safety and improve efficiency at our
intersections. This is all about keeping people moving.
For those members who do not understand, when people cross these
lights, they get the little green man for six seconds and then a countdown
timer lets them know how long they have to safely cross the road. A lot of
people have dared to cross with the flashing red man, so we are taking steps to
make it safer for a lot of pedestrians.
Several members interjected.
Mr D.C. NALDER : I am not sure what members opposite are
doing over there!
This is a great initiative that will keep people moving. I look forward
to bringing more of these initiatives to the chamber.
program, we are trialling a pedestrian countdown traffic signal on the corner
of Murray and William Streets. Feedback so far has been exceptional. For those
members who do not understand what happens —
Mr D.J. Kelly : This is visionary, like a new train line!
The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I call you to order for the first time. I want
to hear about the new traffic signals, minister.
Mr D.C. NALDER : This is another initiative by which this
government is getting things done.
Mr D.J. Kelly interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I call you to order for the second time.
Mr D.C. NALDER : I am really quite pleased that we are
showing some initiative. A lot of people are giving us feedback on what a great
initiative this is to increase pedestrian safety and improve efficiency at our
intersections. This is all about keeping people moving.
For those members who do not understand, when people cross these
lights, they get the little green man for six seconds and then a countdown
timer lets them know how long they have to safely cross the road. A lot of
people have dared to cross with the flashing red man, so we are taking steps to
make it safer for a lot of pedestrians.
Several members interjected.
Mr D.C. NALDER : I am not sure what members opposite are
doing over there!
This is a great initiative that will keep people moving. I look forward
to bringing more of these initiatives to the chamber.
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