❓ Dr. Woollard asks about traffic accidents at the Ardross St/Canning Hwy intersection after the removal of a crossing guard. The Minister responds that police data shows no fatal/serious crashes and refers detailed crash data to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Reinstating the crossing guard is rejected as the intersection doesn't meet criteria.
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ARDROSS STREET-CANNING HIGHWAY INTERSECTION 29. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services: I refer to the dangerous intersection at the corner of Ardross Street and Canning Highway, where the type A crossing guard who serviced St Benedict’s Primary School was removed. As parents are reporting that traffic accidents are frequently happening at that intersection, will the minister please advise — (1) How many traffic accidents have occurred at this location for 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (2) Will the minister list the type of accidents and the scope of injuries that have occurred at the location, again during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (3) Will the minister reinstate the type A traffic warden at that intersection to help St Benedict’s Primary School students safely cross the road to get to school; or actually recommence crossing the road, because at the moment they cross only in emergencies, which makes it an even more unsafe practice? Mr J.C. KOBELKE
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I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
ARDROSS STREET-CANNING HIGHWAY INTERSECTION
I refer to the dangerous intersection at the corner of Ardross Street and Canning Highway, where the type A crossing guard who serviced St Benedict’s Primary School was removed. As parents are reporting that traffic accidents are frequently happening at that intersection, will the minister please advise — (1) How many traffic accidents have occurred at this location for 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (2) Will the minister list the type of accidents and the scope of injuries that have occurred at the location, again during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (3) Will the minister reinstate the type A traffic warden at that intersection to help St Benedict’s Primary School students safely cross the road to get to school; or actually recommence crossing the road, because at the moment they cross only in emergencies, which makes it an even more unsafe practice? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(1) How many traffic accidents have occurred at this location for 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (2) Will the minister list the type of accidents and the scope of injuries that have occurred at the location, again during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (3) Will the minister reinstate the type A traffic warden at that intersection to help St Benedict’s Primary School students safely cross the road to get to school; or actually recommence crossing the road, because at the moment they cross only in emergencies, which makes it an even more unsafe practice? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(2) Will the minister list the type of accidents and the scope of injuries that have occurred at the location, again during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (3) Will the minister reinstate the type A traffic warden at that intersection to help St Benedict’s Primary School students safely cross the road to get to school; or actually recommence crossing the road, because at the moment they cross only in emergencies, which makes it an even more unsafe practice? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(3) Will the minister reinstate the type A traffic warden at that intersection to help St Benedict’s Primary School students safely cross the road to get to school; or actually recommence crossing the road, because at the moment they cross only in emergencies, which makes it an even more unsafe practice? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
ARDROSS STREET-CANNING HIGHWAY INTERSECTION
I refer to the dangerous intersection at the corner of Ardross Street and Canning Highway, where the type A crossing guard who serviced St Benedict’s Primary School was removed. As parents are reporting that traffic accidents are frequently happening at that intersection, will the minister please advise — (1) How many traffic accidents have occurred at this location for 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (2) Will the minister list the type of accidents and the scope of injuries that have occurred at the location, again during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (3) Will the minister reinstate the type A traffic warden at that intersection to help St Benedict’s Primary School students safely cross the road to get to school; or actually recommence crossing the road, because at the moment they cross only in emergencies, which makes it an even more unsafe practice? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(1) How many traffic accidents have occurred at this location for 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (2) Will the minister list the type of accidents and the scope of injuries that have occurred at the location, again during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (3) Will the minister reinstate the type A traffic warden at that intersection to help St Benedict’s Primary School students safely cross the road to get to school; or actually recommence crossing the road, because at the moment they cross only in emergencies, which makes it an even more unsafe practice? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(2) Will the minister list the type of accidents and the scope of injuries that have occurred at the location, again during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date? (3) Will the minister reinstate the type A traffic warden at that intersection to help St Benedict’s Primary School students safely cross the road to get to school; or actually recommence crossing the road, because at the moment they cross only in emergencies, which makes it an even more unsafe practice? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(3) Will the minister reinstate the type A traffic warden at that intersection to help St Benedict’s Primary School students safely cross the road to get to school; or actually recommence crossing the road, because at the moment they cross only in emergencies, which makes it an even more unsafe practice? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
I thank the member for her question and some notice so that I could seek a response from WA Police. (1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(1)-(2) WA Police maintains data relating only to fatal and serious crashes, and a search of the WA Police casualty database failed to locate any fatal or serious injury crashes at this intersection in the past three years. Main Roads WA maintains a comprehensive database of all crashes in WA, and that question needs to be referred to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
(3) The school crossings and road safety committee makes the recommendations regarding applications for traffic wardens based on a range of factors and established criteria. The intersection at Ardross Street and Canning Highway does not meet the criteria for a type A crossing warden.
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