Question regarding transport modes of students and staff at Shenton College. The government does not collect this data, but the school has anecdotal data. The Department of Education engages traffic engineers for major capital works projects and participates in the 'Your Move' program.

AnsweredQoN 1493Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2018
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Education and Training

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I
refer to modes of transportation to arrive at and depart from Shenton College,
and I ask: (a) has the Government collected any data on the
modes of transport students use to arrive at and leave from Shenton Park
College; (b) if yes to (a), can the Minister please provide: (i) how many students arrive and depart by train; (ii) how many students arrive and depart by regular
bus service; (iii) how many students arrive and depart by school
special bus service; (iv) how many students arrive and depart by bicycle; (v) how many students arrive and depart by walking; (vi) How many students arrive and depart by being
dropped off/picked up in a private vehicle; and (vii) how many students drive themselves; (c) has the Government collected any data on the
modes of transport staff use to arrive at and leave from Shenton College; (d) if yes to (c), can the Minister please provide: (i) how many staff arrive and depart by train; (ii) how many staff arrive and depart by bus; (iii) how many staff arrive and depart by bicycle; (iv) how many staff arrive and depart by walking; and (v) how many staff drive; and (e) if no to (a) and (c), will the department collect that
information and use it when considering the transport needs of other schools
near large public transport infrastructure?

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Answered
11 September 2018
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
9 days
(a) & (c)  The Department of Education does not collect data on the modes of transport students and staff use to get to and from individual schools.  However, Shenton College has anecdotal data and the approximate range is available. It should be noted that modes  of transport vary depending on the season and weather.
(b) (i)-(ii)    1500-1700
(iii)        5
(iv)-(v)  100-200
(vi)        200-250
(vii)            20-40
(d) (i)-(ii)    30-40
(iii)-(iv)  10-15
(v)         200-220
(e) No. However, the Department of Education engages independent traffic engineers to provide transport assessments for specific school sites when undertaking major capital works projects.
Additionally, many schools, including secondary schools, participate in the Department of Transport’s Your Move program. This is a free program that encourages students to become more active by increasing their walking, scooting and riding to school.

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