A WA parliamentary question regarding emergency measures related to the South West Metropolitan Railway line construction and the Perth Transit Control System. The Minister's response indicates current measures are deemed appropriate.

AnsweredQoN 1080Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 February 2003
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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(b) will the Minister provide a copy of these emergency measures; (c) do these measures consider that once the busway is removed as part of the construction of the South West Metropolitan Railway line, emergency service vehicles will no longer have clear access along the busway; (d) if not, why not; (e) is the Government examining expanding the Perth Transit Control System by utilising the latest computer technology similar to that used in other parts of Australia and overseas to ensure a speedy and efficient response to traffic accidents and emergency situations; and (f) if not, why not?
(c) do these measures consider that once the busway is removed as part of the construction of the South West Metropolitan Railway line, emergency service vehicles will no longer have clear access along the busway; (d) if not, why not; (e) is the Government examining expanding the Perth Transit Control System by utilising the latest computer technology similar to that used in other parts of Australia and overseas to ensure a speedy and efficient response to traffic accidents and emergency situations; and (f) if not, why not?
(d) if not, why not; (e) is the Government examining expanding the Perth Transit Control System by utilising the latest computer technology similar to that used in other parts of Australia and overseas to ensure a speedy and efficient response to traffic accidents and emergency situations; and (f) if not, why not?
(e) is the Government examining expanding the Perth Transit Control System by utilising the latest computer technology similar to that used in other parts of Australia and overseas to ensure a speedy and efficient response to traffic accidents and emergency situations; and (f) if not, why not?
(f) if not, why not?
(b) Not applicable. (c) Not applicable. (d) Not applicable. (e)-(f) The current utilisation of cameras and variable message signs is considered appropriate for the existing freeway network.
(c) Not applicable. (d) Not applicable. (e)-(f) The current utilisation of cameras and variable message signs is considered appropriate for the existing freeway network.
(d) Not applicable. (e)-(f) The current utilisation of cameras and variable message signs is considered appropriate for the existing freeway network.
(e)-(f) The current utilisation of cameras and variable message signs is considered appropriate for the existing freeway network.

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Answered
3 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
96 days
(a) Under existing legislation the Lead Agency with respect to the response to traffic crashes is the Western Australian Police Service. Main Roads does undertake a Support Agency role for such incidents by undertaking repairs to road assets, providing road maintenance equipment and or material upon request and advising the travelling public of major traffic incidents through radio stations variable message signs on the road network. Main Roads continually monitors the freeway system through the use of fixed cameras and a team of Highway Emergency Response Officers (HEROS). This level of monitoring is considered appropriate for Perth’s current traffic conditions.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
(e)-(f) The current utilisation of cameras and variable message signs is considered appropriate for the existing freeway network.

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