❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the number and reliability of flashing warning lights at school crosswalks, plans for future installations, allocated funds, and the rationale behind the design of school zone speed signs. The response indicates a trial is underway to address reliability issues before further installations.
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SCHOOL CROSSWALKS
(1) How many school crosswalks in Western Australia are equipped with flashing warning lights? (2) What plans are there, including time frames, to equip further crossings with flashing lights in metropolitan locations and in non-metropolitan locations? (3) What funds have been allocated to these works? (4) What is the rationale for using school-crossing speed signs that display a smaller speed roundel within a sign that is a different shaped rectangle from other speed limit signs? Hon ADELE FARINA
(1) How many school crosswalks in Western Australia are equipped with flashing warning lights? (2) What plans are there, including time frames, to equip further crossings with flashing lights in metropolitan locations and in non-metropolitan locations? (3) What funds have been allocated to these works? (4) What is the rationale for using school-crossing speed signs that display a smaller speed roundel within a sign that is a different shaped rectangle from other speed limit signs? Hon ADELE FARINA
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(2) What plans are there, including time frames, to equip further crossings with flashing lights in metropolitan locations and in non-metropolitan locations? (3) What funds have been allocated to these works? (4) What is the rationale for using school-crossing speed signs that display a smaller speed roundel within a sign that is a different shaped rectangle from other speed limit signs? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(3) What funds have been allocated to these works? (4) What is the rationale for using school-crossing speed signs that display a smaller speed roundel within a sign that is a different shaped rectangle from other speed limit signs? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(4) What is the rationale for using school-crossing speed signs that display a smaller speed roundel within a sign that is a different shaped rectangle from other speed limit signs? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(2) What plans are there, including time frames, to equip further crossings with flashing lights in metropolitan locations and in non-metropolitan locations? (3) What funds have been allocated to these works? (4) What is the rationale for using school-crossing speed signs that display a smaller speed roundel within a sign that is a different shaped rectangle from other speed limit signs? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(3) What funds have been allocated to these works? (4) What is the rationale for using school-crossing speed signs that display a smaller speed roundel within a sign that is a different shaped rectangle from other speed limit signs? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(4) What is the rationale for using school-crossing speed signs that display a smaller speed roundel within a sign that is a different shaped rectangle from other speed limit signs? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(1) Seven sets of flashing warning lights are installed at school zones. One of these is located in Mandurah, and the other six are in Perth. (2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(2) Prior to installing additional flashing lights at school zones, Main Roads must be assured that the reliability issues will be addressed. These flashing lights have been on trial and have not proved to be as reliable as first anticipated. It is important that the most appropriate technology be utilised to provide a safe, cost-efficient and reliable means of monitoring the operation of the lights. Main Roads has spent considerable time researching the best options, and the specification for a new trial of flashing lights at school zones is now completed. Arrangements are being made for a new trial of flashing lights in the 2006-07 financial year. The new trial will last for 12 months and, if successful, funding will be sought to install additional flashing lights. It is envisaged that lights will first be installed at the school zones located within the higher speed zones. (3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(3) The amount of $140 000 has been allocated for the trial. (4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
(4) All regulatory and advisory road signage has been developed to give motorists a clear and quick indication of the message. The shape of these signs is part of the quick recognition process for motorists. In Western Australia, all speed zone signs, including school zone signs, are rectangular.
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