Page 4896 - Week 15 - Thursday, 8 December 1994

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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION 1488

Traffic Management - Hughes and Garran

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for Urban Services, in relation to the construction of traffic calming devices in the suburb of Hughes in July 1994:

(1) Has traffic speed decreased; if so, by how much.

(2) Has traffic flow decreased; if so, by how much.

(3) Has movement in and out of driveways in Kitchener Street improved; if so, how has this been measured.

(4) If no surveys have been carried out concerning the above, why not.

Mr Lamont - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) Surveys not finalised.

(2) Surveys not finalised.

(3) Surveys not finalised.

(4) The Department of Urban Services completed a study of traffic and pedestrian issues in Hughes and Garran in June 1993. This study formed the basis for the various implementation stages of traffic management measures in both suburbs.

Stage 1 of the Hughes and Garran scheme was implemented during July 1994. A period of between 3 to 6 months is considered adequate before an evaluation can be undertaken. In this period, drivers become aware and familiar with the new devices and as a by-product would establish new driving habits, patterns and may also choose alternative routes for their trip.

Since late November 1994 the Traffic and Roads Section of my Department has commenced the collection of traffic volumes and speed data for the after situation. A questionnaire will also be distributed in the near future to residents of streets where devices have been installed. The questionnaire will request feedback on the perceived impact of the implemented measures.

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