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(2) See (1).
Roads—traffic calming
(Question No 2836)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for City Services, upon notice, on 29 November 2019: (redirected to the Minister for Roads and Active Travel)
(1) What is the current status of installing speed humps and when will installation be completed, in relation to the recent traffic studies that have recommended Cartwright Street receive speed humps.
(2) Does the ACT Government have any plans to install any other calming measures on this street; if so, (a) what and (b) when; if not, (i) why not and (ii) what other measures will the ACT Government take to improve road and traffic safety on this street.
(3) Does the ACT Government have any plans to install speed limit signs on Cartwright street; if yes, when; if not, why not.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Current status as follows:
a) The recommended speed hump within the Charnwood-Dunlop school zone has been implemented.
b) The recommended speed hump in the vicinity of MacIntyre Place will be implemented in a future program.
c) The recommended pedestrian refuge island in the vicinity of the Brindabella Christian College will be considered for implementation under the Schools Program.
(2) No. It is anticipated that the recommended treatments, when implemented, will reduce travelling speeds and improve road safety for all road users.
(3) No. Cartwright Street is a minor collector road and the default 50km/h speed limit applies on this road. The current policy in the ACT is to only signpost streets that have a speed limit higher or lower than the default speed limit. The primary reason for not signposting 50km/h roads is to provide a consistent message to motorists that if you do not see a speed limit sign, then the speed limit is the default 50km/h limit. This approach is consistent with the practice in other jurisdictions across Australia.
Municipal services—signage
(Question No 2837)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for City Services, upon notice, on 29 November 2019 (redirected to the Minister for Health):
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