STREET NAME: Multiple (40 km/h zone) and South Terrace (30 km/h)
SUBURB: Fremantle
MUNICIPALITY: City of Fremantle
STATE & COUNTRY: Western Australia, Australia
SPEED REDUCTION: From 50 km/h to 40 km/h (zone) and 30 km/h (South Terrace)
DATE IMPLEMENTED: July 2021
SCHEME INCLUDED:
- Speed limit signs
- Temporary speed bumps (South Terrace)
- Permanent traffic calming
- Streetscape upgrades
- Upgrades to road drainage
- Improved sightlines at intersections
- Replacing ashphalt footpaths with concrete
- Upgrading tree pits to ensure better infiltration
- Tree planting
- Damaged infrastructure replaced
- Resurfaced road pavement
COST: Not available
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
No formal evaluation or after studies to measure impact, however a lot of community support for lower speeds, particularly along South Terrace.
LESSONS LEARNED:
Used to test Main Roads WA new speed limit policy.
RESULTS OF EVALUATION: Not available