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Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Proposed 40km/h In Kalamunda Central Community Engagement Report 2021 City of Kalamunda 122
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Contents Executive Summary.............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Community Engagement.................................................................................................................................................. 4 MARKYT® Community Scorecard Report 2020 Community Perceptions Survey ................................... 5 Engage (Survey) | Demographics................................................................................................................................... 6 Engage (Survey) | Responses.............................................................................................................................................7 Vehicle speeds and modes of transport......................................................................................................................7 Engage (Survey) | Responses (Streets)......................................................................................................................... 9 What other streets would you support a 40km/h speed limit on?................................................................11 Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle.................................................................... 13 Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a business vehicle................................................................30 Positive and/or negative effects as a pedestrian or cyclist...............................................................................33 Do you have any further comments?......................................................................................................................... 41 Submissions ..........................................................................................................................................................................60 Example of Communications.........................................................................................................................................66 Social Media | Campaign post insights......................................................................................................................67 Page 2 City of Kalamunda 123
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Executive Summary The purpose of this community engagement was to investigate community support for reducing the speed limit to 40km/h in some, or all the Kalamunda town centre, with a view to improving road safety outcomes all road users. Purpose of the 40km/h zone engagement: Background To investigate community support for On 7 August 2019 and 2 October 2020 the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCPAC) reducing the speed limit to 40km/h in some, identified three locations in the City that would benefit or all the Kalamunda town centre, with a view from further road safety features to improve outcomes for to improving road safety outcomes all road all road users: users. 1. Kalamunda Town Centre – bounded by Stirk Street, Railway Road, Canning Road and Burt Street; Key Engagement findings: 2. Hale Road, Forrestfield – Dawson Avenue to Anderson 426 x Surveys received. Road; and » 64% said current speeds are just right. 3. Kalamunda Road, High Wycombe – Wittenoom Road to Cyril Road. » 28.4% said current speeds are too high » 6% said current speeds are too low The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCPAC) presented a proposal to consider » 1.6% no response 40km/h speed limit reductions in the above zones; at the 14 x Submissions (8 of the 14 submissions the sentiment Ordinary Council Meeting, held on 26 November 2019. The was not in favour of 40km/h zone). Council supported investigations and public consultation Social Media received over 32,000 impressions; 4,500 (Simple majority 9/1). Engagements and 180 comments. Sentiment was most In 2020, the City of Kalamunda commissioned Catalyse Pty against a 40km/h zone, with many comments highlighting Ltd to undertake a Community Perceptions Study known as that the traffic was already slower than 40km/h. a ‘Community Scorecard’. The purpose of the study was to Note: Despite 42% of the Survey respondents aged 60+; and evaluate community priorities. Community Driven Actions Social Media being utilised by a younger demographic on included: average, both groups were not in favour of a reduction to » Slow down traffic on local roads (modified speed limits, 40km/h overall. Both groups called for similar other actions/ traffic calming, signage) outcomes to increase safety and improve traffic flow ie: » More pedestrian crossings; replace speed bumps in » increased and improved zebra crossing layouts/traffic town centre with pedestrian crossings. lights - as the current (Pedestrian) speed bumps are dangerous/confusing; Community Engagement » improved street design/layout to improve flow of traffic; Targeted consultation ran from 4 February to 15 March 2021 » improved landscaping to improve pedestrian traffic; » improved road signage; Community Consultation for the project was delivered in line with a Communications and Engagement Plan » improved parking; prepared in line with IAP2 best practice principles. » increased ACROD parking; and The Plan progressed to IAP2 spectrum level ‘Involve’ to » increased policing of dangerous drivers, and illegal work directly with the public throughout the process parking. to ensure that public concerns and aspirations were consistently understood and considered, and was supported by an integrated marketing campaign. Page 3 City of Kalamunda 124
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Community Engagement Communications and Sampling Size & Methodology Strategic Planning Alignment Engagement Objectives: The City has approximately 22,786 Kalamunda Advancing Strategic » Understand attitudes and households and the communication Community Plan to 2027 perceptions of the City of and engagement objective of Priority 1: Kalamunda Cares and Kalamunda community to 40km/h obtaining over 50 survey responses Interacts speed limits. was surpassed (426 Surveys), » Inform community and demonstrating the high level of Objective 1.2 - To provide a safe and stakeholders on the value of lower interest by the community in having healthy environment for community speeds, to achieve increased road their voices heard on this issue. to enjoy. safety; and of our intention to To ensure equitable levels of Strategy - 1.2.1 Facilitate a safe gather their feedback to present to feedback were provided across community environment. council for discussion/advocacy to the City, the quota sampling Priority 3: Kalamunda Develops Main Roads WA. methodology was used. The » Raise their awareness of the sample size aimed (vs achieved) for Objective 3.2 - To connect community proposed 40km/h speed limit in responses: to quality amenities. the Kalamunda Town Centre and » Even cross section of gender (42% Strategy 3.2.2 - Provide and advocate Community Consultation Male : 47% Female) for improved transport solutions and » Increase stakeholder » Cross section of ages (42% over better connectivity through integrated understanding of road safety and 60) transport planning. awareness. » 20% local businesses (7% + 3% » Promote a positive consultation community groups) experience among stakeholders with the City in obtaining equitable » 5% visitors (3%) levels of feedback from community and residents across the City. Communications and Engagement tools and objectives The city engaged with key stakeholders and the broader community via: Engagement Tools Objectives Media Release (MR) Targeting media outlets for a broader community reach. Website: Linking to Accessible, translatable, transparent. Single point reference. contributing nodes Links to Engagement Portal and Social Media. Engagement Portal FAQs, Survey, additional reading Printed Flyer and Survey Print is tangible, tactile, is viewed as trustworthy and reaches stakeholders who are not online. Mailout/ letterbox drop Directly targeting and owners and occupants within the proposed zone Social Media Campaign Targeted posts can reach stakeholders 24/7: Facebook posts, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram. Face-to-Face One-on-one meetings as required to address stakeholder enquiries. Email Direct Marketing Reach City of Kalamunda Subscribers Newspaper Advert Reach broader community who do not have online access Posters Visual campaign Path Stickers Targeting foot traffic within the Kalamunda Town Centre Variable Message Board Targeting road users within the Kalamunda Town Centre Page 4 City of Kalamunda 125
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 MARKYT® Community Scorecard Report 2020 Community Perceptions Survey 483 randomly selected residents and ratepayers The City of Kalamunda commissioned CATALYSE®to completed a scorecard. conduct a MARKYT®Community Scorecard from 23 March to 14 April 2020. The purpose of the study was to evaluate Community Driven Actions included: community priorities and measure Council’s performance » Slow down traffic on local roads (modified speed against key indicators in the Strategic Community Plan. limits, traffic calming, signage) Scorecard invitations were sent to 4,000 randomly » More pedestrian crossings; replace speed bumps in selected households; 1,000 by mail and 3,000 by email. town centre with pedestrian crossings. City of Kalamunda Fast Facts: » 32% of our population is aged over 60. » Tourism Research Australia visitor data suggests visitor levels are approximately 350-400 per day on » 12.9% of our population is aged under 10. average (for the whole Kalamunda Activity Centre) » 3.6% of our population needs assistance with » In the five years 2015 to 2019, there were 63 core activities.* significant crashes in the area proposed for a speed » Approximately 60 businesses employing around reduction (which is 63 crashes too many). 500 people in the area. *Source: https://www.abs.gov.au/ Page 5 City of Kalamunda 126
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Demographics Gender of Respondents Age of Respondents 200 No response 41 179 180 Prefer not to say 6 160 140 Other (Mx) 1 120 Female 198 100 78 Male 180 80 69 60 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 50 40 Number of respondents 27 20 20 3 0 The Survey received 426 responses Under 18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ No (In addition, 14 x Submissions were received.) Response Suburb of Respondents Engage Traffic BOORAGOON, WA 1.4K Total visits PERTH, WA 167 Maximum visits per day HARRISON, ACT CLOVERDALE, WA 775 Informed Visitors PICKERING BROOK, WA 1.1K Aware Visitors WATTLE GROVE, WA 17 New Registrations HACKETTS GULLY, WA 59 participants downloaded a PAULLS VALLEY, WA copy of the FAQs CARMEL, WA Profile MAIDA VALE, WA BICKLEY, WA 87% Local residents FORRESTFIELD, WA 7% Business operators WALLISTON, WA 3% Community groups HIGH WYCOMBE, WA 3% Visitors to the area GOOSEBERRY HILL, WA LESMURDIE, WA The survey was a mixture of rating style questions and open comment KALAMUNDA, WA questions. 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 Number of respondents Page 6 City of Kalamunda 127
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Vehicle speeds and modes of transport Are vehicles speeds in Kalamunda Town Centre Just right, too low, too high? Just right Age = Under 60 (151 responses) Age = 60+ (98 responses) Too low U 60 (25) Age = 60+ (no responses) Too high Under 60 (44) Age = 60+ (75 responses) 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 How often to you use each mode of transport in, or around the Kalamunda Town Centre? Never 7 Driver (car, ute or similar) Yearly 2 Monthly 3 Fortnightly 3 Once or twice a week 81 Daily or most days 321 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 Never 244 Yearly 17 Driver (Truck, bus or similar) Monthly 8 Fortnightly 2 Once or twice a week 6 Daily or most days 10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 Never 172 Public transport Yearly 63 Monthly 40 Fortnightly 14 Once or twice a week 12 Daily or most days 11 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 Page 7 City of Kalamunda 128
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Modes of transport Passenger in a vehicle Never 27 Yearly 13 Monthly 42 Fortnightly 46 Once or twice a week 161 Daily or most days 62 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 Never 217 Yearly 26 Cycling Monthly 28 Fortnightly 15 Once or twice a week 33 Daily or most days 12 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 Never 28 Yearly 4 Pedestrian and/or wheelchair etc. Monthly 24 Fortnightly 31 Once or twice a week 149 Daily or most days 130 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 Never 267 Yearly 11 Moped/motorcycle Monthly 5 Fortnightly 6 Once or twice a week 21 Daily or most days 5 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 Page 8 City of Kalamunda 129
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses (Streets) To what extent do you support a 40km/h speed limit on . . . Strongly support 103 Barber Street Mostly support 46 Neutral 41 Prefer not 55 Definitely not 159 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Strongly support 88 Canning Road Mostly support 24 Neutral 6 Prefer not 37 Definitely not 259 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Strongly support 115 Haynes Street Mostly support 63 Neutral 39 Prefer not 65 Definitely not 125 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Strongly support 97 Mead Street Mostly support 36 Neutral 30 Prefer not 66 Definitely not 174 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Strongly support 71 Railway Road Mostly support 27 Neutral 32 Prefer not 54 Definitely not 220 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Page 9 City of Kalamunda 130
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses To what extent do you support a 40km/h speed limit on . . . Strongly support 73 Kalamunda Road (Entry to Canning Rd roundabout) Mostly support 20 Neutral 24 Prefer not 42 Definitely not 248 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Strongly support 83 Central Road (Entry to Mead St from south) Mostly support 39 Neutral 37 Prefer not 72 Definitely not 175 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Strongly support 80 Heath Road (Entry to Canning Rd from west) Mostly support 27 Neutral 37 Prefer not 64 Definitely not 197 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Strongly support 59 Mundaring Road (Entry to Railway Rd from east) Mostly support 25 Neutral 31 Prefer not 55 Definitely not 234 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Strongly support 94 Kalamunda Town Centre (all streets) Mostly support 37 Neutral 19 Prefer not 55 Definitely not 201 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 Page 10 City of Kalamunda 131
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses What other streets would you support a 40km/h speed limit on? 50 kph is already in place for safety. Traffic builds up in these areas since population has 50-59 152 increased in the area. Reducing speed limit Demographic Comment: ♀ Respondent will make this worse. I haven't observed a [Note: Text has been included without edits as significant number of accidents in the area. provided by respondent. Answers left blank 163 60+ nil or responded with N/A have been removed.] Fully support 40kmh zones near schools 30-39 50-59 during school hours, and temporary speed 165 1 ♂ Stirk Street ♂ changes for roadworks and safety related matters. 50-59 The whole length of Kalamunda road from 60+ ♀ 16 168 Wellington Street, Elizabeth Street, ♀ Roe Highway ..to 50k 30-39 There is a 50km/h zone along Williams Rd in 22 ♂ Gladys Rd Gooseberry Hill. We don't understand why 60+ ♀ that is so, because the road is not heavily 169 Barber Street has seen many accidents. It is populated - AND the speed limit is NOT 40-49 - a very visually distracting street with many marked! Why not? One is tempted to think 46 entrances and exits from businesses or car "money trap ambush!" parks 50-59 170 ♀ Stirk St 60+ ♂ 55 All speed limits are adequate as is. May I suggest that Canning Road be left at 30-39 50KPH and the block of street on the map 57 ♀ Gooseberry Hill Road 60+ ♂ 172 west of Canning Road also be left at 50kph 30-39 and all the streets to the right of Canning ♀ Road, ie the Town Center be 40 kph. 67 Elizabeth Street whole length Why not clearly mark Mead Street, School Street as 50k zones; extend the 50k zone in William street outside of Library and History 60+ ♂ 174 Canning Road to Railway Road; clearly Mark 60+ ♂ Village up to intersection of Elizabeth street. Railway Road from Spring Street as a 50k 89 All of Elizabeth street, and Railway road from zone??? Headingly into Kalamunda. Speed is a simplistic solution to a complex 91 None problem. Most drive to the conditions. Stirk not included in 40kph. Include Railway 60+ ♂ Too much signage is a bigger problem. For 60+ ♀ 176 92 Road from Stirk to Mead.. but not outside that example the new crosswalk (which I supoport) section. is quite a challenge as pedestrians blend with 60+ ♂ the very visually busy fore and back 99 Definitely not 7 Gunbar way and Heath road in the vicinity of 60+ ♂ 60+ ♂ 102 Heslop Road IGA. Traffic turning into Heath road often does 179 not give way to pedestrians using the shop 19-29 carparks. 114 ♀ no street 50-59 60+ ♂ The area bounded by Canning Street, Mead 182 ♂ Only school zones should be 40km 119 Street, Railway road and Stirk There are already traffic reduction devices on 60+ ♀ Spring Road; Williams Street to Elizabeth 232 50-59 Railway Road and Haynes St. Problem is these Street roundabout. 134 ♂ are confused as pedestrian crossings. I have 50-59 Where there are shops,libraries, restaurants seen a number of accidents and near misses 233 ♀ etc there should be low speed, traffic at these devices. Fix this issue first. calming,and more pedestrian priority 60+ ♂ On streets like Haynes Street, it's practically 142 Canning Road 60+ ♀ 236 impossible to go too fast because of other 60+ ♀ traffic. Do we really need to legislate for this? 145 Heath Road up to East Terrace. ♀ 30-39 ♀ 243 Grirraween 148 Burt Street - No. Page 11 City of Kalamunda 132
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses What other streets would you support a 40km/h speed limit on? Burt Street Kalamunda is used as a test 60+ ♂ 341 route by Toyota and other mechanics. Some vehicles on test are v. fast. Demographic Comment: Respondent 60+ ♀ [Note: Text has been included without edits as 344 Nairn Road Bickley provided by respondent. Answers left blank Regarding Mundaring Rd, rather than a 40 km or responded with N/A have been removed.] zone, I think it would be better to put a traffic 60+ ♂ Elizabeth Street from Williams Street to 40-49 slowing device at the top of the hill as cars 359 247 ♀ approach the roundabout. It's always hairy Hospital crossing there as a pedestrian or cyclist due to make a town centre that is slower ie 50km is the blind corners. 60+ ♀ 249 more compatable to the area + stop the rat 60+ ♀ run effect that is happening at the moment 360 Bird Road Mundaring Weir Rd between Railway Road Canning Road 40km/h from Dome Cafe to and Schmitt st. In the portion that bends. 50-59 50-59 Stirk Cottage. Railway Road from Tennis Drivers go way too fast and frequently cross 368 250 ♀ Courts to Mead St 40km/h. Railway Rd from over line to head-on position as they can't Mundaring Weir Road to Stirk St 40 km. keep to their side on the bends. Especially coming from Mundaring side towards Kala William Street (just between spring road 30-39 entry to the library) - pulling out of the library 50-59 Other than school zones which are already in 375 ♀ is dangerous due to oncoming traffic being 257 ♀ place there is no need to carry it any further. in blind spots, especially with traffic coming around the bend from Spring Road. 30-39 Elizabeth Street from Stirk Park to the 258 60+ ♂ williams road and boonooloo road (rabit run, ♂ Hospital 376 by hoons) 40-49 ♀ 50-59 270 Not anywhere in the city of Kalamunda 380 ♂ Stirk 50-59 50-59 - 381 60+ ♂ Not needed 272 Anywhere in Kalamunda 60+ ♂ Canning Rd where it passes the Anglican and 60+ ♂ There are no other streets that require a 40km 278 387 Catholic Churches and St Bridgid's - 40 kph limit ♂ Williams Street past Library and Spring Road 60+ ♀ 282 396 No this is not progress past Kindy 60+ ♀ Elizabeth Street especially Eastern End to Canning road 50 from the Toyota garage to 397 303 Lesmurdie Road Hospital 30-39 60+ ♂ 315 Canning Road - only to Lesmurdie Road 398 ♂ Haynes St - reduce to 30km/h 60+ ♀ Boonooloo Road/Kalamunda Road 60+ ♂ 316 intersection 402 No opinion 60+ ♀ Canning Road from Kalamunda Road to and 50-59 317 407 Near Kalamunda Hotel at Coles area including the high school. ♀ Railway Road through to Gooseberry Hill. 60+ ♂ Near Coles at St Barnabas / Civic- need 40kmh 60+ ♀ 408 323 Boonooloo Street. Robert Road. Recreation busy and dangerous. Road 60+ ♂ 40-49 411 Brooks Street 335 ♂ Outside Spring Road Kindy 60+ ♀ Elizabeth & Williams, Elizabeth & Railway 416 (down to hospital) Central Rd 50-59 Remove parking at turn from Coles car park 60+ ♀ 339 ♀ right opposite petrol station. Impedes view of 417 Elizabeth St beside Stirk Park oncoming traffic 60+ ♀ 60+ ♀ Railway Road from Stirk Street to Elizabeth 418 Swindells Lane should be 20/25km 340 Street should be reduced to 50kmh. 60+ ♂ 422 Burt Street Page 12 City of Kalamunda 133
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle What positive effects and/or negative effects have 40 km/h speed zones, in other areas, had for you as a driver of a private vehicle? SENTIMENT SUMMARY 39.2% 15.9% 23% 21.9% Definitely easier to react when suddenly Demographic 50-59 Respondent Comments: 12 people decide to cross over or a car pulls up in ♀ [Note: Text has been included without edits as front of you from a side street provided by respondent. ] 60+ ♀ It slows cars down so much that people get 13 frustrated. 30-39 Danger when slowing down to 40kph on a Negative effects for canning road. Canning 1 ♂ major road, as road users are not expecting 14 road stay at 50kmh, all other roads (eg Haynes such a drop in speed limit. St) will be fine to go 40kmh 40 is just too slow. 50 is enough to allow for 40km in school zones or work areas is fine, 40-49 cars turning in or out of shops and pedestrians 30-39 anywhere else is ridiculous. 50km is slow 2 ♀ crossing. Canning road is slow enough in the 15 ♀ enough in residential areas. People who don’t morning without reducing the speed limit obey road rules won’t obey them if you drop 40-49 the limit...others drive safely at 50km. Frustration at drivers taking too long to move 3 ♀ 50-59 throughout the suburb 16 ♀ 30-39 40-49 I believe people concentrate less at 40. 17 Ill probably avoid 4 ♂ ♂ Personally I think 50 is fine. 40 km/h zones on major through roads are an 30-39 60+ 18 ♂ inconvenience especially if the road is used by 5 ♂ Nil heavy trucks. 50-59 My parents live in Mt Lawley and everything 6 ♀ Too slow in my experience visiting that area has been completely positive since the 40km/h 50-59 40-49 7 rules came in. I am more aware of the local ♂ 19 ♀ businesses, and it is considerably easier for Encouraging all vehicles to go at a more turning across traffic, safer too. I also feel I 30-39 8 ♀ appropriate speed limit in a town centre can am more aware of my surroundings including only make driving there easier. other vehicles and pedestrians. 50-59 Mount Lawley has a 40 zone ... it is warranted 60+ 9 ♀ as Beaufort street is incredibly busy. 20 ♂ No issues Kalamunda is not. 50-59 Limit is too low for the relatively low traffic 60+ ♀ 10 21 None ♂ volume area. 30-39 Increased driver frustration and heightened 30-39 11 22 ♂ Slower is safer ♂ anxiety levels Key Sentiment Key ♂ Male Visitor to area Positive ♀ Female Mobility issues Neutral Local resident Visual issues Mixed Local business Accompanying children Negative Community group Page 13 City of Kalamunda 134
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle Demographic Respondent Comments: [Note: Text has been included without edits as I can’t think of any positive or negative effects. provided by respondent. ] 30-39 Dropping from 60 to 40km really doesn’t make 37 ♀ much difference to driving around. Most To large an area, will take to long to get people drive slower in town centre anyway as 19-29 any where which have made me avoid the they are looking for a park etc. 23 ♂ area completely and travel further to avoid 40km school zones very positive - much easier frustration 40-49 to drive through those zones too, particularly 50-59 None other than protection of work people. 40 38 ♀ entering intersections. Difficulty at the edges 24 ♀ tends to promote impatience. 50 is adequate of school zones (eg intersections on Lesmurdie to meet pedestrian and safety needs Rd) as traffic speeds are wildly variable. 60+ 19-29 ♀ Frustrating, difficult to maintain speed, can ♀ 25 People already do under the speed limit, it cause problems for traffic entering roads 39 does not need to be any lower People become complacent about cars and misjudged speeds. Pedestrians are more 50-59 50-59 40 ♂ Grow up and stop being a retirement village . likely to cross in front of cars, parked cars 26 ♀ more inclined to pull out as well as they underestimate how fast are are going. Creates With all the traffic we have going through more congestion and frustration. 40-49 Kalamunda in the morning it’s already slow 19-29 41 ♀ trying to get to work. Dropping the already 27 ♀ Frustration 50km speed limit will only make the traffic 30-39 congestion worse. Having these lower limits Just frustrates drivers 28 ♂ 50-59 I believe it’s unnecessary, we already have a who obey the limit. 42 ♀ 50k zone. 19-29 As a driver I become more alert for pedestrians The speed limits are already too confusing in 29 ♀ the area 40-49 when the speed drops to 40. As long as the 43 ♂ right areas are reduced so that drivers aren’t Frustration at knowing what the limit actually slowing unnecessarily because a speed is 40-49 is, people typically drive slower than that reduced at an inappropriate location. 30 ♀ limit, people will cross the road illegally more 50-59 frequently Unnecessary. 40km/h zones only frustrate 44 ♀ drivers as traffic slows even further. 30-39 Easier to spot parking, easier to see 31 ♀ pedestrians, feel safer driving in busy areas 40-49 when reduced speed 45 ♂ 60+ 32 50 is just right, 40 will cause frustration ♂ Increased driver frustration. Plenty of slow I believe that at schools and maybe down the 40-49 drivers already in Kalamunda. Let’s not 50-59 Main Street it is a great idea. I think 50 is slow 46 - encourage even slower driving and further driver frustration. Some of the driving is 33 ♀ enough everywhere else. You will still get idiots unfortunately that will speed no matter what dangerously slow! the limit. 40-49 Slows for a short period which increases alert 47 ♀ 40-49 At school time can create bottlenecks, when level to other hazards 34 ♀ traffic needs to flow well. 40-49 19-29 48 ♀ None 35 ♀ Caused significant traffic build up. 49 60+ ♀ Only in dangerous situations 13 40kph a 36 30-39 suitable speed. Either cars go drive under 40 which is insanely 50 ♀ annoying OR it insights some serious road rage Page 14 City of Kalamunda 135
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle Demographic Respondent Comments: [Note: Text has been included without edits as 50-59 provided by respondent. ] Provides more time to see potential hazards 66 ♀ and risks eg cyclists, pedestrians. 40-49 30-39 51 ♂ Causes more congestion ♀ Safer especially with elderly drivers who can’t 67 react They are not needed unless for school zones. I have found people are less likely to abide by 30-39 52 68 ♂ 40km is too slow. the speed limit if set too low. 50 is the average speed limit and it should remain. 50-59 the speed is to slow with older drivers in area 69 ♀ they are doing 40 anyway We live opposite the “ Dome “. From 6.30am to 9am, and, 2.30pm to 4pm Canning Road, 19-29 70 ♀ Safety in school zones. from the High School to the roundabout is a 60+ Race Track. The 50kmh sign is largely ignored, 40-49 53 ♂ causing crossing the road and driving out of 71 ♀ 40kms is too slow, just makes people angrier. our drive problematic. A pop up Radar trap will prove the above statement as “ FACT “. The 50 lower limits causes higher congestion or stops 40-49 kmh sign, ( or 40 kmh } shoud be South of the 72 me from nothing going to that area and visiting ♂ High School the local shops because of the issues. 54 Current speed limit are fine. 30-39 60+ 73 ♂ No benefits, only big negatives The current speed limits are adequate for my 55 ♂ daily commuting past the town centre. 50-59 74 No need for a change 30-39 Negative effects - frustration, dangerous 56 ♀ 30-39 40 km/h reduces drivers’ attention and driving, no benefits 75 ♀ awareness as they become too tired and 30-39 complacent. 57 ♀ Safer roads 60+ 40-49 I feel by bringing in a 40km speed lt has 76 ♂ 58 ♀ Reduced convenience - is too slow discouraged me from going into that area. 60+ ♀ 77 Makes drivers more aware Only negative effects. People don’t stick 30-39 to them, 40km/hr is barely walking speed, The only good 40km/h zone is during school 59 ♀ people are more likely to take short cuts and times for a limited amount of road. Otherwise be inconsiderate drivers because they’re 40-49 it would be severely negative for everyone. 78 ♂ frustrated the traffic moves so slowly. Also it would have a negative effect for 40-49 emergency vehicles as it slows down the 60 ♀ Na appliances during driving with lights & sirens. 50-59 Dropping the speed will lead to driver 40-49 79 ♂ frustration as the current limits and behaviours 61 ♂ are fine 60+ I find 40km/h a frustratingly slow speed that 40-49 62 ♂ Positive seems only appropriate where there is a risk of 80 ♀ small children running out into the road (like by schools) Everyone in Kalamunda already drives below 19-29 63 the speed limit, moving it to 40 would just be a I have no problems with 40km/h zones in high ♀ huge inconvenience and there’s no need for it. foot traffic areas, Kalamunda town centre 50-59 40-49 does not fit this requirement, 63 incidents 81 64 ♀ 50 km is a safe speed in built up areas ♂ over 5 years doesn’t sound to me to justify the 30-39 40km/h limit. how many of these are >40km/h I can slow down...i think we all need to incidents? 65 ♀ sometimes :) Page 15 City of Kalamunda 136
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle Demographic Respondent Comments: [Note: Text has been included without edits as Positive: it tends to make the slow area into provided by respondent. ] a precinct / a friendly more carefree space allowing pedestrians to flow. Plus often Much safer around cross walks and busy areas. it is an area that I would drive through at 30-39 Far less near misses. More likely to park, get possibly even a slower speed because there is 82 ♂ 60+ ♀ out of my car and walk around to visit shops as 92 pedestrian activity and a relaxed pedestrian feels safer around traffic. group of people make it feel a fun place to be. 50-59 Negative: when the area involved has been Safely for pedestrians. Also more relaxing to expanded by council outside where the natural 83 ♂ drive. slow section should be and where pedestrians It is very difficult to keep to a 40km/hr speed are few and far between. and dangerous as more time is spent looking I believe that the 40k speed limit in school at the speedo than the road ahead. It is areas is very effective, however the 1 1/2 hour frustrating to be restricted to lengthy sections speed restriction is too long. As 90% of the 60+ ♀ 84 of 40 km/hr in quiet times or at night and really time that I have driven through a school zone in busy times the lower speed limit occurs there was nobody there at all. This 40k limit naturally as the flow of traffic prevents higher would be much more appropriate if were like speeds. I foresee a rise in speeding revenue for the South Australian rule that says 40km an the government. hour When Children Are Present. This would 30-39 40 is way too slow. Unless it’s in a school zone, then cover kids who were doing sports etc. 85 after school hours. Traffic management and ♂ then understandable 30-39 road works 40k speed limit is very frustrating 86 when the 40k limit signs are placed a long way ♀ from the actual road works, some I’ve noticed 60+ ♀ 87 40km is too slow and just causes angst are several hundred meters away (It does not 60+ take that long to slow a vehicle down from say 93 60+ ♂ 88 60 or 70 to 40 in the metro area) and then the ♂ speed restriction signage is left in place when 60+ 89 the is nobody or machinery working there and ♂ the road condition is fine for the posted limits. There are only positive effects: the lower speed reduces risk of accidents - particularly Traffic management and road works 40k speed as parts of the central Kalamunda townsite limit is very frustrating when the 40k limit signs is a through-way for large trucks and haulage are placed a long way from the actual road vehicles. There are also many retirees and works, some I’ve noticed are several hundred pensioners living in and close to the town meters away (It does not take that long to slow centre. Reducing the speed will increase a vehicle down from say 60 or 70 to 40 in the 60+ metro area) and then the speed restriction their confidence to leave home and engage 90 ♂ signage is left in place when the is nobody with local businesses and meet friends in the town. It will also make the area safer for or machinery working there and the road young people and families after school and condition is fine for the posted limits. for market days and weekends. I’d strongly Frustration and road rage. Keep the speed as is, 19-29 recommend the whole town centre be made 94 ♀ there are cross walks available for pedestrians a 40km zone to foster a safe community and when necessary add to economic growth as visitor numbers 30-39 respond to the safer and more navigable zone. 95 ♀ 50 is already slow enough absolutely around schools I agree with every Drivers have problems keeping to the 40 other area I strongly disagree with and I am a km/h and traffic banks up. Some drivers get 91 driver who obeys the speed limits I don’t even agitated wanting those if front to go faster. like the 50km speed limits. 60+ ♀ Quite often traffic is already slowed to below 96 50 km due to heavy vehicles coming up the hill and it becomes crowded at the roundabout. The place for 40 km/h is schools, roadworks and emergency situations. Page 16 City of Kalamunda 137
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle Demographic Respondent Comments: It’s not the actual speed that’s a problem- it’s [Note: Text has been included without edits as the constant change in speed zones that is provided by respondent. ] 60+ ♀ very annoying and distracting. How many 110 zones are there between the Kalamunda road 60+ to the other end of town?? Seven I think- 97 ♂ maybe more. 50-59 98 Too slow Absolute pain, especially at hours with no ♀ 60+ 111 ♂ interaction with pedestrians. Cyclists still ride 60+ at speeds over the 40km/h 99 ♂ No positive. Only frustration. Unnecessary. 30-39 30-39 112 ♂ Increased congestion Too slow and takes to long to get through 100 ♂ 40kph zones There are already too many slow moving 50-59 113 vehicles in Kalamunda, it is hard to get up to 101 ♂ 40km/h sometimes! 19-29 114 ♀ none, waste of time will get more angry drivers The traffic flow in and through Kalamunda is 60+ 102 excellent. There is no need for a lowering of The reduced speed often confuses people and ♂ the speed limit. they drive erratically - so too slow or too fast 40-49 40-49 115 ♀ - but seldom at the designated limit and then Concentration on speedo rather that the when the slower limit zone is finished, then 103 ♂ streets and side walks. they continue to drive too slowly Positive effect of 40 km zone around schools is Under 60+ ♀ 116 18 ♂ 104 just the slowing process makes on away there could be children on the move across roads. 60+ 60+ ♀ 117 105 No problems ♂ 40-49 As a police officer for over 35 years and having 106 ♂ been stationed in kalamunda when we had a Police Station there, lowering the speed Under limit will have little to no effect on crashes. 107 18 ♂ 50-59 Lowering the speed will increase driver 118 ♂ frustration which in turn will lead to more 50kms is good but most older people in crashes. The area has a 40kmh limit during Kalamunda drive 5 to 10 kms lower, I drive to school hours. Widen the road for cyclists if the conditions but mostly under 50 kms as you wish, and educate the elderly to use the that is the condition. To reduce Canning Road, pedestrian cross walk you installed. the main thoroughfare past the city centre will The downside of numerous different speed just calls problems and congestion ( unless the 60+ zones is that one becomes more concerned 119 government is planning to build a bypass). The ♂ with the allowed speed than paying attention 60+ cross walk is hard to see pedestrians because to activity around oneself and ones vehicle. 108 ♂ of the roses, this needs to have lights or look at I don’t drive in areas where 40km/hr is changing / deleting the median strip gardens implemented except school zones. On the 40-49 for their safety. To me the cross walk should 120 ♀ main parts of town I rarely drive over 40, except be up higher towards the pool shop, more canning Rd. I think canning Rd should be left on the rise, less distraction from Heath, IGA, as it is. Haynes st turning vehicles and looking towards 121 Safer. a roundabout. I am sure the older and parents 40-49 would not be effective to cross 50 old metres 122 ♂ up the road. 60+ 60+ 123 ♂ Nil negative. Safer for all at lower speeds 109 ♂ No negative effects in 40kmh zones 50-59 Frustration & will divert traffic into quieter 124 ♀ areas Page 17 City of Kalamunda 138
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle Demographic Respondent Comments: [Note: Text has been included without edits as 40-49 ♀ provided by respondent. ] 135 The positive effects have been good, people 50-59 can feel safer when crossing roads, as the 136 ♂ None 60+ ♀ vehicles are moving more slowly. More time 125 to locate an address/business you are looking 50 km/h is slow enough with all the speed for, better for the local economy as businesses 40-49 bumps already on lots of streets in the area it have more opportunity to been seen if traffic is 137 ♀ logical that we need to be aware of pedestrians moving slower. etc 40km/h affects delivery times and my arrival 19-29 road rage, early morning or late at night it’s too times at destinations. It is way to slow. It will 138 ♂ slow when no ones on the road 50-59 discourage my from attending coffee shops 126 - and other local businesses. Many people like 19-29 139 ♀ to think they’re being safe by travelling 5 or 10km/h under the limit, so a 40km/h limit will 50-59 effectively reduce speed to 30km/h!!!!! 140 ♂ I think 40 km/h is a great idea Have to concentrate even more on watching 60+ 60+ speed limit and limit changes. Too much onus 141 ♂ No positive effects causes frustration 127 ♂ being placed on the driver. Make Haynes Street 60+ a pedestrian area but leave Canning Road 142 ♂ Safer (especially) at 50 - preferably 60. 40-49 Travel time increase, driver frustration, dismay 128 ♀ Road safety 30-39 at pointless reductions - reduce impact of 143 ♂ slower speed zones where they are actually 30-39 129 ♂ needed. More an issue is the speed humps / cross walks 30-39 60+ that aren’t clear. Some use them as a cross walk More aware of surroundings and pedestrians 144 ♀ 130 ♂ and others don’t. The speed isn’t going to alter young and old alike this confusion. ridiculous idea, the focus is more on staying 60+ ♀ 30-39 145 None. They’re good around schools etc. below 40 so you dont get a fine instead of 131 ♂ actually driving for the conditions. 40 is too 60+ - 146 None . Absolutely zero slow everywhere 40-49 So slow that I find my attention and The older ppl can’t drive the speed limit now so 132 ♀ concentration wandering thus creating by lowering it even more it will dangersous 50-59 147 ♂ collision hazard. In fact I have nearly rear ended 30-39 a vehicle in front of me in Vic Park because of ♀ It’s only been positive in areas with lots of this. 133 pedestrian crossings Positive: Restriction of speed around schools to enable better reaction to unexpected Reduced speed limits on main roads through 30-39 interactions. Negative: It can feel really slow. town centres like Kalamunda tend to compress 148 ♀ Other drivers get frustrated when I drive traffic into long lines of slow moving vehicles 40km/h and tailgate or overtake (I’ve even which make turning from side streets into the been overtaken at one of the speed humps on traffic flow very difficult with long wait times. Railway Rd!). 50-59 This makes people take risks pulling out into 50-59 134 ♂ unrealistically small gaps in the traffic. This It creates a build up of vehicles, road rage and 149 ♀ has occurred in Subiaco and Town of Vincent. excess fumes Traffic flow diverts to the back streets to skirt 50-59 Slower traffic more tolerance and safer. We around the congestion making the streets 150 ♂ have elderly population and slower speeds will around the perimeter of the reduced speed make the streets safer zone busier. Page 18 City of Kalamunda 139
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle Demographic Respondent Comments: [Note: Text has been included without edits as 50-59 165 ♂ None provided by respondent. ] City of Bassendean have put in speed humps 60+ ♀ Unnecessary slow speed zones make me avoid and one car passing points in an effort to 151 the area reduce speed on Leake Street in a residential 50-59 area. Have witnessed the following issues: 152 ♀ Necessary for school zones the difficulty locals have manoeuvring these “calming” devices when towing trailers and It is frustrating to go slower than safe or caravans. As this road provides access to necessary. In Canning Road 50km/h is mostly Riverside Gardens, many vehicles traverse safe. The smaller streets (e.g. Barber, Haynes 50-59 Leake Street to access this park and often 153 ♂ etc.) are evidence that drivers drive slower a bank up of vehicles are waiting to move based on conditions regardless of speed limit. through the one car passing points which Slower speeds reduce traffic flow and increase impacts on the flow of traffic. Then there congestion. Will be an issue on Canning Road. are a number of vehicles which ignore these Dropping the speed limit will not reduce “calming” measures and travel over the 40 accidents as the majority of drivers are elderly km/h speed. It would be interesting to see 154 and already drive 10km under the 50km limit. or hear the views of the residents of streets The problem is their inability to drive correctly. such as Leake Street to gauge if lowering the 60+ speed limit and installing “calming” roadworks 155 60+ ♀ ♂ 166 has had a positive or negative effect. The 40-49 Cities of Victoria Park and Fremantle have 156 ♀ reduced speeds to 40 km/h in commercial areas. Have witnessed traffic congestion is It is pedestrians that are the people spending continually a problem in these zones. And 40-49 the money i.e. once they have got out of their while the traffic is waiting, have witnessed 157 ♂ cars - once you’re in the heart of a town your a people are inattentive or impatient. Cannot pedestrian not a driver and the environment believe the number of people who check should prioritise that experience, not speed their phones and not concentrating on what’s happening around them. Impatient drivers are I go through town all the time and I really also a deadly hazard. Having travelled these think 50km/h is low enough any lower and particular roads in days of 50 km/h the traffic 30-39 it can become an inconvenience which may flow was better and 50km/h is a safe speed if 158 ♀ divert traffic through back roads instead. In people are concentrating on what’s happening my experience driving in the area, generally around them. Personally I try to avoid 40km/h the traffic is conservative and considerate of commercial areas because of the issue of others. traffic congestion. I would rather visit other 50-59 commercial areas where there is better traffic 159 ♂ Only necessary in school zones flow with no congestion. They slow traffic to a ridiculous level with most vehicles would be about 40kph and 60+ ♀ 60+ 167 no increase in safety. Poor driving is more 160 ♂ would support to formalise at 40 in the town hazardous than speed of 50. centre 60+ 40kmh is quite adequate to travel around 161 60+ ♀ Kalamunda. Visitors that come here are want ♂ 168 to be able to wander around the area in a safe 60+ 162 ♀ Find myself being late for apptments environment. Not be dodging cars!!! I agree that school zones must have low speed The 40kmh are suitable for school zones, but limits, for the safety of all students. A 40km 60+ ♀ 60+ creates congestion in general and in particular 169 per hr zone around schools is a safe speed and 163 along main arterial routes such as Canning I’m certainly happy to comply with that speed Road. in school zones. 164 40 km/h is unnecessarily slow. Page 19 City of Kalamunda 140
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle Demographic Respondent Comments: [Note: Text has been included without edits as Don’t mind to do 40km/h in school zones provided by respondent. ] but frustrating when there is little traffic and 50-59 people to slow down to 40km. 50km/h is safe 175 I have had no negative effects in 40km/h zones ♀ enough. Awareness and consideration of except for the obvious impatience of other pedestrians and cyclists are more important drivers. This does tend to compound one’s own than speed. slight irritation on the (apparent) slowness of It slows the overall movement of vehicles. Only 60+ progress even though the rule and it’s concept 176 law abiding drivers obey the signage, hoons ♂ is perfectly reasonable and easy to adhere to. ignore it. Thus, if the speed limit is reduced, it is good It is too slow, there are too many differing 60+ ♀ to remove other impediments to progress 177 speed limits and I don’t believe we need to 50-59 such as speed humps, just have strict and well lower Kalamunda’s limit 170 ♀ enforced speed limits, not cluttered driving 40-49 all negative. there is no vaild reason for surfaces. 178 ♂ including Canning Rd in the zone to be reduced. it is a main road. 40 kms is too slow Positively, an enhanced sense of safety as a driver and a pedestrian is the result. 60+ Driving has been less hassled, safer. Been able I would add that giving way to pedestrians is ♂ to watch out for pedestrians . It is also much 179 safer to read public signage such as those on not the West Australian way and WAY MORE education is needed to enhance pedestrian trailer mounted, flashing announcements. safety. 50-59 Usually that speed limit is for high density 180 ♀ traffic 60+ Maybe 40 on Haines St, but not Canning Rd 19-29 171 ♂ please 181 ♂ There is more to this than just the single 50-59 Most drivers drive at 10km below the speed topic of Road Safety. Reduced speeds, within 182 ♂ indicated. So already driving at around 40km in reason, reduce transport efficiency, as less a 50km zone cars per hour can pass through a given spot Slower speeds in densely populated areas on the road. Congestion increases, traffic 50-59 make sense. They provide more time for driver often comes to a complete standstill. Driver 183 ♂ reactions, injuries are reduced if an accident frustration and driver road rage increases. Not does occur, and it contributes to a more such an issue when you turn off say Canning peaceful environment. 60+ Road into a side street that is 40KPH. However 40-49 172 ♂ Canning Road as the main arterial road for Safety. I think the limit should be 20km/hr on 184 ♀ the district needs to stay at 50KPH through Haynes street the town center. The 50 KPH is 24 hours a day 60+ and 7 days a week, and I often drive Canning 185 ♂ road late evening and at night and the street is deserted. Similarly all the streets in the town We need to drop to 40 BUT who will monitor it? center are almost deserted after 9pm at night. 50-59 Living on Canning Road most nights sound like No pedestrians, cyclists or old people on roads 186 ♀ a speedway mostly youngsters in their noisy or footpaths. Why do we need 40KPH at night cars with the spoiler in the back same cars from say 9pm to 6am.?? every night weekends are worse 60+ 173 19-29 ♂ 187 ♀ As a driver, I find that the sudden entry into a 30-39 40k zone is a driving hazard. The 40k area in 188 ♂ No benefits - unnecessarily slow. Beaufort Street Mt Lawley is littered with gross illuminated signs which detract from watching I feel 40km/hr zones are not required in other 40-49 60+ areas that have them already- leave these the road, other road users and pedestrian 189 ♀ 174 ♂ zones specifically for school zones as they have crossings. There is a great difference between a 40k zone outside a school with increased more benefits there pedestrians and vehicle traffic twice a day but otherwise the 40k zones do nothing for safety Page 20 or the economy. City of Kalamunda 141
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle Demographic Respondent Comments: 40-49 [Note: Text has been included without edits as Caused traffic to bank up and sode roads never 205 ♂ provided by respondent. ] clear 19-29 40km/h zone around schools etc, are great 190 ♀ as they are based on peak times and when utilisation of the area is high. Based on the proposal it feels that reducing from 50 to 40 In my experience the 40km hr speed limit would have no benefit in the proposed area 40-49 seems to encourage pedestrians and cyclists as there are already speed calming devices 191 - to take risks. They more often walk or ride implemented and times of high traffic volumes in front of traffic as they expect vehicles to in this area are for very short durations during emergency brake for them. the week. 40km of benefit in school zones however in 40-49 50-59 other areas 40km creates a sense of frustration 206 ♂ Most of the accidents are caused by bad 192 driving not speed. ♀ when driving which causes impatience on the road Traffic flow during peak times is already 30-39 bad. Reducing the speed will not help this 193 ♂ Frustration any further, so without further traffic flow 30-39 East Vic Park - I appreciated the change to improvements reducing the speed alone 194 ♀ 40km/h along Albany Hwy near McDonalds as doesn’t make any sense. it was common for pedestrians to be crossing. It feels like a waste of council money to just In my experience when driving through the reduce from 50 to 40 when the money would 40km zones in Subiaco ( once or twice a week) be much more beneficial in other areas. and mt Lawley ( fortnightly ) no one really 40km p/hr in school zones is necessary and 30-39 drives at 40km. Everyone ends up driving reasonable, the only other place I believe 195 ♀ close to you or speeds around you and drives it is good is in the town centre of Vic Park, much faster than the 40kms. This to me would along Albany Hwy, and only because Vic Park actually cause more accidents than keeping it 40-49 has a high population, lots of visitors and is at 50kms. 207 ♀ home to a very busy cafe strip with many 40-49 Too slow and confusing and does not solve restaurants, pubs, cafes etc - Kalamunda is 196 ♀ the problem of crashes but rather does the NOT comparable to Vic Park and therefore I opposite effect DON’T believe we need to lower the speed to 197 40km p/hr. 60+ 50-59 I believe you have already stated possible No experience in other areas so unable to 198 208 ♂ ♂ positives. comment 60+ ♀ I abide by the road rules so have to put up with 199 Understandable in school zones because of the reduced speed. 60+ ♀ inattention of drivers picking children up, but 50-59 209 a pain in the backside anywhere else and not 200 ♀ 40 is too slow necessary. 40-49 201 ♂ Traffic flow is important and there are some drivers that drive 10-20 below the posted limit Negative. At slower speeds traffic will 210 which frustrates other drivers. Idiots will speed 60+ ‘concertina’, leaving fewer gaps for pedestrians regardless and the law abiding driver will often 202 ♂ or joining traffic. The added tedium reduces be penalised. concentration and raises the blood pressure. 60+ ♀ Good by school zones but not support it in 30-39 211 other areas. 203 ♀ 40 km/h too slow, driver concentration easily 60+ ♀ 30-39 212 lapses and tempers become frayed, especially 204 ♀ if some drivers slow down even further 60+ 213 ♂ None known but probably be safer for cyclists Page 21 City of Kalamunda 142
Public Agenda Briefing Forum 11 May 2021 Attachments Attachment 10.2.2.2 Engage (Survey) | Responses Positive and/or negative effects as a driver of a private vehicle Demographic Respondent Comments: [Note: Text has been included without edits as 40 km/h speed limit gives drivers more time provided by respondent. ] to stop for pedestrians crossing the roads. 60+ ♀ 232 Current speed limit within town centre is 50 60+ 40km limits in many areas, unnecessarily km/h but it is likely that some motorists drive 214 at above that speed. ♂ located, create driver frustration. 50-59 215 Most ridiculous suggestion I have heard 233 ♀ Requires unnecessary monitoring of speedo 40-49 40km/hr during high traffic times slows traffic 216 ♂ and less concentration on surroundings. 50km is fine. so its easier for other cars to turn out of parking 30-39 lots, is safer for pedestrians moving around the 40-49 No effect on economy to lower the speed limit. 234 ♀ area. 217 ♂ 40km speed would be less convenient The speed limit drop would be less beneficial 218 Only necessary for school zones. at night when the roads are quieter and there is less pedestrians. Neither positive or negative effects. In the majority of cases, the 40kph limit fits the 50-59 There is nothing wrong about 50kph in the 235 immediate local need, such as school zones, ♂ area concerned 60+ 219 ♂ and road works. Occasionally, there are These days 40 km/h is really very slow. I agree temporary speed limit signs for nonexistent that it should be around schools, but I don’t road works, which can be an irritation to 60+ ♀ think we need it in the area suggested. What 236 motorists. we really need is something to make sure 60+ drivers remain focussed - slowing them down 220 ♂ doesn’t do that. 50-59 Traffic back ups, forgetting the change, slower It makes it very difficult to keep to 40 km/h and 221 40-49 ♀ traffic makes it harder to join traffic 237 then vehicles go slower than this which makes ♀ 50-59 it dangerous to travel. 222 ♀ 40km/h in school zones works well. 60+ ♀ 238 Try to avoid them 50-59 50km is quite slow enough. 40km is 223 ♀ unnecessary and causes frustration in already Negative effects only. Usually where you find safe drivers 40-49 40km speed zones, you also find other traffic 224 239 ♂ calming tools. The average speed through an area then drops to 15-20km per hour as you MOST DRIVERS IN KALAMUNDA SEEM TO negotiate these speed humps, chicanes etc 225 DRIVE 20 KPH BELOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMITS ALREADY. Drivers in Kalamunda currently drive slow most of the time. Drivers already adapt to the 60+ It’s a trap for more revenue raising. I avoid 226 conditions of Kalamunda, i.e on a Saturday or ♂ those areas where I can. 19-29 240 ♂ Sunday morning, drivers are often driving 40 All negative - delays traffic, longer commute km/h through Kalamunda as there are a lot 30-39 227 ♀ times, more anxious/ aggravated drivers which of pedestrians. However, at night, 40 km/h is can increase risk taking unneccessary as pedestrian traffic is low. 60+ 40km/h does not slow traffic as many drivers 228 ♂ Fine in school zones 60+ ♀ 241 speed and there are no consequences as lack of police presence 60+ I feel that 40kmh limit will increase safety for 60+ 229 ♂ pedestrians Slows down access to facilities won’t be 242 ♂ 60+ ♀ policed due to lack of police 230 OK for school zones ♀ 243 I am not aware of such speed zones being in 60+ 231 ♂ place, generally, anywhere else other than 30-39 Very difficult to exit side streets with slow 244 school zones. moving traffic 60+ Very annoying, compressing traffic does not 245 allow for access from side roads Page 22 City of Kalamunda 143
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