City puts safety first with new speed reductions

The City of Wanneroo applied to Main Roads WA for the speed reduction earlier this year, after concerns were raised by the local community about speeding and pedestrian safety along Jindalee Boulevard in Jindalee and Kingsbridge Boulevard in Butler.

Wanneroo Deputy Mayor James Rowe said he was pleased that Main Roads had approved the City’s application, which was informed by a comprehensive study of traffic in the Butler/Jindalee area.

“Reducing the speed limit was identified as the most effective intervention for the streets in question, as vehicle speed was a significant contributing factor to road safety in the area,” he said.

“Studies show that reducing the speed limit from 50km to 40km significantly increases the chance of pedestrian survival if a crash were to occur.

“The speed reduction will also provide pedestrians, cyclists and other active transport users with an improved sense of safety as they navigate the City’s local road network.”

The new limits are the latest in a series of successful applications for speed reductions, with similar initiatives recently being implemented in Gnangara, Jandabup, Yanchep and the Wanneroo Town Centre.

These speed reductions are supported by the City’s Road Safety Management Plan 2024-2030, which demonstrates the City’s ongoing commitment to reducing the risks of accidents and improving road safety for all.