General News
16 September, 2023
Speed review decision expected this year
INGLEWOOD residents are still waiting for the Department of Transport and Planning to start its review of speed limits in Brooke Street. President of the town’s development and tourism committee, Peter Moore, said it had been almost two months...
INGLEWOOD residents are still waiting for the Department of Transport and Planning to start its review of speed limits in Brooke Street.
President of the town’s development and tourism committee, Peter Moore, said it had been almost two months since the department acknowledged the request.
“Traffic speed and behaviour remains a concern for the community,” Mr Moore said.
“We’ve all been calling for a review for more almost nine months. They delay in making a start is beginning to be a little frustrating. The department is well aware of the problems in Brooke Street where vehicles travelling the Calder Highway pass through our shopping area.
“We just need the department to start the conversation ... talk to the community.”
Residents have called for a 40kmh section since a New Year’s Eve truck rollover and several accidents or close calls.
The department in July said it had received “a proposal to review the speed limit on the Calder Highway in Inglewood and will review the request”.
A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson on Tuesday said: “The Department of Transport and Planning is currently reviewing the speed limit on the Calder Highway in Inglewood.”
“Everyone has a role to play when it comes to road safety and we urge everyone to share the road safely – adjust your driving to the conditions, look out for each other and avoid distractions.”
“Speed limits are set by teams of road safety specialists who review speed limits against the Department of Transport and Planning’s speed zoning policy and speed zoning technical guidelines.
“When reviewing speed limits, the team complete a robust evidence-based process which considers road safety, road classification, road characteristics, abutting development, road user types and volumes amongst other factors.
“The Department of Transport and Planning is currently reviewing the technical aspects of the speed limit on the Calder Highway in Inglewood. The department will then engage with key road safety stakeholders with the review expected to be complete by the end of the year.”