Fitzgerald Street and Forrest Street Black Spot Project
Background
We're seeking community feedback on a proposal to change the intersection of Fitzgerald Street and Forrest Street.
Fitzgerald Street has a high volume of traffic and between 2016 and 2020, the Fitzgerald Street and Forrest Street intersection recorded a total of six crashes, with one requiring hospitalisation or medical treatment. Mostly these crashes were either right-angle crashes or rear end crashes.
The Black Spot project aims to mitigate the severity of accidents at this intersection by banning right turn action from Forrest Street onto Fitzgerald Street. This will be achieved by installing a half seagull island on Forrest Street and extend the median island along Fitzgerald Street.
The project will be funded through the State Government’s Black Spot Program, which aims to reduce crashes and save lives on Australian roads by funding works at high-risk locations.
Benefits:
- Enhanced safety for pedestrians and motorists
- Reduces speed, traffic volume and crash risks
Project details:
- Installing a half seagull island to enable left turn only movement from Forrest Street into Fitzgerald Street, reducing potential incidents
Share your thoughts
The City is seeking your feedback on the proposed half seagull island on Forrest Street and closing the median on Fitzgerald Street banning right turns.
We would like to know what you think of the proposed design to prevent future accidents at this location.
Are you supportive or not of the proposed design?
You can share your thoughts with us in the following ways:
- By filling out the survey below
- By phone 9273 6000
- By email mail@vincent.wa.gov.au
- In person at the City of Vincent Administration Centre, 244 Vincent Street (cnr Loftus Street), Leederville (during opening hours)
- In writing, hard copy surveys are available on request
Feedback closed 5pm Monday 24 April 2023.
Please note, Vincent is currently seeking feedback on another Black Spot project on Forrest Street. More information is available here.
What will happen next?
Following community consultation, feedback will be summarised and a recommendation presented to Council. Should Council endorse the proposal, a detailed design will be developed.
Everyone who provides feedback will be notified when the project is due to be considered by Council. Members of the public are welcome to attend the Council Briefing and Council Meeting to ask questions or comment on the project.
Information on this page is available in alternative formats on request.
