Norfolk Neighbourhood Safe Active Street

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Impression of what the proposed Safe Active Street design would look like in Norfolk Neighbourhood.

Update

We received 388 responses to this consultation, with a mix of comments and level of support for elements of the proposed design.

Since the consultation closed in early November 2024, we have been working to review the feedback received and plan the next steps for the project, which include:

  • Working to update the current design using community feedback, including removing the proposed road closures and updating the public open space design. This work will complete the Department of Transport grant-funding obligations for the design stage of this project.
  • Commencing an analysis of the safety of nearby intersections, including Fitzgerald, Walcott and William streets. These roads will be analysed as part of the North Perth Traffic Study report, expected to be completed in 2025.

At this stage, the physical construction of the redesigned/modified Norfolk Safe Active Street project is unfunded, but delivering a safe cycling route through this area of North Perth is still a strategic priority in the Perth and Peel Long-term Cycle Network.

The delivery of an improved cycle environment to address connectivity through North Perth will be informed by findings from the North Perth Traffic Study.

Any project/s will be reviewed by Council for approval and shared with the community for comment before proceeding.

We will continue to keep the community updated as the project progresses.

Background

A detailed design for a Safe Active Street in and around Norfolk Street has been prepared and community feedback sought.

Safe Active Streets (SAS) use a range of improvements to create an environment where traffic speeds are limited to 30 km/h and the volume of traffic is low. In most cases the streets have enhanced landscaping, and it becomes safer to walk and ride.

The design of the Norfolk Neighbourhood Safe Active Street project was jointly funded by the Department of Transport (DoT) as part of the WA Bicycle Network grants program.

Vincent began exploring opportunities for Norfolk Street in 2022, after receiving DoT funds to undertake a feasibility study, community consultation and initial concept designs.

In May 2022 community workshops saw residents keen to share their ideas. A review of feedback helped us understand preferences for street treatment options:

  • Pocket or mid-blocked parks, diagonal diversions, straight one-lane passing and partial road closures were popular with almost everyone.
  • Participants were less inclined towards road humps, raised and modified intersections and parking nibs.
  • Mixed opinions were received regarding narrowing streets, tightening corners and angled one-way passing.
  • Residents felt retaining parking was necessary regardless of proposed treatments.

Project details

The proposed route, which includes parts of Venn Street, Norfolk Street, Alma Road, Ethel Street and Throssell Street in North Perth, is approximately 1.7 km long and forms part of the Long-Term Cycle Network (LTCN) and the City of Vincent Bike Network Plan 2023-2028

In May 2023, DOT awarded Vincent a second grant to enable detailed designs to be developed and in December Vincent engaged PJA Consultants who have prepared a proposed detailed design. Where practical, this design includes community preferences identified during earlier consultation.

An overview of the SAS design is below. Close ups of the main treatments can be viewed in 'maps' on the right-hand side of this page.


Once we know what the community thinks about this design, the next stage for this project will be to continue to seek funding for construction.

Share your thoughts

Please complete the short survey below if you would like to comment on the design.

You can contact us in any of the following ways:

  • By phone 9273 6000
  • By email mail@vincent.wa.gov.au
  • In person at the City of Vincent Community Centre, 99 Loftus Street, Leederville (during business hours). Note: From 23 October, Customer Relations are temporarily located here due to building works in the Administration Building foyer. Signage will be in place. Please remember to make an appointment as the engineering team work at a different location.
  • In writing, by mail to PO Box 82, Leederville, 6902

This consultation closed 4pm Monday, 4 November 2024.

Hard copy surveys are available on request.

What will happen next?

All feedback will be reviewed and, if supported, we will continue to seek funding for this project.

Information on this page is available in alternative formats on request.

Update

We received 388 responses to this consultation, with a mix of comments and level of support for elements of the proposed design.

Since the consultation closed in early November 2024, we have been working to review the feedback received and plan the next steps for the project, which include:

  • Working to update the current design using community feedback, including removing the proposed road closures and updating the public open space design. This work will complete the Department of Transport grant-funding obligations for the design stage of this project.
  • Commencing an analysis of the safety of nearby intersections, including Fitzgerald, Walcott and William streets. These roads will be analysed as part of the North Perth Traffic Study report, expected to be completed in 2025.

At this stage, the physical construction of the redesigned/modified Norfolk Safe Active Street project is unfunded, but delivering a safe cycling route through this area of North Perth is still a strategic priority in the Perth and Peel Long-term Cycle Network.

The delivery of an improved cycle environment to address connectivity through North Perth will be informed by findings from the North Perth Traffic Study.

Any project/s will be reviewed by Council for approval and shared with the community for comment before proceeding.

We will continue to keep the community updated as the project progresses.

Background

A detailed design for a Safe Active Street in and around Norfolk Street has been prepared and community feedback sought.

Safe Active Streets (SAS) use a range of improvements to create an environment where traffic speeds are limited to 30 km/h and the volume of traffic is low. In most cases the streets have enhanced landscaping, and it becomes safer to walk and ride.

The design of the Norfolk Neighbourhood Safe Active Street project was jointly funded by the Department of Transport (DoT) as part of the WA Bicycle Network grants program.

Vincent began exploring opportunities for Norfolk Street in 2022, after receiving DoT funds to undertake a feasibility study, community consultation and initial concept designs.

In May 2022 community workshops saw residents keen to share their ideas. A review of feedback helped us understand preferences for street treatment options:

  • Pocket or mid-blocked parks, diagonal diversions, straight one-lane passing and partial road closures were popular with almost everyone.
  • Participants were less inclined towards road humps, raised and modified intersections and parking nibs.
  • Mixed opinions were received regarding narrowing streets, tightening corners and angled one-way passing.
  • Residents felt retaining parking was necessary regardless of proposed treatments.

Project details

The proposed route, which includes parts of Venn Street, Norfolk Street, Alma Road, Ethel Street and Throssell Street in North Perth, is approximately 1.7 km long and forms part of the Long-Term Cycle Network (LTCN) and the City of Vincent Bike Network Plan 2023-2028

In May 2023, DOT awarded Vincent a second grant to enable detailed designs to be developed and in December Vincent engaged PJA Consultants who have prepared a proposed detailed design. Where practical, this design includes community preferences identified during earlier consultation.

An overview of the SAS design is below. Close ups of the main treatments can be viewed in 'maps' on the right-hand side of this page.


Once we know what the community thinks about this design, the next stage for this project will be to continue to seek funding for construction.

Share your thoughts

Please complete the short survey below if you would like to comment on the design.

You can contact us in any of the following ways:

  • By phone 9273 6000
  • By email mail@vincent.wa.gov.au
  • In person at the City of Vincent Community Centre, 99 Loftus Street, Leederville (during business hours). Note: From 23 October, Customer Relations are temporarily located here due to building works in the Administration Building foyer. Signage will be in place. Please remember to make an appointment as the engineering team work at a different location.
  • In writing, by mail to PO Box 82, Leederville, 6902

This consultation closed 4pm Monday, 4 November 2024.

Hard copy surveys are available on request.

What will happen next?

All feedback will be reviewed and, if supported, we will continue to seek funding for this project.

Information on this page is available in alternative formats on request.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Norfolk SAS Design

    Please complete the short survey below if you wish to provide comment on the design for Norfolk Neighbourhood Safe Active Street.

    Consultation closes 4pm Monday, 4 November 2024.

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