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    Reducing Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities Public comments are invited on the issue of reducing speed limits around shopping centres and community facilities to 40 km/h. Background Speed management is a critical component of establishing a safer road system. Reducing speed limits in areas where motor vehicles need to share the road with significant numbers of pedestrians and cyclists is in line with best practice road safety principles. This is because the risk of death to a pedestrian or cyclist struck at 60 km/h is greater than 90%. At 50 km/h the risk decreases slightly to 80%. At a collision speed of 40 km/h the risk of death reduces significantly to approximately 30%. The ACT already applies 40 km/h speed limits in school zones and work sites. There are also 40 km/h precincts in areas such as hospitals and universities, which come under the jurisdiction of those facilities. Report by ARRB Group Roads ACT has engaged ARRB Group to investigate, and prepare guidelines for, how reduced speed limits could apply to other areas, such as around shopping centres and community facilities. The report by ARRB Group has considered the use of 40 km/h speed zones interstate, particularly in relation to 'strip shopping centres' on major roads. The ACT has an established and well defined road hierarchy, and does not generally have strip shopping centres. However, ARRB Group advises that targeted application of reduced speed limits does have merit in the ACT context, and can provide improved safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. This would be in line with the safe system approach in the ACT Road Safety Strategy, as well as moves towards a stronger 'Vision Zero' philosophy. A copy of the report is available for download below, or alternatively will be on display throughout the consultation period at Canberra Connect Shopfronts along with ACT Public Libraries. * 40 Km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities Report (PDF PDF 1.5Mb) Proposed Approach The report proposes that reduced speed limit zones would be most appropriate in areas with the highest pedestrian movements, namely Town Centres. They could also be applied to Group and Local Centres with high pedestrian movements across streets, on a case by case basis. In line with standards for other speed zones, a minimum road length for these zones would be required, to avoid confusion to motorists. In larger centres, a 40 km/h precinct could be put in place, covering a number of adjacent roads. It is not proposed to implement 40 km/h speed limits in the vicinity of community facilities which are not linked to shopping centres. However, the location of community facilities should be considered when setting the boundaries of 40 km/h precincts around shopping centres. It needs to be recognised that a certain level of engineering works will be necessary to support the lower speed limit. Indicative costs for signage and traffic calming to install a 40 km/h precinct would be around $220,000 for a Town Centre, and around $150,000 for a Group Centre, but this may vary depending on the traffic calming measures already in place. Have Your Say An online feedback questionnaire on this issue is available by selecting the lnk below: * 40 km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilties Hard copy versions of the questionnaire will be available throughout the consultation period at Canberra Connect Shopfronts along with ACT Public Libraries and is available for download below: * 40 Km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities—Questionnaire (PDF PDF 179Kb) Public comment period closes on 18 December 2009.

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    Reducing Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities Public comments are invited on the issue of reducing speed limits around shopping centres and community facilities to 40 km/h. Background Speed management is a critical component of establishing a safer road system. Reducing speed limits in areas where motor vehicles need to share the road with significant numbers of pedestrians and cyclists is in line with best practice road safety principles. This is because the risk of death to a pedestrian or cyclist struck at 60 km/h is greater than 90%. At 50 km/h the risk decreases slightly to 80%. At a collision speed of 40 km/h the risk of death reduces significantly to approximately 30%. The ACT already applies 40 km/h speed limits in school zones and work sites. There are also 40 km/h precincts in areas such as hospitals and universities, which come under the jurisdiction of those facilities. Report by ARRB Group Roads ACT has engaged ARRB Group to investigate, and prepare guidelines for, how reduced speed limits could apply to other areas, such as around shopping centres and community facilities. The report by ARRB Group has considered the use of 40 km/h speed zones interstate, particularly in relation to 'strip shopping centres' on major roads. The ACT has an established and well defined road hierarchy, and does not generally have strip shopping centres. However, ARRB Group advises that targeted application of reduced speed limits does have merit in the ACT context, and can provide improved safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. This would be in line with the safe system approach in the ACT Road Safety Strategy, as well as moves towards a stronger 'Vision Zero' philosophy. A copy of the report is available for download below, or alternatively will be on display throughout the consultation period at Canberra Connect Shopfronts along with ACT Public Libraries. * 40 Km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities Report (PDF PDF 1.5Mb) Proposed Approach The report proposes that reduced speed limit zones would be most appropriate in areas with the highest pedestrian movements, namely Town Centres. They could also be applied to Group and Local Centres with high pedestrian movements across streets, on a case by case basis. In line with standards for other speed zones, a minimum road length for these zones would be required, to avoid confusion to motorists. In larger centres, a 40 km/h precinct could be put in place, covering a number of adjacent roads. It is not proposed to implement 40 km/h speed limits in the vicinity of community facilities which are not linked to shopping centres. However, the location of community facilities should be considered when setting the boundaries of 40 km/h precincts around shopping centres. It needs to be recognised that a certain level of engineering works will be necessary to support the lower speed limit. Indicative costs for signage and traffic calming to install a 40 km/h precinct would be around $220,000 for a Town Centre, and around $150,000 for a Group Centre, but this may vary depending on the traffic calming measures already in place. Have Your Say An online feedback questionnaire on this issue is available by selecting the lnk below: * 40 km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilties Hard copy versions of the questionnaire will be available throughout the consultation period at Canberra Connect Shopfronts along with ACT Public Libraries and is available for download below: * 40 Km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities—Questionnaire (PDF PDF 179Kb) Public comment period closes on 18 December 2009.

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    Reducing Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities Public comments are invited on the issue of reducing speed limits around shopping centres and community facilities to 40 km/h. Background Speed management is a critical component of establishing a safer road system. Reducing speed limits in areas where motor vehicles need to share the road with significant numbers of pedestrians and cyclists is in line with best practice road safety principles. This is because the risk of death to a pedestrian or cyclist struck at 60 km/h is greater than 90%. At 50 km/h the risk decreases slightly to 80%. At a collision speed of 40 km/h the risk of death reduces significantly to approximately 30%. The ACT already applies 40 km/h speed limits in school zones and work sites. There are also 40 km/h precincts in areas such as hospitals and universities, which come under the jurisdiction of those facilities. Report by ARRB Group Roads ACT has engaged ARRB Group to investigate, and prepare guidelines for, how reduced speed limits could apply to other areas, such as around shopping centres and community facilities. The report by ARRB Group has considered the use of 40 km/h speed zones interstate, particularly in relation to 'strip shopping centres' on major roads. The ACT has an established and well defined road hierarchy, and does not generally have strip shopping centres. However, ARRB Group advises that targeted application of reduced speed limits does have merit in the ACT context, and can provide improved safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. This would be in line with the safe system approach in the ACT Road Safety Strategy, as well as moves towards a stronger 'Vision Zero' philosophy. A copy of the report is available for download below, or alternatively will be on display throughout the consultation period at Canberra Connect Shopfronts along with ACT Public Libraries. * 40 Km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities Report (PDF PDF 1.5Mb) Proposed Approach The report proposes that reduced speed limit zones would be most appropriate in areas with the highest pedestrian movements, namely Town Centres. They could also be applied to Group and Local Centres with high pedestrian movements across streets, on a case by case basis. In line with standards for other speed zones, a minimum road length for these zones would be required, to avoid confusion to motorists. In larger centres, a 40 km/h precinct could be put in place, covering a number of adjacent roads. It is not proposed to implement 40 km/h speed limits in the vicinity of community facilities which are not linked to shopping centres. However, the location of community facilities should be considered when setting the boundaries of 40 km/h precincts around shopping centres. It needs to be recognised that a certain level of engineering works will be necessary to support the lower speed limit. Indicative costs for signage and traffic calming to install a 40 km/h precinct would be around $220,000 for a Town Centre, and around $150,000 for a Group Centre, but this may vary depending on the traffic calming measures already in place. Have Your Say An online feedback questionnaire on this issue is available by selecting the lnk below: * 40 km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilties Hard copy versions of the questionnaire will be available throughout the consultation period at Canberra Connect Shopfronts along with ACT Public Libraries and is available for download below: * 40 Km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities—Questionnaire (PDF PDF 179Kb) Public comment period closes on 18 December 2009.

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    40 km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities

    Background
    Shopping centres and community facilities can be areas of higher crash risk due to the increased
    conflict between pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.

    The risk of death to a pedestrian or cyclist struck at 60km/h is greater than 90%. At 50 km/h the
    risk decreases slightly to 80%. At a 40 km/h collision speed, the risk of death reduces significantly
    to approximately 30%.

    Source: International Transport Forum report Towards Zero Ambitious Road Safety Targets & the Safe System Approach

    To improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in areas of high pedestrian activity, such as shopping
    centres and community facilities, the ACT government is investigating the introduction of 40 km/h
    speed limits in these areas, in a similar manner to 40 km/h school zones.

    Several Australian road authorities have implemented 40 km/h speed limits in areas of high
    pedestrian activity, such as strip shopping centres. These include the New South Wales Roads
    and Traffic Authority (RTA), VicRoads, Transport South Australia and Main Roads Western
    Australia.

    The intention of this questionnaire is to seek the views of the community of 40 km/h speed zones
    in areas of high pedestrian activity, such as shopping centres and community facilities.
    Question 1.

    Do you believe there is a safety problem for pedestrians and cyclists around shopping centres
    and community facilities?

    ‰ Yes
    ‰ No
    Question 2.

    Do you support the introduction of a 40 km/h speed limit in areas of high pedestrian activity?

    ‰ Strongly support
    ‰ Support
    ‰ No view
    ‰ Oppose
    ‰ Strongly oppose
    Question 3.

    In the ACT there are three types of shopping centres:

    • Town centres: larger retail centres with a variety of shops, commercial services, office and
    community facilities, eg. Civic.
    • Group centres: medium sized retail centres combined with personal services, typically
    where you would do major weekly shopping, eg. Dickson.
    • Local centres: provided to meet the day-to-day needs of local residents

    Which types of shopping centres do you believe would be suitable for the introduction of a 40
    km/h speed limit (tick all that apply)?

    ‰ Town Centres
    ‰ Group Centres
    ‰ Local Centres

    Question 4.

    As explained in the background report, there is no strong justification for 40 km/h speed limits in
    the vicinity of community facilities which are not linked to shopping centres. However, the location
    of community facilities should be considered when setting the boundaries of 40 km/h precincts
    around shopping centres. Do you agree with this approach?

    ‰ Yes
    ‰ No
    Question 5.

    Like school zones, 40 km/h high pedestrian activity zones may be suitable to operate either on a
    part-time basis or applied as a full-time reduced speed zone.

    Part time operation would be applied at locations where there is limited or no significant
    pedestrian activity outside the prevailing shopping/business hours.

    At locations where there are significant pedestrian volumes outside of normal shopping hours, for
    example where there are restaurants or entertainment and licensed premises, the reduced speed
    limit may apply on a full time basis (7 days a week, 24 hours a day).

    Do you believe a 40 km/h speed limit in areas of high pedestrian activity, such as shopping
    centres and community facilities, should be applied on a part time or full time basis?

    ‰ Part time
    ‰ Full time
    ‰ Depending on conditions
    Question 6.

    There may be a need for physical traffic calming measures to be installed to reinforce to motorists
    that a reduced driving speed limit regime is in place and thus gain greater levels of compliance.

    Traffic calming measures that may be installed in 40 km/h high pedestrian activity areas include:

    A. Raised threshold

    B. Channelisation
    C. Footpath and kerb extensions

    D. Staggered carriageway

    E. Installation of medians

    F. Raised Intersection

    Source: Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 8


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    Which traffic calming measures would you support (tick all that apply)?

    ‰ A. Raised threshold
    ‰ B. Channelisation
    ‰ C. Footpath and kerb extensions
    ‰ D. Staggered carriageway
    ‰ E. Installation of medians
    ‰ F. Raised Intersection

    Question 7.

    If you have any other comments please write them in the box below.

    Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.

    The closing date for submissions is Friday 18 December 2009.


    Please return to:
    Re: 40 km/h Speed Limits around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities
    Community Engagement and Communications
    Department of Territory and Municipal Services
    GPO Box 158
    Canberra City ACT 2601

    To complete this survey online or to access a full copy of the report on 40 km/h Speed Limits
    around Shopping Centres and Community Facilities, please visit the Territory and Municipal
    Services website www.tams.act.gov.au or phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

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