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Regional roadworks signage review
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new Regional Roadworks Signage Committee has been established to work through the implementation of 13 recommendations made in the State Government’s recently released Regional Roadworks Signage Review Report. In late 2020, the Minister for Transport initiated Western Australia’s Regional Roadworks Signage Review to help enhance safety and improve road user experiences for the people driving through roadworks outside the Metropolitan Area. The review was undertaken by an independent industry-based Stakeholder Reference Group and considered what and how temporary traffic signage at roadworks sites is installed, secured and managed in regional areas. To inform the Review, the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) undertook technical work which included reviewing legislation, operations and the use of traffic control signage, technology and innovation at work sites across WA. ARRB also looked at how WA compared to other States. ARRB’s scope included looking at existing
traffic management and signage standards, policies and practices. Feedback was also sought from the community through both the MySay Transport Platform and a number of regional community events, which provided the opportunity for local residents, drivers and transport operators to have their say and share their experiences with roadworks signage on the network. The final report was released in September this year, and in October the State Government accepted all 13 recommendations to improve safety at roadworks sites. The 13 recommendations will be implemented in three stages – short, medium and long term. Work on the first of the short term recommendations has commenced and includes improving driver education and awareness. A new roadworker safety education video has been launched to remind road users to be roadwork aware, slow down and take care. The video highlights the fact that roadworkers and traffic controllers are mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and mates – who deserve to do their job and go home safely
too. You can view the video by clicking on the QR code below. Other short term solutions will include improvements to the design of the temporary traffic signage at roadworks to ensure the signs remain upright and visible, and completing a review of tender documents to ensure traffic management elements are afforded the priority and focus required to ensure safe practice. To download a copy of the recommendations or report, visit www.mysaytransport.wa.gov. au/regional-roadworks-signage-review
REGIONAL ROADWORKS SIGNAGE REVIEW Recommendations R e p o rt August 2021
Prepared for: The Minister for Transport
Prepared by: The Regional Roadworks Signage Review Reference Group
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WATM • December 2021
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