Sharing the roads

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Road design and management must take into account the needs of all road users, especially those at greater risk of injury such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, older people, and those with disabilities. Where possible these road users will be separated from other traffic.

Improve pedestrian safety
More facilities such as pedestrian crossings and centre-of-road refuge islands will be provided where appropriate to help pedestrians safely cross busy urban roads and provide safer access for those using mobility aids.

Ensure safe infrastructure near schools
The safety of school children will remain a high priority. In conjunction with school communities and local government, modifications will continue to be made to the road environment in the vicinity of schools to provide safe access and road crossings.

Improve safety for cyclists
Further investment will be made in shared and dedicated cycling facilities across the State with the aim of improving
cyclist safety.

Ensure safe road use by people with disabilities
Because of the increasing proportion of elderly people in the State’s population, there will be a growing number of road
users with disabilities such as vision impairment and limited mobility. The need for safe road use by these people, and
particularly the requirements of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act, will receive increased recognition in the
building, maintenance and management of roads.