Published on Friday, 4 December 2020 at 1:56:44 PM

Vincent residents are invited to have their say on a bold new strategy aimed at changing the way people travel and improving the City’s transport network.

The draft Accessible City Strategy 2020 – 2030 is an ambitious plan for the City of Vincent’s transport network.

Its vision is to create a ‘connected City of Vincent that puts people first, where getting around is safe, easy, environmentally friendly and enjoyable’.

As part of that vision, the draft strategy includes a target to drop speed limits to 40km/h on all local residential streets in Vincent by 2023.

The City will be gathering feedback on the strategy until February 19.

Community members who want to chat to the project team or ask questions can come along to a drop-in session at the City of Vincent Library on Saturday 13 February from 9am – 12pm.

“The draft Accessible City Strategy is our opportunity to create a high-quality transport network that supports the economy, the environment and our quality of life,” said Mayor Emma Cole.

“It is an ambitious plan that will help keep our neighbourhoods and streets safe and encourage people to choose from a range of transport options.

“Transport and related issues, like speeding and parking, effect everyone in our community and we’re hoping to get a lot of input between now and February.

“We are really keen to know whether our community wants to see a 40km/h speed limit on all residential streets, excluding our main roads.

“For too long now, residents have been telling me that 50km/h feels too fast for our residential streets. We’d love to know if the whole of Vincent is ready for 40 km/h.”

The City is currently running a two-year 40km/h speed zone trial in residential streets bounded by Newcastle, Vincent and Charles streets and the Swan River.

A 12-month review found lower speed limits in the trial area reduced speed and traffic crashes and encouraged people to walk or cycle.

“We also want your views on how we can create a transport network that prioritises people, our neighbourhoods and the environment,” said Mayor Cole.

The draft strategy aims to make public transport connections, improve walking and cycling routes, reduce carbon emissions and make Vincent more attractive for pedestrians.

Currently, 67% of Vincent residents get to work by car, 18% catch public transport and 15% walk, cycle or use other modes of active transport.

Over the next decade, the City is aiming to encourage the amount of drivers to reduce to 48% and get 32% using public transport and 20% using active transport.

To see the draft Accessible City Strategy, visit imagine.vincent.wa.gov.au.

Share your thoughts

Feedback can be submitted online through Imagine Vincent, by mail to 244 Vincent Street, Leederville, in person at our Administration Centre, by email to mail@vincent.wa.gov.au or over the phone via 9273 6000.

Comments are invited on the draft Accessible City Strategy until 19 February 2021.

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