Thursday, 14 November 2019

In reply to  Mr DAVIS (Southern Metropolitan—Leader of the Opposition) (15 October 2019)

Ms PULFORD (Western Victoria—Minister for Roads, Minister for Road Safety and the TAC, Minister for Fishing and Boating):

The Department of Transport (DoT) receives many requests for pedestrian safety improvements, and all are prioritised for funding based on the relative risks to pedestrians when crossing the road. Risks that are considered include the number and type of vehicles using the road, the prevailing speed limit and pedestrian volumes. The safety record of the site, the impact on the performance of the surrounding road network, the implementation costs and needs of children, the elderly and disabled pedestrians, are also taken into account.

This intersection is one of several that does not have audio tactile devices installed. DoT has prioritised the installation of audio tactical devices at this site by the end of the year.