For the period analysed, the research found that approximately 2% (n=88) of traffic crashes occurring at intersections in the CBD reported to WA Police during the study period involved collision with one or more pedestrians. Younger and older age persons are more frequently involved in pedestrian crashes, with other evidence attesting to the greater involvement of males than females.
Around six in ten vehicles collided with pedestrians as they were travelling straight ahead, with a further three in ten colliding with pedestrians as they attempted to turn left or right.
The research recommended:
- Speed zoning high pedestrian areas to 30km/h.
- Median refuges.
- Trials of measures such as longer crossing times and countdown timers.
Road safety benefit:
This research has the following road safety benefits: it provided clarity on the profile of pedestrian crashes in the Perth CBD and provided recommendations which support a need to review current speed management strategies in high pedestrian areas and undertake trials in WA.
