Traffic Calming: Concept Drawings

The straight stretch of Stevens Street encourages some vehicles to exceed the speed limit, creating an unwelcoming environment for pedestrians and posing a safety risk to pedestrians, cyclists and children. Based on a recognised design standard, "Modified T-Intersections" are the treatment type being proposed to calm traffic on Stevens Street and will be placed at the "T" intersections between Montreal St and Carrington St.

At a T-junction, "slow points" are traffic calming measures that use horizontal deflections (like chicane-like structures or kerb blisters) to narrow the carriageway and force drivers to slow down. These slow points reduce speeds and can also discourage through traffic. The proposed concept for Stevens Street minimises required signage and maintains the familiar traffic movements. The semi-mountable median islands both narrow the road, create deflection and provide separation of lanes resulting in slower speeds, greater protection and better compliance with lane keeping at each intersection.

The City of Fremantle has previously employed the use of modified T-intersections as a treatment, with a positive reduction in driver speeds. To view an existing example of the treatment proposed, please visit the intersection of Annie St and Edmonson St in Beaconsfield.

Click here to view the Stevens Street concept plans: Montreal St to Yalgoo Avenue.

Click here to view the Stevens Street concept plans: Wongan Avenue to Carrington Street.