Regional Roadworks Signage Review
The Western Australia’s Regional Roadworks Signage Review was held during 2021 to enhance safety and improve road user experiences through road works.
The report are now available to view:
- Final recommendation report
- Australian Road Research Board’s Technical Report
- Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Report
Initiated by the Minister for Transport, the review was undertaken by an industry-based stakeholder reference group made up of representatives led by Chairperson Dennis O’Reilly. The review looked at what and how temporary traffic signage at roadworks sites is installed, secured and managed in regional areas.
To inform the review the Australian Road Research Road Board (ARRB) undertook technical work which included reviewing legislation, operations and the use of traffic control signage, technology and innovation at works sites across WA and the nation. ARRB’s scope included looking at existing traffic management and signage standards, policies and practices.
Feedback was also sought form the community about their experiences with roadworks signage on regional roads. This feedback was considered by our Reference Group alongside the technical work by ARRB, and has been used to inform the recommendation report.
Thank you to the community members and organisations that participated in the review and community engagement program.
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Tell us your ideas! We'll pass these on to the review's Reference Group as part of the reporting process.
- How can we improve temporary roadworks signage on regional roads?
- What type of signage do you take the most notice of?
- Do you know what rules apply when roadworks signage is out?
- Outline what you find frustrating?
- What technology have you seen or experienced? Upload an image showing your experiences and feedback to help us understand.
View All Ideasalmost 3 years ago
Integration with Online Services (Google, Apple)
While the Main Roads trip planner is great if you have the inclination to go there specifically, it is not a tool used by the majority of the public. If the information presented on the Main Roads trip planner was included AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE to Google and Apple (and other navigation providers), it would ensure that any major works or detours are accounted for when road users use these tools for trip planning. This also helps address poor planning that only involves communication to local areas and stakeholders. International and interstate travellers would not have a reason to check the Main Roads trip planner, but would almost certainly be using Google Maps or other navigational tools to plan their routes in WA. See Transperth's effort to include their trip planner with Google as a prime example of the value of properly integrating with tools the public actually use.
almost 3 years ago
Don't leave live inappropriate signage
Many times, regional roadworks are undertaken during daylight hours in the working week. While the signage is most appropriate to protect workers while they are present, when they have finished, they often leave the signs up to save removing and replacing them each day. If their works have affected the road surface, it may well be appropriate to require the reduced speed to ensure the safety of road users but if the works is of a minor nature for example roadside grass cutting or shoulder dressing, leaving the signs up is a source of frustration causing road users to question the need for the signs. If people get used to seeing signs sitting there not being relevant, they come to ignore them. By simply covering the signs or laying them down at the end of each work shift when the road surface is not affected will make the relevance of speed restriction signs more relaible and more likely to be complied with at all times.
almost 3 years ago
That the councils involved know the rules about signage postings and private contractors don't take advantage of situations.
To often signs at end of zone say "end of ..... limit" however they have covered the official speed signs , so no one knows what the limit is. Also no works on weekends and signs left up.
almost 3 years ago
Fines to traffic control companies for non-compliance
Maybe traffic control companies who do not comply with roadworks signage should be fined. Signs such as worker symbolic that are left up or not changed to the appropriate roadworks conditions should attract a fine. Traffic control companies may take the time change signs or remove if this is the case.
almost 3 years ago
Better Communication of Major Road Works Impacts
A metropolitan road user will have little local knowledge about road closures and detours in regional areas. Often their planned route may not be available. This causes stress and anxiety when a change to the route is experienced only once the impacted area is reached. Major Road Projects (such as the closure of South Cost Highway for vegetation clearing) should be been more widely communicated to a far greater audience.
