Department of Transport Annual Report 2010 - 2011

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Active transport DoT continues to promote alternative and active transport programs such as the Walking and Access project and the Cycle Instead initiatives as environmentally friendly, healthy, low cost and viable modes of transport to replace short car trips and help reduce traffic congestion and CO emissions. The programs also seek to 2 create a universally accessible transport system that considers the needs of people with disability and seniors. As part of the implementation of the recommendations in the Accessible Communities Study undertaken in 2010, DoT developed a walkability audit tool for use by local governments to improve safety, accessibility and amenity for active travel. DoT is also developing a pedestrian infrastructure manual, with information reflecting national standards and best practice guidelines, for use as a reference tool by local government engineers, and transport and planning professionals. Walk Week continued as an ongoing cross-Government collaboration to raise awareness of the transport, health, recreation and environmental benefits of regular walking. During Walk Week 2010, more than 322 events with an estimated 67,000 participants were held throughout the State. These included a Walk to School Day and local community walking events. DoT also supported a four-week Corporate Online Walking Challenge, which engaged more than 1400 participants from 61 workplaces. More than 88 public information displays provided walking information and a Walk Week seminar showcasing current research in walking was attended by over 90 professionals. 28 DoT also formed a Disability Network Group to provide strategic advice and act as forum for professionals to share information and support the needs of people with disability with respect to the WA transport system. During 2010-11, two annual Cycle Instead campaigns were held to encourage cycling in Western Australia. The ‘Cycle Instead in Spring’ campaign included a six-week Bike to Work Challenge, engaging a record 2,000 employees from 190 workplaces across the State. In March 2011 Cycle Instead Bikeweek attracted over 14,000 adults and 18,000 school children who cycled as part of more than 80 community and 160 school events held throughout WA. Major events during the campaign included the HBF Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma with 8,700 participants, a Members of Parliament and Mayors’ Bike Ride and Cycle to School Day. The range of Bikewest maps and information brochures was expanded in response to community requests and the number of subscribers to DoT’s cycling electronic newsletter grew to over 2,000, allowing DoT to broadcast the latest cycling information and statistics. Active Transport
Transport energy Growing concerns about energy security and greenhouse gas emissions mean that it is prudent to take actions now that will reduce Western Australia’s dependence on oil to meet future transport and other energy needs. DoT is working closely with the Office of Energy to develop the Government’s Energy 2031: Strategic Energy Initiative (SEI). A directions paper that canvasses a range of possible measures to encourage the development and uptake of alternative transport fuels was released in March 2011. The final SEI document is expected to be available towards the end of 2011. DoT also participated in a number of activities aimed at identifying and addressing the technical, regulatory and policy issues associated with the introduction of electric vehicles. DoT is a partner in a three year electric vehicle recharging project, led by the University of Western Australia (UWA). The project involves installating a limited number of public fast recharging stations in the Perth metropolitan area, providing valuable information for estimating infrastructure requirements likely for the future introduction of electric vehicles in Perth. DoT is also participating in Australia’s first electric vehicle fleet trial, an initiative of local company CO2Smart and UWA, involving the conversion of eleven Ford Focus sedans to fully electric operation and their use in a range of Government and corporate fleets. DoT funded the first car to be converted, to ensure that the vehicle meets all safety, performance and other requirements. The car was handed over in November 2010 and is now being used as part of DoT’s fleet. DoT’s electric vehicle Transport investment In establishing the new DoT, the Government acted to integrate and enhance the co-ordination of the State’s transport operations, regulatory functions and policy development processes. As part of the restructure, a new Investment and Finance Coordination Division was established to provide leadership and oversight to the Transport portfolio in identifying transport priorities and securing investment. The Transport Investment Sub Committee was established to strategically drive investment decision-making across the Transport portfolio and contains representatives from all portfolio agencies. This body has initiated the development of program structures, prioritisation frameworks and policy advice with respect to alternative funding mechanisms consistent with Government policy and directions. During the year, the Investment Coordination branch facilitated the development of a transport portfolio business case template and assisted portfolio agencies develop specific business cases. The branch also developed a series of tailored small courses on business case development and cost estimating to improve the consistency and quality of investment planning practices. DoT continued to work with MRWA, the PTA and the Fremantle Port Authority to ensure the timely delivery of infrastructure projects as set out in the Nation Building Program Memorandum of Understanding. Preliminary discussions also commenced during the year with the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure and Transport to identify candidate projects for future Commonwealth funding programs. 29
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Page 5 and 6: Director General’s foreword The D
Page 7 and 8: In the Passenger Services Business
Page 9 and 10: 1,815 23,241 Income by category $18
Page 11 and 12: Department of Transport Executive D
Page 13 and 14: Other legislation and regulations a
Page 15 and 16: Outcome 2: Vehicles and road users
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Page 19 and 20: Milligan Street Secure Taxi Rank up
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