Last Updated: 27 May 2026
Project Background
The Ruislip Safe Active Street project was funded through the WA Department of Transport’s Safe Active Streets Pilot Program. It involved the design and construction of a 3.8 km corridor forming part of the City Beach–West Leederville cycle route. The program aims to create low-traffic, 30 km/h local streets that are safe, comfortable, and attractive for people of all ages to walk, ride, and travel locally.
Key elements included shared spaces, parking bays, intersection priority changes, raised plateaus, kerbing and drainage upgrades, tree planting, line marking, and signage. The corridor features both red and black asphalt surfaces.
Construction was completed in June 2023, followed by a pre-opening Road Safety Audit (RSA), review of associated corrective actions, and an activation event to promote community awareness.
A Safe Active Street (SAS) is not expected to function optimally immediately after implementation. These schemes often require time for driver behaviour to adjust and for the community to become familiar with the changes. This transition can take several years, as gradual shifts in travel patterns and habits support the SAS in achieving its goals of enhanced safety and accessibility for all users. Patience and ongoing evaluation are essential to ensuring the long-term success of the project. In November 2023, a report (CR12.4.2 – Ruislip Safe Active Street – Post Construction Road Safety Audit Corrective Actions) was presented to Council, detailing the audit findings and recommended corrective actions along the Ruislip Safe Active Street route.
A link to the Council report, Road Safety Audit (RSA), and its findings is available under the ‘Related Information’ section. One of the RSA recommendations is to convert the Ruislip Street / Harborne Street intersection to a left-in/left-out configuration for vehicles, incorporating bicycle cut-throughs to maintain connectivity along Ruislip Street. This recommendation was first made during the design-stage RSA due to identified safety concerns and was reaffirmed during the post-construction inspection. Additional information about the Ruislip Street / Harborne Street intersection is available in the ‘Project Updates’ section below.
Project Updates
The Town will undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of the Ruislip Safe Active Street between 2024 and 2026. This evaluation will include the collection of traffic volume and speed data, which will be compared with preconstruction assumptions and historical datasets to assess the scheme’s overall performance. Community engagement will form a key part of the review, including a perception survey targeting local residents and the cycling community. The Community Perception Survey was conducted from 16 June to 13 July 2025.
As part of this broader evaluation, the Town will also review recommended changes to the Ruislip Street / Harborne Street intersection. This potential modification would affect traffic flow and signal operations to the north and south, at the Harborne/Grantham and Harborne/Cambridge intersections.
Traffic modelling is currently underway to explore feasible options Ruislip Street / Harborne Street intersection to inform future Council recommendations.
Current Status
The Town has engaged a Transport Engineering consultant to undertake an independent technical evaluation. Traffic modelling is currently underway, along with a review of parking restrictions and an investigation into potential enhancements to the route.
The outcomes of this work will inform future Council recommendations. Any recommended corrective actions are expected to be presented to Council in mid to late 2026.
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