City of Gold Coast will deploy more flashing speed signs this year as it continues to focus on road safety around schools in an ongoing program improving road safety.
Deputy Mayor Donna Gates called in to Coomera Rivers State School to see the Enhanced School Speed Limit Signs (ESSLS) in action.
“The first week back is always very busy and these signs are a really effective way of reminding drivers to slow down in school zones.
“Keeping our kids safe on their way to and from school is a priority for the City and evidence shows that these signs significantly reduce vehicle speeds in our school zones.
“The signs are larger than standard school speed limit signs and incorporate flashing LED lights highlighting the 40 speed limit between 7am to 9am and 2pm to 4pm.”
Cr Gates said the City had invested $750,000 in installing and upgrading 51 flashing speed limit signs since 2005 with more schools set to be made safer.
“Over the next financial year we’ll be looking at installing the lights at four more schools.
“In addition to this we have just finished installing a ‘smarter crossing’ at Robina Parkway as part of our Active Towns pilot program.
“The new crossing overcomes a significant barrier to community connection between the eastern and western sides of Robina Parkway and makes it safer for people walking and cycling to Robina State School.”
Installation of the ESSLS signs is prioritised in areas with an increased road safety risk.
The project is part of a wider Queensland Government initiative developed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads in consultation with local governments.
