Gibbs Street Update - September 2022

We're happy to share the news we are now in the final stage of works on the Gibbs Street Safe Active Street.

Main Roads WA will install signage and carry out line-marking very soon, marking the end of the construction phase of the project.

The newly installed signage will indicate the new speed limit for Gibbs Street, which will be 30km/h. The existing 50 km/h speed zone will be reduced to 30 km/h between Railway Parade and Luyer Avenue and the existing 40 km/h school zone will be removed.

We understand the change to a Safe Active Street, including the new speed limit, will encourage the neighbourhood to use the street differently and this will take some time to get used to.

However, while this is the end of the construction phase, the City’s effort to encourage sustainable transport alternatives such as cycling and walking continues. Now is the exciting part - the time to get out and explore the street and use it in the way it is designed to be used.

It has been through your ongoing support and involvement that we have been able to demonstrate the importance of creating an attractive environment to walk and cycle, and to connect important local destinations within the local area.

Together we have created a quieter, more connected, greener and safer street, delivering on the community’s vision for Gibbs Street.

To support the new use of the street, we’ll be in touch soon to discuss some fun activities we’re planning as part of our ‘Let’s get Gibbsical’ event series, run by the Wanju Welcome Queens Park team.

Thanks again for your support and if you have any concerns or questions about the Gibbs Street Safe Active Street Project, don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 422 664 or at traffic@canning.wa.gov.au