Inner City Safe Speed Zone Project

The City of Nedlands is participating in the Inner City Safe Speed Zone Project, a collaborative road safety initiative led by the Perth Inner City Group (PICG).

The project will introduce 40km/h speed limits on local roads across Perth's inner suburbs, creating a more consistent approach to speed management across local government boundaries.

The PICG includes the Cities of Perth, South Perth, Subiaco and Vincent – with the City of Nedlands and Town of Cambridge working alongside to reduce speeds on their selected local roads.

The Inner City Safe Speed Zone Project is supported by a combined $2 million investment from State, Federal and local governments.

The project will introduce a 40km/h speed limit on selected local roads, helping create safer streets for residents, patients, visitors, students, staff, pedestrians and cyclists.

Hollywood precinct project

Within the City of Nedlands the Hollywood precinct has been identified and endorsed as a suitable location due to its connection with proposed 40km/h areas in neighbouring local government areas, as well as the presence of major hospitals and schools, retail areas and the high number of people who walk, ride and travel through the area each day.

Between 2021 and 2025, there were 14 reported crashes within the project area that resulted in a person requiring medical treatment or hospital admission.

Lower vehicle speeds are recognised as an effective way to reduce the risk and severity of crashes. Research shows that a person walking or riding has a significantly greater chance of surviving a collision at 40km/h compared with 50km/h.

Project area

The project applies to approximately 34 local streets within the Hollywood precinct.

A map showing the project area is provided: Safe Speed Zone Project Area Map

Project timeline

2025

  • Hollywood precinct endorsed by Commissioners for inclusion in the project.

2026

  • Funding secured through State, Federal and local government contributions.
  • Project announcement and community awareness activities commence.
  • 40KM/h speed limit introduced in the Cities of Vincent, Perth,

2027

  • Detailed planning and implementation preparations.
  • Community information campaign and project updates.
  • Installation of new speed limit signage and road treatments.
  • 40km/h speed limit introduced.

Benefits of safer speeds

Reducing speeds on local roads can help:

  • Improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
  • Reduce the severity of crashes when they occur.
  • Create more comfortable and liveable local streets.
  • Support safer access to hospitals, schools, parks and local businesses.
  • Deliver a consistent road environment across neighbouring council areas.

Research and experience from other local governments indicate that lower speed limits on local roads generally have minimal impact on overall travel times.

Stay informed

Updates will be published on this page, through the City's social media channels and other communication channels as key project milestones are reached.

Visit the Perth Inner City Group webpage

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