Pedestrian Safety on West Coast Drive

Pedestrian safety improvements on West Coast Drive (Karrinyup Rd to Beach Rd) will include three raised crossings and a 40km/h speed limit.

In 2023 the City undertook consultation to understand the level of community support for proposed pedestrian safety measures along West Coast Drive.  The outcome of the consultation together with a proposal for measures to improve safety were presented to Council in February 2024 for consideration.  

Council voted to improve safety along West Coast Drive by installing three ‘zebra’ crossings (known as Wombat crossings), and limiting speeds to 40km/h between Karrinyup Road and Beach Road. Further information regarding the project can be found in the 27 February 2024 Council Minutes.

The raised formalised pedestrian crossings will be installed in the following locations:

• Bennion Street, Trigg (near Trigg Beach)
• Between Sholl Avenue and Saunders Street, North Beach
• Elsie Street, Waterman’s Bay (near Little Bay Café).

See the images below for exact locations and details.  A further two locations at Lynn Street, Trigg (near Mettams Pool) and North Beach Road (near North Beach Shopping Centre) will be considered in the 2025/26 budget pending a technical review of the first three locations.