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(2) Who completed the evaluation report.
(3) What was the cost of completing the evaluation report.
(4) Why was the decision made to roll out the program across a further 20 sites before the valuation of the report was finalised.
(5) If the evaluation report has findings or recommendations contrary to the roll out, how will these issues be managed.
(6) Can the Minister provide the status of the development of the School Crossing Supervisor program, including (a) when the project will commence, (b) how the sites with the highest need are identified, (c) the expected annual cost of the project at each location, and the total cost overall and (d) the metrics used to measure the effectiveness and success of the project.
(7) Can the Minister provide a timetable of the roll out for each of the 20 sites identified, and for each outline (a) what actions, installations, and/or improvements will be undertaken, (b) the total cost for each site, and the total cost overall and (c) the metrics used to measure the effectiveness and success of the project.
(8) Are other sites being considered for the Active Streets Program; if so, can the Minister advise the criteria used to assess potential sites, and when a decision regarding the inclusion of the sites will be made.
Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1. A summary of the Active Streets evaluation report containing de-identified school data will be finalised in July 2017 and released soon after.
2. The evaluation was undertaken by the Transport and Road Safety Research Centre, University of New South Wales (UNSW).
3. The total contract price with UNSW for the Active Streets evaluation work is $38,192.70 (inc GST).
4. The Active Streets program is an educational campaign that is complemented by infrastructure improvements focused on routes to schools. The program provides substantial health and safety benefits for children. While the final evaluation report will help to inform future infrastructure decisions around schools, there is an ongoing opportunity to work with schools, parents and children to create safer environments around schools.
5. They will be managed appropriately and in order to deliver benefits to students.
6. A School Crossing Supervisor program is currently under development and is expected to commence in 2018. Consultation with key stakeholders is underway to ensure the delivery model selected is appropriate for the ACT environment. Pedestrian and traffic volumes were collected at school crossings in early 2017. This data will be used as an input informing which crossing sites have the greatest need for a supervisor. Costs will not be finalised until the delivery model is settled and service costs are sought. The success of the program will be measured through feedback from school communities and potential other measures.
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