Published on Tuesday, 19 August 2025 at 2:11:00 PM
The Shire of Manjimup is transforming how it manages, builds and maintains its road network, proactively moving towards safer roads for their community.
Recently, the Shire undertook a comprehensive review of its Road Hierarchy Policy to align it with the Shire’s overarching Road Traffic Safety Policy. This review was not just about policy alignment but also about embedding best practices and the safe system approach into every aspect of road construction and maintenance.
Continuing their commitment to road safety, the Shire has been progressing through the adoption of international standard ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Management Systems. This work has established the Shire’s leadership in road safety through the development of an overarching Road Traffic Safety Policy. This policy ensures a robust approach to road traffic safety by embedding safe system methodology across organisational activities. It applies to all Shire managed roads, roadsides, footpaths and cycle paths, directly informing and influencing the systematic review process of policies to ensure alignment with this overarching policy.
Their Road Hierarchy Policy is a key document which identifies minimum standards for road construction and maintenance to Council, the Shire and the community. Review of the policy was highlighted as a priority for update to align with their Road Traffic Safety Policy and for embedding best practices and safe system. Endorsed by Council in April 2025, the updated Road Hierarchy Policy redefines road hierarchy levels to incorporate movement and place principles, setting clear design principles for construction and maintenance and incorporating safety interventions. It also outlines effective road safety treatments and establishes minimum safety standards for high-order roads.
The innovative policy demonstrates the Shire’s dedication to road safety, setting a new benchmark for practical application of best practice road safety in road management. It ensures that the Shire is implementing evidence-based interventions within its role of building, managing and maintaining a safer road network for its community.
The updated policy is available on the Shire of Manjimup’s website by following this link 9.1.14 Road Hierarchy.
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