Community
15 December, 2024
New Port speed signs of the times
THE Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has responded to claims of “community outrage” over newly installed speed limit signs on Macrossan St, Port Douglas, saying community safety is paramount.
In what some local businesses owners have likened to “a storm in a teacup”, some community members have expressed their online distaste at the new signs, although many have simply made light of the keyboard warriors’ concerns.
Nearby business owners, who did not wish to be identified, said that they were unsure what all the fuss was about.
“I didn’t even notice the new signs,” said one. “I’m not sure what the problem is.”
A TMR spokesperson said that speeding was one of the leading causes of fatalities and serious injuries on Queensland’s roads.
“The speed limit on two sections of Port Douglas Rd (known locally as Macrossan St) was reduced earlier this month to improve safety,” they said.
“This was part of the Vulnerable Road Users program, a Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) statewide initiative to enhance safety measures in areas with high pedestrian activity, such as town centres.”
TMR said a speed limit review recommended the speed be reduced on Macrossan St to improve pedestrian safety and was endorsed by Queensland Police Service (QPS) and Douglas Shire Council (DSC).
