Department of Transport

Plans and projects

Find out about some of our key plans and projects, including the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and Perth Parking Policy. Information about project approval processes is also available here.

CBD Transport Plan to 2016

The CBD Transport Plan will address traffic congestion in and around the Perth Central Business District. Go to CBD Transport Plan to 2016

MAX - Metro Area Express

Light rail is undergoing a resurgence worldwide in response to rising fuel costs, environmental concerns and traffic congestion, with a role which falls between that of buses and heavy rail for carrying capacity. Go to MAX - Metro Area Express

Perth parking

Find out about the Western Australian Government’s policy and regulations for parking in Perth and our wide-ranging plan to improve air quality, traffic congestion, and safety. Maps showing parking facilities in the Perth CBD are also provided. Go to Perth parking

PortLink

The PortLink concept ultimately links Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Esperance and Geraldton and has the potential to build a stronger and more flexible transport network. Go to PortLink

Ports Review 2012

The State Government announced that 7 of the State’s 8 port authorities would be consolidated into 4 regional port authorities and 12 smaller ports currently controlled by Transport would come under the jurisdiction of the new regional port authorities. Go to Ports Review 2012

Project approval process

The Western Australian Government has introduced a lead agency framework to streamline the approvals processes for both proponent and state initiated transport projects. Find out who is the lead agency for integrated transport planning. Go to Project approval process

Public Transport Plan for Perth 2031

The Public Transport for Perth in 2031 document is the State Government’s vision for improved and expanded public transport in Perth. Go to Public Transport Plan for Perth 2031

Reconciliation Action Plan

The Department's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which is part of a Commonwealth and State policy seeking to close the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians on life expectancy, educational achievement and employment opportunities. Go to Reconciliation Action Plan

Regional Freight Transport Network Plan

The State Government is taking a new approach to regional freight transport through the development of a Western Australian Regional Freight Transport Network Plan. Go to Regional Freight Transport Network Plan

WA Bicycle Network Plan

The Western Australian Bicycle Network (WABN) Plan provides a blueprint for metropolitan and regional cycle facilities. Go to WA Bicycle Network Plan

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