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Transport WA leads the development of safe, integrated and efficient transport systems for the people of Western Australia.

We put our customers at the centre of everything we do, coordinating the State’s transport operations, strategic planning and policy development, and delivering safe and sustainable transport services and projects across all modes of transport – roads, railways, air travel, paths and waterways.

Transcript

[Music]

[Visual: Aerial view of Kwinana Freeway and Perth city at night.]

[Text on screen: Department of Transport.]

[Visual: Cutting between the narrator talking to camera and a vehicle on a dirt road, Perth city buildings, a vehicle driving on a white sand beach and Matagarup Bridge.]

Narrator: WA's a massive state and helping people move around and connect, however they choose, is at the heart of what the Department of Transport does.

Wherever you want to go, your favourite pie shop or café.

[Visual: The narrator walks past a café and is handed a cup.]

Barista: Long mac topped up for Gem? 

[Visual: Cutting between the narrator talking to camera and a game of women’s football, the airport taxi stand, and a vehicle on a red dirt road overlooking a beach.]

Narrator: Work, footy training, your next holiday destination or just getting out and about on Country.

[Visual: People in an office viewing a laptop with bike paths, a marine safety boat and a vehicle being inspected.]

Narrator: We plan for the future and provide services that help you get where you need to be, safely and on time.

[Visual: A boat moving in a harbour, a plane landing and passengers disembarking.]

Narrator: If it's moving across land, on the water or in the air, chances are we've got something to do with it.

[Visual: The narrator talks to camera as she walks through a DTMI Service Centre. In the background are a diverse group of customers being served.]

Narrator: Waiting in line takes time, that's why we're offering more of our services online but if you do have to see us, we're ready to help and keep you moving.

[Visual: Outside a Broome Service Centre, people being served, officers in a vehicle inspection pit and a person attaching a personalised number plate to a vehicle.

Narrator: We process thousands of secure transactions every week, ensure vehicles are safe and provide options to move our state towards a greener future.

[Visual: A person handing over a licence card, a driving instructor checking a vehicle and the narrator talking to camera indicating to a young person walking past holding red P-Plates.]

Narrator: We're responsible for ensuring new drivers have the skills and confidence they need to be safe and aware road users - this one even knows how to merge!

[Visual: A taxi driver assisting a wheelchair user into a taxi van, the narrator talking to camera and getting into a ride-share vehicle.]

Narrator: We also regulate taxi, rideshare and other pre-booked transport services, providing more choices for you to get around safely and easily.

[Visual: Bike riders moving on a bike path through a tunnel, the narrator talking to camera holding a bike helmet with a bike alongside, and bike rider moving on a regional bike path.]

Narrator: Want to be more active, stay fit or do your bit for the environment? We're making it easier to improve your wellbeing by expanding shared paths for you to use and enjoy across WA.

[Visual: A remote services vehicle on a dirt road, entering a remote community, and officers talking with community members.]

Narrator: Our regional and remote teams travel thousands of kilometres every year. They work with local organisations, deliver essential services, support jobs and keep communities connected.

[Visual: A plane taking off, a family greeting inside the Perth airport, and a small plane taking off at a regional airport.]

Narrator: No matter where you live, you've never been more connected to Perth, your family or specialist health services, as we work to provide cheaper airfares and improve facilities at WA's regional airports.

[Visual: The narrator talks to camera from a marine safety boat, cutting to a boat and harbour, and landscapes in northern WA.]

Narrator: You don't have to be a tourist to get the most out of WA. We're transforming our coastline, improving facilities and recognising cultural heritage for better access and enjoyment for all.

[Visual: A marine safety boat conducting a safety equipment inspection and the narrator indicating to the other boat.]

Narrator: Whether boating, diving, fishing or surfing, if you're on the water our Marine Safety and Education team will be there too, helping keep everyone safe. These guys are off to Rotto.

[Visual: Aerial views of North Fremantle, an officer adjusting a weather buoy, a person on a beach checking weather information on a mobile phone before they enter with a surfboard.]

Narrator: We're also helping to protect our coast from erosion by mapping changes, using technology to monitor tides and surf and making that data available to people who need it.

[Visual: The narrator talking to camera, cutting to the oil spills response team working on the ocean.]

Narrator: And while it's rare, if something goes wrong, we're ready to respond quickly to oil spills in our state waters.

[Visual: A freight train at a grain siding; and grain on a conveyer belt.]

Narrator: We partner with others to improve regional rail lines, meaning our farmers can get more produce to market quicker boosting exports and growing our economy. There's a lot of Weet-Bix in that one!

[Visual: Narrator talking to camera and cutting to a marine officer standing with a weather buoy, an officer with their laptop, and a vehicle inspector.]

Narrator: At DoT we show up for the challenge, adapt to change and work with our partners and the community to improve transport services for everyone. Helping you get where you want to be, your way.

[Text on screen: Government of Western Australia Department of Transport logo. Empowering a thriving community.

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Our partners

As part of the Transport Portfolio, we proudly work together with our partners:

Collaborations

We also collaborate with other government agencies, private organisations, industry partners and the community to deliver safe and sustainable transport solutions that make Western Australia a great place to live, work and visit.

Some of the services we deliver to the community include:

  • vehicle, boat and driver licensing and regulation
  • boating facility management
  • marine safety regulation and education
  • coastal infrastructure planning and project delivery
  • on-demand transport regulation and reform
  • transport and urban planning and coordination
  • planning and improving active transport and behaviours
  • aviation regulation and reform
  • freight and ports regulation and reform
  • marine oil pollution and transport incident response.

With more than 1,800 employees, we have the expertise to connect people and places to keep Western Australia moving toward a safer, healthier, and sustainable future.

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