FAQs

Walking is an important mode of transport for the multitude of benefits it provides, ranging from improved environmental sustainability to enhanced health and well-being. Encouraging pedestrian-friendly urban design and policies can lead to a more vibrant, inclusive, safe, and sustainable city.

Walking and cycling are often grouped together under the term 'active transport,' even though they have very different needs. Developing a plan specifically for walking demonstrates the City's commitment to this mode of transport and highlights the unique needs that must be addressed.

The draft Walking in the City Plan relates to the City’s 6 (six) neighbourhoods - Central Perth, West Perth, East Perth, Claisebrook, Crawley Nedlands and Northbridge - as indicated in the map below:

Figure 1: City of Perth neighbourhood map

Feedback on the draft plan will be used to finalise the City’s Walking in the City Plan.

The public realm is under the care and management of the City of Perth. 

The term "public realm" refers to the physical and social space that is accessible and open to the general public. It encompasses the shared spaces and environments within a community or urban area that are designed for public use and interaction. The public realm includes streets, parks, public squares, and any other areas where people can gather, move, and engage with one another.

State Government agencies such as Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) also play an important role – typically working in collaboration with local governments - as they are responsible for managing traffic signals (traffic lights) across the road network.

The final Walking in the City Plan 2025 – 2035 will be adopted by Council late 2024. The plan will inform future priority projects including advocacy to agencies such as Main Roads WA.