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Road Safety in the 'Backstreets'

This survey aims to gather feedback from the community to improve road safety in the ‘Back Streets’ of Derby. Your response will help identify key issues and guide solutions. This survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete.
The ‘Back Streets’ in Derby Town refer to an area that incorporates Marmion Street, Rowan Street, Kunamarra Street, Boabab Street, Barnett Way and McGovern Way. This survey is focused on these streets in particular.
1.What is your age group?
2.How often do you transit through the 'Backstreets' area?
3.What methods of Transport do you use in the 'Backstreets' area?
4.Have you or anyone you know experienced safety issues on the ‘Backstreets’ in Derby? (This can include, dog attacks, car crashes, risky driving behavior, rubbish on the road and even fighting on the roads)(Required.)
5.In your opinion, how serious are the following road safety issues in the ‘Backstreets’ area in Derby?
1 = Not an Issue
2 = Small issue
3 = Medium issue
4 = Serious issue
5 = Vey serious Issues
Lack of footpaths or existing footpaths broken/ covered in sand
Damaged speedhumps
Stray animals
Risky driving behavior (Speeding, not wearing seatbelts, using phones while driving)
Rubbish on the roads
Lack of safe bus stop/ pick-up areas
6.How would you rate the condition of the following road safety features in the 'Backstreets'?
Poor
Good
Excellent
Footpaths (Where they exist)
Traffic Calming Devices ( e.g Speed humps)
Bus Stops Safety
Street Lighting
7.Below are examples of how some other communities have addressed road safety issues. Do you think these would work in the 'Backstreets'? (Indicate by picking one or more)
8.Do you have any other suggestions to improve road safety in the 'Backstreets'?
9.The Shire of Derby / West Kimberley are looking to establish a community reference group to help identify and develop projects that may address road safety in the area. If you would like to join please provide your name and contact details below.