Safer walking and cycling

Moderate consensus: Council was united, and went for this promise. A framed marker means the member voted with that united Council. ★ made this promise.

• MemberRecordVotes in line
• Bruce Reynolds
  Voted almost always forModerate consensus
  13 of 14
  split 2 of 3
• David Goncalves ★
  Voted generally forModerate consensus
  11 of 13
  split 1 of 3
• Catherine Lezer ★
  Voted generally forModerate consensus
  9 of 12
  split 1 of 4
• Raj Doshi
  Voted generally forModerate consensus
  7 of 9
  split 1 of 3
• Liam Gobbert ★
  Voted almost always forModerate consensus
  15 of 16
  split 2 of 3
• Lisa Ma
  Voted generally forModerate consensus
  5 of 6
  split 1 of 2
• Viktor Ko ★
  Voted almost always forModerate consensus
  10 of 11
  split 3 of 4
• Chris Patton
  Voted almost always forModerate consensus
  6 of 7
  split 1 of 2
• Adam Pacan
  Voted both ways on it so farEarly record: 2 votesModerate consensus
  1 of 2
  split 0 of 1

• 25 AUG 2026

  Notice of Motion: Langley Park Sports Club Use and Lighting for WalkersUnanimousMember’s motion

  Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Asks for a costed report on lower-level lighting for walkers at Langley Park, which advances safer walking.

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in line·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Gobbert, Ma, Patton

  Did not vote: Doshi, Ko, Pacan

• 28 JUL 2026

  City of Perth Motions: WALGA 2026 Annual General Meeting: Motions for ConsiderationUnanimous

  Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Council endorses a WALGA motion urging the State to fund connected walking and cycling networks, which is the advocacy the commitment itself promises, so a Yes is in line (p456, p464).

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in lineYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Gobbert, Ma, Ko, Patton

  Did not vote: Doshi, Pacan

• 22 JUL 2026

  Adoption of the Corporate Business Plan 2026/27-2029/30Unanimous

  Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  The plan as adopted adds expanding 40km/h speed zones in Crawley-Nedlands, subject to external funding, to make streets safer for walking and riding, so a Yes is in line (p187).

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZ·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in line·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ma, Patton

  Did not vote: Lezer, Doshi, Ko, Pacan

• 22 JUL 2026

  Adoption of the Corporate Business Plan 2026/27-2029/30: amended motion (Crawley-Nedlands 40km/h)UnanimousAmendment

  Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Adds expanding 40km/h speed zones, subject to external funding, to the Crawley-Nedlands priorities in the Corporate Business Plan 2026/27-2029/30 (22 Jul 2026 SCM minutes pp.186-187), a vote for safer streets for walking and riding.

  Reasons given in the minutes. At the request of David Lim of Western Residents Association: road safety is a shared priority across the City and does not stop at suburb boundaries. Crawley–Nedlands contains important pedestrian, cycling and university precincts that would also benefit from lower-speed environments where appropriate. This specific addition was suggested by representatives of the Western Residents Association at the Neighbourhood Budget Workshop but was not reflected in what has been presented to Council. The Corporate Business Plan already includes this initiative for West Perth: extending the commitment to Crawley–Nedlands provides consistency across inner-city neighbourhoods where similar safety outcomes are sought. The amendment simply confirms support for investigating and expanding 40km/h zones in partnership with the Perth Inner City Group and Main Roads WA. The initiative aligns with the existing Crawley–Nedlands priorities of improving access and connectivity, supporting safety, and enhancing social wellbeing by creating safer, more walkable streets. The result of the amendment ensures that the confidence of the Neighbourhood Budget Workshop process is upheld by ensuring it reflects the advice and advocacy of each respective community group.

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZ·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in line·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ma, Patton

  Did not vote: Lezer, Doshi, Ko, Pacan

• 26 MAY 2026

  Notice of Motion: Adelaide Terrace Footpath Safety and Tree Root Management (East Perth)UnanimousMember’s motion

  Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Asks for a report on making the root-damaged Adelaide Terrace footpath safe and accessible, which advances safer footpaths.

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in line·GON·LEZ·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line·MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in lineYPACAdam Pacan voted Yes, in line

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Gobbert, Ko, Patton, Pacan

  Did not vote: Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Ma

• 29 APR 2026

  Notice of Motion: De Vlamingh Ave: Traffic Calming TrialMember’s motion

  Carried 4–3. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Receives the East Perth Community Group's De Vlamingh Ave road safety survey, asks the CEO to work with the group on a solution and to ask Main Roads for Adelaide Terrace upgrades against illegal turns; voting for it supports safer local streets.

  Note. Cr Ko voted against this motion after his amendment adding traffic calming, speed limits, speed radars and a median strip was lost 1 to 6 (minutes p285).

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in lineNDOSRaj Doshi voted No, not in line·GOBYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in lineNKOViktor Ko voted No, not in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Ma, Patton

  No: Lezer, Doshi, Ko

  Did not vote: Gobbert, Pacan

• 18 NOV 2025

  Expansion of the City of Perth 40km/h Speed ZoneMember’s motion

  Carried 8–1. In line with the promise: a No vote.

  Why

  The officer recommended Option 1 (maximum change: 40km/h on all access and local distributor roads plus several district distributors), with the report calling it the greatest safety benefit. The alternate motion endorses Option 2 (moderate change: major roads keep their limits), and the officer recommendation was foreshadowed if it failed. The vote chose between Option 2 and Option 1, so in line for safer walking and cycling is AGAINST.

  Note. Both options lowered speed limits: Option 2 still takes all local and access roads to 40km/h but keeps most major roads at current limits. The Lord Mayor moved the officers' Option 1, then voted for Option 2 (minutes pp24, 32).

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, not in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, not in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, not in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, not in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, not in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, not in lineNKOViktor Ko voted No, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, not in lineYPACAdam Pacan voted Yes, not in line

  Yes: Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ma, Patton, Pacan

  No (in line): Ko

• 26 AUG 2025

  Notice of Motion: Totterdell Park Safety & LightingUnanimousMember’s motion

  Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Asks the CEO to cost pedestrian lighting along the Totterdell Park cycleway, which advances safer walking and cycling.

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors

  Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan

• 25 MAR 2025

  Expansion of 40km/h Speed ZonesUnanimous

  Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Starts consultation on expanding 40km/h speed zones, which advances safer streets for walking and cycling.

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors

  Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan

• 25 MAR 2025

  Expansion of 40km/h Speed ZonesAmendment

  Lost 2–6. In line with the promise: a No vote.

  Why

  The binding part removes Plain Street and Riverside Drive from the 40km/h proposal, where officers said lower speeds on Plain Street were needed so primary school children can walk and ride to school safely (p61, amendment p63); the Newcastle Street and Broadway points are only requests to negotiate, so a No vote is the safer-streets position on balance.

  What it changed. Adds points taking Plain Street and Riverside Drive, East Perth out of the proposed 40km/h expansion, and asking the CEO to work with the Cities of Vincent and Nedlands on making Newcastle Street and Broadway 40km/h zones.

  Note. This vote set the scope of a community consultation, not final speed limits. The minutes record Cr Ko as seconder of the amendment, and Cr Ko's vote as No (minutes p63).

  NREYBruce Reynolds voted No, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, not in lineNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, in lineNDOSRaj Doshi voted No, in lineNGOBLiam Gobbert voted No, in line–MANKOViktor Ko voted No, in line–PAT–PAC

  Yes: Goncalves and 1 former councillor

  No (in line): Reynolds, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 1 former councillor

  Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan

• 29 OCT 2024

  Final Walking in the City Plan: 2025: 2035Unanimous

  Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Adopts the final Walking in the City Plan 2025-2035.

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors

  Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan

• 29 OCT 2024

  Final Bike Plan: 2025: 2035Unanimous

  Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Adopts the final Bike Plan 2025-2035.

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert and 3 former councillors

  Did not vote: Ko

  Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan

• 25 JUN 2024

  Draft Walking in the City Plan 2025-2035Unanimous

  Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Approves the draft Walking in the City Plan 2025-2035 for consultation.

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert and 2 former councillors

  Did not vote: Lezer, Ko

  Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan

• 25 JUN 2024

  Draft Bike Plan 2025-2035Unanimous

  Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Approves the draft Bike Plan 2025-2035 for consultation.

  YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC

  Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert and 2 former councillors

  Did not vote: Lezer, Ko

  Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan

• 28 FEB 2023

  Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges

  Carried 6–2. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Consents to title notifications and endorses the City's agreement and construction licence with Main Roads for the new Causeway pedestrian and cyclist bridges on City-managed reserves, with a 3:1 replacement position for about 200 trees removed; voting for it settles the terms on which the walking and cycling bridges are built (2023-02-28 OCM Minutes p413).

  Note. The bridges were a State project already under way. This vote set the terms of the City's agreement with Main Roads, including replacing about 200 trees at 3 to 1. The item was closed to the public and no reasons for the No votes are recorded (minutes p413).

  –REY–GONNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC

  Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors

  No: Lezer and 1 former councillor

  Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan

• 30 NOV 2021

  RFT000083: East Perth Foreshore Principal Shared Path & Lighting Upgrade WorksUnanimous

  Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Accepts the tender for the East Perth Foreshore principal shared path upgrade, which builds cycling and walking infrastructure.

  –REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC

  Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors

  Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan

• 3 NOV 2020

  Tender EXM000036 -19/20: Roe Street Masterplan WorksUnanimous

  Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.

  Why

  Awards the Roe Street masterplan construction contract, whose design includes wider footpaths, protected cycle lanes and a narrower street for safer crossing (minutes p107, p114).

  –REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC

  Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors

  Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan