Traffic through the Plympton Ward is unacceptably high with only a few streets carrying the bulk of the vehicle traffic.
We the undersigned wish for Town of East Fremantle decisionmakers to remove the one-way northly traffic only blocks either side of the Tradewinds Hotel off Canning Hwy (Sewell and Hubble Streets) in order to better balance vehicle traffic across all north-south running Plympton Streets.
Currently, King St, Glyde St and East Street are taking the bulk of the traffic and it's increasingly unsafe for residents who regularly experience:
- Their vehicle side mirrors swiped when parked on the street,
- Blind spots and cannot reverse their cars out of their driveways due to heavy traffic flows
- Can no longer have children out the front of their homes for fear of an accident.
There have been many 'near-misses' witnessed and personally experienced by residents involving pedestrians, bicycles and pets.
The Sewell and Hubble Streets one-way road block was initiated in the 1980s when the Tradewinds Hotel was redeveloped ahead of the America's Cup and was a popular bar for tourists and locals. There is no longer any need for these streets to be one-way, and opening them up would greatly benefit the amenity of residents across the whole of the Plympton ward.
The Town of East Fremantle has committed to reviewing traffic conditions across Plympton once the Fremantle Traffic Bridge reopens later this year and these signatures demonstrate support for one important measure to improve safety and resident amenity.
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Reached 100 supporters
September 13, 2026
56 Comments
King st is bearing way too much of the traffic load. Have witnessed 2 side mirrors being smashed off over the past few months. People need to slow down. Lots of young families and pets on the street.
For 30 years we put up with excessive car, truck and oversized vehicle traffic along King St in what is a very narrow road made for cars and bikes only. King street has never been able to handle the traffic which is now overwhelmed with vehicle traffic day and night. It is about time that this issue is acknowledged by the Town of East Fremantle, it’s decision makers and action is taken to reduce use of this street as a rat run.
It seems very unfair that a couple of streets cop the burden of all the traffic flow. The reasons for closing Sewell and Hubble no longer exist, time to open them up and distribute the flow of traffic in the area.
The one-way traffic system actively encourages people to break road rules - often I see people ignoring the no entry signs! Also causes an unfair amount of traffic on to a limited number of roads
As a pedestrian and driver, the intersection of king and George streets is awful, far too busy for this tiny area! Any mitigation would be incredibly beneficial.
It makes so much sense! But with council being in the state it’s in I think it unlikely they will make any decisions to change anything….
Traffic in the area is impacting my day to do life.
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Traffic through the Plympton Ward is unacceptably high with only a few streets carrying the bulk of the vehicle traffic.
We the undersigned wish for Town of East Fremantle decisionmakers to remove the one-way northly traffic only blocks either side of the Tradewinds Hotel off Canning Hwy (Sewell and Hubble Streets) in order to better balance vehicle traffic across all north-south running Plympton Streets.
Currently, King St, Glyde St and East Street are taking the bulk of the traffic and it's increasingly unsafe for residents who regularly experience:
- Their vehicle side mirrors swiped when parked on the street,
- Blind spots and cannot reverse their cars out of their driveways due to heavy traffic flows
- Can no longer have children out the front of their homes for fear of an accident.
There have been many 'near-misses' witnessed and personally experienced by residents involving pedestrians, bicycles and pets.
The Sewell and Hubble Streets one-way road block was initiated in the 1980s when the Tradewinds Hotel was redeveloped ahead of the America's Cup and was a popular bar for tourists and locals. There is no longer any need for these streets to be one-way, and opening them up would greatly benefit the amenity of residents across the whole of the Plympton ward.
The Town of East Fremantle has committed to reviewing traffic conditions across Plympton once the Fremantle Traffic Bridge reopens later this year and these signatures demonstrate support for one important measure to improve safety and resident amenity.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
September 13, 2026
56 Comments
King Street is the busiest thoroughfare to George Street and has been extremely dangerous. Many accidents have occurred including my car, two neighbours had their mirrors taken out and another was rear ended. It was a decision to close both Sewell and Hubble back in the 80’s so it is well overdue to be opened up. Also the to “George St” brown signage must be removed at both ends of King Street. Why is there none on any other Streets? The East Fremantle council must action this urgently!
King st is bearing way too much of the traffic load. Have witnessed 2 side mirrors being smashed off over the past few months. People need to slow down. Lots of young families and pets on the street.
For 30 years we put up with excessive car, truck and oversized vehicle traffic along King St in what is a very narrow road made for cars and bikes only. King street has never been able to handle the traffic which is now overwhelmed with vehicle traffic day and night. It is about time that this issue is acknowledged by the Town of East Fremantle, it’s decision makers and action is taken to reduce use of this street as a rat run.
It seems very unfair that a couple of streets cop the burden of all the traffic flow. The reasons for closing Sewell and Hubble no longer exist, time to open them up and distribute the flow of traffic in the area.
The one-way traffic system actively encourages people to break road rules - often I see people ignoring the no entry signs! Also causes an unfair amount of traffic on to a limited number of roads
As a pedestrian and driver, the intersection of king and George streets is awful, far too busy for this tiny area! Any mitigation would be incredibly beneficial.
It makes so much sense! But with council being in the state it’s in I think it unlikely they will make any decisions to change anything….
Traffic in the area is impacting my day to do life.
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King Street is the busiest thoroughfare to George Street and has been extremely dangerous. Many accidents have occurred including my car, two neighbours had their mirrors taken out and another was rear ended. It was a decision to close both Sewell and Hubble back in the 80’s so it is well overdue to be opened up. Also the to “George St” brown signage must be removed at both ends of King Street. Why is there none on any other Streets? The East Fremantle council must action this urgently!