Following a study of traffic movement in North Quay and Rous Head, Fremantle Ports is implementing a number of changes to traffic movement and parking to make the roads in this area safer and more efficient.

Increased traffic volumes on Rous Head and North Quay in recent years had brought to light a number of traffic management issues which had to be addressed, Chief Executive Officer Kerry Sanderson said.

"Fremantle Ports undertook a study of traffic movement in the area, including a traffic safety audit," Ms Sanderson said.

"The study identified several areas of concern. These included:

the interaction between vehicles driven by members of the public unfamiliar with the area and trucks servicing the port;

traffic congestion resulting in unsafe overtaking and turning. The congestion is a result of vehicles parking and queuing on public roads and verges while awaiting entry to facilities and premises; and

unattended sea containers and trailers left on the road and verges.

"We will, therefore, be introducing a number of changes by the end of November to ensure that all road users can travel safely and to make the road network more efficient."

Ms Sanderson said the most important changes were:

construction of a designated truck parking area on Port Beach Road;

new parking controls for North Quay and Rous Head, with a blanket "No Stopping" restriction on all roads and verges throughout the area. The parking system will be managed by Fremantle City Council parking inspectors contracted by Fremantle Ports;

signage throughout Rous Head and North Quay will be upgraded so that it is clearer and more easily seen; and

an end to the practice of leaving containers and trailers unattended within the port. Unattended containers or trailers will be removed, with costs borne by the owner.

Consultation had occurred over several months with key stakeholders, Ms Sanderson said, and the response generally had been supportive.