Have your say on draft Road Safety Strategy
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21/12/2021
The Greater Geelong community is invited to have its say on an ambitious new road safety strategy for our growing region.
After extensive engagement with road users and road safety experts Council has released a draft Road Safety Strategy 2022-27 for public comment.
The City of Greater Geelong manages approximately 2250km of roads in suburban country and coastal areas of the municipality. As our population grows more people will be using our transport network.
The draft strategy which replaces the previous 2012-17 version has been developed using local crash history data advice from industry stakeholders and guidance from interest groups. Common themes were identified around driver behaviour education infrastructure and cycling facilities.
With this in mind the draft strategy directs our road safety program and action plan for the next five years. It works to achieve the Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-30 target to halve the number of fatal and serious injuries on our roads by 2030 which would keep us on track to achieving the long-term national target of zero deaths by 2050.
To do this the draft strategy focuses on leadership and best practice uses a globally recognised ‘safe system’ approach to accident prevention highlights the value of public transport and emphasises the importance of connecting with road safety partners.
Mayor Stephanie Asher said Council had an important role to play in making our roads safe.
“We act as a road and planning authority lobbyist and community advocate ” Mayor Asher said.
“At the heart of this is ensuring the safety of all road users in our region.
“We know our population is growing and with that comes higher traffic volumes. This is why it is vital we work with road authorities and community members to activate new safety measures now.”
Councillor Kylie Grzybek thanked those who contributed to the development of the draft strategy.
“So far we’ve heard from vehicle drivers pedestrians cyclists and public transport users who all share a common interest in safety and now it’s time for everyone in our community to have their say ” Cr Grzybek said.
“It is crucial that we support state and federal targets to drive the road toll towards zero and listen to the experts in road safety.
“While road safety isn’t new it is important that it remains high on the agenda and we continue to update our approach.
“Everyone should feel safe in our community and that includes on our roads.”
The draft Road Safety Strategy 2022-27 is available for feedback until Wednesday 19 January 2022.
After extensive engagement with road users and road safety experts Council has released a draft Road Safety Strategy 2022-27 for public comment.
The City of Greater Geelong manages approximately 2250km of roads in suburban country and coastal areas of the municipality. As our population grows more people will be using our transport network.
The draft strategy which replaces the previous 2012-17 version has been developed using local crash history data advice from industry stakeholders and guidance from interest groups. Common themes were identified around driver behaviour education infrastructure and cycling facilities.
With this in mind the draft strategy directs our road safety program and action plan for the next five years. It works to achieve the Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-30 target to halve the number of fatal and serious injuries on our roads by 2030 which would keep us on track to achieving the long-term national target of zero deaths by 2050.
To do this the draft strategy focuses on leadership and best practice uses a globally recognised ‘safe system’ approach to accident prevention highlights the value of public transport and emphasises the importance of connecting with road safety partners.
Mayor Stephanie Asher said Council had an important role to play in making our roads safe.
“We act as a road and planning authority lobbyist and community advocate ” Mayor Asher said.
“At the heart of this is ensuring the safety of all road users in our region.
“We know our population is growing and with that comes higher traffic volumes. This is why it is vital we work with road authorities and community members to activate new safety measures now.”
Councillor Kylie Grzybek thanked those who contributed to the development of the draft strategy.
“So far we’ve heard from vehicle drivers pedestrians cyclists and public transport users who all share a common interest in safety and now it’s time for everyone in our community to have their say ” Cr Grzybek said.
“It is crucial that we support state and federal targets to drive the road toll towards zero and listen to the experts in road safety.
“While road safety isn’t new it is important that it remains high on the agenda and we continue to update our approach.
“Everyone should feel safe in our community and that includes on our roads.”
The draft Road Safety Strategy 2022-27 is available for feedback until Wednesday 19 January 2022.