FUNDING BOOST FOR LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PROJECTS

The Allan Labor Government is helping councils across Victoria address road safety concerns in their communities, with 38 local government authorities sharing in more than $2.5 million worth of grants.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne has announced the recipients of the latest round of the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Local Government Grant Program (LGGP).

The LGGP provides funding to projects that help prevent road trauma, particularly among pedestrians and cyclists – the most vulnerable road users.

Last year, 48 pedestrians and 12 cyclists lost their lives on the state’s roads, in 2023-24, 556 pedestrians and 401 cyclists were hospitalised as the result of a road accident.

All funded projects have adopted one of the four focus areas of the ‘Safe System’ approach to road safety: safe roads and roadsides, vehicle safety, safe travel speeds and safe road users.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council received $30,000 to investigate pedestrian and cyclist improvements in Romsey.

For a full list of 2024 grant recipients and details on this year’s program, visit the TAC website: tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/community/grants/local-government-grants.

The 2025 TAC Local Government Grant Program will open for applications in mid-June 2025. For more information on the program, visit tac.vic.gov.au/local-government-grants.

Quote attributable to member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
“It is great to see initiatives for safer road environments that encourage collaborative efforts to address road safety challenges in Romsey."

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