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 today 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.
There will be new portable solar powered speed advisory signs in the City of Maribyrnong in Footscray, making drivers and pedestrians aware of speeds on local roads.
The City of Stonnington received a boost to install a raised pedestrian crossing between the Stonnington Sports Centre and the Chadstone Shopping Centre, while the Colac Otway Shire Council received funding to develop a strategy for infrastructure for safer intersections, crosswalks and dedicated bike lanes.
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.
As stated by Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne
"By supporting initiatives like these, we aim to create safer road environments and encourage the collaborative efforts to address localised road safety challenges throughout Victoria."
As stated by Transport Accident Commission CEO Tracey Slatter
"The TAC is dedicated to supporting initiatives that foster a collaborative approach to road safety, by working alongside the Victorian community in addressing the specific road safety challenges facing them.
