FAQs

• Enhanced safety for vulnerable road users: lower vehicle speeds and improved sight distances will particularly benefit pedestrians and cyclists.
• Improved traffic flow: the design of these traffic calming measures takes into consideration the need for smoother traffic flow, which is expected to reduce congestion and improve journey reliability for motorists.
• Increased active transport: by making the area safer and more appealing, we anticipate an increase in walking and cycling activities, which are more sustainable forms of transport.
• Community well-being: enhanced safety and accessibility will improve the overall livability of the area, fostering a stronger sense of community.
• Emergency response: our design considerations account for the minimal impact on emergency services, allowing them to operate effectively without significant delays.
• Standards compliance: all changes will be in strict accordance with Australian traffic engineering guidelines and standards, ensuring the long-term viability of these improvements.

Under the National Road Safety Strategy (2021-2030) and Action Plan (2023-2025), the Australian Government, in collaboration with all state and territory governments, is committed to progressively transforming the road transport system, with the ultimate goal of achieving Vision Zero – no fatalities or serious injuries on our roads by 2050.

The Black Spot Program plays a crucial role in reducing the national road toll as part of the National Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan. For the 2024-2025 financial year, the Australian Government has allocated $131.6 million to the Black Spot Program. This program funds upgrades and interventions at high-risk locations to reduce the likelihood of crashes. Each year, State and Federal Governments invite Councils to submit projects for Black Spot funding, focusing on intersections or road sections with a history of high casualty crash rates, with funds allocated based on a benefit/cost ratio.

Crash data for the five years from 2018 to 2022 identified a total of four crashes, three of which resulted in casualties.