Road Safety Program 2023/24 - 2025/26 - Application and guidance

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Road Safety Program 2023/24–2025/26 sets out objectives, eligibility and application guidance for lifesaving road safety treatments across NSW. The program aims to reduce fatal injuries by 50% and serious injuries by 30% by 2030, improve risk ratings for high‑risk highways to at least a three‑star level, and strengthen protection for vulnerable road users. It provides $540 million funding, with $91.8 million for councils, and outlines main, WCIP and SZIP eligible works, plus clear ineligible project rules and application timeframes.

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Pages20

Reading Time7 min

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Introduction

Road Safety Program objectives

Road Safety Program overview

Funding and sub-programs

Main Program eligible projects

Regional/rural areas

Urban areas

Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Sub-Program

School Zone Infrastructure Sub-Program

Ineligible projects

How to apply

Submissions, form requirements, timeframes

OFFICIAL Road Safety Program 2023/24-2025/26 21 March 2024 Safety, Environment & Regulation [transport. nsw.gov.au](transport. nsw.gov.au) Road Safety Program 2023/24 – 2025/26 1 Introduction 2 Application and assessment 3 Next steps 4 Questions OFFICIAL 2 OFFICIAL Introduction 3 Road Safety Program objectives • To implement lifesaving road safety treatments on remote, regional, and urban roads aligned with the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30, the National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25, and the NSW Government's Road Safety Action Plan 2026. All these documents are available online for review. • The goal common the these plans and strategies is to reduce fatal injuries by 50 per cent and serious injuries by 30 per cent on NSW roads by 2030. • Improve risk ratings on high-risk highways and arterial roads to at least a'three-star' rating. • Improved protection for vulnerable road users, particularly on urban footpaths, shared pathways, cycleways and road crossings. 4 OFFICIAL Road Safety Program 2023/24 – 2025/26 overview • A $540 million program funded equally by the Australian and NSW Governments over FY23/24 – FY25/26 . • $91.8 million is available to Councils across NSW. • All councils in NSW including unincorporated areas in far west NSW and Lord Howe Island are eligible . • The maximum amount of funding (per project) is $10 million . • There are two sub-programs available for council submissions: -Walking and Cycling Infrastructure sub-Program (WCIP) -School Zone Infrastructure sub-Program (SZIP) - OFFICIAL Main Program Eligible projects include but are not limited to: Regional / rural areas • Physical barrier installation to prevent run-off-road and head–on crashes • Shoulder sealing and widening • Installation of wide centre line and audio tactile line marking. Urban areas • Roundabouts and raised intersections • Raised wombat crossings • Traffic calming infrastructure • Traffic signals* OFFICIAL Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Sub-Program • The objective is to enhance road safety for pedestrians and cyclists in urban and regional areas of NSW. • Eligible works include: • Installation of shared pathways, separated footpaths, and cycleways • Provided it connects with the work listed above, the following can also be included: • Installation of raised zebra crossings (wombat crossings), • marked foot crossings (zebra crossings), kerb extensions, pedestrian refuges, pedestrian fencing, pram ramps, and kerb and gutter, provided they connect with the above facilities . • It is recommended Councils and Transport nominate all projects that are a priority within the WCIP provided it complies with the guidelines and can meet the timeframes, even if it is currently nominated under another program OFFICIAL School Zone Infrastructure Sub-Program • The objective is to enhance pedestrian safety in school zones across NSW. • Eligible works include installing raised zebra crossings (wombat crossings), marked foot crossings (zebra crossings), and Children's Crossings, pedestrian refuges, as well as kerb extensions, pram ramps, fencing, and lighting. • Other eligible projects include speed control devices like speed humps, footpaths, shared paths, and the construction of school drop-off pick-up zones or bus bays . 8 OFFICIAL Ineligible projects Ineligible works include but are not limited to: • Stand-alone planning and design only proposals • Maintenance projects-there must be a safety benefit upgrade • Projects where works have already started or are scheduled to start, including tenders, which must not have been awarded before Australian Government approval. • Street furniture such as seats and bins • Work on private roads or privately owned land. For more information on eligible and ineligible works, refer to the NSW Supplementary Guidelines . OFFICIAL How to apply • Applications will be acc

FAQs

What are the key objectives of the Road Safety Program 2023/24–2025/26?

The program focuses on delivering lifesaving road safety treatments, reducing fatal and serious injuries by set percentages by 2030, improving risk ratings for high-risk roads, and enhancing protection for vulnerable road users.

How is the program funded and who is eligible to apply?

The program provides $540 million jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. Councils across NSW, including unincorporated areas in far west NSW and Lord Howe Island, are eligible, and applications are accepted from Transport for NSW and councils.

What types of projects are ineligible under the program?

Ineligible works include stand-alone planning and design only proposals, maintenance projects without a safety-benefit upgrade, projects already started or scheduled to start (including tenders not awarded before approval), street furniture such as seats and bins, and work on private roads or privately owned land.

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