The Allan Labor Government is backing pedestrians and cyclists, with more than $2 million worth of grants for local councils to improve road safety for vulnerable road users.

40 Victorian councils were successful in the latest round of the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Local Government Grant Program.

• Mildura Rural Shire Council will receive $30,000 to develop the Red Cliffs Walking and Cycling Plan.
• Buloke Shire Council will receive $30,000 to purchase two standard Variable Message Signs with radar capability to target speeding and drink driving.
• Indigo Shire Council will receive $26,290 to purchase two standard Variable Message Signs with radar capability to target issues of speeding and drink driving.
• Moira Shire Council will receive $30,000 to implement the Moira Shire Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan.
• Moira Shire Council will also receive $100,000 for the Nathalia Safer Pedestrians Project.

• Greater Shepparton City Council will receive $30,000 to deliver a Road Safety and Mobility Strategy that will identify key road safety issues in the greater Shepparton area.

Projects funded through the grant program must use Safe System principles with a focus on reducing crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists, those most vulnerable to trauma on our roads.

The Safe System is a holistic approach to road safety that recognises different elements of the road environment must work together to keep everyone safe - these elements include roads and roadsides, vehicles, travel speeds, and road users.

A full list of successful recipients is available here tac.vic.gov.au/local-government-grants. 

The 2024 TAC Local Government Grant Program will open for applications mid-June 2024. For more information on the program, visit tac.vic.gov.au/local-government-grants.

Quote attributable to Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne:

“Any life lost on our roads is a tragedy, that’s why we’re working with councils across the state to implement projects that keep Victorians safe.”

Quote attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

“This grant will make it easier and safer for locals to get around – whether that’s on foot, by bike or on wheels."