Hume and Macedon Ranges residents will be able to enjoy local road upgrades, following a funding announcement of $175,345 from the state government.
Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne announced which councils will receive a share of $2 million on April 15, under the annual Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) local government grant program.
Macedon Ranges council will receive $75,345 for pedestrian crossing improvement on Station Street, Riddells Creek, while Hume council will receive $100,000 for the upgrade of Grand Boulevard, zebra crossings.
Ms Horne said “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.”
TAC chief executive Tracey Slatter said protecting vulnerable road users is a key part of improving road safety in Victoria.
“This grant program supports local governments to find solutions to specific road safety concerns in their region,” she said.
The state government said projects funded through the grants must use safe system principles with a focus on reducing crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists, those most vulnerable to trauma on roads.
The safe system approach to road safety recognises different elements of the road environment must work together to keep everyone safe, the state government said. These elements include roads and roadsides, vehicles, travel speeds, and road users.
