Local Government Support Programs
Working with Western Australian Local Governments to drive change and save lives — together, we're working to reduce road trauma and make WA roads safer for everyone
Low Cost Urban Road Safety Program
As the name suggests, our Low Cost Urban Road Safety Program aims to install low-cost road treatments that can improve the safety of local roads and intersections.
Local Government Road Safety Vanguards
Established in 2023, the Local Government Road Safety Vanguards program is designed for local governments to improve road safety.
Main Roads WA has partnered with the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), to deliver this program in conjunction with the Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research, University of Western Australia and the University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research.
The Local Government Road Safety Vanguards program is a three-day workshop that provides local governments with knowledge of best practice in road safety and practical information for reducing road trauma on the local government road network.
The program invites local government officers and elected members to gain knowledge of contemporary approaches to champion and influence road safety. Participants are invited to join alumnus of ‘vanguards’ to continue collaboration and enhance the road safety leadership network for local governments across WA.
To register your interest, please email vanguards@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Road Safety Management Plans for Local Government
Austroads Local Government Road Safety Management Guidance sets out a road safety management planning framework and action plan that gives effect to higher-order documents, including the National and State Road Safety Strategies to assist local governments tackle the key road safety issues in their local area.
Road Safety Management Plans also help local governments to understand their road safety risks at a local level, identify key areas of focus, develop an action plan and monitor safety outcomes in relation to the State Road Safety Strategy targets. The plans can also support resource planning and can be used as a method of communicating to local government customers and other stakeholders about road safety at a local level.
We have developed a Road Safety Management Plan template and supporting tools and resources to assist local governments to develop and operate their own plan. We're also able to provide ongoing support and guidance to local governments about the road safety management planning process and the tools and resources that support the process.
Road Safety Management Plan Template
Road Safety Management Planning Process Guide
For assistance, please contact the Road Safety team at enquiries@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
