By Jessica Anstice
Community groups and council are being encouraged by the State Government to apply for grants to boost road safety awareness.
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said that applications for this year’s $1.5 million Community Road Safety Grants Program are now open.
“Everyone has a part to play when it comes to road safety – which is why we’re giving communities the resources they need to take the lead on road safety in their area,” she said.
“We’re encouraging councils, schools and community groups to apply for this grant program because we know just how effective a grassroot safety campaign can be.”
The grants program will support a range of road safety education programs and initiatives that target cyclists, pedestrians, drivers and passengers, and motorcyclists.
Funding is also available to support electronic speed signs, road safety banners and mobile billboards that communicate specific messages to road users at locations identified by the community.
Last year grants were provided to 57 recipients including councils, schools and not-for-profit organisations to deliver 190 projects promoting road safety.
Grant program categories include: safer cyclists, safer pedestrians, safer drivers and passengers, safer motorcyclists, roadside signage and local road safety interventions.
Successful applications in the past have included Bike Ed programs and programs to boost pedestrian safety around schools.
Applications for the grants are now open and will close on Wednesday 11 March.
For more information go to vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-safety-programs.
