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FEEDBACK Trial: An intervention to reduce road crashes
Posted 18 December 2024 FEEDBACK Trial: An intervention to reduce road crashes

The Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research are running the WA component of the FEEDBACK Trial, which aims to reduce road crashes among young drivers by trialling a new intervention that uses technology to monitor driving and provide feedback.

Help Reduce Rear-enders: Workforce Driver’s Survey
Posted 13 November 2024 Help Reduce Rear-enders: Workforce Driver’s Survey

Local Government employees are being invited to participate in a survey investigating driver's understanding of adequate following distances.

Roadside Native Vegetation Management Field Days
Posted 12 November 2024 Roadside Native Vegetation Management Field Days

Local Government officers, involved in roadside native vegetation management, are invited to register for WALGA's Roadside Native Vegetation Management Field Days.

RoadWise Council Plaque Recipients
Posted 31 October 2024 RoadWise Council Plaque Recipients

RoadWise Councils are acknowledged for planning, implementing and monitoring local road safety actions aimed at improving road safety outcomes.

Local Government Road Safety Vanguards Program
Posted 28 August 2024 Local Government Road Safety Vanguards Program

Registrations for the Local Government Road Safety Vanguards program this November are now open.

Congratulations to our RoadWise Councils
Posted 05 August 2024 Congratulations to our RoadWise Councils

RoadWise Councils acknowledged at the WALGA Local Government Awards 2024.

Shire of Northam NearMiss Pilot Program
Posted 25 July 2024 Shire of Northam NearMiss Pilot Program

The Shire of Northam are taking part in a pilot program trialling AI software for insights into near-misses to effectively improve infrastructure which could prevent road crashes.

Shire of Manjimup Line Marking Trial
Posted 24 July 2024 Shire of Manjimup Line Marking Trial

The Shire of Manjimup continues to progress towards a holistic safe system.

Making Road Safety 'fly' Webinar
Posted 23 July 2024 Making Road Safety 'fly' Webinar

Wanting to hear about an industry leader’s perspective on road safety? Join in on a free upcoming webinar.

RoadWise Council Road Safety Awards
Posted 18 July 2024 RoadWise Council Road Safety Awards

Through the RoadWise Recognised initiative, WALGA will be highlighting RoadWise Councils’ holistic approach to road safety at this year’s Local Government Awards night.

FEEDBACK Trial: An intervention to reduce road crashes
Posted 21 June 2024 FEEDBACK Trial: An intervention to reduce road crashes

The Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research are running the WA component of the FEEDBACK Trial, which aims to reduce road crashes among young drivers by trialling a new intervention that uses technology to monitor driving and provide feedback.

Register for the Local Government Road Safety Vanguards program
Posted 05 February 2024 Register for the Local Government Road Safety Vanguards program

Main Roads WA, in partnership with WALGA, is delivering the Local Government Road Safety Vanguards program, which provides Local Governments with practical information for reducing trauma on their road networks.

2023 Local Government Road Safety Award winners
Posted 19 September 2023 2023 Local Government Road Safety Award winners

WALGA and IPWEA WA are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 Local Government Road Safety Awards.

LG Stars - a new safety ratings tool for Local Governments
Posted 06 September 2023 LG Stars - a new safety ratings tool for Local Governments

The tool will provide an assessment and understanding of the safety standard of local roads.

Pemberton Speed Display Signs
Posted 22 August 2023 Pemberton Speed Display Signs

Shire of Manjimup has recently installed courtesy speed display signs on Brockman Street, Pemberton following a successful trail using a set of signs available for loan from WALGA’s RoadWise.

WA Bike Month grants are open
Posted 19 June 2023 WA Bike Month grants are open

In 2023 a total of $75,000 in grant funding is available to be split between Local Governments, workplaces, schools, bike groups and community organisations to host events during the celebration month.

Local Government Road Safety Vanguards
Posted 13 June 2023 Local Government Road Safety Vanguards

The Local Government Road Safety Vanguards Workshop recently took place bringing together individuals at the forefront of innovative road safety ideas.

Introduction to Road Safety Auditing short course now available
Posted 16 May 2023 Introduction to Road Safety Auditing short course now available

Introduction to Road Safety Auditing is a half day course comprising of six interactive, online modules that can be accessed and undertaken at times to suit the participants.

2023 National Road Safety Week
Posted 12 May 2023 2023 National Road Safety Week

The annual National Road Safety Week is running from 14-21 May 2023.

2023 Local Government Road Safety Awards nominations
Posted 05 April 2023 2023 Local Government Road Safety Awards nominations

Nominations for the 2023 Local Government Road Safety Awards are now open.

Tackling Road Safety Together - Great Southern Road Safety Conference 2023
Posted 21 March 2023 Tackling Road Safety Together - Great Southern Road Safety Conference 2023

The 2023 Great Southern Road Safety Conference was held on Thursday 16 March 2023. Attendees included Local Government Elected Members and staff, WA Police, Main Roads WA, St John Ambulance, Department of Fire and Emergency Services Department of Transport and community members.

Austroads guideline helps licensing authorities test drivers using
Posted 05 January 2023 Austroads guideline helps licensing authorities test drivers using vehicles with ADAS

Austroads has published a new Guideline to assist driver licensing authorities to develop responses to the increasing presence of Advance Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functions in vehicles used for training and testing new drivers.

Recognition for Outgoing Albany Committee Chair Alan Hortin
Posted 21 December 2022 Recognition for Outgoing Albany Committee Chair Alan Hortin

The outgoing Chair of the Albany RoadWise Committee, Alan Hortin was recognised for his commitment and dedication to Road Safety with a Certificate of Recognition.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Improves Road Safety Through Road Design
Posted 20 December 2022 The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Improves Road Safety Through Road Design

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has delivered another best practice example of a road design underpinned by the safe system principles under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program.

New High Occupancy Vehicles Policy Guide for Local Governments.
Posted 22 November 2022 New High Occupancy Vehicles Policy Guide for Local Governments.

New High Occupancy Vehicles Policy Guide for Local Government has been developed as a collaborative project aiming to address safety practices relating to high occupancy vehicles (HOVs), the diversity in their use and the challenges they pose within Local Governments.

2022-23 October Federal Budget
Posted 10 November 2022 2022-23 October Federal Budget

The 2022-23 October Federal Budget provides for a number of road safety related initiatives.

Webinar for a New Local Government Road Safety Practitioners Network
Posted 08 November 2022 Webinar for a New Local Government Road Safety Practitioners Network

The Australasian College of Road Safety is hosting a webinar to launch a Local Government Road Safety Practitioners network.

Local Government Showcase - Shire of Denmark
Posted 30 October 2022 Local Government Showcase - Shire of Denmark

The Shire of Denmark’s new shared path provides cyclists and pedestrians a safe and direct route to the popular Ocean Beach.

Local Government Showcase - Shire of Dardanup
Posted 26 October 2022 Local Government Showcase - Shire of Dardanup

The Shire of Dardanup have upgraded Harris Road to increase safety for the variety of road users accessing the road.

Local Government Showcase - Shire of Plantagenet
Posted 23 October 2022 Local Government Showcase - Shire of Plantagenet

The Shire of Plantagenet recently installed a shared path through the centre of town as part of the Mount Barker Bicycle Master Path Plan.

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