All levels of government recognise that too many lives are lost on Australia’s roads. But as owners of extensive local road networks, councils have a unique role to play in reaching our target of zero deaths and serious injuries by 2050.
It’s clear that road safety actions over the past few decades have saved thousands of lives. It’s also clear that strategic planning that sets measurable targets – and actions to achieve them – can make a tangible difference and protect road users.
The plans and guidance below set out local, NSW and national priorities to help councils make local roads safer. Examples of Road Safety Strategic Plans from regional and metropolitan local government areas (LGAs) can serve as inspiration to develop your council plan.
Some local councils have implemented or are in the process of implementing Council Road Safety Strategic Plans that align with state and national priorities. Plans can be even more effective when embedded in larger community planning initiatives and strategies and are related to delivery and operational plans for these strategies. They are also specific; maintaining a focus on issues relevant to each LGA and its community.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Future Transport
Our vision for safe, healthy, sustainable, accessible and integrated passenger and freight journeys in NSW into the future. This includes a vision for zero trauma on the NSW transport network aligned with the National Road Safety Strategy.
2026 Road Safety Action Plan
Sets our targets and actions to halve deaths and reduce serious injuries by 30% on NSW roads by 2030. Places a strong focus on local government action to improve road safety in local communities and sets out the importance of an evidence based and Safe System approach to inform your work. The Towards Zero Collaboration Hub is a key action identified in this plan.
National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30
A commitment by all Australian governments (federal, state and local) to improve road safety and work towards achieving zero deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roads by 2050.
National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25
This action plan sits under the National Road Safety Strategy and was developed cooperatively by the Australian, state and territory governments in consultation with key road safety stakeholders and the Australian Local Government Association.