A grants program supporting new ideas for making the ACT’s roads safer is now open for applications.
Conducted by the Justice and Community Services Directorate (JACS), the program offers members of the community the chance to help shape road safety priorities in the ACT.
Minister for Road Safety, Shane Rattenbury said improving road safety was important work for Government and, by partnering with the community, it could deliver the best results for Canberrans.
“Funding is available for a range of activities including road safety programs and rehabilitation services, road safety education and public awareness campaigns, research and investigations on road safety issues and road safety audits, feasibility studies and evaluations into road design and construction,” Mr Rattenbury said.
“Any individual, community or private organisation, university or Government entity can apply for a grant.”
He said the ACT Road Safety Fund Advisory Board would consider applications and recommend projects for funding.
“The Board has identified the following strategic priority areas for projects this year: vulnerable road users; improving road safety through greater links with, and promotion of, sustainable transport; speed management; impaired driving; and young/novice drivers, riders and road users,” Mr Rattenbury said.
“Last year we provided nearly $320,000 in funding to seven projects and we’re looking for new innovative proposals once again.”
The Minister said the program is funded by a $2.50 levy charged on all ACT motor vehicle registrations, which is allocated to the ACT Road Safety Fund.
Applications for the grants close on 23 May and information about them and how to apply can be accessed at the JACS website at this PS News link.
