The Department of Infrastructure and Transport has requested input from heads of transport and road agencies around the country for after publishing the first draft strategy  of its new National Road Safety Strategy for 2011-2010.

 

Australian Transport Ministers have requested assistance from the nation’s road agencies in constructing a ten year National Road Safety Strategy for the period from 2011 to 2020. The new strategy is intended to set long-term strategies for road safety improvement in Australia and to guide national action over the coming decade.

 

The draft National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 contains a range of initiatives and interventions in four key areas - Safe Roads, Safe Speeds, Safe Vehicles and Safe People.

 

The draft strategy outlines broad directions for the future of Australian road safety, proposed initiatives for the first three years and a range of options for further consideration as the strategy progresses.

 

The draft can be accessed here