There will be new portable solar powered speed advisory signs in Footscray thanks to funding from the latest round of the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Local Government Grant Program (LGGP).
Maribyrnong council is one of 38 local governments who will share more than $2.5 million from the latest round of grants announced on April 16 by Roads and Road Safety Minister, Melissa Horne.
The LGGP provides funding to projects that help prevent road trauma, particularly among pedestrians and cyclists – the most vulnerable road users.
Last year, 48 pedestrians and 12 cyclists lost their lives on the state’s roads and in 2023-24, 556 pedestrians and 401 cyclists were hospitalised as the result of a road accident.
Due to the amount of trucks and bike riders travelling through the municipality, cyclist and pedestrian safety is a particularly big issue in Maribyrnong and it’s hoped the new signs will ensure all road users are more aware of speeds on local roads.
“By supporting initiatives like these, we aim to create safer road environments and encourage the collaborative efforts to address localised road safety challenges throughout Victoria,” said Ms Horne in announcing the grant recipients.
For a full list of 2024 grant recipients and details on this year’s program, visit the TAC website: tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/community/grants/local-government-grants.
The 2025 TAC Local Government Grant Program will open for applications in mid-June 2025.
Details: tac.vic.gov.au/local-government-grants.
