The plan is in its first stage of consultation, and the community’s input is set to play a vital role in planning future road safety improvements across the shire.
Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said the plan’s aim was to better understand local road safety priorities and support the development of a strategy that worked for everyone.
“We want to hear from residents, road users and visitors about their experiences and concerns,” Cr Dougall said.
“Whether you drive, walk, cycle or ride — your feedback will help us plan for a safer, more accessible road network.”
To support this early input, council is hosting two drop-in sessions:
- Wallan Multi-Purpose Centre: Monday, July 28, from 11am to 12.30pm at 42-80 Bentinck St, Wallan
- Broadford Senior Citizens Hall: Monday, July 28, from 2pm to 3.30pm at 125 High St, Broadford
Council will also host a focus group session with Victoria Police, the Department of Transport and Planning, State Emergency Service, Ambulance Victoria and the Department of Education.
The Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan aims to reduce road crash injuries and work towards zero fatalities by focusing on four key areas.
Four key areas of council’s Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan
- Safer roads: improved engineering and infrastructure
- Safer speeds: shifting attitudes so speeding is seen as unacceptable
- Safer people: shared responsibility among all road users
- Safer shared paths and footpaths
The information gathered will help council to draft the plan, which will be released for public consultation later in the year.
Consultation will be open until Monday, August 11.
For more information and to provide feedback, visit engagingmitchellshire.com or view a hard copy at a customer and library service centre.
To report issues regarding a particular road, use the Whose Road Is It? tool on council’s website to find the responsible authority, or, for urgent matters on council roads, call 5734 6200.
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