The strategy was developed following earlier consultation with residents, road users and key stakeholders who shared their experiences and concerns about local road safety.
Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said the draft strategy reflected community priorities for road safety improvements.
“We have heard clearly from our community that road safety is a shared responsibility,” Cr Dougall said.
“This draft strategy outlines practical actions to improve safety across our road network, from infrastructure upgrades and speed awareness to education and stronger partnerships.
“Our shire is growing and so is the number of people using our roads, footpaths and shared paths.
“It's critical that we plan carefully and take a long-term approach to reducing injuries and working towards zero fatalities.”
The draft strategy focuses on four priority areas: safer roads, safer speeds, safer people, and safer shared paths and footpaths.
This represents the council's first dedicated road safety strategy and action plan.
“This is our first dedicated Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan, so it's important that we get it right,” Cr Dougall said.
“I encourage everyone, whether you drive, walk, cycle or ride, to take a few minutes to read the draft and tell us if we're on the right track.”
Submissions can be made until Friday, March 13.
For more information and to provide feedback, visit engagingmitchellshire.com or contact council on 03 5734 6200 for more options.
To report a specific road issue, use the Whose Road Is It? tool on council’s website to identify the responsible authority.
For urgent matters on council-managed roads, call 5734 6200.
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