Progress on projects Action Plan 2017-2019 Safe Road Users Project Responsibility Status Milestones achieved Milestones planned Comments Budget Life of project $ YTD 2017/18 $ Review of GLS for novice drivers Road Safety, State Growth Stage 1 complete which included analysis of Tasmanian GLS, Novice Kit, and comparison with the national policy framework and jurisdictional best practice. went to RSAC on 9 October 2017 on the recommended changes to Tasmanian GLS. Stage 2 of the GLS Review has commenced which will involve seeking endorsement from the Steering Committee on the recommended changes to the GLS, legislative changes, procurement of information technology platforms and communications and consultation. Commencement of Stage 2 has involved the development of another project plan and to lead specific areas of the project. 3,000,000 1,148 New motorcycle training and assessment program Registration & Licensing, Growth Following the Minister’s announcement on 29 June 2017, the progressive roll out of the new Motorcycle and Assessment Program commenced in Devonport on 29 July 2017, followed by Hobart end August 2017. The new training facilities at Launceston have been developed, including the New Program scheduled to commence in Launceston on 8 January 2018 when AJL offices reopen. Commence direct communication with those affected by the transitional arrangements in the North on 2 January 2018. Recontact affected by the transitional arrangements in the Commence the development of the auditing and compliance monitoring framework. Commence scoping the Longitudinal Study that will look to evaluate the new Program and any potential linkages to crash statistics in the future. Implementation Project 350,000 Transitional Arrangement 300,000 Balance for Communications 160,000 281,610
Towards Zero Enforcement Project - Introduce automated speed cameras Tasmania Police Project objectives captured by the project ‘increase number of fixed speed cameras in urban areas’. Refer to SOC paper Project not to be reported on as a standalone project 132,000 To review 5 projects 132,000 Towards Zero Enforcement Project - Increased enforcement Tasmania Police Project brief approved by Tasmania Police but not yet commenced. Project scheduled to be completed next quarter. Towards Zero Enforcement Project - Increased enforcement of high-risk behaviours Tasmania Police Project brief approved by Tasmania Police. Nil for next quarter. Promote safe behaviours through media campaigns EESC, Road Safety, State Growth Long-term enforcement campaign to complement Police media activity during holiday periods launched in December. Funding approved by RSAC in May. Road Safety Levy funding $350,000 64,350 Safe Roads and Roadsides
Safety Knowledge framework. Safe Vehicles Project Responsibility Status Milestones achieved Milestones planned Comments Budget Life of project $ YTD Increase the number of motorcycles with ABS Road Safety, State Growth Minimum safety specifications for all new passenger and commercial vehicles in the Tasmanian Government fleet. Road Safety, Growth Project planning and scoping completed. Review of the Government Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy complete. Proposed policy and recommendations endorsed by RSAC at 21 November 2017 meeting. Cabinet documents prepared on the proposed policy for consideration by the Minister in the first quarter of 2018. On hold due to Election. 0 NA Promote vehicle fleet safety standards for commercial fleets Road Safety, Growth Safe Speeds
Project Responsibility Status Milestones achieved Milestones planned Comments Budget Life of project $ YTD $ Development of speed limit setting guidelines Road Safety, State Growth Assessment of speed limits on 100km/h roads Road Safety, State Roads, State Growth Towards Zero Enforcement Project - Review of point to point (P2P) speed cameras on high risk rural roads Tasmania Police Project approved by Tasmania Police. Previous business case reviewed. Literature review commenced. Review crash data. Desktop assessment of P2P application in Tasmania. Jurisdictional sweep of P2P. Preparation of a report. The P2P sites identified in the previous business case are not supported by Tasmania Police. Should Tasmania Police recommend that P2P form part of the future speed enforcement strategy, a separate project would need to be progressed and resourced. 132,000 To review 5 projects Towards Zero Enforcement Project - Increased fixed speed cameras in urban areas Tasmania Police Project brief approved by Tasmania Police. Working Group formed and first meeting held on 29 February 2018. Performance summary of existing fixed camera assets. Undertake actions identified by Working Group Complete project within next quarter. On average, the existing fixed cameras detect <1% of passing vehicles. Crash frequency post camera installation (with exception of Tasman Bridge cameras) has not reduced. 1 in 5 of all speeding infringements are issued by fixed cameras. Two key outcomes of the Working Group were that
campaign. Also TV, radio and bus back advertising. The campaign is scheduled to run through until March 2019. Implementation of minimum passing distance legislation Road Safety, State Growth Legislation commenced on 27 September 2017. Follow up road user survey planned for Mar/Apr 2018 to gauge public acceptance of new laws. Project Responsibility Status Milestones achieved Milestones planned Comments Budget Life of project $ YTD $ Tourist road safety campaign – 2 Road Safety, State Growth Visiting drivers’ website launched December 2017. 6 x 15 second films running in Hobart Airport and other key locations. Collateral continues to be distributed. Extending messaging through stakeholder networks. Seasonal worker campaign launched in December 2017. Workshop with rental car companies and stakeholders planned for March 2018. 650,000 16,001 Community Road Safety Grants Program Road Safety, State Growth Community Road Safety Grants complete 2017, There is one more funding round to be conducted. Remaining funding round will be advertised in April 2018. Acquittals from previous funding rounds are due and a report will be completed for RSAC at a later date. 200,000 p/a 100 Learner Driver Mentor Program and Driver Mentoring Tasmania Road Safety, State Growth Funding has been delivered to 16 LDMPs 2017/18. The current LDMP Evaluation will inform ongoing delivery of LDMP program beyond 2018. 500,000 p/a 702,000 approved for 2017/18. 691,358
Learner Driver Mentor Program evaluation Road Safety, State Growth Draft Evaluation plan completed. Final evaluation will be presented to RSAC at the next meeting for discussion. Funded by Discretionary Fund 50,000 0 RYDA program Road Safety, State Growth Program funded to continue throughout 2017/18. Discussions with RSE have been successful and the future program will be more reflective of the Tasmanian landscape. Meeting with Rotary early 2018 to discuss gaps in program delivery. 75,000 0 Safe Roads and Roadsides Project Responsibility Status Milestones achieved Milestones planned Comments Budget Life of project $ YTD $ Pedestrian safety package – Stage 1: Pedestrian Countdown Timers (PCTs) Roads, State Growth Hobart PCTs installed week of 23 October 2017. One Launceston PCT site installed week of 11 December 2017. UTAS monitoring in November and December. Two remaining PCT sites in Launceston to be installed in January 2018. Problems encountered with Launceston sites; State Roads is working with the manufacturer to overcome technical problems. 70,000 25,425 Pedestrian safety package – Stage 2 State Roads State Growth 430,000 0 Motorcycle safety package – infrastructure safety improvements State Roads, State Growth Engage safety specialist. 300,000 86,788 Vulnerable Road User Program 2013-2017 State Roads, State Growth Four projects still to be completed. Projects to be completed next quarter. 2,500,000 1,892,793 Vulnerable Road User Program 2017-2022 State Roads State Growth Letters sent advising councils of assessment outcome for Round 5 (2017-18) in November. deeds to be sent next quarter for each of the 14 remaining projects. 2,500,000 0