Fatalities – 12 Month Rolling Total Total Serious Claims – 12 Month Rolling Total Statistics Serious Casualties by Quarter by Age Group – 12 period moving average Serious Casualties by Quarter by Gender – 12 period moving average Serious Casualties by Quarter by Road User Type – 12 period moving average Serious Casualties by Quarter by Speed Zone – 12 period moving average Pie chart excludes serious casualties where speed zone is recorded as ‘not known’
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 $ GLS Implementation Following on from GLS Review Road Safety, State Growth On 15 May 2018 the Steering Committee agreed to a process review on the GLS pathway and recruitment of a band 5 Policy Officer to undertake this task. The successful applicant will commence on 30 July 2018. A tender package is currently being progressed to contract an agency to develop a best practice educational communication package that will include: Educational strategy framework Digital platform and tools Branding and content development Public education campaign; and Stakeholder engagement A process review of the GLS pathway will shortly be conducted of the current processes and functions. This will identify opportunities to improve efficiencies when updating the GLS. Current focus of the project is on the tender package to bring a consultant on board in early 2019. The project team is working towards delivering the Government’s commitment as announced in May 2018, Year Agenda, to enable the announcement of the new GLS in the first quarter of 2019 (January to March 2019). 3,000,000 5,766 New motorcycle training and assessment program Registration & Licensing, State Growth The progressive roll out of the new Motorcycle and Assessment Program has concluded with the Finalise the development of the auditing and compliance monitoring framework and resourcing structure. Implementation Project complete. The Grant Deed established to fund the 810,000 711,888 (Life of project)
commencement of the Program in the on 8 January 2018. A transitional training program has been implemented in all regions. The new training film demonstrating the safety benefits of the new Program and the top 5 motorcycle crashes has been developed and released. A communication strategy has been implemented to ensure all existing motorcycle learner licence holders affected by the transitional arrangements are notified. Commence scoping the Longitudinal that will look to evaluate the new Program and any potential linkages to crash statistics in the future. Implementation of the electronic results portal has been delayed until the last quarter of 2018. The results portal interfaces directly with the Motor Registry System to enable instant result reporting for licencing upgrades and provides real time confirmation of licensing eligibility. transitional arrangements is ongoing until end 2019. Protective gear for motorcyclists Road Safety, State Growth The Motorcycle Protective Gear video and supporting collateral has now been incorporated into the new Motorcycle Training and Assessment Program. Every learner will watch the video and receive a supporting brochure. Project complete. 75,000 39,965
Additional collateral has been distributed to motorcycle retailers. Towards Zero Enforcement Project - Introduce automated cameras Tasmania Police Cost estimate to reconfigure some cameras to rear-facing still underway. PM met with technology providers regarding the reintroduction of mobile speed cameras that can include functionality. Submit costing to RSAC for consideration. Can’t be progressed until trial of Mobile P2P technology is tested (if approved by Corporate Management Group (CMG) 132,000 To review 5 projects 132,000 Towards Zero Enforcement Project - Increased enforcement Tasmania Police Major review of MRS, TIN and Crash Data Manager data (5yr data). Benchmarking presentation completed. Workshops performed with two Districts Southern Workshop scheduled July 25 Key deliverable will be 12 Motorcycle Enforcement Strategy. Basic document with a suite of enforcement activities scheduled across a 12 month program. Activities will be tailored to each District. Seeking innovative and alternative enforcement activities. Towards Zero Enforcement Project - Increased enforcement of high-risk behaviours Tasmania Police Proposal to unmarked police motorcycles provided to CMG for consideration. To be determined if approved by CMG Proposal is for two unmarked motorcycles to be trialled for 12 months to enforce road behaviours in slow moving and/or stationary traffic in urban areas. This will focused risk
complement the Rural Road Policing Strategy. Promote safe behaviours through 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 $100,000 (excluding media buy) EESC, Road Safety, State Growth A new anti-drink-driving Real Mates campaign targeted at men aged between 17 and 25. Funding approved by EESC. MAIB funding $ Building Road Safety Knowledge in Tasmania – Community engagement Road Safety, State Growth The Young Driver Symposium: a public forum on the overrepresentation of young drivers in road trauma in Road Safety Week. Community Road Safety Grants presentations for councils and key stakeholders. Project Complete. $50,000 Includes Safe System thinking in road design 45,107 Safe Roads and Roadsides Project Responsibility Status Milestones achieved Milestones planned Comments Budget Life of project $ YTD 2017/18 $ Flexible barrier installation program State Roads, State Growth Scoping and planning phase to identify suitable projects and locations underway. Identify sections of roads for
treatment; scope and develop project plan. Audi-tactile line marking program Roads, State Growth Scoping and planning phase to identify suitable projects and locations underway. Identify sections of roads for treatment; scope and develop project plan. Shoulder sealing program State Roads, State Growth Scoping and planning phase to identify suitable projects and locations underway. Identify sections of roads for treatment; scope and develop project plan. Improved delineation on high risk roads State Roads, State Growth Scoping and planning to identify suitable projects and locations underway. Identify sections of roads for treatment; scope and develop project plan. Intersection treatment program State Roads, State Growth Scoping and planning phase to identify suitable projects and locations underway. Identify sections of roads for treatment; scope and develop project plan. Building Road Safety Knowledge in Tasmania – Safe system thinking in road design Road Safety, State Growth Safe System Solution training courses held in Burnie and Launceston, including: 2 X Safe System Principles Courses 1 X Safe System Application Course) Trainings targeted engineers and councils. Three Safe System training to be held in Hobart in September, including: Safe System Approach to Road Safety Safe System Technical Training Making Roads Motorcycle Friendly. The $50,000 above for Building Road Safety Knowledge in Tasmania – Community Engagement falls within this program. Funding approved by RSAC in March 2018 meeting. Minute to the Minister approved in May 2018. 45,107
Trainings targeted at engineers, councils, and government. 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 ADR being introduced at a national level. May undertake Government Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy Review (Stage 1) Road Safety, State Growth Policy was endorsed by Cabinet and effective as of 1 July 2018. The Government policy was promoted at the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) Conference in July 2018. An article is being prepared for the RACT Journeys from the RSAC Chair on the new policy and to promote the uptake of 5-star ANCAP rated vehicles. Stage 1 of the project is now complete. As opportunities arise, the policy will continue to be promoted. 0 NA Government Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy Review (Stage 2) Government Business Enterprise (GBE) and State Owned Company (SOC) Fleet Review Road Safety, State Growth Project planning and scoping complete. Initial desktop analysis of fleet structure complete. Policy options and recommendations drafted. Engagement with Department of Treasury and Finance (Treasury) underway. Engagement with GBE and SOC fleet managers to occur in August 2018 in partnership with Treasury. Policy paper to be finalised late 2018. 0 NA
A Minute to the Minister was prepared advising of formal engagement with GBE and SOCs via Treasury. Government Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy Review (Stage 3) Promote vehicle fleet safety standards for commercial fleets Road Safety, State Growth Road Safety Branch will attended the LGAT Conference in July and promote Government policy and vehicle safety to attendees. The outcomes of Stage 2 will inform the approach to Stage 3 of the project and further engagement with commercial fleets. 0 NA 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 rural roads Tasmania Police PM met with providers of Mobile P2P technology in Victoria and Sydney. Submit proposal to CMG to trial Mobile P2P in Tasmania – this would be highly innovative for an Australian jurisdiction. Should the technology prove itself, it will be incorporated in to a future proposal to reintroduce Mobile Speed Cameras. 132,000 To review 5 projects 132,000 Towards Zero Enforcement Project - Increased fixed Tasmania Police N/A Project closed Project closed. RSAC endorsed the recommendation that no new sites be established.
through a managed Youtube 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. Complete. Project Responsibility Status Milestones achieved Milestones planned Comments Budget Life of project $ YTD $ Tourist road safety campaign – Phase 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. Workshops with rental car companies took place in May and June 2018. Release of two new motorcycle films and updated Enjoy your ride guide in late September/early October 2018. Updated international tourist and New to Tasmania material to be released in late September/early October 2018. Good progress continues to be made with stakeholders. Distribution channels continue to grow following productive meetings with stakeholders. Feedback from stakeholders on the new website and other initiatives underway has been very positive. 650,000 156,259 Community Road Safety Grants Program Road Safety, State Growth Community Road Safety Grants open 23rd March. This will be the Community Road Safety Grants open 23 March Most acquittals from previous funding rounds are due and a 200,000 p/a 190,297
application for funding to deliver a suite of road safety education initiatives across the State. and Bicycle Network for 4 years. Acquittals and program evaluations are due annually before annual funding is released. delivery of road safety programs throughout Tasmania include: RoadSafe program for primary school students; The interactive workshop ‘Dangers of Distraction’ delivered to high schools; Presentation of the Years Ahead program to older drivers throughout Tasmania; and CarFit sessions for maturing drivers throughout Tasmania. The Bicycle Network will deliver: A Ride2School program for primary school children; and A new bicycle safety program for Year 7 to 9 high school students. Pedestrian safety package – Stage 1: Pedestrian Countdown Timers (PCTs) State Roads, State Growth All Launceston sites operating January 2018. Final payments to be made next quarter. 70,000 35,252
Pedestrian safety package – Stage 2 State Roads State Growth RSAC has referred consideration of education about pedestrian distraction from mobile phones to the EESC. 430,000 0 Vulnerable Road User Program 2013-2017 Roads, State Growth Two of the four outstanding projects completed – to be paid next quarter. Final two projects to be completed next quarter. 2,500,000 1,892,793 Vulnerable Road User Program 2017-2022 State Roads State Growth One project underway. Grant deeds in process for three projects. Projects’ design plans to be finalised next quarter for 11 projects. 2,500,000 0 Esk Main Road shoulder sealing, edge line marking and safety improvements State Roads, State Growth Final seal and line marking to be done 2018-19 construction season. Overly high contract prices received; site inspection State Roads decided to delay final seal to 2018-19 construction year to include in reseal program in order to get better pricing. 5,860,000 5,085,666 Lyell Highway, south of Hamilton shoulder sealing Roads, State Growth Final seal and line marking completed – to be paid next quarter. 1,272,000) 1,097,696 Lyell Highway Ouse to Strickland Road State Roads State Growth Construction started early January. Construction be completed by end April. $4,000,000 2,458,753 Midland Highway Safety Improvements State Roads, State Growth Projects progressing on the 10 year infrastructure upgrade. Continuation of projects. 20,000,000 14,115,733