Mitchell Shire Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2026 - 2031
Update: 13/3/2026 - Consultation has concluded, thank you for your feedback.
Project Closed: Draft Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan
Overview
We’ve prepared a draft Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan to help make our roads safer for everyone, whether you’re driving, riding, walking, or using a mobility aid.
The draft strategy was shaped by community feedback from our earlier survey, along with crash data and expert technical advice. During the engagement period, we invited the community to review the draft and share final comments before the strategy is finalised.
What We Heard
During the first stage of engagement, our community told us about:
- Intersections, school zones and rural roads that feel unsafe
- Concerns about speeding, driver visibility and distraction
- Infrastructure needs such as crossings, footpaths, line-marking and signage
- Access and inclusion challenges for people using mobility aids
- Opportunities to increase road safety education and awareness
This feedback directly informed the draft strategy.
What We Proposed
The draft Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan set out:
- A vision for safer travel across the Shire
- Priority action areas: Safer Roads, Safer Speeds, Safer People, Safer Shared Paths and Footpaths, Safer School Zones, Safer Rural Roads
- Clear goals to reduce crashes, injuries and risk on our roads
- Actions supported by community feedback, data and expert advice
- View the draft Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan
Community Engagement
During the engagement period, community members could view the draft strategy and share feedback.
- You can still view the draft Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan.
Engagement Closed
Submissions closed on Friday 13 March 2026.
Outcome / Next Steps
We will review the feedback received and consider it as we finalise the Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan. Updates will be shared once the final strategy is endorsed.
More Information
For more information, please contact Council’s Traffic and Road Safety Team (Leader Dumi Wewala) via email at transport@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au or call 5734 6200.
