Update newsletter December 2013
Update - December 2013
In this issue:
- 26 projects approved in round 13
- Parental influences campaign for new drivers
- Best practice road safety education
- Next rounds
Round 13 approved projects
The TAC received 37 applications, totalling almost $780,000 and has approved 26 projects, totalling approximately $450,000 in grants. As in previous rounds, local councils and Rotary groups were well represented, along with primary schools, sporting organisations and registered groups under the Victorian Community Road Safety Partnership Program.
Applications in Round 12 were consistently of a higher standard than previous rounds, with most applications providing good supporting data and suitable road safety partners. With the increasing popularity of the Community Road Safety Grants Program, the assessment panel continues to emphasise the need for community groups to develop high quality applications and provide data to support their application. The Community Road Safety Grants Program Guidelines can be accessed at www.tac.vic.gov.au/crsg These guidelines provide comprehensive information to support the preparation of high quality applications.
In the thirteen rounds of the grants program, the TAC has now:
- Received almost 430 applications
- Approved 289 projects and
- Committed funding totalling around $5 million in grants.
Below is a summary of successful applications in the latest round of funding.
Round 13: Approved projects
| Community Group | Project Focus and Description | Grant |
| Albert Park College | Bike safety education for students riding to and from school | $3,660 |
| Boroondara Council | Pedestrian safety awareness campaign using VMS boards | $22,345 |
| City of Casey | Ride Safe Stay Safe - bicycle trailer for community use | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity Kindergarten | Church/Kindergarten car park safety upgrade | $9,200 |
| Kidsafe Victoria | Kidsafe Victoria Helmet safety creative campaign for schools | $25,000 |
| Kismet Park Primary School | Kiss and Drop Zone feasibility study | $14,990 |
| Melton City Council | Reducing the speed in the City of Melton using a speed feedback trailer | $19,356 |
| Mildura West Inc | Study into the feasibility of extending Fourteenth Street and improvements to pedestrian safety | $20,000 |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire | Park and Stride program to improve student safety and accessibility to Boneo Primary School | $25,000 |
| Pyrenees Shire Council | Development of a municipal road safety strategy | $14,300 |
| Rotary Club of Bunyip Garfield | Installation of breath testing devices in public spaces | $18,750 |
| Rotary Club of Dandenong South East | Installation of breath testing devices in licenced venues | $12,500 |
| Rotary Club of Gisborne | Installation of breath testing devices in licenced venues | $18,750 |
| Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup | Installation of breath testing devices in public spaces | $18,750 |
| Rotary Club of Pakenham | Installation of breath testing devices in licenced venues | $18,750 |
| Rotary Club of Trafalgar | Installation of breath testing devices in licenced venues | $18,750 |
| South Gippsland Shire | Council Addressing speed on local roads using a speed feedback trailer | $20,890 |
| St Luke the Evangelist School | Car park safety around the St Luke's Primary School | $25,000 |
| Cycling Victoria | Lead the Ride - bunch cycling education campaign | $25,000 |
| City of Greater Geelong | Stop look listen think before crossing - stencil installation around Geelong schools | $25,000 |
| Wye River/Separation Creek | Community Plan Group Separation Creek and Wye River Road Safety Program targeting pedestrians | $10,000 |
| Hobsons Bay City Council | Improving compliance with speed limits | $10,480 |
| RoadSafe Central Victoria | Share the Road Macedon Ranges - cyclist/driver safety campaign | $21,560 |
| RoadSafe Goulburn Valley | Heavy Vehicle Safety Forums | $9,000 |
| Yarra Ranges Council | Road safety signage on Yarra Ranges roads | $17,415 |
| SES | Support for training volunteers in road rescue | $33,000 |
New Parental Influences Campaign
The Graduated Licensing System has resulted in a 23% reduction in serious injuries and death for young Victorian drivers since its implementation in 2009. However, Victorian P-platers are still 30 times more likely to be involved in a crash when they first drive solo, compared to those learning to drive. Research also tells us that parental involvement is one of the best predictors of risky behaviours, even for young adult children.
The TAC has developed a campaign to advise parents that they can help to reduce the risk for their young drivers, and provide many different strategies that parents and kids can use to "get through the red together". Visit saferpplaters.com.au for more information.
The campaign was developed following an extensive research project undertaken by the TAC, VicRoads and he RACV. You can find more information at saferpplaters.com.au
Best practice road safety education in schools and community settings
The TAC and VicRoads, along with their road safety partners frequently receive requests for advice on road safety education, particularly for young drivers, in schools and community settings.
To support community groups to understand best practice, the TAC and VicRoads engaged Anne Harris, a road safety behavioural expert, to review recent research and programs, both in Australia and overseas. The report has been summarised and fact sheets have been developed on key issues and areas of interest to the community.
The report summary and fact sheets will be available from January 2014 at www.roadsafetyeducation.vic,gov.au and www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vcrspp
Opportunities for 2013/14 and 2014/15
The next Rounds close:
• Round 14 – Thursday 17 April 2014
• Round 15 – Friday 15 August 2014
Applications must be received at the TAC no later than 5.00pm on the closing date
By Post: By Courier:
Transport Accident Commission Transport Accident Commission
Community Road Safety Grants Community Road Safety Grants
PO Box 742 60 Brougham Street
GEELONG VIC 3220 GEELONG VIC 3220
To discuss your project idea, please contact the Road Safety Grants Officer on (03) 5225 7517.
Guidelines and application forms can be accessed at (www.tac.vic.gov.au/crsg)
The information in this update is also available online at (www.tac.vic.gov.au/crsg)
