The Northern Territory Government is seeking public input into a newly released discussion paper, which will form part of the Territory’s Zero Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028.
The 2024-2028 action plan follows on from the Northern Territory Towards Zero 2018-2022 Road Safety Action Plan, with the new discussion paper including consultation with key road safety stakeholders, analysis of NT and national road trauma statistics, road safety research, and consideration of other Australian and international innovative approaches to road safety.
This includes input from NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services, St Johns Ambulance, Kidsafe NT and regional and town councils.
The discussion paper sets out proposed actions across 10 priority areas to be addressed over the next five years, building on the Towards Zero Action Plan 2018-2022 and continuing to implement actions to reduce road trauma on Territory roads.
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Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Joel Bowden said improving road safety is a priority for the current Territory Government.
“Every life lost on Territory roads, has a massive impact on families, friends and the entire community,” he said.
“We are committed to continue to work towards zero lives lost on Territory roads and the release of this discussion paper is the next step in developing the 2024-2028 Road Safety Action Plan for the NT.”
The public can provide feedback on the discussion paper here. Consultation closes February 19.