People can have their say on road user behaviours with public submissions now open for the State Government’s Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee inquiry.
The inquiry investigates the impact of road safety behaviors on road users such as pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists.
The parliamentary inquiry will look at how road users’ behavior changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and how its impacted the safety of people at most risk on roads.
According to the Transport Accident Commission, TAC, 241 lives were lost on Victorian roads in 2022 – with regional roads accounting for more than two thirds.
In 2023 so far, Victoria has recorded 90 road-related with 55 being regional areas.
Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging residents to have their say towards the inquiry that will also consider the safety of children, older people and people using mobility devices.
“We need to do better to protect road users, particularly pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycle riders who are less protected in the event of a road crash,” she said.
“I’m encouraging residents across our region to share their observations about the behaviour of road users in the region as well as their suggestions on what can be done to improve safety.”
Submissions are open until May 19 and will be followed by public hearings later this year with a final report back to parliament expected in March 2024.