Road Safety
Providing a Safe Road Environment
Aim
Reduce the State's road fatalities to the lowest in Australia by minimising road factors contributing to road trauma and by reducing the serious crash injury rate.
About the Program
The program comprises initiatives including state and national Black Spot projects; intersection improvements; construction of improvements for overtaking lanes, rail crossings, bridge safety, audible edge lines; and shoulder sealing works.
Target 90%
Community satisfaction with road safety slightly decreased but is within target
Target 90%
Contracts completed on time is below target however delivered improved results compared to last year
Target 90%
Contracts completed on budget is within our target
| Program expenditure $ million | 2021435 | 2022372 | 2023356 |
Looking Ahead
Works planned for next financial year include:
- Deliver the Regional Road Safety Program
- Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program
- Deliver state and federal Black Spot programs
- Deliver ongoing improvements and upgrades to rail level crossing sites
Some of these are already underway; visit the Projects and Initiatives section of our website to find out more.
Key Projects
| Project | Total Project Cost ($ Million) | 2022-23 Cost ($ Million) | Completion Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Southern Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 16.4 | 11.0 | June 2023 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 0.6 | 0.2 | June 2023 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Other road safety works | 1.8 | 1.8 | June 2023 | Deliver safety works. |
| Metropolitan Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 0.5 | 1.0 | June 2023 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 9.8 | 3.6 | June 2023 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Electronic School Zones | 3.4 | 2.0 | June 2023 | Upgrade school signs. |
| Other road safety works | 73.8 | 35.2 | June 2023 | Deliver safety works. |
| Mid West – Gascoyne Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 40.8 | 31.6 | June 2023 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 1.7 | 1.6 | June 2023 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Other road safety works | 24.0 | 27.0 | June 2023 | Deliver safety works. |
| Pilbara Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 27.4 | 24.1 | June 2023 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| Other road safety works | 15.8 | 17.4 | June 2023 | Deliver safety works. |
| South West Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 26.0 | 19.2 | June 2023 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| State Black Spot Program | 2.8 | 1.0 | June 2023 | Blackspots on state roads. |
| Other road safety works | 27.0 | 19.0 | June 2023 | Deliver safety works. |
| Wheatbelt Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 25.4 | 29.3 | June 2023 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| Other road safety works | 50.1 | 45.3 | June 2023 | Deliver safety works. |
| Goldfields–Esperance | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 30.0 | 19.7 | June 2023 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| Other road safety works | 9.0 | 6.1 | June 2023 | Deliver safety works. |
| Kimberley Region | ||||
| Low-Cost Safety Program | 15.8 | 12.0 | June 2023 | Install audible edge lines and shoulder sealing. |
| Other road safety works | 5.6 | 2.0 | June 2023 | Deliver safety works. |
| Railway Level Crossing Program | ||||
| Railway Level Crossing Upgrade Program | 29.8 | 7.1 | June 2024 | Upgrade one stop sign to flashing light. Upgrade of one flashing light to boom gate. Nineteen active crossing controls renewed to meet current technical standards. Six pedestrian crossings renewed to meet current technical standards. |
