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SaferRoads - Overview |
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SaferRoads is an innovative road safety programme introduced by Wellington City Council in 2003. The programme:
Key PartnersThe Council is leading the SaferRoads project in association with three key partners:
Reducing accidents on Wellington's roads
SaferRoads links with the New Zealand Transport Agency's national road safety strategy. The city has been divided into 23 local community areas. Over a number of years, the SaferRoads programme will address each area separately. StagesIn each area, the programme follows the four stages listed below. Each stage will be accompanied by a document. Stage 1: Community WorkshopsInform the local community of the programme objectives, gather information about road safety issues and trends in the area, and develop a framework for crash reduction. Summary of Community Participation - covers the information obtained in the workshops. Stage 2: Safety ImprovementsConsult with schools in the area, approve concept plans and specify local road safety improvements, enforcement strategies and education campaigns. Technical Report - includes background, a workshop summary, progress with school consultations, initial concept plans, costs, priorities and photos of suggested road safety improvements. Stage 3: Public InputObtain feedback on the proposed work and amend suggested improvements as appropriate. Proposal - summarises the Technical Report to help people provide feedback easily. Stage 4: ImplementationSpecify final road safety improvements for the area, develop detailed designs, formalise enforcement strategies and begin construction. Consultation Feedback and Implementation Plan - includes details of all submissions for the area, final road safety improvements, and enforcement and education information. BudgetThe Council has spent $6 million on the SaferRoads programme so far. The total project cost is $21 million. More InformationTransport Safety Engineer
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