CHAIRPERSON REPORT

CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

OUR MISSION

RoadSafe Westgate is a community group that educates, advocates and promotes road safety to reduce road trauma and save lives.

It has been another challenging year over the last 12 months trying to sell road safety to the community. However, it has not gone un-noticed with a VicRoads award in June 2019 for ongoing dedication to community road safety under the Community Road Safety Grants program.

Advocating the promotion of road safety issues and awareness to a now better-informed community has been achieved. An enormous amount of work has been done with our web site and using social media platforms promoting all our road safety programs and road safety in general. Community groups like RoadSafe Westgate are volunteer based members with no direct paid employees. However, funding authorities treat these community groups the same as an organisation with highly paid employees whose sole function is to attract funding. This has been borne out by the number of unsuccessful applications awarded to groups like RoadSafe Westgate. If this trend continues the reducing number of community groups involved with road safety will get much smaller. With the creation of our own web site and various social RoadSafe Westgate Web Site media platforms like Facebook and Google Plus we have Over the last 12 months there has been a huge amount of increased the exposure of RoadSafe Westgate. Our reach work has gone into promoting our road safety programs has increased tenfold to influence the younger generation on the web and using social media platforms. The increase of road users who tend not to read newspapers per in RoadSafe Westgate reach we have achieved has been se. However, the older road users respond to the more fantastic. The positive response from the community via traditional methods of finding out information such as social media will encourage us to continue down this path. local newspapers, posters and by word-of-mouth.

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Looking After our Mates (LAOM) Sponsorship program In addition to the funds VicRoads provide under the Alcohol is still a major factor in road deaths in Victoria, VicRoads Community Road Safety Grants extra funding with approximately 25% of drivers killed in road crashes and sponsorship is required to maintain our road safety having a BAC of .05 or greater. Holding a Looking programs. RoadSafe Westgate has had another successful After our Mates session will equip all participants with year in securing additional funds for our programs. information which can help them to make informed Wyndham City Council once again provided a substantial decisions about strategies that can be used to avoid grant of $15,488 to cover most of the costs for the F2D drug and drink-driving including information about sessions conducted within their municipality. drug and drink-driving as road safety issues as well as the laws regarding drug and drink-driving. I am pleased Star Weekly News Group of Newspapers and Community to advise we have exceeded our quota for delivery of Radio Station Stereo 974 FM have continued to support this program; however, the uptake by secondary schools us with the promotion of our programs and road safety is very limited. community awareness campaigns to the broader community. Together these partners have provided thousands of dollars worth of exposure to their readers and audiences for a very modest fee. Paid advertisement with accompanying editorial in Early General News (EGN) for the Melton & Moorabool, Hobsons Bay & Maribyrnong and Wyndham Star Weekly publications has been very successful. The combined readership of those Star Weekly publications is approximately 300,000.

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Partnerships RoadSafe Westgate has very strong partners in our local government members. The municipalities of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham have continued to provided support and financial assistance to ensure that our program objectives are undertaken.

The partnerships we formed a number of years ago are now paying dividends in advising the wider community of our road safety initiatives and programs. There has been an increase in the participation of local communities in addressing local road safety issues. RoadSafe Westgate has a strong voice and is the leader in the west for advocating road safety issues and obtaining changes that benefits the community.

Billboard Promotions More than a million road users every month are exposed to RoadSafe Westgate’s billboard displaying road safety messages at approved sites to passing road users. This in part was achieved with assistance from our contractor Paul Roseburg and is much appreciated with the relocation, set up & maintenance of the mobile billboard trailer at the four VicRoads approved roadside sites.

The challenges on road safety issues are still there however by bringing our local communities on board we will continue to drive changes including legislative changes to meet the communities’ expectations.

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Fit to Drive (F2D) program We still have a long way to go to reduce the over representation of young drivers involved in road crashes however success has been achieved with the limited resources at our disposal. The promotion of the Best Practice Fit to Drive (F2D) program in our secondary schools was very limited due to no funding provided by VicRoads. This has resulted in not achieving the desired results with less secondary colleges taking up the challenge and participating in this program. The Fit to Drive program offers local communities the opportunity to participate in a program for young people that focuses on personal safety, responsibility and strategies to make them safer drivers and passengers. Membership Older Road Users Unfortunately, RoadSafe Westgate’s membership is ageing, and steps are needed to be taken to lift the The main component of the Older Road Users program is membership’s age profile to a much younger one. As with the Senior Drivers’ Expo. These have been very successful many community groups that have been in operation for and are attracting wider interest from older road user to a long time and with a solid core of dedicated members, participate. In 2017 RoadSafe Westgate decided to rotate we are finding it difficult to attract new, younger members. the Senior Drivers’ Expo around the different municipalities. The group has recognised this and have instigated the This was to encourage those older road users who will development of a Strategic Plan as one means to address not drive outside their local community the opportunity this. to attend an Expo. This change had positive results with attendance & inquiry numbers increasing. Performance Overall our performance for the last 12 months has not met all targets set due to factors outside our control; however, members can still be proud of those achievements. Once again involvement of members in the direct approach to their contacts and networks assisted in those achievements.

Elsewhere in this Annual Report you will find a breakdown of the programs undertaken in the last 12 months with a report from each of the program co-ordinators on their program delivered. In addition you will also find a report L2P Program from each of our four municipal partners, community members and Victoria Police (Highway Patrol) in their road This road safety program receives no funding from safety actions and achievements. RoadSafe Westgate however we do support and promote the program. RoadSafe Westgate members are also on Kind regards, Steering Committees for their local L2P committees. All Jim Giddings our member councils now have direct involvement with Chairperson the management of L2P program in their local area. RoadSafe Westgate CRSC

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SECRETARY’S REPORT

The membership of RoadSafe Westgate is still in decline of the community that we have never reached before. with three resignations during the last 12 months. The majority of responses so far has been fantastic with an increase in Likes & Followers never seen before. • Mike Hull resigned from the committee due to other commitments and traveling plans. Mike has Another part of my duties is to manage the RoadSafe been a member of the RoadSafe groups for nearly Westgate group’s bike trailer bookings, maintain the twenty years and was the driving force behind the roadworthiness of the hire bikes and arrange for each implementation of the now named Senior Drivers bike to have their annual service as well as any repairs Expos that have been in operation for more than required during the year. Arrange for the servicing and twenty years any repairs required due vandalism while on site at Schools. Sunshine Trailers undertook all repairs and • Snr Sgt Keith Kissick from Westgate Highway Patrol servicing on the bike trailer. resigned due to his reassignment within the Victoria Police. Since May 2019 I have taken on all the duties as Treasurer due to Jan Webb going on extended leave. I am pleased • Beatrix (Bibi) Rochat from 4H Geared 2 Drive Driving to advise that we now perform all our banking payment School resigned to due to work commitments. electronically over the internet. This has reduced the • We were further saddened by the passing of Bernie amount of effort in processing our accounts as well as Graham OAM who was a foundation member of having to arrange further signatures for approval and RoadSafe Westgate who resigned from the committee send cheques out in the mail. due to a number of health issues. The December 2018 meeting was conducted at the In that period, the organisation welcomed additional Kooringal Golf Club on Wednesday, 19th December members, Cr Meagan Bridger-Darling Maribyrnong City 2018 after a short meeting of one hour before the group Council, Matthew Irving Hobsons Bay Council, adjourn for Xmas lunch. We were joined by passed members. RoadSafe Westgate’s web site has been very active in the promotion of our road safety programs and road safety in Alison Wilson general. For the first time we have used Facebook as social Hon. Secretary media tool to spread the word to thousands of members

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HIGHLIGHTS

July 2018 Maribyrnong stages Child Restraint checking day at Central West Shopping Centre on 20th The VicRoads Community Road Safety Grants March 2019. program continues. Melton stages Child Restraint checking day at August the Diggers Rest Multicultural day on Sunday January 2019 Melton stages a Community Road Safety 24th March 2019. Senior Drivers Expo conducted on Tuesday Forum on Thursday 30th August 2018 at 29th January 2019 at Braybrook Community Melton Library & Learning Hub. Centre. April Senior Drivers Expo conducted on Thursday September RoadSafe Westgate submits a six-monthly 11th April 2019 at Braybrook Community Annual General Meeting and Election of Office Status Report to VicRoads on Road Safety Centre. Bearers. Programs undertaken. May October February Melton Secondary College stages a Looking Councils display their Advisory Speed Trailers Chair reports back on the activities and After Our Mates session on 6th May 2019. in priority speed locations. reports created over the long break between meetings. Djerriwarrh Community VCAL stages a Looking Senior Drivers Expo conducted Saturday 27th After Our Mates session on 13th May 2019. Wyndham Central College stages a Looking October 2018 at the Wyndham Civic Centre. After Our Mates session on 18th February 2019. RACV Years Ahead Session conducted 20th May 2019 at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre. November Tarneit Senior College stages a Looking After Victoria Police Highway Patrol members Our Mates session on 25th February 2019. June commence enforcement in nominated VicRoads awards RoadSafe Westgate for speeding locations. March ongoing dedication to Community Road RACV Years Ahead Session conducted 12th RoadSafe Westgate applies for 2018 -2019 Safety. November 2018 at Caesia Gardens Retirement funding under the VicRoads Community Road Senior Drivers Expo conducted on Saturday Village, Melton. Safety Grants. 20th June 2019 at Melton Library & Learning RACV Years Ahead Session conducted 20th Municipal Councils display their Advisory Hub. November 2018 at Maribyrnong Aquatic Speed Trailers in priority speed locations. Melton Centrals Junior Football Netball Club Centre. Enforcement follow-up by Highway Patrol stages a Looking After Our Mates session on members at identified speed locations. 25th June 2019. December RACV Years Ahead Session conducted 8th RoadSafe Westgate submits the Final Report December monthly meeting on 19th March 2019 at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre. to VicRoads on the Road Safety Programs conducted at Spike Bar Function Room, undertaken and results accomplished for 12 Kooringal Golf Club, Wilga Avenue, Altona.Past Melton stages a Community Road Safety months. members attend monthly meeting. Forum on 22nd March 2018 at Melton Library & Learning Hub. VicRoads funding allocation to RoadSafe Westgate for 2019 -2020 announced.

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MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

Mission RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council seeks to achieve the following:

“RoadSafe Westgate is a community group that educates, advocates and promotes road safety to reduce road trauma and save lives.”

Objectives

The objectives are:

• To develop and implement targeted and integrated • Consistent with the 2016/2020 Towards Zero Action local road safety community programs and initiatives Plan. which are consistent with state government strategic • To develop community awareness, support directions in Toward Zero 2016/2020 Victoria’s Road involvement and ownership of road safety issues Safety Strategy & Action Plan. within the local area. • To implement the Victorian Community Road Safety • To advocate on behalf of the local community at all Partnership Program that seeks to increase the government levels to improve the road safety of all participation of local communities in addressing local road users. road safety issues: • To increase the reach and impact of road safety • Consistent with the “Safe System” approach to road programs by establishing and maintaining safety. appropriate strategic partnerships with local government and other key road safety stakeholders.

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BILLBOARD ROAD SAFETY MESSAGES

The RoadSafe Westgate mobile billboard displays The RoadSafe Westgate mobile billboard has created approved road safety messages, these road safety greater community awareness & knowledge on road safety messages are seen by more than a million road users matters including promoting ‘120 hours’ & information per month. The trailer is RoadSafe Westgate’s major area for young drivers as well as reporting to CrimeStoppers for promotion of our road safety messages to the wider of Speeding & Hooning Drivers. The RoadSafe Westgate community. The trailer was set up by our contractor Paul mobile billboard is on site 24/7 except when maintenance Roseblade at the four VicRoads highly visible approved is required. A 12-month schedule for the mobile billboard strategic sites. All of these sites in rotation displayed two has been created. The schedule is used for the relocation approved road safety messages on a two-weekly schedule to approved sites displaying approved road safety before relocation to another site to be displayed for a message by our contractor. The process is repeated to give further 2 weeks. In total for the year there are twenty- a maximum of banner changes four (24) trailer relocations with forty-eight (48) banner changes completed.

RoadSafe Westgate Mobile Trailer on the approved location displaying “Speed Kills” message

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Currently there are four VicRoads approved sites that are Another factor that impinges on the program is the used by RoadSafe Westgate on a six-month roster. weather. Relocation cannot take place on days of high The VicRoads approved site locations for the setting up of winds, heavy rain or conditions where the ground the the mobile billboard are: trailer is located is too wet to move the trailer. Under any of »» A -Princess Freeway Melbourne Water location (near these conditions Health & Safety prevails. Little River turn off)

»» B -Western Ring Road near Boundary Road (Laverton North)

»» C -Geelong Road / Somerville Road intersection (West Footscray)

»» D -Western Freeway Centre median opposite Moreton Close (Caroline Springs)

Each site displays a road safety messages for two weeks before the trailer is relocated to another site for a further two weeks.

Due to some of the isolated locations the billboard trailer is located unfortunately it attracts vandalism, graffiti and theft. A new banner was required to replace the Speed Drugs Last Exit banner at a cost of $1558. These Mark knight Cartoonist of the Herald Sun supplied the above costs are not covered by the current grant system and that is now a feature of our campaigns should be. From time to time this trailer is attached by vandals with vital items stolen or damaged. The effort and The theme Driving Is Not a Game has continued to be requirements to claim on insurance for these minor items part of our advertising campaigns in the promotion of (less than $2000) is not worth it. The RoadSafe Westgate reporting Speeding Drivers including Hoon Behaviour to Road Safety Message program utilising a mobile billboard CrimeStoppers. The signs are located at selected locations at highly visible approved strategic sites in rotation every throughout three of our council’s areas. two weeks should continue with an additional allowance for maintenance, removal of graffiti and replacement Unfortunately, the number of fixed billboards has been for faded or damaged banners to be included. The new reduced to four from seven due theft and vandalism. The banners are coated with an anti-graffiti coating that will high cost to replace these prohibits their replacement. prevent anti-social behaviour. Jim Giddings Billboard & Road Safety Messages Co-ordinator

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YOUNG & NOVICE DRIVERS REPORT

“Young drivers and passengers who have attended a F2D Year 11 workshop are more aware of issues relating to road safety.”

There is still an over representation of young drivers Young drivers, potential young drivers and passengers involved in road crashes within our municipalities. are more aware of issues relating to road safety through The Year 11 F2D (Fit to Drive) Workshop aims to raise the F2D sessions. These sessions have provided young awareness in young people of the risks and factors which people with strategies to reduce serious injury and fatality contribute to road crashes, it also aims to equip young collisions. Their awareness is raised of the key issues people with skills, knowledge and attitudes conducive impacting young drivers and passengers. Young people to safe road use and thereby work towards reducing the are now equipped with strategies to make them safe as a road toll. passenger and/or driver.

It has been challenging to fill our quota of 20 F2D This financial year, we were able to deliver the Year 11 F2D sessions during the last 12 months with a number of Workshop to 13 schools within the RoadSafe Westgate schools deferring their session to later in the year; this areas (Wyndham, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Melton) unfortunately falls outside of our reporting period for this reaching to 2160 students. year.

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Date of Session Education Provider Number of students delivered to 1. 25 July 2018 Williamstown High School 250 2. 06 August 2018 Tarneit Senior College 200 3. 15 August 2018 Victoria University Polytechnic (WMEP) 120 4. 17 August 2018 Bayside P-12 College 125 5. 20 August 2018 Emmanuel College VCAL 44 6. 27 August 2018 Mount St. Joseph Girls’ College 120 7. 03 September 2018 Catholic Regional College Melton 150 8. 21 November 2018 Point Cook Senior Secondary College 300 9. 19 March 2019 Wyndham Central College 176 10. 21 March 2019 Djerriwarrh Community & Education 25 Services 11. 17 June 2019 Hoppers Crossing Secondary College 220 12. 19 June 2019 The Grange P-12 College 130 13. 24 June 2019 Werribee Secondary College 300 Total 2160

F2D Workshops in the RoadSafe Westgate areas are One particular activity that students participate in starting to get more representation from Victoria Police during the F2D Workshops is to create some ideas for a and MFB/CFA. With the Youth Resource and Community Community Plan: how they can spread this message. Out Engagement Teams from the Westgate and Melton police of this, a lot of young people have expressed the idea of divisions all trained up to present the Young Drivers Facts promoting through social media, organising fundraisers Police Presentation, students are keeping well connected and having more programs for their peers in other year with their local officers. The MFB Liaison Officer has also levels. started to expand their reach outside the MFB region to This year, the Fit to Drive Foundation celebrates delivering ensure schools in the Wyndham and Melton region have to 100,000 students state-wide since the program was firefighter presence. updated in 2014. A big milestone for the Foundation, and Whenever a F2D session is delivered, the Workshop many thanks to all those who supported in this journey: Leader will always mention about how our story began to the facilitators, the Police, MFB and CFA, Local Councils, in a community much like the ones the students are in. RoadSafe groups, VicRoads, the schools and, most Teachers, students, parents and principals around that importantly, to the students. The Foundation is looking community got together along with members of the forward to delivering to the next 100,000 students. Victoria Police, MFB, CFA and SES to create what we now Alan Nguyen know as F2D. The program today continues to have a lot Young & Novice Drivers Program Co-ordinator of community involvement and this encourages students to also play their part in their community to spread the message and to keep each other safe.

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OLDER DRIVER INTERVENTIONS PROGRAM

The delivery of the Senior Drivers Expo over the last 12 months has been very successful due to:-

• RoadSafe Westgate decision to rotate the Senior Drivers Expos around the different municipalities. • This encourages those older road users who will not drive outside their local community the opportunity to attend an Expo. • A direct result of the rotation was a very positive response from older road users to attend. • The attendance of older road users has increase per session; we now get up to sixty making inquiries with fifty attending. • There has been an increase in registrations through our web site. • The social media strategy RoadSafe Westgate adopted promoting the Expos on Facebook. The criteria for attendance to these free events are open to all Senior Drivers who hold a current Victorian Driving Licence residing within the municipalities of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton & Wyndham. However, we have accepted registrations from older driver residing outside our area.

The first for the year was at Wyndham with a very successful Senior Drivers Expo conducted on Saturday 27th October at the Wyndham Civic Centre. This was followed by one on Tuesday 29th January 2019 at the Braybrook Community Centre 107 Churchill Ave Braybrook. The next Senior Drivers Expo was conducted on Thursday 11th April 2019 also at the Braybrook Community Centre 107 Churchill Ave Braybrook. The final Expo was conducted on Saturday 22nd June 2019 at Melton Library & Learning Hub 31 McKenzie Street Melton

Awareness has grown among senior road users to the changes to road laws & driving with medications. Positive returns from evaluations sheets handed to all participants with 99% returns from attendees of the Senior Drivers Expos. Various numbers of local government publications produced on senior driver information and advising the community of the Senior Drivers Expos.

Several press releases and older driver articles printed in the local newspapers has created awareness in the older community of the program. Positive feedback from participants ongoing bookings for future years and increase participation, feedback from radio listeners Other Road Safety Groups from different parts of Victoria have shown interest in providing the same components of the Expo in their local communities.

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The Senior Drivers Expo are made up of six sessions - RoadSafe Westgate would like to thank the following Driving Assessment, Vehicle Check, Road Law Update; partners that have made the Senior Driver Expos a success How Health & Medicines Relate to Driving; Tyre Safety they are. and a Drive Safe Session including Question & Answer • VicRoads Road Safety Services Officers Session • Victoria Police Highway Patrol Officers The composition and presenters of these six sessions is as follows • Star Weekly Newspaper Group North West Division

• Driving assessment: - Conducted by the four • RACV Registered Licenced Schools engaged to undertake • Maribyrnong City Council a confidential driving assessment of each of the participants in their own motor vehicle • Wyndham City Council

• Vehicle check:- Conducted by VicRoads • Melton City Council Roadworthy Officers • Hobsons Bay City Council • Road Law update: - Conducted by Victorian • Select Driving School Highway Patrol Members The Senior Drivers’ Expo differs from other older driver • How Health and Medicines relate to driving. Conducted by RACV programs in providing one-on-one driving assessments and vehicle evaluations on each participant’s own car. • Tyre Safety: - Conducted by VicRoads Safety These are confidential with advice going directly to the Services Officers older road user. • Road Safety for Seniors Session including Question & Answer Session: - Conducted by RACV, Victorian Jim Giddings Highway Patrol Members and Road Safety Professionals

More than 200 senior drivers attended the four Senior Driver Expos on the following dates:-

• Saturday 27th October 2019

• Tuesday 29th January 2019

• Thursday 11th April 2019 and

• Saturday 22nd June 2019.

Positive returns from Evaluation Sheets returned by attendees are encouraging that we are providing something positive to them.

Promotion of senior driver programs was achieved through articles & advertising with the Star Weekly newspaper, community radio and council publications & web sites. Promotional flyers are created for each expo and are distributed throughout the municipalities. Road Safety Videos – an Element of Senior Drivers’ Expo

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SPEED & SPEEDING DRIVERS REPORT

Speed and speeding drivers have been identified as high-risk behaviours a key issue in the Victorian Government’s road safety strategy.

• Speeding and inappropriate travel speeds directly contribute to at least 30 per cent of deaths on Victoria’s roads each year.

• Speeding affects both the risk of a crash happening, and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen. It has been demonstrated time after time that speed is a contributing factor in most road crashes.

• Therefore, road users should stay within the speed limit and drive to suit the conditions they face.

• With the continuance to promote a greater compliance on speed limits by drivers with the awareness of the consequences of speeding campaign along with enforcement measures that target the small minority of drivers who put safe road users at risk

Unfortunately, there is still an over representation of young drivers involved in road crashes within our municipalities. RoadSafe Westgate’s strategy is to raise awareness with young people of the risks and factors which contribute to road crashes through speed.

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With the creation of our own web site and various RoadSafe Westgate has this year continued to maintain is social media platforms like Facebook, Google Plus has support behind the following state-wide Police Road Policing increased the exposure of RoadSafe Westgate to the Operations:- community. In doing so our reach has increased tenfold • Operation Scoreboard over the AFL Grand Final Holiday to influence the younger generation of road users. Weekend. (September 2018)

During holidays and long weekend periods Victoria • Operation Furlong over the Melbourne Cup long Police conducted targeted road policing operations. weekend (November 2018) RoadSafe Westgate promotes and supports these • Operation Roadwise during the 2018 Christmas/New Year activities by publishing articles created in the Holiday (December/January) newspaper environment and posting them online using the various social media platforms including the new • Operation Nexus that forms part of the Easter campaign over the Easter holiday period (April 2019) RoadSafe Westgate web site. • Operation Regal during the Queen’s Birthday long For each operation an article was published in the Star weekend (June 2019) Weekly newspapers with the advertisements stating Driving is not a Game - Speed Kills. More than a million road users are exposed to RoadSafe Westgate’s road safety messages every month through the RoadSafe Westgate members, local government officers RoadSafe Westgate mobile billboard trailer. The trailer is and Victoria Police officers worked together in an RoadSafe Westgate’s major area for promotion of our road effort to reduce speeding road users in each of the four safety messages to the wider community. “Speed Kills Don’t council areas during the last 12 months. Make a Grave Mistake” & “Stamp Out Hoon Behaviour” are Twenty speed locations were identified and targeted the banners deployed on the mobile billboard targeting within the four municipalities. All of these targeted those offenders. locations had councils deployed their speed advisory trailers for one week before following up enforcements by local Highway Patrol Officers.

After the enforcement phase, most sites were then revisited with councils deploying their speed advisory trailers again. Raising awareness about key issues impacting drivers related to speeding. Raise awareness of key issues relating to speeding.

A number of articles have been placed in the local print media raising the awareness of the dangers of speeding in motor vehicles. This has occurred at defined periods prior to the Christmas /New Year holiday period, prior to Easter holiday period, prior to the Queen’s Birthday, Melbourne Cup and AFL Grand Final long weekends.

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RoadSafe Westgate has utilised the Mobile Billboard Trailer on a roster bases with various road safety messages banners to raise the awareness of Speed and Speeding at four VicRoads approved roadside locations. The message regarding speeding and the link with road trauma may hopefully is getting through to motorists

Awareness raised in the community about reporting speeding drivers to Crime Stoppers has been successful with the number of reports informing of hoon/speed activity by the community increasing with various numbers of publications, press releases and speed related articles printed in the local newspapers, as well as the road safety messages banners about Speeding deployed at the approved site locations as per the 2018- 2019 schedules. There has been a decrease in injury and fatality statistics in our region.

Continuing to engage a changing community will assist in the community taking on the responsibility of understanding the effects of consequences of speeding and drivers who speed. With the community being involved through awareness of issues in their local area will encourage community policing and reporting so that compliance with speed limits improves. Reporting through the Crime stoppers number 1800 333 000 will ensure this vital data is recorded for the police to act upon.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019 | 19 LOOKING AFTER OUR MATES

LOOKING AFTER OUR MATES PROGRAM

With a refreshed logo, the program is now also presented by someone whom students can relate to.

Looking After our Mates is an interactive drink/drug driving information presentation about responsible driving and looking after each other. It is aimed at young adults in Year 12 or equivalent in a school or sports club setting.

Program delivery was quite slow to begin with. In the first six months, Looking After our Mates was not looking too great with only two sessions at the time. From brainstorming about why it might be that bookings are not coming through, it turned out that the program just wasn’t known enough. A marketing drive was pushed for, with the support of the members of RoadSafe Westgate, and another 10 sessions were booked and delivered to in the last six months.

As a total over the financial year, twelve Looking After our Mates sessions were delivered, mainly in the RoadSafe Westgate LGAs but also pushing out to neighbouring LGAs (Hume, Moonee Valley and Brimbank). One particular school, Western Port Secondary College located in Mornington Peninsula, was looking to have the session delivered to, but were not successful at finding the right contacts in the area. This was raised to the RoadSafe Westgate team, and it was agreed no school or group should have to miss out on the program and so the session was funded for.

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All twelve sessions were funded by RoadSafe Westgate group through the VicRoads Community Road Safety Grants Program. The collective efforts of the group helped approximately 754 young drivers, future drivers, and mates of those become aware of the issues around mixing alcohol and drugs with using the road. It also highlights the importance of their responsibility to look after their mates. Table 1 shows the Looking After our Mates sessions conducted during the last 12 months, their locations and the numbers attending each session.

Table 1.

Number of Date of Session Location Attendees

1. 17 July 2018 Melton Centrals Junior Football Netball Club 50

2. 19 October 2018 Roxy Learning Group 20

3. 18 February 2019 Wyndham Central College 90

4. 25 February 2019 Tarneit Senior College 150

5. 26 April 2019 Western Port Secondary College 28

6. 29 April 2019 Sunbury College 125

7. 30 April 2019 Braybrook College 60

8. 6 May 2019 Melton Secondary College 60

9. 7 May 2019 Mount Alexander College 60

10. 7 May 2019 Jackson School 40

11. 13 May 2019 Djerriwarrh Community VCAL 21

12. 25 June 2019 Melton Centrals Junior Football Netball Club 50

Total Year to Date 754

The Looking After our Mates program seeks to maximise Particularly for the 2019 year and the road trauma statistics its shared impact as part of a suite of Road Safety moving in the wrong way, teachers and sporting club programs within the Victorian State Government Road staff are noticing the need for road safety education. For Safety Strategy targeting youth. With Road Smart young people to start by having more conversation to do targeting Year 10 students and the F2D (Fit to Drive) with keeping themselves, and their mates, safe can have a Workshop delivering to Year 11 students, the Looking real impact in the short-term and long-term. The Looking After our Mates program focuses on Year 12 students. As After our Mates program really focuses on the importance the ball gets rolling for both Road Smart and Looking of watching out for their friends, especially since Year After our Mates, both of which are fairly new, we’re 12, and shortly after, is about forming true and life-long starting to see more and more schools participating in friendships. two or all of these programs.

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As we go into this next financial year, we’ll keep the momentum going for Looking After our Mates, delivering to more and more young people, and ultimately getting Towards Zero.

Alan Nguyen Looking After our Mates Co-ordinator.

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WEBSITE AND DIGITAL MARKETING

As consumers surf the internet, they will have access to the business products, services or information, where otherwise they may not have even known the organisation existed.

Ongoing customisations, event updates and articles to Objectives: Search engine optimization, well-organized the web site and social media continued throughout content, user-friendly site, effective calls to action, 2018-2019. increase conversion rate.

RoadSafe Westgate has a presence on social media - a Goal: Easy access of documents to members Facebook Page and active RSWG Group. Unfortunately Objectives: Well organized folders, easy access, Google decided to close down Google+ and therefore password-protected members-only, online storage of our Google+ page was closed down. During the course documents. of the year we increased our readership and mentions through digital marketing and Facebook Advertising. Website Build

Goals of RoadSafe Westgate The web site is built on the WordPress platform, the Website most popular Open Source CMS.

Goal: Becoming an authoritative resource. The site is monitored daily for security with a reporting function to alert of any plugins or updates required. Objectives: Providing quality content on our web site, We have used custom coding for additional features & regularly adding new information, establishing trust, functionality. marketing our site on other websites and social media.

Goal: Build Awareness.

Objectives: Active social media program, promotions, reputation management.

Goal: Generate qualified leads.

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The information shows current ranking results, social mentions, Bing and Google indexed pages.

Optimisation of the web site is ongoing to enhance google search results

Our web site: Site Maintenance

o Provides visitors with the information they need to Maintenance involves keeping the platform (WordPress) call us; up to date and error free; updating plugins, the theme, security monitoring, managing server performance, o Is optimized for search engines; updating site content, deleting spam, site back-ups, o Has a lead-generating contact form to initiate email communication; monitoring for broken links, image optimization, adding and configuring new plugins, etc. o Provides articles, news and events to bring in organic visits through valuable information; It is not unusual for a site to break due to a major Core WordPress update or theme update. o Is mobile-friendly, responsive and fast loading; and o Is integrated with social media.

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SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) Site Analytics All major search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing Measuring tools are used to monitor web site performance. have primary search results, where web pages and other We use Google Analytics, keyword research tools, and content such as videos or local listings are shown and Google Webmaster tools. ranked based on what the search engine considers most Below are some key metrics used to analyse web site relevant to users. performance for the period 1/7/2018 to 30/6/2019.

In 2018 it is reported that Google made 3,234 algorithm updates, an average of almost 9 per day. Google made over 500 major Algorithm changes in 2018-2019 which saw many sites lose their rankings, or increase their rankings. RoadSafe Westgate has continued to perform well. There are two aspects to SEO: On Page SEO - Keyword research, the Title, Description, images and content on each page and post is optimized, to load quickly, are easy to get to (no more than 3 clicks to reach), and responsive on mobile phones.

Off Page SEO - Local Citations, mentions, social bookmarking, backlinks, search engine directories and business directories, document and video sharing sites. During 2018/2019 we put emphasis into building authoriative backlinks from local citations, mentions, social bookmarking and listings on search engine directories and will continue into 2019-2020. We currently have 47 backlinks from 13 referring domains.

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Digital Strategy A digital marketing plan continues to evolve to address the following areas: 1. Establish Business Goals – Brand awareness, lead generation, establish partnerships, customer acquisition etc. 2. Research – keyword research, search engine landscape, social media landscape, segmentation 3. Planning – Create a content calendar, map out a plan. 4. Create – • Content in different media formats that audiences will engage with • Optimised content using SEO tactics – keyword optimisation etc. 5. Publish – Publish content on to platforms that suit the media formats created. • PDF, Press Releases, Web Page, Images, Ads, Presentation, Video 6. Promote – • Social platforms to distribute content • Build links to key web properties into the content • Manage comments and feedback • Social bookmarking • Email 7. Analyze – • Use social insights to measure the reach of our content • Use Google Analytics • Monitor performance • Monitor social mentions

Facebook Posting engaging content, sharing and commenting are key metrics to increase post reach. Facebook Page: 98 page likes, 101 followers. Facebook Group: 48 members.

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Facebook Advertising During 2018/2019 RoadSafe Westgate carried out a number of promotions using Facebook Advertising to promote the Senior Drivers’ Expo, F2D and to increase reach of Police Campaigns.

I would like to thank all members who have contributed in providing feedback and content for the web site and social media.

Regards, Madalen Ross

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ROAD TRAUMA SUPPORT SERVICES

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to the safety and wellbeing of road users.

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria (RTSSV) is a state- wide service that provides free information, support and counselling to anyone impacted by transport related trauma. We also address the attitudes and behaviours of road users through our education programs.

The last six-months have seen significant changes within the leadership team at RTSSV. This has prompted the organisation to focus on consolidating our core services, understanding where our niche is for supporting people impacted by trauma related to a transport incident and Albert Park, Victoria - Australia ‘Shine a Light on Road Safety Event’ looking forward with a clear vision and the confidence that our services make a difference.

Over the last 12-months, we have received more than 3,000 referrals for people seeking counselling and support, and we have had almost 2,000 contacts with our clients.

This year, we held our sixth annual Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign. More than 600 people attended the walk at Albert Park Lake, and we are confident that we achieved our goals: to connect people impacted by transport trauma, to raise awareness about the impact of trauma in our community, and to raise well-needed funds that assist us in maintaining our services. Karen Robinson at ‘Melbourne Magistrates Court Open Day 2019’

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Our education team strives to maintain and develop Summary strong networks in their local communities that promote The team at RTSSV have been deeply saddened this year by the key road safety messages. Our education programs the significant increase in the number of lives lost on our have continued to engage the community around roads. Staying safe on our roads begins with each one of us transport trauma. We have achieved this through our taking responsibility to always drive with your safety and Road Trauma Awareness Seminars as well as other the safety of others at the forefront of our minds. We urge programs offered across the community. everyone to make this promise to themselves – www.rtssv. RTSSV North West Metro Regional org.au. 2018 - 2019 Bernadette Nugent – Road Trauma Support Services Victoria CEO Over the last financial year, the North West Metro Regional Team has been most proactive in helping Karen Robinson – RTSSV North West Metro Regional individuals and community groups appreciate the Coordinator/RTAS Facilitator importance of road safety.

Through RTAS education programs/presentations/ community road safety forums/school presentations our East Melbourne, Victoria - Australia ‘Volunteering Victoria State Conference dedicated facilitators and volunteer speakers have been 2019 able to help people appreciate the impact of road trauma has on all members of the community. And in turn, the team’s expertise has grown alongside of developing valuable relationships between facilitators and volunteer speakers who deliver Road Trauma Awareness Seminars. Supporting not only themselves during the delivery of the programs but also supporting participants in being able to rethink their driver behaviour.

We have had a number of standouts for this financial year that being able to present at the Volunteering Victoria’s State Conference; being part of the Melbourne Magistrates Court Open Day; a number of Road Safety Presentations at Strathmore Secondary College to 15-16 year-olds; participating in Hume City Council Pop-up Volunteering Information Events; attending a number of Road Safety Community meetings; a number of road safety presents at St Albans Migrant Resource Centre for groups of migrants on their learners permit; attended Moreland/Hume Volunteer Coordinators Meetings; presented at Hume City Council’s Road Safety Forum for the Indian Cohort; meetings with Magistrates to inform them of RTSSV’s RTAS programs; presentation at Coolaroo Justice Service Centre; and training of facilitators and volunteer speakers. It’s been a big 12 months with the Shine A Light Event 2019 team putting in a lot of hard work.

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HOBSONS BAY CITY COUNCIL

At Hobsons Bay City Council (HBCC), the Traffic and Hobsons Bay City Council Northern Transport Plan Transport function strategically plans, designs and maintains a safe efficient and sustainable integrated Council is working in partnership with the Department of transport network which best meets the current and Transport to undertake the development of the Northern future mobility and access needs of all road users for all Transport Plan for the Hobsons Bay communities modes of transport. including Brooklyn, Altona North, Spotswood and South Kingsville. This partnership resulted from the West Gate HBCC has continued its presence at the monthly RoadSafe Tunnel Project Environmental Effects Statement. This plan Westgate meetings with councillor delegate Cr Sandra will consider all modes of transport and will guide the Wilson and Matthew Irving, Manager Capital Works being strategic direction for the development of local transport the attendees. Through 2018-19, HBCC has continued to and movement plans across this project area. Both host the monthly RoadSafe Westgate meetings at its Civic the development of the North Transport Plan and the Centre in Altona. associated LAMPS will include community consultation and engagement. Community consultation is proposed STRATEGIC PLANNING to commence later in 2019. Western Local Area Movement Plan

Council has commenced work on the Western Local Area Movement Plan (LAMP) which focuses on the suburbs of Altona Meadows, Laverton and Seabrook. This work identifies a number of key transport concerns and solutions to mitigate these issues, improve safety and connectivity. This work is scheduled to be presented to Council for adoption in late 2019.

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INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Speed Reduction Projects Speed reduction devices were installed on Grieve Parade, The Esplanade Safety Improvements, Williamstown Altona, Challis Street, Newport and Cole/Parker Street, Works were completed on the Esplanade, Williamstown to Williamstown to improve pedestrian and road safety. improve pedestrian and road safety. The project included This has resulted in a reduction of vehicle speeds and rat the construction of splitter islands, kerb outstands, running to provide a safer environment for pedestrian and pedestrian refuges and raised platforms the Esplanade, cyclists to share the local roads. Williamstown. Funds were received from the TAC to complete this work.

Cole/Parket Street, Williamstown

The Esplanade, Williamstown Cyclist Improvement Projects

Hudson Road and Hall Street Safety Improvements, Shared path improvements have been carried out on Spotswood Maddox Road, Williamstown North and bike lane line marking has been completed on the Esplanade, Altona to Installation of speed management devices have been improve cycling connectivity and safety. implemented at existing pedestrian crossings in Hudson Road and Hall Street to improve pedestrian safety around the Spotswood commercial precinct.

Maddox Road Shared Pathway

Hudson Road, Newport

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Railway Street, Altona North ADVOCACY

Installation of speed humps and line marking around 2019 Advocacy Priorities the St Mary’s Catholic Church school site have been Council has, and continues to advocate strongly completed as part of Council’s priority to improve safety for improved public transport and active transport around schools. This has created safer road environment connections within Hobsons Bay to improve safety for for school children and promotes increased walking and all transport users. This includes an extension of the cycling to and from the school. proposed Melbourne Metro 2 with new train stations, upgrade of Grieve Parade/West Gate Freeway Interchange to improve safety around residential and school precincts and construction of a new pedestrian/cycling bridge on Queen Street over Koroit Creek to provide improved active transport connections. This advocacy work seeks to improve the transport network for the entire community.

A link to these priorities can be sourced below

https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Council/Advocacy/ Advocacy-Priorities-2019

Level Crossing Removal Authority

The Level Crossing Removal Project is yet to confirm timelines for the Ferguson Street, Williamstown Project commencement. In preparation for this project Council has undertaken an assessment of the immediate area specifically considering alternative traffic, pedestrian Railway Street, Altona North and cyclist arrangements, to address known safety and congestion issues. This assessment will contribute to development of an information package to be provided to the Ferguson Street Level Crossing Project for further consideration. The alternative intersection treatment options have been the source of community input and engagement, particularly undertaken through the Ferguson Street Level Crossing Project Community Interest Group which Council convenes.

Hobsons Bay City Council

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MARIBYRNONG CITY COUNCIL

Road Safety Around Schools

This ongoing program includes both education of Topics covered include: the school communities, low cost engineering works »» Why is road safety important? and advocacy with VicRoads where appropriate. The outcomes of the program include: »» Children’s limitations in traffic;

• Identification of road safety issues through contact »» Driving and parking laws; with school principals, community and school council »» Parking and traffic issues around the school; members; »» Active transport options such as “Part Way is OK”, • To determine possible engineering solutions. Active Paths and annual events. On-site investigations are conducted around the • Enforcement of traffic law during drop off and pick up immediate school boundaries as identified during the times by Council’s Local Laws department. consultation process;

• Increasing Traffic Safety Education of parents via:

a. school newsletters by focusing on the road safety needs of children while they travel to and from school; and

b. road safety presentations for school orientation nights. These presentations are conducted for new prep and year 7 parents, providing information on safe driving and parking when dropping off and picking their children, road laws and active travel options.

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Safe Travel in Local Streets

The Safe Travel in Local Streets (STLS) program is a $35 million investment funded through the

Victorian Government’s Towards Zero Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2016-2020. It aims to reduce serious casualties on local streets in Metropolitan Melbourne and assists LGAs to create a healthy and livable environment by implementing traffic calming measures and other infrastructure.

Council’s successful application for $150K of infrastructure funding will go towards installation of traffic calming measures along school Active Paths routes for Kingsville, Corpus Christi and Footscray Primary Schools.

Active Paths infrastructure works for this year have included 130 metres of new footpath, speed humps, pram crossings and a roundabout upgrade with splitter island & speed cushions. Ongoing works are in the design process. RACV “Years Ahead” program

Years Ahead is an RACV road safety awareness program especially designed for older road users. The program involves an hour discussion-based presentation and is available free of charge. Specially trained RACV staff present road safety information to assist older drivers to remain safe on the road. RACV “Years Ahead” program Council hosted 3 RACV Years Ahead sessions at Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre.

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Senior DriverS’ Expo

The Senior Drivers’ Expo is a 6-hour program in which participants have the opportunity to:

• See a selection of relevant road safety videos;

• Participate in a seminar on tyre safety, presented by a VicRoads Vehicle Fitness officer

• Undertake a confidential driving assessment with a licensed driving instructor in their own car and receive feedback on their driving;

• Have their vehicle assessed for roadworthiness by a VicRoads Vehicle Fitness officer;

• Attend an update on their understanding of road law; health, medicines and driving; and

• Participate in a question and answer session with road rules specialists and Victoria Police

• Highway Patrol officers.

Council hosted two very successful Senior Driver Expos at Braybrook Community Hub in

January and April this year, reaching over 60 senior residents.

The program is advertised through all possible municipal channels: Aged and Diversity networks, web site, social media, staff bulletins and community information points at Town Hall, libraries and community centres.

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Ride to School Day

Friday March 22nd was National Ride to School day and many schools in Maribyrnong participated with hundreds of children walking, scooting or riding to school.

Councils Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Brochures were sent to all participating schools and

Council provided prizes and the healthy fruit breakfast Some participating schools had some pavement stickers for participating children. Bicycle safety presentations installed along surrounding footpaths and advance warning were given at 2 of the participating schools. at school crossings on major roads. All schools provided healthy breakfasts for participating children and held Walk to School Month activities during the month.

In October 2018, Maribyrnong Council worked with local primary schools to promote Walk to School, encouraging primary school kids across the municipality to walk to and from school every day during October. Six primary schools participated.

Walk to School month raised awareness of the need for children to make walking part of their daily routine to improve fitness, friendships, the environment and their confidence.

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Community Bike Trailer

RoadSafe Westgate’s bike trailer now contains 10 bikes and safety equipment for schools and community groups to utilise. The use of our trailer and equipment in conjunction with Bike Ed training helps children and adults to develop safe bike riding skills.

The bike trailer is stored at Maribyrnong’s Operations centre and administration of the bike trailer is carried out Council’s Road Safety Officer.

The ‘Bikes for Hire’ brochures promoting the uptake of use of the equipment, are distributed via Council Information Points. L2P Program

The L2P - Learner Driver Mentor Program assists learners between 16 and 21 years of age, who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle, to gain the driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence.

Maribyrnong’s L2P program matches young learners with fully licensed volunteer mentors and has access to a vehicle, which they can use to get supervised driving experience.

This year Council has had 27 active young learner drivers in the program, learners have logged

600 hours of driving, and 8 young people have obtained their P’s.

L2P Program

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“Fit to Drive”

Maribyrnong City Council supported the Fit to Drive program in Maribyrnong and sessions were run at a number of Maribyrnong schools, Footscray AMES and Victoria University. Fit to Drive is consistent with the State The Fit to Drive strategy aims to raise awareness in young Government’s Arrive Alive strategy (young people of the risks and factors which contribute to road drivers), the Graduated Licensing System and crashes in their age group. It also aims to equip young the Safe System approach. people with skills, knowledge and attitudes conducive to safe road use and thereby work towards reducing the road toll. Maribyrnong Active Transport Advisory Committee

The Maribyrnong Active Transport Advisory Committee The Committee objectives are to: was established to provide Council with ongoing • Provide advice on delivery of cycling and walking community input into Council and State Government strategies and other relevant Council programs or provisions for active transport, infrastructure projects, policy. advocacy and partnership opportunities. • Inform Council of issues relating to improving The Maribyrnong Active Transport Advisory Committee conditions and safety for cycling and walking and is a formal advisory body to Maribyrnong City Council. promoting active transport in the municipality. Its purpose is to provide strategic advice to Council on Active Transport (cycling and walking) issues affecting • Provide advice to inform the development of projects the community and inform Council on decision making in and programs that encourage a culture of active relation to policy, program, and service delivery. transport in Maribyrnong, so that people make more of trips by foot or bicycle.

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• Provide advice on the development of a high-quality network of routes accessing

• popular destinations both within Maribyrnong and the larger Metropolitan network that are suitable for use by those of all abilities, ages and backgrounds.

• Support Council in advocating to key partners and relevant bodies to prioritise funding of active transport projects and programs.

• Strengthen linkages between interest groups, the community and Council. Local Area Traffic Management (LATM)

Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) studies were undertaken in several suburbs in the past

3 years including Braybrook, West Footscray / Maidstone and Kingsville. These studies served as a formal way of addressing community concerns within the study area including traffic, pedestrian and cyclist related issues within the local streets, whilst reflecting the requirements and expectations of the local community.

The following LATM recommendations were implemented under the 2018/2019 Capital Works:

• 2 raised intersections on Essex Street with View Street and Blandford Street

• 2 speed humps at the southern section of Severn Street

• 6 speed humps on Darnley Street

• 4 speed humps on Melon Street

• 4 speed humps on Hargreaves Crescent

• 3 roundabouts on Hargreaves Crescent (detailed design only)

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In 2018/2019, O’Brien Traffic has been engaged by Maribyrnong City Council to undertake a Local Area Traffic Management Study in the Kingsville/West Footscray (South) Precinct.

The objectives of the LATM study, consistent with the Maribyrnong Integrated Transport Strategy 2012, are:

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• To develop a transport network which is convenient, safe, equitable and sustainable; and

• To protect local areas from through traffic and ensure the highest possible levels of amenity for the community.

The study area is bounded by Sunshine Road, Williamstown Road, Somerville Road, Paramount Road and Sredna Street in West Footscray (South) and Kingsville as indicated below.

The final scheme of proposed treatments for this LATM is indicated below. 40km Speed Zones Program

The traditional road safety benefits of lower vehicle speeds include saving lives and reducing the impact and likelihood of crashes. However, speed reduction has important additional benefits that increase the quality of life for society at large. These benefits include a reduction in traffic noise, pollution, green-house gases, average fuel consumption and barrier effects. Moreover, these effects will encourage cycling and walking that have wider health benefits for the local community.

In 2018, a Council resolution to implement 40 km/h speed zones on local streets in Maribyrnong was ratified. The

40km zone project is divided into 7 areas, to be implemented over the next few years. See map below for the program timelines for each of the 7 areas.

VicRoads approved Area 2 which encompass Seddon and parts of Yarraville, bounded by Buckley Street/Napier Street, Whitehall Street and Williamstown Road which are arterial roads (under VicRoads’ jurisdiction) where existing speed limits will remain. Speed limits on all local streets have been reduced from existing 50km/h to 40km/h, except Hyde Street which was reduced from existing 60km/h to 50km/h and Somerville Road maintaining 50km/h speed limit.

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Black Spot Program

Last financial year 2018/19, Council submitted for the installation of a raised intersection treatment and reduction of posted speed to 40km/h at the intersection of Pentland Parade and Hobbs Street in Seddon, to VicRoads under the Federal Infrastructure Investment Black Spot Program.

The application was successful and VicRoads (now part of Department of Transport) has approved the funding of $103,740 in July 2019 towards the delivery of the proposed treatment in this financial year 2019/2020.

The concept design for the raised intersection is now completed and council officers are working on the detailed design with a tentative tender date at the end of 2019 with a target completion date by April 2020. Road Safety Improvement minor works

Some of the 2018/19 improvement minor works included:

The introduction of a pedestrian crossing on Buckingham Street, Footscray – To improve pedestrian safety on Buckingham Street, at its intersection with Victoria Street.

Installation of raised rumble strips on Buckingham Street, Footscray;

– Introduction of a traffic treatment around the curve of Buckingham Street, at its intersection with Cross Street, to reduce vehicle speeds.

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KEEP CLEAR line marking – Rosamond Road/Lindenow Street, Maidstone – Improving the ability to undertake right turning movements from Lindenow Street to Rosamond Road.

“Maribyrnong will be a city where it is possible for people to walk and cycle more often, and catch public transport with ease, thus relieving congestion on the road network, and reducing the Bicycle Strategy Implementation City of Maribyrnong’s contribution to transport related greenhouse gas With the appointment of an Active Transport Planner and emissions and improving air quality.” completion of the previous

Strategy, Council is drafting a new 2019 – 2029 Bicycle Strategy.

The Maribyrnong City Council’s Bicycle Strategy 2019–2029 aims to achieve the ambitions of the Maribyrnong Integrated Transport Strategy 2011:

This Strategy imagines a future where Maribyrnong residents regularly use bicycles as a means of transport, especially to access schools, shops, train stations and community facilities.

We aim to make this true for all ages, genders and abilities in the Maribyrnong locality, and have defined a ‘symbolic rider’ to assist us in determining appropriate strategies to achieve this vision. Alison Wilson Road Safety Officer Maribyrnong City Council

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WYNDHAM CITY COUNCIL

Wyndham City Council is committed to improving road safety throughout the municipality, and the region.

Below is a list of projects undertaken this year by The eight priority road upgrades in Wyndham including: Wyndham City Council. Level Crossing Removal Local Area Traffic Treatments • Morris Road, Hoppers Crossing • Hummingbird Boulevard, Tarneit • Cherry Street, Werribee • Bellbridge Drive, Hoppers Crossing • Werribee Street, Werribee

• Willmott Drive, Hoppers Crossing Wyndham City has commenced work on a number of • Grassbird Drive, Point Cook projects including: • Rose Grange Boulevard, Tarneit • Thames Boulevard, Hoppers Crossing, road reconstruction Western Roads Upgrade • Armstrong Road - construction ( Greens Road to Black Forest Road) The Wyndham community will benefit greatly from a package of road upgrade and maintenance works • Bulban Rd Reconstruction - Ballan Road to McGraths Road which will involve a combination of duplication and widening works to western arterial roads. The works will • Boundary Road Upgrade cut travel times, improve road safety and better connect • Forsyth Road duplication - Sayers Road to Old Geelong communities. These works have continued through Road 2018-19 with Council officers working closely with the • Cromwell Road rehabilitation Department of Transport and its contractors. • Lauderdale Drive rehabilitation • Flinders Street rehabilitation

• Rothwell Street reconstruction

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• Thames Boulevard reconstruction -(Redford close to Footpaths construction in 2018/19 Brentwood Drive ) • Deloraine Drive, Hoppers Crossing • Chesterton Avenue rehabilitation • Fernwood Drive, Hoppers Crossing • Frawley Court – rehabilitation • Honour Avenue, Wyndham Vale • Kiah Drive - rehabilitation • Crofton Court, Hoppers Crossing • Shanahans Road - Culvert Crossing • Heaths Road bus stop access, Werribee • Kirksbridge Road (Bridge) Rehabilitation and line marking • Maple Crescent, Hoppers Crossing • Gibbons St Reconstruction • Westmeadows Lane, Truganina • Greaves Street Nth rehabilitation • Wilmington Road between Tarneit Road and Medina Drive, Tarneit • McGrath Road Reconstruction, (Honour Avenue to Intervale Drive) • Lathan Street, at the Latham Street / Purchas Street intersection • Barklaya Court Reconstruction • Boronia Way/Windsor Ave at Ballan Road shared path • Hilden Close Reconstruction • Nevada Court, Hoppers Crossing • Melaleuca Drive Reconstruction • Tyrone Street, from Princes Highway to Derrimut Road

Along with projects that improve road safety, Council is • Brentwood Drive, between Cassell Street and Prospect committed to improving access to public transport and Drive increase active travel rates. • Zircon Street, between Marne Avenue and Black Forest Road

• Topaz Avenue, between Zircon Street and Marne Avenue

• Queensbury Way between Westminster Drive and Rowes Road

• Ballan Road, between Greens Road and Whitton Grove

School Crossing locations installed 2017/18

• Hummingbird Boulevard, Hoppers Crossing

• Elmhurst Road, Truganina

Forsyth Road • Hewitt Drive Point Cook

• Scholar Drive Wyndham Vale

• Kirra Place Point Cook

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Active Travel Community Projects

The Wyndham aims to increase the number of students L2P is a community-based volunteer program designed to actively travelling to school through a range of programs provide young learner drivers with equal access to driving and works with support active travel experience and instruction to help them obtain their Probationary License. Council recognises the strong links between levels of active travel, traffic congestion and driver behaviour along The L2P program was launched in Wyndham in 2017, in with other road safety concerns, and its relationship with partnership with Hobsons Bay Council, Kia Motors, Bendigo activity, sedentary behaviour and poor health outcomes. Bank, and Victoria Police.

Currently, just a quarter of students aged 5-12 choosing to L2P is a TAC funded, and VicRoads managed program walk, skate, scoot or ride to school. which aims to provide access to driving practice for disadvantaged learner drivers who may have considerable Council is continuing to work with schools with difficulty in gaining on-road driving experience. construction new school crossings and upgrading nearby pedestrian infrastructure Utilising a sponsored vehicle and volunteers, the learners have the opportunity to undertake supervised driving Council has developed flyers and tools to assist schools in sessions, which may not otherwise have been possible. promotion and education regarding active travel Darren Jones Initiatives aimed at increasing curiosity and interest in the Wyndham City Council active travel paths are being implemented to engage with schools to increase active travel rates.

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CITY OF MELTON

City Melton City Council has now completed its final phase of the Road2Zero 2009-2018 - Road Safety Action Plan (Action Plan).

Melton City Council has now completed its final phase Here are some of the road safety initiatives that have been of the Road2Zero 2009-2018 - Road Safety Action Plan implemented for 20118-2019: (Action Plan). The Action Plan is linked to Council’s Road2Zero Strategy 2009-2018 (Strategy). It incorporates Reducing Speed in the City of the ‘Safe System’ approach to road safety by taking a Melton holistic view of the combined factors involved in road safety which include Safer Roads and Roadsides, Safer The speed awareness trailer program is implemented Vehicles and Safer Road Users. It is the aim of the Strategy in partnership with Council’s Traffic Engineers, Victoria and Action Plan to reduce the frequency of road trauma. Police and RoadSafe and has continued to provide a countermeasure to reduce vehicle speed in identified Council’s Strategy and Action Plan rely on the hot spots in local streets. The trailer reminds motorists of effectiveness and efficiency of partnerships with the speed in which to travel and the feedback from local community-based road safety committees, Victoria Police, residents has been very positive. Vic Roads, RACV, TAC, schools, community groups and the private sector. The continued partnership with RoadSafe Operation Inform Westgate has been an integral part and invaluable aspect This program aims to reduce road trauma in the City of the road safety initiatives delivered in our City. of Melton in partnership with Victoria Police, RoadSafe Westgate and various road safety agencies. The initiative uses a Variable Message Board to deliver relevant road safety messages to targeted hot spots.

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Driving is Not a Game

Council, in partnership with RoadSafe and Victoria Police, have fixed signage displaying the message ‘Driving is Not a Game’ with an illustration by cartoonist Mark Knight from the Herald Sun. This is in support of RoadSafe Westgate’s theme.

This sign has now been erected at four locations in the municipality - on road reserves with high traffic volumes. The aim is to remind all drivers, and in particular our younger drivers, to think about their driving practices including speeding and hooning. Community Events Council in partnership with Victoria Police provides community road safety resources and information at the Djerriwarrh Festival. The most recent event attracted around 30,000 community members.

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L2P – Learner Driver Mentor Program Council’s L2P program is directly managed by Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services (DCES) and is now in its tenth year of operation. The program assists disadvantaged learner drivers aged 16-21 to gain their 120 hours of driving practice. In 2018-2019 there were 77 learner drivers participating in the program with 15 learner drivers obtaining their licence, thus bringing the total number to 149 licences obtained since the program begun. The program had 41 mentors volunteering during the 2018-2019 financial year. The feedback from both mentors and learner drivers has been excellent. Mentors enjoyed professional development activities including sessions on preparing their learners for the licence test, update on road rules, as well as celebrating Youth Mentor Week, National Volunteer Week and the L2P program’s tenth birthday. The program will be rebranded as TAC L2P from 1 July 2019, and VicRoads as managers of the L2P state-wide program are now operating under the Department of Transport.

DCES are to be commended for the outstanding job they are doing in implementing the program in Melton and Moorabool. The program is kindly supported by Melton City and Moorabool Shire Councils, Melton Toyota, Harrison Hyundai, Victoria Police, IMO Carwash Melton, The Club, Caroline Springs and Rotary Bacchus Marsh. Road Trauma Awareness Team, Ambulance Victoria and the Sunshine Magistrate Court. Community Road Safety Forums Council in partnership with Victoria Police have continued Early Years Road Safety to deliver these forums. The forums held in August 2018 Presentation and March 2019 provided strong messages to our younger Council delivers the ‘Early Years Road Safety Presentations’. drivers about the result of risk-taking behaviour on our These presentations equip parents, guardians and carers roads. The forums aim to influence the behaviour of all of young children information on child restraints and the drivers, but in particular younger drivers, to be responsible skills they need to become positive road safety role models road users. These forums are also supported by victims of road trauma and other road safety partners such as the for their children. Fit to Drive (F2D)

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F2D programs are delivered to Secondary Colleges Road Safety Awareness Project targeted at Year 11 students. RoadSafe Westgate together for New and Emerging Communities with Council provides funding to ensure this best practice program continues. This road safety program is led by the Migrant Resource Centre and supported by Melton City Council. The Road Smart program aims to raise road safety awareness for new and emerging communities in obtaining their licence. It Council has continued to support VicRoads in consists of a six-week education component followed by implementing these programs for Year 10 students at some free driving lessons. There were 20 participants that Secondary Colleges and various Youth Programs. attended, and the feedback was very positive. Looking After our Mates (LAOM) Aboriginal Learner Driver These sessions are currently delivered to Sporting Clubs in Program the municipality and have now expanded into Secondary Colleges. LAOM is an alcohol awareness and education A road safety initiative held in partnership with Kirrip program that complements both the F2D and Road Smart House and Melton City Council. The aim of the program is programs. to assist the Aboriginal Community in obtaining their L’s and P’s.

Crime Stoppers The program consisted of 6 theory classes run one night Council continues to promote this program that a week, over a 6-week period. It includes practical driving encourages residents to report any hoon activity in their lessons for those that had already obtained their learners neighbourhood to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. permit, and assistance in obtaining their learners permit for those that had not previously obtained it. Years Ahead Road Safety for Seniors Are You Right to Drive The Rotary Club of Tullamarine and Melton City Council Years Ahead is an RACV road safety awareness program have introduced a road safety program aimed at reducing especially designed for older road users. A session drink-driving through education and awareness using was held at Caesia Gardens Retirement Village on 12 public breath alcohol testers. These instruments are November with over 25 participants attending. provided to licensed venues at no cost. The program Senior Drivers’ Expo engages local Police, Council, RoadSafe and is funded by TAC. The alcohol breath testers have now been installed at A Senior Driver’s Expo was held by RoadSafe Westgate in all licensed hotels and clubs in the City. partnership with Melton City Council at the Melton Library and Learning Hub on 22 June 2019. The program was Free Child Restraint fitting attended by 45 participants with very positive feedback activities received.

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Free restraint fitting activities were also provided at ‘Positive Choices’ simulator road Council’s Children’s Week, Multicultural Day, Pet Show and safety program other identified events. In total, approximately 80 child restraints were checked and fitted at these various events. The program is provided to year 10 students by demonstrating that irresponsible driving can lead to ‘Be Prepared’ road safety program death or serious injury. The Simulated Driving Awareness Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services Program shows the ramifications of irresponsible driving implemented a road safety program with Council’s support to the students. He or she “ drives “ through a number to target VCAL students in preparation to obtaining their of scenarios which include: Using mobile phones whilst licence. The program was attended by 18 students with driving, speeding, wet weather driving, alcohol or drug very positive feedback received. impairment etc. - each one demonstrating the dangers of making poor decisions. The aim is to leave the student Congratulations to Kim and Djerriwarrh Community and with the proper mind set for them to be safe on our roads. Education Services for facilitating such a great program for our younger drivers. Walk to School

Melton City Council works in partnership with schools and other community organisations to promote active modes

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of transport for students and road safety initiatives through the Walk to School program. This program is funded by VicRoads Community Road Safety Grants.

The aim of the program is to increase the number of students walking, riding and scooting to school, reduce traffic congestion around schools and improve pedestrian and road safety around schools. To achieve this aim, council and schools work together to encourage and support more students to walk, ride or scoot to school - part or all of the way, implement active transport, road safety and bike education programs and improve the physical environment so walking, riding and scooting to school is an easier option.

Active transport is an easy way for children to get more physical activity in their day, arrive at school more alert and develop important road safety skills. The program is in its seventh and final year and has 25 schools engaged at varying levels. Road Safety Initiatives

Bike-Ed Training for Instructors was held in Term one and Term two 2019 with 10 teachers participating.

Road Safety Around Schools Prep Orientation information sessions have been held at eight schools aiming to increase the knowledge of road safety for children and parents’ role in this.

The Healthy Schools Network (Formally the Road Safety and Active Transport Schools’ Network) meets each term. Learning through guest speakers and information sharing is the goal of the Network. Active Transport Initiatives

Council supported schools through an Active Transport

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Grants round where schools could apply for funding for any activity or resource that would promote active transport long term. 10 schools received funding for activities ranging from bike shed and fleets to Excursion to Essendon Traffic School and ActivePaths. Road Safety Infrastructure Improvements Council completed a number of road safety projects including:

Installation of Traffic Management Devices throughout the road network to reduce speed and improve safety - $320,000

Road Safety Around Schools - $80,000

Greigs Road and Redgum Drive Intersection Treatment - $160,000

Cambrian Way – Widen road outside school to improve traffic flow and road safety - $170,000

Melton City Council would like to thank the RoadSafe Westgate Council members for their invaluable input and support with the road safety programs in the City of Melton.

Jan Webb Melton City Council

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WESTGATE HIGHWAY PATROL REPORT

The aim of Victoria Police, in partnership with RoadSafe Westgate, is for a “ZERO TOLL”.

Westgate Highway Patrol • Safer roads – Engaging with stakeholders around Victoria Police, through Westgate Highway Patrol, road designs continues in its support of its partnership with RoadSafe • Safer road users – Enforcement activities directed Westgate and the greater community. The Westgate at compliance with legislation and road user behaviours Highway Patrol supplies service to the municipalities • Building and improving upon the police road policing of Wyndham, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay with the capabilities Melton Highway Patrol servicing the Melton municipality. • Enhancing our enforcement and prevention (targeting The objectives of the Westgate and Melton Highway police activities to identified risks and road user Patrol’s include the support of their municipalities with behaviours such as speed compliance, alcohol and programs aimed at reducing trauma on the roads through drug affected drivers and intentional high-risk driving) targeted operations, community engagement and traffic • Working in partnership with the community enforcement. • Working with our road safety partners including Areas of focus continue to include: RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety, local Councils and VicRoads • Reducing the incidence of road trauma through application of the Safe System road safety Identified risks have included cyclist and pedestrian philosophy– related collisions as well as collisions involving heavy • Safer vehicles – Inspecting vehicles to ensure vehicles and motorcyclists with many ending in serious roadworthiness injuries and fatalities. Targeted road user behaviours • Safer speeds – Engaging with stakeholders around appropriate speed continue to be drink and drug driving, unauthorised drivers, distraction driving (including mobile phones) and seatbelts.

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State-wide traffic operations are supported by both of the Highway Patrol Units as well as a series of local operations throughout the year.

State-wide Road Policing Operations • Scoreboard - Grand Final weekend • Furlong - Spring racing carnival • Roadwise - Christmas and school holiday period (December and January) • Amity - Australia Day weekend • Arid - Labour Day weekend • Nexus - Easter holiday period • Tribute - Anzac Day • Regal - Queen’s Birthday weekend • Road policing National Day of action

Local Operations • Detune - Vehicle roadworthiness • Aerodyne - Heavy vehicle enforcement generally • (In partnership with VicRoads TSS, WorkCover Victoria and EPA) • Unauthorised - Automatic Number Plate Recognition • (Targeting unregistered vehicles and unlicensed drivers) • Guardian - School crossing zones • Chainring - Bicycle enforcement • Tippin - Heavy vehicle enforcement • (Targeted at large earth moving vehicles in areas of high urban development)

The aim of Victoria Police in partnership with RoadSafe Westgate, VicRoads and the community is that “No person to lose their life on our roads”.

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FATAL COLLISONS STATISTICS (01/07/2018 – 30/06/2019) The majority of fatal collisions that occurred in 2017/18 are discussed below:

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26th July 2018 at 12.29 am Western Ring Rd / Princes Fwy interchange – Motorcyclist negotiating right bend lost control and then struck by following heavy vehicle. 10th October 2018 at 12.10 pm Westgate Fwy, Spotswood – Heavy vehicle following too close to vehicle ahead failed to stop. Struck vehicle ahead which was forced into next vehicle in line causing death of driver. 15th October 2018 at 5.30 am: Princes Fwy, Laverton – Pedestrian crossing the freeway.

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24th July 2018 at 6.15 pm Frederick Rd, Tottenham – Pedestrian walking on roadway struck by vehicle. 26th December 2018 at 12.53 pm South Rd, Braybrook – Pedestrian crossing roadway struck by motorcycle 11th May 2019 at 8.05 pm Ballarat Rd. Footscray – Motorcyclist making right turn struck by oncoming vehicle.

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29th October 2018 at 3.44 pm: Little Boundary Rd, Laverton North – Heavy vehicle making right turn struck from the rear by another heavy vehicle. 15th December 2018 at 8.45 pm: Western Ring Rd / Princes Fwy interchange – Vehicle exiting Western Ring Rd onto off ramp to Princes Fwy has left the roadway and come to rest in a body of water. 11th January 2019 at 4.07 pm: Princes Fwy, Point Cook – Motorcyclist struck by vehicle diverging. 24th February 2019 at 8.40 pm: Bethany Rd, Tarneit – Vehicle making right turn has struck on coming motorcycle. 16th June 2019 at 4.22 pm: Davis Rd, Tarneit – Vehicle travelling through a cross intersection struck by another vehicle travelling cross traffic. melton

8th July 2018 at 12.01 am: Hopkins Rd, Truganina – Vehicle travelling along road has moved to the right and overtaking another vehicle when struck head-on by a third. 4th August 2018 at 5.00 am: Western Fwy, Ravenhall – Vehicle stationary on freeway struck to the rear by a second vehicle. 7th August 2018 at 6.50 am: High St, Melton – Motorcycle overtaking another vehicle when struck head-on by a third. 22nd January 2019 at 7.51 pm: Croxton Dr, Kurunjang – Motorcycle making left turn has lost control. 21st January 2019 at 3.55 pm: Mt Cottrell Rd, Mt Cottrell – Vehicle has left the road and struck power pole. 4th February 2019 at 9.23 pm: High St, Melton – Vehicle has left the road and struck tree. 1st May 2019 at 1.15 am: Calder Fwy, Diggers Rest - Vehicle has left the road and struck tree.

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CHALLENGES INTO THE FUTURE The involvement of motorcycles and heavy vehicles in collision resulting in the loss and serious injury road trauma are continuing factors that are increasing risks to road users.

Efforts to address the prevalence of alcohol and drug affect drivers will continue with an increase in the number of drug tests to address drivers using illicit drugs – cannabis, methylamphetamine and ice.

Sgt Marty Wallace Victoria Police Westgate Highway Patrol

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TREASURER’S REPORT

A majority of RoadSafe Westgate funding is sourced from VicRoads under the VicRoads Community Road Safety Grants.

I have great pleasure in providing my report on the financial matters of RoadSafe Westgate for the 2018-2019 financial year.

Income Programs The income deposited into RoadSafe Westgate’s accounts The programs funded by RoadSafe Westgate for the was $59,194. The breakdown was $56,763 from VicRoads financial year 2018 – 2019 were designed to meet the including, BAS Refund $2,431 with $15,488 from Wyndham community’s expectations in road safety as well as City Council (carried over from previous year) for their F2D encouraging all residents to report anti social behaviour to contribution within Wyndham. Crimestoppers. Expenditure The following table provides a summary of the source of funding and the amounts allocated per program. The total expenditure as at the 30th June 2019 was

$88,956 a full audit of accounts is attached detailing the income and expenditure for the last 12 months. Please note - Not all of the VicRoads 2017-18 funds allocated were spent and therefore a variation in allocation from this year’s funding, hence the larger expenditure.

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The following table provides a summary of the source of funding and the amounts allocated per program.

Budget Allocation 2018-2019 Program & Cost Details Allocation GST Total Allocation

Administration includes all administration costs, web site costs $17,740 $1,774 $19,514 including maintenance, licences, social media cost

Road safety messages banners and mobile billboard relocation $11,000 1,100 $12,100 includes trailer relocation and banner manufacture costs.

Young & Novice Drivers includes Fit2Drive, LAOM program components, Alcohol & other drugs intervention, $14,000 1,400 $15,400 Young Drivers & Inexperienced Learners Intervention and media advertising costs.

Speed & Speeding includes media $10,000 1,000 $11,000 advertising costs.

Cycling includes Bike Ed Instructor Training, Maintenance & Challenge, $2,300 230 $2,530 Cycling Intervention and media advertising costs. Older Road User Safety includes Senior Drivers Expo, Years Ahead Older Road $11,000 $1,000 $11,000 User Intervention and media advertising costs. Sub Total $65,040 Less retained by VicRoads $2,300 Total $62,740 $6,274 $69,014

Note $2,300 unspent from Cycling Program 2017-2018 was retained by VicRoads as per program variation agreement with VicRoads.

As Treasurer I would like to express a special thank you for all the assistance from David Farrugia and his staff at Top Notch Consulting Pty Ltd and Mary Tsavdaridis from Winton Business Services who perform independent book keeping of our accounts. I would like to thank Alison Wilson for taking over the reins of Treasurer from May this year, as I start my Long Service Leave. I would also like to thank all the members of RoadSafe Westgate for their help, support and patience in making this task easier for me.

Attached is the Auditor’s Report on the financial audit undertaken by Stafford Whelan.

Jan Webb Treasurer

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019.

2019 2018 $ $ Current Assets Cash at Bank 107,242 128,242 Accounts Receivable - - Non Current Assets Trailer - Mobile Billboard* 5,000 5,000 Bicycle Trailer, including 3 Pumps, 30 Bicycle Helmets, First Aid Kit and Cones* 5,000 5,000 10 Malvern Star Bikes* 1,900 3,799 Computer Equipment* 1,020 1,020 Total Assets 120,162 143,061 Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 8,562 - GST Liability / (Refund Due) (863) 4,413 Total Liabilities 7,699 4,413

Net Assets 112,463 138,648 Equity Balance at Beginning 138,648 110,352 Surplus / (Deficit) for Year (26,185) 28,296 Net Equity 112,463 138,648 * All Non Current Assets are listed at estimated value STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019 Income Administration 12,667 8,676 Banners & Billboard 11,000 10,727 Young & Novice Drivers 7,000 36,580 Speed & Speeding 9,091 6,523 Combating Hoon Behaviour 1,391 7,364 Older Road User Safety 10,000 17,409 Total Income 51,149 87,279 less Expenditure Administration 23,357 12,200 Banners & Billboard 9,343 12,960 Young & Novice Drivers 19,290 15,635 Speed & Speeding 8,932 2,864 Combating Hoon Behaviour 1,431 1,931 Older Road User Safety 14,981 13,393 Total Expense 77,334 58,983 Surplus / (Deficit) (26,185) 28,296

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STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2018 - 2019

Each year RoadSafe Westgate CRSC produces a strategic plan outlying the programs it plans to undertake in the next 12 month period. The following is an extract from that plan.

Young/ Novice Drivers There is an over representation of young drivers 18 to 25-year-old involved in road crashes within RoadSafe Westgate’s area of coverage.

In partnership with our major stakeholders ensure that young people aged 18 to 25-year-old are given the best opportunity to participate in a range of programs as well as the awareness of road safety issues by:

Objective Action Performance Measures

Promote the F2D program in secondary schools Continue the implementation and expansion of A measure will be the number of sessions / in our LGAs, and maintain the number of F2D F2D program throughout the 4 municipalities in attendees involved in the F2D program and sessions to 15 involving students and young the Westgate area. compare with previous years. people in the program.

Engage the wider community by undertaking Promotion through print and social media A measure will be the number of articles in the regular media releases including e-news of items including RSWG web site on the consequences of media on the consequences of young drivers’ risk- /pictures presentations about consequences young drivers’ risk-taking behaviour. taking behaviour. of young drivers with their risk-taking driving Display the RoadSafe Westgate’s mobile billboard The number of banner moves/displays of road behaviour. with road safety messages at approved strategic safety messages. locations on arterial roads.

Promote the “120 hours” driving experience. Display the RoadSafe Westgate’s mobile billboard A measure will be the number of billboard with “120 hours” driving experience banner at messages related to“120 hours” and days approved strategic locations on arterial roads. displayed.

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Speed & Speeding Speeding affects both the risk of a crash happening, and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen. Speeding drivers are a real issue in our community.

In partnership with our major stakeholders support the compliance of speed limits by:

Objective Action Performance Measures Promoting the consequences of speeding as well Promotion through the print & social media A measure will be the number of media articles as provide advice to the community on speed including RSWG web site on the consequences produced and the coverage. limits at various locations. of speeding as well as advising on speed limits at various locations.

Identify 5 speeding locations per municipality that Council officers to identify 5 speeding locations A measure will be the number infringement are of concern to the community and have them that are of concern to their residents. Council notices issued for speeding. targeted for speed detection. Speed Advisory Trailers be deployed at those A measure will be 85th percentile speed on the locations followed by Police enforcement. road in question.

Promoting the principles of speed zones and Promotion through the print and electronic media A measure will be the number of articles penalties for speeding offences. on the principles of speed zones and penalties for appearing in media including council newsletters speeding offences. covering speed zones and speeding penalties.

Convey speed related messages to the wider Take out paid advertising to promote Crime A measure will be the number of media articles community as well as the importance of reporting Stoppers telephone number for reporting of about the crime stoppers number and related speeding drivers to CrimeStoppers. speeding drivers. Create news articles to promote information. Crime Stoppers information and awareness.

Support local enforcement initiatives by Victoria Promote the local enforcement initiatives by A measure will be the number of infringement Police at identified speeding locations, including Victoria Police at identified speeding locations. notices issued for speeding and relating offences. increasing levels of mobile speed detection operations in the next 12 months in all LGAs.

Older Road User Safety In the context of an aging population, older road user safety will continue to be a key concern for an increasingly large percentage of the Victorian community. In partnership with our major stakeholders, increase the level of participation of older drivers by:

Objective Action Performance Measures Promote & conduct four Senior Drivers’ Expo Organise four Senior Drivers’ Expo days at A measure will be the number of sessions / days. each of our municipalities. Create news articles attendees. to be published promoting the Senior Driver A measure will be the number of media articles Expo days. produced.

Promote four RACV Years Ahead older drivers’ Contact the RACV to arrange the RACV Years A measure will be the number of sessions / road safety awareness sessions throughout our Ahead older drivers’ road safety awareness attendees. municipalities. sessions to be undertaken across our A measure will be the number of media articles municipalities. Create news articles promoting produced. the Years Ahead program.

Support Older Road Users through promotion of Promote the best practice Older Road Users A measure will be the number of media articles best practice programs for them. programs to the senior community. produced.

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Alcohol & other drugs

Drink driving is one of the biggest killers on Victoria’s roads. Almost a quarter of all fatal crashes in Victoria involve a driver or rider with an illegal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

Drug driving is a serious road safety issue. In the last five years approximately 37% of all drivers and motorcyclists killed had drugs in their system, with cannabis and stimulants the most common substances detected.

Objective Action Performance Measures Promote the Looking After our Mates sessions & Promotion through the print & social media A measure will be the number of sessions / maintain the number to 10. Target sporting clubs including RSWG web site the taking up by attendees involved in the Looking After our Mates & secondary schools to take up the program. sporting clubs & secondary schools throughout program and compare with previous years. the 4 municipalities in the Westgate area.to take up the Looking After our Mates program.

Promote the consequences of drug and alcoholic Promotion through the print and electronic media A measure will be the number of articles in the use while driving and the issues related to road on the consequences of drug and alcoholic use media on the consequences of drug and alcoholic safety. while driving. use while driving.

Promote the reporting of drivers affected by Take out paid advertising to promote Crime A measure will be the number of media articles drugs & alcohol. Stoppers telephone number for reporting of about the crime stoppers number and related drivers affected by drugs & alcohol. Create news information. articles to promote Crime Stoppers information and awareness.

Increase the wider community awareness of drug Promotion through the print, electronic media & A measure will be the number of media articles and alcoholic effects on driving. social media on increasing the wider community’s about increasing the wider community’s awareness of drug and alcoholic effects on awareness of drug and alcohol. driving.

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RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council acknowledges the contributions of the following groups and organisations who contributed to activities throughout 2017 - 2018.

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Jim Giddings Chairperson/ Community Sgt Marty Wallace Deputy Chair/ VicPol Westgate HWP Alison Wilson Secretary/ Maribyrnong CC Jan Webb Treasurer/ Melton CC Darren Jones Executive/ Wyndham CC Madalen Ross Executive/ Minute Secretary Adriaan Buysen Executive/ Select Drive Driving School Cr Sophie Ramsey City of Melton Matt Hutchinson City of Melton Mary Dallas Maribyrnong CC Paul Vincec Maribyrnong CC Cr Sandra Wilson Hobsons Bay CC Matthew Irving Hobsons Bay CC Cr Kim McAliney, JP Wyndham CC Peter Fung Wyndham CC Peta Simpson Fit to Drive Foundation David Clark Community Malcolm McDonald Community Alan Nguyen Community/ LAOM Karen Robinson Road Trauma Support Services

Life Members Bill Sommers OAM JP Kath Sommers Past Members Mike Hull, JP Executive/ Community Snr Sgt Keith Kissack Marg Scanlon Cr Mia McGregor Beatrix (Bibi) Rochat

ANNUAL REPORT 2018 - 2019 | 67 RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council Incorporated No. A002539H A: PO Box 21, ALTONA, VIC. 3018 E: [email protected] W: www.roadsafewestgate.org.au Chairperson: Jim Giddings 0419 754 944 Secretary: Alison Wilson https://www.facebook.com/RoadSafeWestgateCRSC/

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