Moreton Bay motorists urged to survive the drive
Published 16 November 2020
Christmas is right around the corner but the greatest gift you can give your family and friends this holiday season is getting home safe.
Throughout 2020, 17 people have lost their lives on roads within Moreton Bay region according to the Department of Transport and Main Roads, five more fatalities than the same period last year.
Mayor Peter Flannery said that’s 17 people too many, which is why Council is again showing its support for National Road Safety Week (15-22 November).
“We’re lighting up buildings in yellow across the region for the national campaign as a reminder to drive safely for yourself and others on our roads,” he said.
“Lighter traffic was definitely a silver lining during peak COVID-19 social distancing but we need to remain extra vigilant now that we’re returning to normal and heading out on holiday road trips.
“Council is investing more than $143.3 million on roads and transport network in the 2020/2021 financial year to improve connectivity across our region, including doubling our Gravel to Sealed roads budget to $1 million.
“We have also secured $2.1 million funding from the Australian Government’s Black Spot program this financial year to help make high-risk roads safer for all.
“This funding will be used to improve Shea Road at Kurwongbah, the intersection of Keong Road and Dawn Road at Albany Creek and Mount Nebo Road at Jolly’s Lookout.
“However, government investment in a better road network is only part of the solution — the rest is up to drivers.
“I encourage everyone to jump onto the National Road Safety Week website and take the pledge to drive so others survive.
“We need every single person on our roads to drive responsibly, stick to the speed limits and put their phones away so we can all get home to our loved ones these holidays.”
National Road Safety Week is an annual initiative from the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group to highlight the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it.
Council will be showcasing yellow lights at the administration building in Redcliffe, the stage area in Caboolture’s town precinct and the under-seat lighting at Scarborough Beach Park in support at of the program.
Find out more information about events or how to make a National Road Safety Week pledge.