All jurisdictions have committed to share critical data that will be used to better inform policy decisions and funding allocations under the Road Safety Program following the finalisation of a new funding agreement between States, Territories and the Commonwealth.
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, says the new funding agreement represents a positive step in cooperation to boost road safety and reduce the concerning increase in road deaths.
A new Road Safety Data Hub website which is live from today will have data available and will be a valuable resource not only for governments, but all interested in road safety, she adds.
After detailed negotiations, a range of road data, including information about fatalities, hospitalisations, police enforcement and analysis of crash risk, will be available.
“A clear picture, underpinned by data, about where best to target road safety funding will save lives and ensure we are investing in the projects that will make the biggest difference,” King says.
Through the hub, this data will be provided in a searchable catalogue on data.gov.au. It also integrates links to a number of other road safety government websites and includes a submission form for public feedback.
King says the initiative forms part of the Government’s $21 million commitment to ensure the hub can be used effectively by everyone, including decision makers, and will continue the work of harmonising the important data provided by state and territories.
“We want people to get home safely after each and every trip, and better data access is a critical part of our commitment to improving the safety of the nation’s transport networks,” she says
To view the new Road Safety Data Hub website, which has been developed by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics and Office of Road Safety, visit datahub.roadsafety.gov.au.