Road Safety
- Publication no: AP-T386-25
- ISBN: 978-1-923617-00-1
- Published: 17 October 2025
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This report provides guidance for jurisdictions in Australasia on road safety management to support improved road safety outcomes.
Road safety is delivered by many organisations and therefore management, coordination and leadership are critical.
The report summarises 10 components of effective road safety management and outlines proven road safety initiatives and practical examples of critical features of effective road safety management. Case studies are presented to demonstrate what can be achieved with step changes in road safety management, and how these were achieved. Each case study and proven road safety management initiative are designed as stand-alone examples to support jurisdictions in achieving zero road trauma by 2050.
Watch the video, developed from insights gathered through stakeholder interviews conducted for this project, featuring road safety experts sharing their experiences and perspectives on what’s needed to strengthen road safety management in Australia and New Zealand – and what truly makes a difference. The video was prepared by Austroads for its plenary session at the Australasian Road Safety Conference 2025.
- Summary
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Purpose
- 1.2 Scope
- 1.3 Methodology
- 2. Road Safety Management
- 2.1 Components of effective Road Safety Management
- 2.2 The relationship between the Safe System approach and Road Safety Management
- 2.3 Frameworks and principles of Road Safety Management
- 2.4 Applying Road Safety Management in practice
- 3. Proven Road Safety Management Initiatives and Supporting Case Studies
- 3.1 Proven initiative 1: A lead agency for road safety
- 3.2 Proven initiative 2: Adoption of Vision Zero by 2050 and the importance of interim targets
- 3.3 Proven initiative 3: Fostering greater community acceptance of road safety
- 3.4 Proven initiative 4: The importance of governance, coordination and co-benefits
- 3.5 Proven initiative 5: Responsibility, accountability, and political leadership to drive road safety performance
- 3.6 Proven initiative 6: Road Safety Management role in policy implementation and evaluation
- 3.7 Proven initiative 7: Supporting local government to deliver improved road safety outcomes
- 3.8 Proven initiative 8: Evidence based road safety strategies and action plans
- 3.9 Proven initiative 9: Resource allocation and funding
- 3.10 Proven initiative 10: Road safety is managed by both private and public sector organisations
- 4. Conclusion
- References