A new Electric Vehicle Charging Outlook for the ACT has been released, providing guidance for industry to ensure a strategic rollout of public charging stations. Minister for Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said that the outlook provides industry with information on expected trends in electric vehicle uptake, population density and electricity grid capability that will help…
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Smiley Face Road Signs Prove Successful
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An evaluation of the ‘Smiley Face’ road sign trial has found the signs have been successful in slowing down drivers on Canberra’s roads. The trial of Smiley Face road signs that aims to reduce speeding by reinforcing positive driver behaviour ran from February 2018 until October 2019. Five signs were rotated around different residential locations…
Footpath and Road Safety Improvements Across Canberra
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More footpath and road safety improvements are now underway across Canberra as part of the Government’s economic survival package supporting local businesses and ensuring Canberrans are in jobs to keep our city going. Minister for Roads and Active Travel, Chris Steel, today released details of a further 20 projects that form part of the path…
One Million Square-meters of Road Resurfacing Across the ACT Road Network
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This year there will be around one million square meters of road resurfacing across the ACT road network to extend the life span of our local roads and also improve safety. Minister for Roads, Chris Steel, today announced the start of the ACT Government’s annual resurfacing program, which will start this year in Tuggeranong suburbs…
Improving Safety on Phillip Island Road
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The Andrews Labor Government will progress planning and develop a business case to improve safety and reduce congestion along Phillip Island Road. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan visited Phillip Island to announce $3.2 million to undertake the planning, helping to pave the way for a future upgrade of the corridor. “Phillip Island…
Canberra Libs questions Government’s focus on Roads
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The Canberra Liberals recently questioned the state of ACT roads as a matter of public importance. ACT Opposition Leader Zed Seselja pointed out the Liberals’ commitment to give Canberrans the best local government in the country means focussing on the local issues that matter to residents, such as roads. “You only need to look at…